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29 May

US Court Blocks Trump’s Broad Tariffs, Dismisses India-Pakistan Truce Justification

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New York [US], May 29, 2025 (ANI): A US federal court on Wednesday ruled against President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff measures, deeming them unlawful and beyond presidential authority. The US Court of International Trade in Manhattan also rejected the Trump administration’s justification that the tariffs were part of a broader effort to mediate the recent escalation between India and Pakistan.As reported by CNN, the court concluded that Trump’s tariffs, introduced under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), were not legally justified. This included 30% duties on Chinese imports, 25% tariffs on select goods from Mexico and Canada, and a…

29 May

Elon Musk Steps Down as Head of DOGE in Trump Administration, Cites End of Term and Rising Concerns

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Washington D.C. (National Times): Tech mogul Elon Musk has officially stepped down from his controversial role as chief of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), marking the end of a polarizing tenure within former President Donald Trump's administration. Musk, who joined the government as a Special Government Employee, announced his departure via a post on social media, stating, “As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President Donald Trump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending.” Created to streamline federal spending and eliminate bureaucratic excess, DOGE was a cornerstone of…

28 May

Earth Likely to Breach 1.5°C Global Warming Threshold Between 2025–2029: WMO Warns

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Geneva, May 28, 2025 — In a grave forecast for the planet’s climate future, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has projected a 70% probability that the Earth’s average annual temperature will exceed the 1.5°C threshold above pre-industrial levels during at least one year between 2025 and 2029.This threshold, set under the 2015 Paris Agreement, is considered a critical limit to avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change. The WMO report underlines that while the breach may be temporary, the rising frequency of such events signals an alarming trend.According to the data, there is an 86% chance that one of…

28 May

Hamas Gaza Chief Mohammed Sinwar Killed in Israeli Strike, Confirms Netanyahu

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Tel Aviv, May 28, 2025: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that Mohammed Sinwar, the head of Hamas operations in Gaza and brother of top Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, has been eliminated in an Israeli airstrike.According to Netanyahu, the targeted strike was carried out on May 13, 2025, and focused on a Hamas command center located underneath the European Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. Sinwar had risen to prominence following the reported deaths of his brother Yahya Sinwar and Mohammed Deif, the leader of Hamas's armed wing, in 2024.Netanyahu made the announcement during a press briefing, stating, “Mohammed…

27 May

Chaos Erupts at Liverpool FC Parade as Car Strikes Crowd, Injuring Nearly 50

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Liverpool (National Times): Celebrations in Liverpool turned to horror on Monday evening when a car drove into a crowd of fans during Liverpool FC’s Premier League victory parade, leaving nearly 50 people injured, including several children. The incident occurred on Water Street in the city centre, close to the Royal Liver Building and Liverpool Town Hall, just after roads had reopened following the conclusion of the main parade. Authorities confirmed that a 53-year-old white British man, believed to be the driver, was arrested at the scene. The atmosphere had been jubilant as thousands gathered to cheer the club’s title win,…

26 May

Trump Slams Putin as “Absolutely Crazy” Amid Intensified Russian Strikes on Ukraine

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National Times Bureau, May 26, 2025: U.S. President Donald Trump has launched one of his harshest criticisms yet against Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling him “absolutely crazy” in the wake of a devastating escalation in Russia’s war on Ukraine. The comments came as Russia unleashed its most extensive drone and missile assault since the war began, killing at least 12 civilians and injuring many more over three days of sustained bombardment.Trump, posting on social media, said Putin was “needlessly killing a lot of people” and warned that trying to take over all of Ukraine would ultimately “lead to the downfall…

25 May

Volodymyr Zelensky Slams Global Inaction After Russian Strikes Kill 12 in Ukraine: “America’s Silence Encourages Putin”

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Kyiv (National Times): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a blistering rebuke of Western inaction following one of the most devastating Russian aerial attacks on Ukraine since the war began in 2022. Speaking out after the assault that killed 12 civilians, including three children, Zelensky warned that the global silence is only emboldening Russian President Vladimir Putin. “America’s silence, and the silence of others in the world, only encourages Putin,” Zelensky said in a statement posted on social media, calling for stronger sanctions and clear leadership from the West. Ukraine Reels from Unrelenting Russian Onslaught Ukraine was bombarded overnight by 298…

25 May

Pakistan Views India as an Existential Threat, Says US Defence Intelligence Agency Report

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Washington, DC: Pakistan continues to perceive India as an existential threat and is actively modernising its military capabilities, including its nuclear arsenal, to counterbalance India's conventional military superiority, according to the latest World Threat Assessment released by the US Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) on Sunday. The report underscores Islamabad’s unwavering focus on military modernisation, stating that "Pakistan regards India as an existential threat and will continue to pursue its military modernisation effort, including the development of battlefield nuclear weapons, to offset India’s conventional military advantage." The assessment further reveals that China is playing a key role in aiding Pakistan’s military…

25 May

India’s All-Party Delegation in New York Underscores Unified Anti-Terror Message

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New York [US], May 25, 2025: An Indian all-party parliamentary delegation led by MP Shashi Tharoor reached New York as part of a broader diplomatic campaign to highlight India’s united stance against terrorism. The visit, facilitated by the Consulate General of India in New York, aims to deepen cooperation with key international partners, including the United States, on counterterrorism efforts.The delegation included Bhubaneswar Kalita, Milind Murli Deora, Shashank Mani Tripathi, Ganti Harish Madhur, and former Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu. Their itinerary began with a solemn visit to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, where they paid homage to the…

24 May

Baloch Journalist Abdul Latif Baloch Killed in Front of Family, PEC Demands Independent Probe

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Geneva, May 24, 2025 – The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), a global media safety and rights watchdog, has strongly condemned the killing of veteran Baloch journalist Abdul Latif Baloch and demanded a credible and transparent investigation into the murder, which allegedly involved a Pakistani state-backed militia.Abdul Latif Baloch, 55, who worked with Daily Intekhab and Aaj News, was gunned down in front of his wife and children in Mashkay, Awaran district, Balochistan, in the early hours of Saturday. His family and colleagues have accused Pakistan’s state-sponsored militias of orchestrating the assassination, calling it a targeted act of intimidation against journalists…