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24 Apr

Pakistan Suspends All Bilateral Agreements, Including Shimla Agreement, Closes Airspace

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Islamabad (National Times): Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan over the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack, which claimed over 27 lives, Islamabad on Thursday unveiled a series of stern reprisals against India, ordering the immediate shutdown of its airspace to all Indian-owned and -operated carriers and halting bilateral trade in every form. These measures follow New Delhi’s own diplomatic sanctions announced just a day earlier. According to Islamabad’s official communiqué: Pakistani airspace is off‑limits to any Indian‑flagged or -operated aircraft. All trade between the two countries—and shipments in transit via Pakistan—has been suspended indefinitely. The Wagah border crossing will no…

24 Apr

US Warns Citizens Against Travel to Jammu and Kashmir After Pahalgam Terror Strike

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsJammu and Kashmir, Pahalgam, US

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): In response to Tuesday’s terror attack in Pahalgam that left 26 tourists dead, the United States on Wednesday updated its travel guidance, urging American citizens to refrain from visiting the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The advisory, posted on the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in India website, stated: "Terrorist attacks and violent civil unrest are possible in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Do not travel to this territory (except visits to eastern Ladakh and its capital, Leh).” It warned that sporadic violence occurs, especially along the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan and…

22 Apr

Pope Francis’ Funeral Set for Saturday, Public Viewing Begins Wednesday

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld Newsconclave, Pope Francis funeral, Public Viewing, Vatican

Vatican City, April 22, 2025: The Vatican has announced that the funeral for Pope Francis, who passed away at 88 on Sunday following a stroke and heart failure, will take place on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square. Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, the Dean of the College of Cardinals, will preside over the ceremony.In a departure from tradition, the Pope’s final resting place will not be within the Vatican grottoes but at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome, in accordance with his wishes. He had long emphasized humility and a deep devotion to the Virgin…

21 Apr

Pope Francis Passes Away at 88 After Prolonged Illness

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Vatican City (National Times): Pope Francis, the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, passed away on Monday morning at the age of 88, following a prolonged illness. The news was confirmed by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo, in an official statement. "At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church," Cardinal Farrell announced solemnly. Just days before his passing, Pope Francis had made a public appearance at St. Peter’s Square, where he greeted thousands and wished…

20 Apr

Zelenskyy Slams Putin Over Easter Truce Violations, Calls for Real Ceasefire Effort

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsEaster ceasefire, Putin, Russia violations, Ukraine war, Zelenskyy

Kyiv, Ukraine | April 20, 2025: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sharply criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin for what he called deliberate violations of a promised Easter ceasefire, accusing Moscow of using the 30-hour truce for public relations rather than peace.Despite Russia’s announcement of a temporary halt to hostilities from Saturday evening to Sunday midnight for humanitarian reasons, Ukrainian authorities reported a sharp increase in attacks across key frontlines. Zelenskyy said Russian forces launched 26 assaults between midnight and noon on Easter Day, with heavy shelling and kamikaze drone strikes targeting Pokrovsk and Siversk. FPV drone usage reportedly doubled by…

20 Apr

Nationwide Protests Rock U.S. Over President Trump’s Policies

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, US protests 2025

Washington, D.C. | April 20, 2025: Thousands of demonstrators poured into the streets across the United States on Saturday, staging one of the largest nationwide protests of President Donald Trump’s second term. Organized under the banner of the “50501” movement, more than 700 events took place in all 50 states, highlighting deep public unrest over issues ranging from immigration and foreign policy to democratic accountability.Massive crowds gathered in cities like Washington, D.C., New York, San Francisco, and Boston. Protesters held signs with messages like “No Kingship,” “Stop Arming Israel,” and “Workers Should Have the Power,” targeting both domestic and international…

19 Apr

Putin Announces Brief Easter Ceasefire Amid Continued Attacks in Ukraine

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsCeasefire, Easter Truce, Putin, Russia-Ukraine war

Moscow/Kyiv, April 19, 2025 — In a symbolic move, Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a 30-hour Easter truce in the ongoing war with Ukraine. Set to begin at 6 PM Moscow time on Saturday and end at midnight on Sunday, the unilateral ceasefire was framed as a gesture of respect for Orthodox Easter. However, the announcement has sparked skepticism amid continued hostilities on the ground.The Kremlin claims the temporary pause is a humanitarian measure, allowing space for religious observances. Yet, even as the ceasefire was declared, Ukrainian regions like Kharkiv, Sumy, and Odesa reported new drone attacks and casualties.…

18 Apr

20 Dead in U.S. Strikes on Yemen’s Ras Isa Oil Port, Houthis Claim Major Civilian Toll

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsHouthis, Ras Isa oil port, U.S. airstrikes, Yemen

Sanaa, April 18 — At least 20 people were killed in U.S. airstrikes on Yemen’s western Ras Isa oil port, according to Houthi rebels. The group, which controls large parts of Yemen, accused the U.S. of targeting critical infrastructure and causing significant civilian casualties. The attacks reportedly hit fuel storage facilities and surrounding areas in the Hodeida province.Houthi media condemned the strikes as a war crime, asserting that civilians, including port workers and rescue responders, were among the dead. The group warned of retaliation and said the bombings would not go unanswered.This latest attack adds to a growing list of…

18 Apr

US National Fatally Shot After Attempted Plane Hijacking in Belize

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Belize City (National Times): A dramatic mid-air incident unfolded on a Tropic Air flight bound for San Pedro on Thursday, when a 49-year-old American man attempted to hijack the aircraft using a knife. The assailant, identified as Akinyela Sawa Taylor, reportedly injured three people before being fatally shot by a fellow passenger. According to Belize Police Commissioner Chester Williams, Taylor began attacking passengers mid-flight, prompting another traveler to intervene and shoot him. The police chief commended the individual’s quick response, referring to them as a "hero" for potentially saving many lives. Authorities are still investigating how the weapon was smuggled…

18 Apr

Close Aide of Terrorist Rinda, Gangster Happy Passia, Arrested in the US

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New Delhi (National Times): Harpreet Singh, alias Happy Passia, a notorious gangster with alleged terror links, has been arrested in the United States, in what marks a key success for Indian security agencies. Passia is a known close associate of Pakistan-based terrorist Harvinder Singh Sandhu, alias Rinda. Passia was wanted in India for his alleged involvement in multiple grenade attacks, including on a private house in Chandigarh and police stations in Punjab. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) had earlier declared a Rs 5 lakh bounty on him, seeking public assistance in tracing his whereabouts. According to officials, Happy Passia was…