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11 Jun

Trump Confirms Trade Deal with China, Awaits Final Nod from Xi

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsChinese students in US, rare earth minerals, Trump China trade deal

Washington DC, June 11, 2025: US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the United States has reached a trade deal with China following two days of high-level talks in London. He stated the agreement now awaits final approval from both him and Chinese President Xi Jinping.Trump made the declaration on Truth Social, highlighting key provisions of the deal. According to his post, China has agreed to supply “full magnets, and any necessary rare earths” to the US, while Washington will permit Chinese students to continue studying at American colleges and universities.“Our deal with China is done, subject to final…

11 Jun

Elon Musk Walks Back Donald Trump Attacks Amid Public Fallout

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump, Elon Musk

San Francisco (National Times): In a surprising turn of events, tech billionaire Elon Musk has publicly expressed regret over recent inflammatory posts aimed at President Donald Trump, signaling a potential cooling-off after a week of digital warfare between the two. Posting on his social media platform X, Musk admitted: “I regret some of my posts about President Donald Trump last week. They went too far.” The statement comes just days after a dramatic and very public exchange of insults between the Tesla founder and the U.S. President. What began as a disagreement over Trump’s newly passed tax and spending bill,…

10 Jun

Greta Thunberg Deported After Israel Seizes Gaza-Bound Aid Ship Amid Rising Global Criticism

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsGreta Thunberg deported, Israel Gaza blockade, Madleen aid ship

Jerusalem/Paris, June 10, 2025 – Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was deported from Israel on Tuesday following the Israeli Navy's seizure of the aid vessel Madleen, which attempted to breach the longstanding naval blockade on Gaza. The incident, which unfolded in international waters, has sparked renewed global scrutiny of Israel’s military tactics and humanitarian policy in the region.The Madleen, organized by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, was intercepted between 125 and 200 kilometers off Gaza’s coast. According to Israeli authorities, the ship carried what they termed a symbolic and "meager" shipment of rice, baby formula, and medical supplies. Israeli Foreign Minister…

10 Jun

Austria Reels After Deadliest School Shooting Leaves 10 Dead in Graz

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAustria mass shooting, Austria school shooting, BORG Dreierschützengasse, Graz shooting 2025

Graz, Austria, June 10, 2025: In one of the most devastating mass shootings in Austria’s postwar history, a 21-year-old former student opened fire at BORG Dreierschützengasse high school in Graz on Tuesday, killing nine individuals six women and three men before turning the gun on himself. At least 12 others were injured in the attack, which has shaken the nation and reignited debate over firearm access.Authorities confirmed that the gunman, an Austrian national who previously attended the school but dropped out, legally possessed both a pistol and a shotgun. He had no criminal record and is believed to have acted…

09 Jun

Trump Slams Newsom and Bass Over LA Riots, Orders Federal Crackdown on ‘Migrant Unrest’

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsLos Angeles protests 2025, Trump Newsom Bass LA riots

Los Angeles, June 9, 2025: U.S. President Donald J. Trump unleashed a scathing attack on California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Monday, accusing them of failing the city amid escalating protests over federal immigration raids. Calling their handling of the situation an “absolutely horrible job,” Trump demanded a public apology for what he described as “lawless riots.”Taking to his social media platform X, Trump wrote: “Governor Gavin Newscum and 'Mayor' Bass should apologize to the people of Los Angeles for the absolutely horrible job that they have done, and this now includes the ongoing L.A.…

09 Jun

Donald Trump Vows to ‘Liberate’ Los Angeles Amid Migrant Protests, Deploys 2,000 National Guard Troops

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump, Los Angeles

Washington, DC/Los Angeles (National Times): US President Donald Trump has vowed that "order will be restored" and that Los Angeles "will be set free", as protests erupted across the city following sweeping immigration raids by federal agents. The president has directed top federal officials to take "all necessary action" to end what he described as a "migrant invasion" and "riots". The protests broke out after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted coordinated raids across Los Angeles, leading to the arrest of dozens of undocumented immigrants. In response to escalating unrest, Trump authorized the deployment of 2,000 National Guard…

09 Jun

Russia Advances into Central Ukraine Amid Row Over Return of War Dead

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDnipropetrovsk Offensive, prisoner exchange, Russia Ukraine War

Kyiv/Moscow, June 9, 2025 – Russian forces have made a significant push into central Ukraine, penetrating the frontline into the Dnipropetrovsk region, while tensions escalate over the stalled return of the bodies of fallen soldiers and prisoners of war.According to Russia's Defence Ministry, the advance was carried out by units of the elite 90th Tank Division operating from the Donetsk front. This move marks one of the deepest Russian incursions into Ukraine's heartland in recent months, signalling a new phase of the war that began in 2022.Dmitry Medvedev, Russia's Security Council deputy chair, warned that further advances are possible if…

09 Jun

Donald Trump Warns Elon Musk of “Serious Consequences” Over Potential Support for Democrats

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump, Elon Musk

Washington, DC (National Times): Former President Donald Trump has issued a sharp warning to Elon Musk, suggesting the tech billionaire could face “very serious consequences” if he financially backs Democratic candidates opposing Republicans who support the GOP’s latest budget bill. In a Saturday phone interview with NBC News, Trump said, “If he does, he’ll have to pay the consequences for that,” declining to elaborate further on what those consequences might entail. He reiterated, “He’ll have to pay very serious consequences if he does that.” The remarks come amid an intensifying feud between Trump and Musk, which has spilled into the…

08 Jun

EAM Jaishankar to Visit France & Belgium from June 8, Reinforce Anti-Terror Stance and Deepen Strategic Partnerships

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld Newsanti‑terror diplomacy, France–India relations, Jaishankar Europe visit, Raisina Dialogue

New Delhi, June 8, 2025 – External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has embarked on a high-stakes diplomatic mission to Europe, landing in Paris today. Over the next week, he will engage in discussions in France, Brussels, and Belgium aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and reiterating India’s uncompromising stance on terrorism .In France, Jaishankar is scheduled to meet with Foreign Minister Jean‑Noël Barrot and senior national leaders. He is also set to participate in the inaugural Mediterranean Raisina Dialogue in Marseille, an initiative designed to foster dialogue on regional security and global issues .Moving on to Brussels, the minister will engage in…

07 Jun

Carney and Li Qiang Agree to Renew Canada-China Dialogue Amid Trade Tensions and Fentanyl Crisis

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsCanada-China relations, Li Qiang, Mark Carney, Trade Tensions

Ottawa/Beijing, June 7, 2025 – In a major development for Canada-China relations, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese Premier Li Qiang have agreed to "regularize channels of communication" between the two nations. The agreement signals a thaw in diplomatic ties that have been strained since 2018 and aims to facilitate cooperation on critical issues, including trade and the opioid epidemic.During a high-level phone conversation, both leaders stressed the need for consistent diplomatic engagement to resolve mutual concerns. Carney emphasized that restoring dialogue is essential to de-escalate economic frictions, particularly Chinese tariffs on Canadian agricultural exports such as canola, peas, and…