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24 Sep

Surrey Police Board Meeting Cancellation Draws Criticism From Linda Annis

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Surrey (Rajeev Sharma): A decision to cancel a scheduled Surrey Police Board public meeting has drawn criticism from Surrey First councillor and mayoral candidate Linda Annis, who has questioned whether the cancellation will prevent residents from receiving answers on several major policing issues. Annis said the board’s September 24 meeting was cancelled shortly before Surrey’s October 17 municipal election and alleged that the move would prevent questions being raised about the transition to the Surrey Police Service, the search for a permanent chief constable and the departure of former Chief Constable Norm Lipinski. The Surrey Police Board had previously announced…

22 Sep

Six Killed, Eight Injured in Saudi Airstrikes on Yemen’s Mokha

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SANAA, Yemen (Rajeev Sharma)— At least six people were killed and eight others injured after Saudi-led airstrikes hit the Red Sea port city of Mokha, according to reports from Yemen on Tuesday. The reported casualties included two children and a woman among those killed. A child and a woman were also reportedly among the injured. The figures have not been independently verified. The strikes come as Yemen faces renewed fighting involving the Houthi movement, which has expanded its presence along parts of the country's Red Sea coastline in recent weeks. Mokha, a strategically important port, has become a key point…

22 Sep

US Moves to Further Isolate Iran as Airline Sanctions Threaten Global Operations

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The United States is intensifying economic pressure on Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning that Iranian airlines could effectively lose access to international aviation services from September 23. Bessent said foreign companies that continue providing essential services to Iranian carriers could themselves face US sanctions. The warning covers services including aircraft refuelling, landing arrangements and ticket sales. The measures form part of Washington’s wider Operation Economic Outcast, which is aimed at restricting Iran’s access to international financial and commercial networks. The US Treasury had already announced sanctions targeting Iran’s remaining airlines and other entities connected to…

22 Sep

Hundreds of US Flights Disrupted After Construction Crew Damages Air Traffic Communications Line

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Air travel across parts of the northeastern United States was thrown into disarray on Monday after a telecommunications failure disrupted air traffic control operations, leading to hundreds of flight cancellations and delays at several major airports. US officials said the outage was caused when an Amtrak construction crew accidentally damaged a fibre-optic line in New Jersey. The resulting communications failure forced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to temporarily restrict flights at some of the busiest airports serving the New York and Philadelphia regions. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said flights were beginning to resume at LaGuardia Airport and…

22 Sep

Major US TV Networks Halt Donald Trump Coverage in Protest Over White House Press Restrictions

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): A dispute between the White House and several major American news organisations has escalated, with members of the White House television pool suspending coverage of certain presidential events following restrictions placed on CNN, MS NOW and Politico. The networks have also issued a joint statement defending press access and objecting to the administration’s decision to revoke the credentials of the three outlets. President Donald Trump announced the restrictions on Friday, accusing the organisations of publishing what he described as “fake news.” The affected outlets have challenged the decision in court, arguing that the White House cannot selectively…

22 Sep

White House Launches ‘TRUMP TV’, a 24/7 Digital Network for Administration Content

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The White House has announced the launch of “TRUMP TV,” a new digital broadcasting network designed to provide continuous access to presidential speeches, administration announcements and other official video content. The platform is intended to give viewers a direct way to follow developments from the Trump administration, with programming available around the clock. The service will feature speeches, public appearances, announcements and other selected content connected to the president and his administration. The launch marks a further expansion of the White House’s use of digital platforms to communicate directly with the public. Instead of relying entirely on…

21 Sep

Macron Backs Closer Canada-EU Ties as Mark Carney Strengthens European Partnerships

nishuthapar10 CommentsBusiness, Canada, Ontario, Trending, World NewsEmmanuel Macron, Mark Carney

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): French President Emmanuel Macron has endorsed a proposal for Canada to become an associate member of the European Union, as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to expand the country’s economic and strategic partnerships with Europe amid strained relations with the United States. The two leaders met Sunday in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, the French territory located just off the coast of Newfoundland. The unusual meeting location highlighted the close geographic and historic links between Canada and France, while also underscoring Ottawa’s growing interest in strengthening ties with European partners. Macron said France supports the idea of closer Canadian engagement…

20 Sep

Smoke Near Riyadh Airport as Houthis Claim Missile, Drone Strikes on Saudi Capital

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RIYADH (Rajeev Sharma): Tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi movement escalated sharply after a large plume of smoke was seen near Riyadh’s main airport, hours after Saudi authorities issued warnings of a possible aerial attack over the capital. The Houthis later claimed that they had launched missiles and drones at what they described as “sensitive” sites in Riyadh. The group also said it targeted facilities belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco in Yanbu on the Red Sea coast. Saudi Arabia, however, said its air-defence systems intercepted a ballistic missile fired towards Riyadh. The Saudi-led coalition also reported that attempted…

20 Sep

Houthis Warn Pakistan, Türkiye Against Joining Saudi Military Campaign

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SANAA (Rajeev Sharma): Yemen’s Houthi movement has warned Pakistan and Türkiye against deploying forces in support of Saudi Arabia, raising the stakes around a newly established three-way defence arrangement as fighting in the region intensifies. Senior Houthi official Mohammed Al-Bukhaiti, speaking to CNN-News18, said Islamabad and Ankara could face military retaliation if their forces became directly involved in operations against the group. He warned that any such intervention would be met with what he described as an “iron fist”. The remarks come amid growing attention on the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, signed by Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye on August…

19 Sep

Donald Trump Extends $100,000 H-1B Payment Rule Through September 2027

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, Trending, World NewsDonald Trump

WASHINGTON (RAJEEV SHARMA): The Trump administration has kept its $100,000 H-1B payment requirement in place for another year, extending a measure that has significantly altered the way US employers recruit foreign professionals for specialised jobs. A presidential proclamation signed by Donald Trump extends the restrictions introduced in September 2025 until September 21, 2027. Under the renewed rules, covered H-1B workers who are outside the United States generally cannot enter the country unless the employer's petition is accompanied or supplemented by a $100,000 payment. Limited exemptions can be granted when the Department of Homeland Security determines that hiring is in the…