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24 May

Abhishek Banerjee Calls Pakistan ‘Wild Handler of Terrorism’ During Japan Visit

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsAbhishek Banerjee, Japan, Operation Sindoor, Pakistan terrorism

Tokyo, May 24, 2025 – Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, representing India as part of an all-party parliamentary delegation to Japan under Operation Sindoor, made a forceful statement against Pakistan’s role in terrorism, likening terrorism to a “rabid dog” and Pakistan to its “wild handler.”Speaking in Tokyo, Banerjee emphasized that in matters of national security, opposition and ruling parties must speak in one voice. "Terrorism is like a rabid dog, and Pakistan is its wild handler. You can't tame it, you can't predict it. It can bite anyone, anywhere," Banerjee said. He asserted that India's unified response to cross-border terrorism…

24 May

Explosions Rock Kyiv as Russia Launches Massive Airstrike After Prisoner Exchange

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsKyiv airstrike, prisoner exchange, Russia-Ukraine war

Kyiv, May 24, 2025: Ukraine’s capital came under a heavy overnight air assault by Russian forces just hours after a major prisoner exchange between Moscow and Kyiv. The coordinated drone and missile barrage marked one of the largest air attacks on Kyiv in months and underscored the volatility of the ongoing war despite brief moments of diplomatic engagement.Kyiv’s military administration reported explosions across multiple districts of the capital, including Solomianskyi and Obolon. Falling debris from intercepted aerial objects caused fires in residential buildings, with at least six civilians reported injured and requiring medical treatment. Emergency crews rushed to affected areas…

24 May

Judge Halts Trump Move to Block Foreign Student Enrollment at Harvard, for Now

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, US

Boston, MA (National Times): A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order preventing the Trump administration from stripping Harvard University of its ability to enroll foreign students, pausing what could have been a major shakeup for one of the world’s most internationally recognized academic institutions. The ruling, issued Friday by U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs, comes just one day after the Department of Homeland Security announced it was revoking Harvard’s access to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), a federal system used to track and manage non-citizen students. The administration claimed that Harvard had failed to address rising…

23 May

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Ban on Foreign Student Enrollment at Harvard

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld Newsforeign students, Harvard University, SEVP, Trump administration

Washington D.C., May 23, 2025 — In a major legal setback for the Trump administration, a U.S. federal judge has blocked the decision to bar Harvard University from enrolling foreign students. The ruling comes just one day after the administration revoked Harvard’s certification under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), citing concerns over antisemitism and alleged foreign influence.The federal court, presided over by Judge Allison Burroughs of the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts, issued a temporary restraining order preventing the implementation of the policy. Harvard had immediately challenged the move, calling it arbitrary, retaliatory, and damaging to the rights…

23 May

India to Urge FATF to Re-List Pakistan on Grey List, Opposes World Bank Funding Amid Terror Concerns

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsFATF Grey List, Pakistan Terror Funding, World Bank Loan

New Delhi, May 23, 2025 — In a significant diplomatic move, India will submit a formal dossier to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), seeking the re-inclusion of Pakistan in its “grey list” over Islamabad’s alleged failure to curb terror financing and implement key reforms. This comes in the wake of the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which claimed 26 lives and intensified international scrutiny of Pakistan’s role in cross-border terrorism.According to Indian officials, Pakistan has not fulfilled multiple FATF commitments, including enacting the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2020. India also accused Pakistan of misusing international funds for military…

23 May

Donald Trump Warns Apple: Make iPhones in the US or Face 25% Tariff

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Washington DC (National Times): Former U.S. President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Thursday with a pointed demand for Apple Inc., calling on the tech giant to stop manufacturing iPhones abroad and move production back to American soil. In his latest post, Trump warned that failure to comply should result in a 25% tariff on all iPhones imported into the United States. “I have long ago informed Tim Cook of Apple that I expect their iPhone’s that will be sold in the United States of America will be manufactured and built in the United States, not India, or anyplace…

23 May

Imran Khan Slams General Munir’s Promotion, Suggests “King” Title Amid Rising Civil-Military Tensions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAsim Munir, Field Marshal, Imran Khan, Pakistan Army

National Times Bureau, May 23, 2025: In a sharp rebuke from his prison cell, former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has mocked the ceremonial promotion of Army Chief General Asim Munir to Field Marshal, suggesting he would have been better off crowning himself “King.” The biting criticism, delivered through Khan’s legal team and posted on social media, underscores the deepening civil-military divide in Pakistan.Khan remarked, “Masha’Allah, General Asim Munir became a Field Marshal. It would have been better if he had given himself the title of King instead... because at present the law of the jungle is prevalent in the…

23 May

Trump Administration Revokes Harvard’s License to Enroll Foreign Students, Citing Security Concerns

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsHarvard University, International Students, Trump administration

Washington D.C., May 23, 2025: In a stunning move, the Trump administration has stripped Harvard University of its certification to enroll international students, citing national security concerns and alleged ties with foreign adversaries. The decision, confirmed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), immediately affects more than 6,800 international students—approximately 27% of the institution’s student population.The DHS has accused Harvard of failing to meet federal compliance standards and suggested the university has not adequately safeguarded its campus from foreign influence, particularly from China. The administration has also imposed a freeze on all federal funding to the university, ordered an internal…

22 May

Israeli Embassy Staffers Fatally Shot Outside Washington D.C. Jewish Museum in Suspected Hate Crime

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsCapital Jewish Museum, Israeli Embassy, Washington D.C.

Washington, D.C., May 22, 2025: Two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., were fatally shot on the evening of May 21 while exiting an event at the Capital Jewish Museum . The victims, identified as Yaron Lischinsky, an Israeli citizen, and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, an American, were a couple reportedly on the verge of engagement .The suspect, Elias Rodriguez, a 30-year-old from Chicago, was apprehended at the scene . Witnesses reported that he shouted "Free, free Palestine" during his arrest . Authorities are investigating the incident as a targeted hate crime .Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned…

22 May

UAE and Japan Express Solidarity with India in Global Anti-Terrorism Outreach

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndia, Japan, Operation Sindoor, Pakistan, terrorism, UAE

Abu Dhabi/Tokyo, May 22, 2025: In a significant diplomatic initiative, the United Arab Emirates and Japan have expressed strong solidarity with India in its fight against terrorism. This comes as part of India's global outreach following Operation Sindoor, aimed at garnering international support against cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan.A multi-party Indian delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha met with Japan's Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya in Tokyo. Iwaya conveyed Japan's unwavering stance against terrorism, stating that it cannot be justified in any form, and extended condolences to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.Simultaneously, another delegation headed by Shiv…