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18 Jan

Trump Calls for Leadership Change in Iran as Protests Intensify, Targets Supreme Leader Khamenei

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAyatollah Ali Khamenei, Donald Trump, Iran protests, regime change, US-Iran tensions

Washington DC [US]: US President Donald Trump on Saturday openly called for a change in Iran’s leadership, sharply criticising the long-standing rule of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid intensifying nationwide protests across the Islamic Republic. In an interview, Trump said Iran needs “new leadership,” holding the current regime responsible for the country’s economic collapse, rising inflation and growing public dissatisfaction. He accused Iran’s leadership of maintaining control through force and repression rather than effective governance. Trump alleged that the ruling establishment has inflicted severe damage on the nation, claiming that excessive violence has been used to suppress dissent. He…

17 Jan

Bangladesh Trader Killed in Gazipur Assault; Three Taken Into Custody

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsBangladesh, Gazipur

Gazipur (Rajeev Sharma): A 55-year-old Hindu trader was killed after being attacked in Bangladesh’s Gazipur district on Saturday, police said, as authorities moved swiftly to detain three suspects and launch a criminal investigation. The victim, Liton Chandra Ghosh, ran a small food business in the Kaliganj area and was well known in the locality. Police said the incident occurred late in the morning along Boro Nogor Road, where Ghosh was confronted by a group of individuals during what is believed to be a dispute. He sustained fatal head injuries after being struck with a heavy object, identified as a shovel.…

16 Jan

Machado Says She Handed Nobel Peace Prize Medal to Trump in Symbolic White House Encounter

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsMaría Corina Machado, Nobel Peace Prize

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado said she personally handed her Nobel Peace Prize medal to U.S. President Donald Trump during a private meeting at the White House on Thursday, framing the gesture as a tribute to his role in confronting Venezuela’s authoritarian leadership. Speaking to reporters after leaving the White House, Machado described the exchange as symbolic, saying she offered the medal to Trump in appreciation of what she called his commitment to Venezuela’s struggle for freedom. Trump later confirmed the encounter on social media, writing that Machado had left the medal with him and praising…

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…