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15 Jul

Crimea Under Emergency as Fuel Shortages Deepen Amid Escalating Russia-Ukraine Conflict

nishuthapar10 CommentsWorld NewsCrimea emergency, fuel shortage, Russia Ukraine, Sevastopol crisis

Crimea (National Times Bureau): Russian-installed authorities in Crimea have declared a state of emergency across the peninsula and in Sevastopol amid worsening fuel shortages and growing pressure linked to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The emergency declaration was announced by Sergei Aksyonov, the Russia-appointed head of Crimea, who said the measure would remain in effect until the situation stabilizes. Sevastopol’s Russia-appointed governor Mikhail Razvozhayev also announced a citywide state of emergency, citing difficulties caused by disruptions to essential supplies. The move follows reports of fuel shortages across Crimea, with authorities taking steps to manage limited supplies. Officials have linked the shortages…

15 Jul

Plumbing Contractor Penalised After Worker Dies in Trench Collapse

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsCalgary

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A plumbing contracting company has been ordered to pay a total of $330,000 after a worker lost his life in a trench collapse at a construction site in Calgary, underscoring the importance of workplace safety compliance. According to court proceedings, Mr. Mike’s Plumbing Ltd. admitted guilt to one violation under the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act for failing to ensure the safety of one of its employees. The company entered its guilty plea before the Calgary Court of Justice on July 13, while prosecutors withdrew ten additional charges linked to the case. The prosecution stemmed from…

15 Jul

US FBI Seeks Punjab-Origin Man in Global Organised Crime Investigation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsFBI, Punjab, US

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a public notice identifying Nitish Kaushal as a wanted individual in connection with an alleged international criminal syndicate believed to have operated across multiple countries. In a post shared by the agency, the FBI alleged that Kaushal is associated with a transnational organisation that reportedly began in Punjab, India, before expanding its activities to several overseas locations, including California in the United States. Investigators claim the network is suspected of involvement in a wide range of serious offences, including homicide, abduction, drug distribution, extortion, illegal arms trafficking, money laundering…

14 Jul

PM Narendra Modi’s Influence Dissuaded Vladimir Putin from Tactical Nuclear Threat, Says Polish Deputy Foreign Minister

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World Newsdefence cooperation, India Poland, Narendra Modi, nuclear weapons, Ukraine war, Vladimir Putin

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi played a pivotal role in dissuading Russian President Vladimir Putin from deploying tactical nuclear weapons during a critical juncture of the Ukraine conflict in late 2022, according to Poland's Deputy Foreign Minister Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski. Speaking at a joint press briefing following the India-Poland Joint Economic Commission meeting in New Delhi on Monday, Bartoszewski described the Indian leader as one of the very few global statesmen capable of exerting meaningful diplomatic pressure on the Russian President. He highlighted that New Delhi possesses unique leverage in international efforts to resolve the European conflict…

14 Jul

‘Everything Happened Within Minutes’: Vietnam Boat Crash Survivor Recalls Terrifying Moments Before Tragedy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World News

Chennai (Rajeev Sharma): A survivor of the Vietnam speedboat accident that claimed the lives of 15 Indian tourists has described the terrifying moments when a routine island transfer turned into a disaster within minutes. Nirmal Kumar, who returned to Chennai on July 13 night, said the boat overturned shortly after beginning its journey near Hon May Rut Ngoai off Phu Quoc Island. He recalled that a sudden, powerful wave caused the vessel to lose balance, leaving several passengers trapped inside. The speedboat was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four Vietnamese crew members when it capsized on July 11. While 16…

14 Jul

Sikh American Chirag Veer Singh Sarao Breaks New Ground With Historic Entry Into US Air Force Academy

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsTrending, World NewsChirag Veer Singh Sarao

Colorado Springs (Rajeev Sharma): Chirag Veer Singh Sarao has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first keshdhari Sikh American to join the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), marking a significant moment for Sikh representation in the US military. The American Sikh Council announced that Sarao was admitted to the academy and received official religious accommodation, allowing him to continue observing Sikh practices, including maintaining unshorn hair and beard, while serving as a future military officer. Sarao received his appointment to the USAFA on April 4, followed by approval of his religious accommodation on June 20. He officially reported…

14 Jul

Iran Says It Shot Down US Surveillance Drone Over Hormuz Amid Intensifying Military Standoff

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Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): Iran has claimed that its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) brought down a US MQ-1 surveillance drone over the Strait of Hormuz, further escalating tensions between Tehran and Washington as both sides exchange military threats and operations in the Gulf region. The announcement was made through Iran's state broadcaster, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), which reported that the unmanned American aircraft had been intercepted over the strategic waterway. The claim was later repeated by several Iranian state-run media outlets. However, Iranian officials did not disclose details about the location of the incident or the circumstances surrounding…

14 Jul

Iran Pushes Back Against Donald Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Security Plan, Calls 20% Fee ‘Excessive’

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsStrait of Hormuz

Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): Iran has sharply criticised US President Donald Trump's proposal to impose a 20 per cent charge on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that Tehran—not Washington—has long been responsible for safeguarding the strategically important waterway. The latest war of words unfolded after Trump announced that the United States would assume the role of protecting commercial shipping in the Strait while introducing a levy on vessels to offset the cost of maritime security operations. Responding on X, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi dismissed the US President's claim that America would become the "guardian" of the…

14 Jul

Iranian Missile Strike on UAE Oil Tankers Leaves Indian Sailor Dead, Eight Injured

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsStrait of Hormuz

Dubai (Rajeev Sharma): An Indian crew member was killed and eight others were injured after two UAE-flagged oil tankers were reportedly struck by Iranian cruise missiles while passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, according to the UAE Ministry of Defence. The ministry said the vessels, Mombasa and Al Bahiyah, were sailing along the southern shipping corridor in Omani territorial waters when the missiles hit. The attack triggered fires on both tankers, causing substantial damage before emergency response teams managed to contain the flames. Officials confirmed that the deceased was an Indian national working aboard the Mombasa. Among the…

13 Jul

Middle East Tensions Escalate as Iran Claims Closure of Strait of Hormuz Following US Airstrikes

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld Newsglobal energy trade, Iran crisis, IRGC, Maritime security, Strait of Hormuz, United States military

Tehran (Rajeev Sharma)— Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced the indefinite closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, declaring that the vital maritime choke point will remain shut until the United States halts its military interventions in the West Asia region. The declaration follows severe military escalations over the weekend, including a series of intensive U.S. airstrikes hitting roughly 140 Iranian military sites. While Tehran asserts that no shipping traffic will be permitted through the waterway, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has challenged the blockade, maintaining that naval assets continue to safeguard commercial transit lanes. The administrative decision to…