Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

17 Jun

Israel vs Iran War: Trump Demands ‘Unconditional Surrender’ from Iran, Says “We Know Where Supreme Leader is Hiding”

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump, Iran, Israel

Washington, D.C. (National Times): Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump reignited tensions in the Middle East on Tuesday with a series of aggressive posts on his Truth Social platform, directly addressing Iran’s Supreme Leader and boasting about American military superiority. Trump claimed that the United States now enjoys “complete and total control of the skies over Iran,” dismissing the effectiveness of Tehran’s air defense systems. “Iran had good sky trackers and other defensive equipment, and plenty of it,” he wrote, “but it doesn’t compare to American-made, conceived, and manufactured ‘stuff.’ Nobody does it better than the good ol’ USA.” In…

17 Jun

Trump Reignites Debate at G7 Summit, Calls for Russia’s Return to the Group

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsAlberta summit, Donald Trump, G7 Summit 2025, Russia G8 return, Vladimir Putin

Alberta, Canada — U.S. President Donald Trump has once again stirred diplomatic waters by repeating his long-standing demand to reinstate Russia into the G7, transforming it back into the G8. Speaking during the opening sessions of the G7 Summit in Alberta, Trump argued that excluding Russia was “counterproductive” and said the global stage needed Moscow “at the table, not outside the door.”This is the third consecutive G7 summit where Trump has advocated for Russia’s return, calling the current format “outdated and hypocritical.” According to sources present at the closed-door meeting, Trump insisted that Russia’s voice was essential for any meaningful…

17 Jun

Prime Minister Carney meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Trending, World NewsCanada, G7 Summit

Kananaskis, Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta.Prime Minister Carney outlined his government’s strategy to revitalize, rearm, and reinvest in the Canadian Armed Forces – achieving the NATO 2 percent target this year and expediting investments in subsequent years. "Great to be in Canada for the G7 summit. Thanks so much to Mark J Carney for the warm welcome and good discussion on NATO. Canada plays a key role in our Alliance. Looking forward to doing more together - investing more,…

17 Jun

PM Narendra Modi Arrived in Calgary to Attend G7 Summit; Receives Warm Welcome from Indian Community

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, IndiaG7 Summit, PM Modi, Welcome From Indian Community

Calgary/ Kananaskis ( Rajeev Sharma) : Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, arrived in Calgary on Monday evening to participate in the G7 Summit. His arrival was met with an enthusiastic welcome from the Indian community, who gathered in large numbers at Calgary International Airport, as well as across Northeast Calgary and downtown, waving Indian flags and holding banners that read “Welcome Modi Jee.”In a statement shortly after landing, PM Modi said, “Landed in Calgary, Canada, to take part in the G7 Summit. I will be meeting various leaders at the Summit and sharing my thoughts on important global issues.…

17 Jun

WhatsApp Set to Introduce Advertisements in Messaging App for the First Time

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTechnologyMeta, Status, Updates tab, WhatsApp ads

New Delhi, June 16, 2025 — In a major shift from its original ad-free promise, WhatsApp is officially preparing to roll out advertisements within its app. The move marks the first time the world’s most popular messaging platform will feature paid promotions, sparking a new era of monetization under parent company Meta.According to the latest announcement, ads will not appear in personal chats or group conversations. Instead, they will be limited to the "Updates" section a space that includes Status updates and Channels. This tab will now host targeted promotions, allowing users to view advertisements between content they follow or…

17 Jun

IndiGo Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Nagpur After Bomb Threat; All Passengers Safe

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingIndiGo

Nagpur (National Times): An IndiGo flight en route from Muscat to Delhi via Kochi made an emergency landing at Nagpur airport on Tuesday morning after a bomb threat was received mid-air, prompting immediate security protocols. Flight 6E 2706, carrying passengers from Muscat, was diverted to Nagpur after the airline received a bomb threat, triggering a full emergency response. The aircraft landed safely and was swiftly moved to an isolated bay for security inspection. “All passengers have been safely deboarded, and standard bomb threat protocols are being followed. As of now, nothing suspicious has been found,” said Lohit Matani, DCP Nagpur,…

17 Jun

Air India Flight AI 159 from Ahmedabad to London Cancelled Due to Technical Glitch

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAir India

Ahmedabad (National Times): Air India’s highly anticipated flight AI 159 from Ahmedabad to London was cancelled on Tuesday due to a technical issue, causing disruption for passengers and raising fresh concerns just days after a recent aviation mishap. The flight, which was scheduled to be the first London-bound service since the recent Air India crash that drew national attention, was to be operated by an aircraft that had arrived earlier in the day from Delhi. However, shortly before boarding, engineers detected a technical fault in the aircraft, prompting the airline to ground the plane as a safety precaution. “Flight AI…

17 Jun

Donald Trump Denies Ceasefire Motive Behind G7 Departure, Slams Macron in Social Media Post

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump, Emmanuel Macron

Washington D.C. (National Times): Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump has issued a fiery clarification regarding his early departure from the G7 Summit in Canada, directly contradicting statements made by French President Emmanuel Macron. In a post shared Tuesday morning on his social media platform, Trump refuted Macron’s claim that the trip back to Washington was intended to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. "Publicity seeking President Emmanuel Macron, of France, mistakenly said that I left the G7 Summit, in Canada, to go back to D.C. to work on a ‘cease fire’ between Israel and Iran. Wrong!" Trump wrote…

17 Jun

18 arrested in connection with criminal network linked to towing industry: Peel police

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingOntario, Peel, Peel Police

Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Peel police say officers have arrested 18 people and seized more than $4.2 million in assets following the dismantling of a Brampton-based organized criminal network linked to the towing industry.Investigators released details Monday of an ongoing investigation into a criminal organization believed to be behind a significant number of extortion incidents and related acts of violence in the region.Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah said the 11-month investigation began in response to a rise in violent extortion threats, particularly targeting the South Asian community and business owners."A large number of the extortions we have been investigating over…

17 Jun

Trump Cuts G7 Visit Short, Urges Evacuation of Tehran Amid Escalating Israel-Iran War

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsIsrael-Iran war, Tehran evacuation warning, Trump G7 early exit

Kananaskis, June 17 — U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly ended his participation in the G7 Summit in Canada on Monday and returned to Washington, citing the rapidly intensifying Israel-Iran conflict. His departure followed an urgent plea for civilians in Tehran to evacuate immediately, warning that the situation could spiral into catastrophic violence.Trump's decision came after reports of Israel issuing a mass alert to over 300,000 residents in Tehran ahead of potential missile strikes. The U.S. President described the escalating war as "very, very dangerous" and emphasized that Iranian civilians must move to safety without delay. "I urge everyone in Tehran…