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12 Feb

$29 Million Compensation Finalised in Fatal Seattle Crash Involving Indian Student

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsSeattle

Seattle (Rajeev Sharma): Nearly three years after a tragic road accident claimed the life of Indian graduate student Jaahnavi Kandula, the City of Seattle has agreed to pay $29 million to her family in a legal settlement. Kandula, 23, was pursuing a master’s degree in information systems at Northeastern University’s Seattle campus when she was struck by a police patrol vehicle in January 2023. The officer driving the car, Kevin Dave, was en route to attend to a reported drug overdose and was travelling at a speed of up to 119 km/h in an area where the limit was 40…

11 Feb

U.S. FAA Chief Signals Breakthrough as Canada Moves Toward Certifying Delayed Gulfstream Jets

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsBombardier Global Express, Donald Trump, FAA, Gulfstream certification, Transport Canada, U.S.-Canada trade tensions

Washington/Montreal (Rajeev Sharma): — The head of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Tuesday that Canada is expected to move forward with certifying certain Gulfstream business jets whose approval has been stalled for several years, potentially easing tensions between the two countries over aircraft regulation. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford told reporters on Capitol Hill that discussions with Canadian authorities had led to progress. “I think we've resolved the issues with Canada,” Bedford said following meetings with lawmakers. He added that Transport Canada was anticipated to announce certification decisions regarding the U.S.-manufactured Gulfstream aircraft later this week. Transport Canada confirmed…

10 Feb

Hindu Shopkeeper Killed in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh, Family Alleges Robbery After Attack

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsBangladesh Hindu killing, minority safety Bangladesh, Mymensingh trader murder, Trishal violence

Mymensingh (Bangladesh) February 10: A 62-year-old Hindu businessman was brutally killed inside his shop in Trishal upazila of Bangladesh’s Mymensingh district, triggering fresh concerns over the safety of minority communities ahead of the country’s parliamentary elections. The incident occurred late Monday night at the Bogar Bazar intersection under Trishal Police Station limits. Police said unidentified assailants attacked the trader with a sharp weapon, left him inside the shop and locked the shutters before fleeing. The victim was identified as Susen Chandra Sarkar, the owner of Bhai Bhai Enterprise and a resident of Southkanda village. According to Trishal Police Station officer-in-charge…

10 Feb

Trump Threatens to Block Gordie Howe Bridge Opening, Seeks US Ownership Stake

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsDonald Trump, Gordie Howe Bridge, Michigan Ontario bridge, US Canada relations, US Canada trade dispute

Washington/Toronto (Rajeev Sharma)— U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting the United States and Canada may not be allowed to open unless Washington receives compensation and a significant ownership share in the project. In a post on Truth Social on Monday, Trump said the United States would begin immediate negotiations with Canada over the cross-border infrastructure project, alleging that the country had treated the U.S. unfairly for decades. He asserted that the new bridge between Michigan and Ontario would not open unless the United States was adequately compensated and possibly granted at least a…

08 Feb

PM Modi in Kuala Lumpur: India, Malaysia step up strategic ties; terrorism stance ‘non-negotiable’

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World NewsPM Modi

Kuala Lumpur (Rajeev Sharma): India and Malaysia on Sunday agreed to widen their strategic partnership after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim held detailed discussions covering security, defence, technology and trade. During the talks, Modi reaffirmed India’s firm position on terrorism, asserting that there would be “no room for double standards and no scope for compromise” in tackling the menace. Speaking after the meeting, the Prime Minister said the relationship between the two countries goes beyond diplomacy, shaped by centuries of maritime contact, shared cultural traditions and democratic values. He described Malaysia as a close partner…

07 Feb

U.S. Sets June Target for Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal as Russian Strikes Strain Power Grid

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsCeasefire Talks, U.S. peace deadline, Ukraine Russia war, Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Kyiv, February 7, 2026: The United States has proposed a deadline of early summer for Ukraine and Russia to reach a peace agreement, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as renewed Russian attacks on energy infrastructure forced nuclear power plants to scale back electricity output. Speaking to reporters, Zelenskyy said Washington is pushing for a settlement by June and may increase pressure on both sides if progress is not made within that timeframe. “The Americans want the war to end by the beginning of summer and are working toward a clear timeline for achieving this,” Zelenskyy said, noting that the plan…

07 Feb

Punjab family falls critically ill in Germany after eating ‘poisonous’ panjeeri; survivor alleges murder attempt by employee

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, World NewsGermany, Punjab

National Times Bureau :- In a strange yet tragic turn of events, an Indian family in Germany fell criticlly ill after allegedly consuming panjeeri with highly toxic chemical. Rachna Kapoor, 49 claimed that thallium in very high quantity was mixed in the sweet that she had prepared to celebrate birth of her granddaughter in Germany. She has accused her domestic help of mixing poison in the panjiri in an attempt of mass murder. Doctors have confirmed that the sudden illness was caused by thallium poisoning and not due to any natural disease. Within days of consuming it, several family members…

07 Feb

Tariffs cut to 18%, $500 Billion trade objective: India, US unveil interim trade pact

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World News

National Times Bureau :- India and the United States on Saturday announced a plan for a temporary trade agreement, showing progress toward a larger trade deal after months of talks and recent disputes over tariffs. Under this new plan, tariffs imposed by Donald Trump on India will be reduced to 18 per cent. In a joint statement, both countries said they would quickly put this plan into action and work toward finalising the temporary agreement, with the aim of completing a full Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) that benefits both sides. The plan shows their commitment to strengthening trade and economic…

06 Feb

Trump Faces Backlash After Sharing Racist Video Targeting Barack and Michelle Obama

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAI-generated content, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Michelle Obama, racist video, Truth Social, U.S. politics

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): U.S. President Donald Trump sparked widespread condemnation on Friday after sharing a video on his Truth Social account that portrayed former president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as monkeys, an act critics across party lines described as openly racist. The video, which circulated widely online, prompted sharp reactions from Democrats and rare public criticism from within Trump’s own party. While opponents denounced the imagery as dehumanizing and offensive, the White House dismissed the backlash as exaggerated. The roughly one-minute clip promotes conspiracy theories surrounding Trump’s false claim that the 2020 presidential election was stolen.…

06 Feb

Canada Open To First Consulate in Greenland Amid Rising Arctic Tensions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsArctic diplomacy, Canada Arctic policy, Canada Greenland consulate, Mary Simon Greenland visit

Ottawa/Nuuk (Rajeev Sharma): Canada is set to inaugurate its first-ever diplomatic mission in Greenland, marking a strong political and symbolic gesture of support for the Arctic territory amid renewed global attention and recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding control of the island. A high-level Canadian delegation, including Governor General Mary Simon and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand, will arrive in Nuuk on Friday to formally open the consulate. The visit will be accompanied by a Canadian Coast Guard vessel, underlining Ottawa’s growing diplomatic and strategic engagement in the Arctic region. Ahead of the visit, Simon said Canada firmly…