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15 Jan

US freezes immigrant visas processing for 75 countries; Pak, Bangladesh hit

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World News

National Times Bureau :- The Trump administration has suspended visa processing for visitors from 75 countries—including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Somalia, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Brazil, Nigeria, Thailand, Iraq, Egypt, and Yemen—starting January 21. A senior U.S. official confirmed that the U.S. State Department issued an internal memo instructing embassies and consulates to pause all visa issuance indefinitely while screening and vetting procedures are reassessed. Key Points The suspension is tied to concerns that applicants from these countries might become a “public charge”—a term used in U.S. immigration law for people likely to rely on government assistance. Consular officers have been directed to…

14 Jan

Over 20 killed, several injured as crane collapse derails train in Thailand

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsThailand, Train Accident

National Times Bureau :- Over 20 people have been killed and several others injured after a construction crane fell on top of a train in Thailand and causing the derailment. The accident occurred on Wednesday morning in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, which is 230 km northeast of Bangkok. The train was bound for Ubon Ratchathani province. The blaze has been doused off while the rescue operation is underway, the police said.

12 Jan

World on Edge: Nuclear Arms Race Escalates as India Charts Bold BRICS Strategy

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World News

Delhi (Gurpreet / Rajeev Sharma) : Global security and economic dynamics are at a critical juncture as major powers accelerate nuclear modernization while India asserts a strategic role within BRICS. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI 2025) reports over 12,000 nuclear warheads worldwide, with Russia and the United States controlling nearly 90%. Meanwhile, China’s arsenal is growing rapidly, with hundreds of warheads and new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) silos under development, raising global security stakes even as traditional arms control frameworks face strain. Amid this tense environment, India is leveraging its position in the BRICS bloc (Brazil, Russia, India,…

12 Jan

Global Nuclear Arms Race Pushes World Toward Dangerous Brink

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World News

Delhi (Gurpreet Singh) : As the global political and economic order shifts, major world powers are rapidly expanding military spending, pushing the world toward a renewed nuclear arms race. Growing rivalry over markets, resources, and strategic dominance has heightened insecurity, prompting states to view nuclear weapons as the ultimate shield for national survival. The United States, Russia, and China remain at the center of this escalation. All nine nuclear-armed countries including the US, Russia, China, the UK, France, India, Pakistan, North Korea, and Israel continued to modernize their nuclear arsenals in 2024. According to international estimates, the world now possesses…

12 Jan

Tensions Surge: Iran’s Internal Crisis Raises Possibility of U.S. Military Action

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsIran

Washington / Tehran ( National Times): Iran’s escalating internal turmoil marked by mass protests, a severe security crackdown, and mounting economic pressure is sparking international alarm and fueling speculation that the United States could be drawn closer to military action. The situation on the ground remains volatile. Analysts warn that continued instability, combined with Iran’s nuclear ambitions and assertive regional posture, could force Washington to reconsider its strategy if the unrest threatens regional stability or U.S. interests. While U.S. officials continue to stress diplomacy, sanctions, and deterrence as their primary tools, heightened unrest has put the American government and its…

11 Jan

Only Son of Prominent Kotkapura Singh Family Dies in Tragic Road Accident in Australia

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, World News

National Times Bureau :- A devastating incident has shaken the well-known Singh family of Kotkapura, as their only son, Gurjant Singh, lost his life in a road accident in Australia. Gurjant, who had been living abroad for the past five years, was traveling from Sydney to Brisbane when the accident occurred late at night around midnight. According to reports, the young man was involved in a trailer accident that resulted in a fatal fire, claiming his life on the spot. Gurjant Singh, aged 32, had visited his sisters living in Australia a few years ago and was soon due to…

11 Jan

X admits lapses, deletes over 600 accounts over Grok obscene images row: Govt sources

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsGrok AI, X

National Times Bureau :- Social media platform X has acknowledged its error and assured the Indian government that it will operate in line with Indian laws, government sources said, following controversy over misuse of its AI tool, Grok. As per officials, X has taken down about 3,500 pieces of content and removed more than 600 accounts that violated Indian regulations. The company has also stated it will no longer permit obscene imagery on its platform. This response came after the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued a notice on January 2, giving X 72 hours to comply with…

11 Jan

US Intensifies Military Campaign Against ISIS With Fresh Syria Airstrikes

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsSyria

Syria (Rajeev Sharma): American forces have launched another extensive round of air attacks on Islamic State strongholds in Syria, expanding a military operation initiated after a deadly assault on US personnel last month. The strikes, carried out around early afternoon Eastern Time, targeted several ISIS positions across different parts of Syria, according to US Central Command. The operation was conducted in coordination with allied partners and is intended to weaken the militant group’s operational capabilities. The renewed offensive falls under Operation Hawkeye Strike, a response ordered by President Donald Trump following the ambush near Palmyra that killed two US service…

10 Jan

Canada Condemns Iran’s Crackdown as Protests Stretch Into Second Week

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsCanada Iran relations, Iran protests, Iranian crackdown, Mark Carney, travel advisory Iran

Ottawa, January 2026: As nationwide protests in Iran enter their second week, Canada has strongly criticised what it describes as an escalating and violent crackdown by Iranian authorities on demonstrators. Prime Minister Mark Carney, in a post on social media platform X, denounced the Iranian regime’s response to the unrest, expressing deep concern over reports of violence and repression. “The reports of violence, arbitrary arrests, and intimidation tactics by the Iranian regime against its own people are profoundly concerning,” Carney said. He added that Canada “strongly condemns the killing of protesters” and urged Iranian authorities to respect freedom of expression…

06 Jan

Pakistan halts Sarabjeet Kaur’s repatriation citing pending cases, first picture in custody surfaces

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsAmritsar, Pakistan, Punjab, Sarabjeet Kaur, Update

National Times Bureau :- The repatriation of Sarabjeet Kaur from Pakistan has once again been delayed by the Pakistan government. Citing an ongoing court case, Pakistan Interior Ministry halted her repatriation through the Attari–Wagah border. The ministry said hat the woman married with her own will and that the matter is currently under consideration in the court. Once al the legal formalities are completed and court pronounces its final verdict, she will be send back to India. Sarabjit Kaur had travelled to Pakistan on a visitor’s visa as part of a jatha of Sikh pilgrims to mark Guru Nanak Dev’s…