Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

16 Jun

PM Modi To Arrive in Canada For G7 Summit: Focus on Trade, Energy, and Diplomatic Reset

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Ottawa / Kananaskis (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to arrive in Canada, marking the second leg of his three-nation tour following a diplomatic stop in Cyprus. His scheduled visit comes at a crucial time, just weeks after Operation Sindoor, India’s precision counter-terror operations targeting camps across the Pakistan border in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, many of them tourists. PM Modi will soon be in Canada at the invitation of Prime Minister Mark Carney to participate in the G7 Summit, scheduled for June 16–17 in Kananaskis, Alberta. This visit…

16 Jun

Mark Carney’s G7 Debut: Five Key Themes to Watch as Global Leaders Gather in Alberta

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Alberta, Canada (Rajeev Sharma): As world leaders descend upon Alberta for the three-day G7 Summit from June 15 to 17, all eyes are on Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who is making his global debut as host and chair of the influential gathering. Having taken office in March 2025, Carney is set to showcase Canada’s renewed global posture—economically assertive, diplomatically engaged, and strategically independent. The Summit is not only expected to address major global challenges but also marks a pivotal moment for Carney to define his leadership style and international vision. Here are five key storylines to watch: Carney vs.…

16 Jun

Mark Carney Hosts Series of High-Level Meetings Ahead of G7 Summit, Underscores Canada’s Role in Global Cooperation

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): In a series of high-profile diplomatic engagements ahead of the G7 Summit, Canadian leader Mark Carney met with global heads of state and industry leaders, reinforcing Canada’s commitment to deepening international partnerships in trade, security, technology, and climate resilience. Carney kicked off the diplomatic engagements by hosting newly elected UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Ottawa. "Ahead of the G7, Prime Minister Keir Starmer and I are meeting in Ottawa to discuss how Canada and the United Kingdom can work more closely together, to expand trade, create more opportunities for our workers and businesses, and strengthen transatlantic…

16 Jun

Global Leaders Arrive in Calgary for G7 Summit in Kananaskis

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A wave of international dignitaries landed in Calgary today ahead of the 2025 G7 Summit, which officially commences in nearby Kananaskis later this evening and runs through June 17. With global conflicts, trade tensions, and climate urgency dominating the agenda, the summit is being perceived as one of the most consequential in years. The following leaders arrived in Calgary today were UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, attending his first G7 since taking office Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, received by Calgary officials and Indigenous leaders South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, among invited guest leaders from the Global…

15 Jun

Trump Urges Iran-Israel Peace Deal, Makes Wild Claim of Halting India-Pakistan Tensions via Trade

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Washington, D.C., (National Times): In a characteristically bold and controversial social media post, former U.S. President Donald J. Trump urged Iran and Israel to “make a deal,” suggesting that peace in the Middle East is achievable and imminent under his vision. Alongside the appeal, Trump made an eyebrow-raising claim that he had once managed to de-escalate tensions between India and Pakistan by leveraging trade with the United States. The post, shared on Trump’s social media platform Truth Social, reads: “Iran and Israel should make a deal, and will make a deal, just like I got India and Pakistan to make,…

15 Jun

Tehran Oil Depot Remains Operational After Israeli Strike, Confirms Iranian Officials

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Tehran (National Times): Despite sustaining damage from a suspected Israeli strike, fuel production and distribution at Iran’s Shahran oil depot continue without disruption, according to the country’s oil ministry. A fire broke out at the depot following the strike, but authorities managed to contain it before it could spread to other fuel tanks. The Iranian Students’ News Agency (ISNA) quoted the Director of Supply and Distribution at the National Petroleum Products Distribution Company, who confirmed that swift emergency measures helped avert a broader catastrophe. “Thanks to immediate response teams, the fire was prevented from spreading to nearby storage facilities,” the…

15 Jun

Identification of Vijay Rupani’s Body Still Underway, Confirms Civil Hospital Official

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Ahmedabad (National Times): The identification of the body of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani remains inconclusive, days after the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI 171, authorities confirmed on Saturday. Dr. Rajnish Patel, Additional Medical Superintendent at Ahmedabad's Civil Hospital, informed reporters that DNA matching is still in progress and Rupani's remains have not yet been identified. “We have not been able to match the DNA sample of the former Chief Minister so far. The identification process is ongoing. We will notify the media as soon as his body is positively identified,” said Dr. Patel. Rupani was among…

15 Jun

British F-35 Fighter Jet Makes Emergency Landing in Kerala Amidst Ongoing UK-India Naval Drills

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Thiruvananthapuram (National Times): A United Kingdom Navy F-35 fighter jet was forced to make an emergency landing at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Saturday evening due to a low fuel warning, according to defence and airport sources. The aircraft was part of the British Carrier Strike Group’s (UK CSG25) deployment in the Indo-Pacific region and is currently stationed at the airport pending further evaluation. Officials confirmed that the jet, which had taken off from the UK’s flagship aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, landed safely without any injuries or damage. More details on the incident are awaited. The emergency landing…

15 Jun

World Leaders Gather in Canada for G7 Summit Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Shifting Global Dynamics

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Kananaskis, Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): World leaders have begun arriving in the scenic mountain town of Kananaskis, Alberta, for a high-stakes Group of Seven (G7) summit, with a backdrop of international conflict, economic uncertainty, and rising tensions with the United States casting a long shadow over proceedings. The G7, comprising Canada, the United States, France, Britain, Germany, Italy, and Japan, will be joined by the European Union and a select group of invited heads of state. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who is hosting the summit, has extended invitations to several global partners, including India, South Korea, Mexico, Brazil, South Africa,…

15 Jun

G7 Summit Begins in Canada Amid Global Turmoil and US Trade Tensions

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Kananaskis, Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): World leaders are converging in the Canadian Rockies for a high-stakes G7 Summit, set against the backdrop of escalating global conflicts and rising economic tensions, particularly with the United States. The summit, taking place from June 15 to 17 in Kananaskis Country, Alberta, is being hosted by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Leaders from the world’s largest economies are expected to focus on a growing war in West Asia, ongoing instability in Ukraine, and US President Donald Trump’s looming threats of tariffs on allies. The geopolitical climate took a sharp turn with Israel’s recent strikes on…