World News Archives - Page 30 of 89

23 Dec

US enhances online vetting for H-1B visas; delayed interviews likely to impact Indian techies

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World News

National Times Bureau :- The United States has announced an expansion of online and social media reviews as part of routine visa screening for all H-1B and H-4 applicants worldwide, regardless of nationality. In a short statement, the US Embassy in India advised applicants to submit their visa applications as early as possible and to be prepared for longer processing times for these categories. "WORLDWIDE ALERT FOR H-1B AND H-4 VISA APPLICANTS. Beginning December 15, the Department of State expanded online presence reviews to ALL H-1B and H-4 applicants as part of standard visa screening. This vetting is being conducted…

23 Dec

Five killed, one missing as Mexican Navy plane crashes near Galveston, Texas

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAirplane Crash, Mexican

National Times Bureau :- Five people were killed on Monday when a small aircraft operated by the Mexican Navy crashed into the waters off the coast of Galveston, Texas, officials said. The plane was carrying eight people at the time of the accident—five fatalities have been confirmed, two occupants survived, and one individual remains missing, according to the Mexican Navy. The aircraft was on a humanitarian mission involving specialized medical transport when it went down shortly after 3 pm near Galveston, along the Texas coastline, about 50 miles southeast of Houston. US Coast Guard Petty Officer Luke Baker confirmed the…

23 Dec

Mexican Navy Aircraft Crashes Near Galveston, Leaving Five Dead

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsMexican

Texas (Rajeev Sharma): A Mexican Navy aircraft on a medical support mission crashed near the Texas coastline close to Galveston on Monday, resulting in at least five fatalities, authorities confirmed. The incident prompted an extensive response from US and Mexican agencies, with search operations carried out in nearby waters. The plane was carrying eight people at the time of the crash, including a minor who was reportedly being transported for medical treatment. Mexico’s Navy said the group comprised four naval officers and four civilians, though officials have not yet clarified which passengers were among those killed. Two individuals on board…

21 Dec

Epstein Files Vanish From US Justice Department Website, Triggering Political Backlash

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, missing documents, US Justice Department

Washington, December 21, 2025: At least 16 documents connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were removed from the US Justice Department’s public website within 24 hours of being uploaded, igniting political criticism and renewed scrutiny over the handling of the high-profile case. The disappearance of the files, which reportedly included images referencing former US President Donald Trump, has not been explained by the department. The documents were publicly accessible on Friday but were no longer available by Saturday. According to reports, the missing material included photographs of artwork depicting nude women and images showing photographs displayed on furniture and…

21 Dec

Nagar Kirtan in New Zealand disrupted as locals perform Haka dance to oppose religious procession

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsNagar Kirtan, New Zealand

National Times Bureau :- Sikh Nagar Kirtan (religious procession) in Manurewa, a suburb of South Auckland, was briefly interrupted after it came across a group of protestors linked to Destiny Church and led by Pentecostal preacher Brian Tamaki. Although the encounter remained peaceful, it drew police intervention and sparked intense debate around religious freedom, immigration and multiculturalism in New Zealand. Reports and videos circulating online show the Sikh procession and the protest group confronting each other on a public road, leading to a tense standoff that lasted for some time. Police officers stood between the two groups to prevent the…

21 Dec

Epstein-Linked Documents Quietly Removed From DOJ Website, Prompting Outcry Over Missing Records

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsEpstein

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): A set of files connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was abruptly taken down from a US Justice Department website within a day of being published, with officials offering no public explanation for their removal. The unexplained disappearance has reignited debate over transparency and accountability in one of the most scrutinized criminal cases in recent history. At least 16 documents that were visible online on Friday were no longer accessible by Saturday. Among them was a photograph that included former US President Donald Trump standing alongside Epstein, Melania Trump and Epstein’s close associate Ghislaine Maxwell. The…

20 Dec

Five Rajdhani Express coaches derail after collision in Assam, eight elephants killed

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsAccident, Assam, Death, Elephants, Train

National Times Bureau :- A train accident occurred in the early hours of Saturday in Assam’s Hojai district when the Sairang–New Delhi Rajdhani Express collided with a herd of elephants. The impact killed eight elephants and injured one, while five coaches of the train were derailed. No human casualties have been reported so far. The incident took place around 2.15 am in the Jamunamukh–Kampur section under the Lumding Division of the Northeast Frontier Railway. According to NF Railway, the elephants suddenly appeared on the track, prompting the loco pilot to apply the emergency brakes. Despite this, the animals struck the…

20 Dec

Seven arrested over Hindu man’s lynching in Bangladesh over alleged blasphemy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBangladesh, Big news

National Times Bureau :- At least seven suspects have been arrested in the case of lynching and killing a Hindu man, Dipu Das over allegations of blasphemy. "In the incident of beating to death Sanatan Dharma adherent youth Dipu Chandra Das (27) in Valuka, Mymensingh, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested seven individuals as suspects. The arrested individuals are— Md. Limon Sarkar (19), Md. Tarek Hossain, Md. Manik Mia, 4 Ershad Ali (39), Nijum Uddin (20), Alomgir Hossain, and Md. Miraj Hossain Akon. RAB-14 conducted operations at various locations and arrested the aforementioned suspects," the Chief Advisor wrote on…

20 Dec

Pakistan court sentences former PM Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years of jail in Toshakhana corruption case

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBushra Beebi, Imran Khan, Jail, Pakistan

National Times Bureau :- A special court in Pakistan on Saturday sentenced former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years of jail in Toshakhana corruption case. The case revolves around a high-value Bulgari jewellery set gifted to former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan by the Saudi crown prince during an official visit by the former first couple in May 2021. Authorities allege that the set was later purchased at a significantly undervalued price. The verdict was delivered by Special Judge Central Shahrukh Arjumand during proceedings held at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail,…

20 Dec

US Forces Carry Out Broad Retaliatory Operation Against ISIS Targets in Syria

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World News

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The United States military conducted an expansive series of strikes across central Syria on Friday, hitting dozens of locations linked to the Islamic State group in response to a recent deadly attack on American personnel, US officials confirmed. The operation marked a significant escalation in US military action against the extremist organisation, which continues to pose a security threat despite losing its territorial stronghold years ago. American authorities said the strikes were designed to weaken ISIS’s operational capabilities and prevent further attacks on US and allied forces in the region. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the mission,…