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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…

06 Jan

Delcy Rodríguez Sworn In as Venezuela’s Interim President Following U.S. Capture of Maduro

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Caracas (Rajeev Sharma) — Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s former vice president, was officially sworn in as interim president on January 5, 2026, after President Nicolás Maduro was captured by United States forces and flown to New York to face federal charges. The Supreme Tribunal of Justice ruled that Rodríguez would assume the presidency to ensure continuity of government and national security. The swearing-in took place before the National Assembly in Caracas, presided over by her brother, Jorge Rodríguez, head of the legislature. In her address, Rodríguez condemned the U.S. operation as a violation of Venezuela’s sovereignty, expressed concern for Maduro and…

05 Jan

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to Visit India Next Week, Focus on Trade, Defence and Technology Ties

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsFriedrich Merz India visit, India-Germany relations, Narendra Modi Germany talks

New Delhi, January 5, 2026 — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will undertake a two-day official visit to India from January 12 to 13, with the trip expected to give fresh momentum to bilateral cooperation across key sectors such as trade, investment, defence, technology and clean energy. This will be Merz’s first visit to India since assuming office and comes at a time when New Delhi is working to deepen economic engagement with Europe amid evolving global trade dynamics, including recent tariff-related challenges with the United States. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the German Chancellor will arrive in…

05 Jan

Sarbjeet Kaur (Noor Hussain) and Pakistani Husband Arrested in Nankana Sahib; Deportation Process Initiated-Pak Media Report

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsPakistan, Sarabjeet Kaur Case

National Times Bureau :- In a significant development in the long-running and sensitive case involving Indian Sikh pilgrim Sarbjeet Kaur, who later adopted the name Noor Hussain after embracing Islam and marrying a Pakistani national, both she and her husband Nasir Hussain have been arrested in Pakistan’s Nankana Sahib district. Official sources indicate that deportation proceedings have now been initiated. The development has been reported by senior Lahore-based journalist Ali Imran Chatha in the Pakistani newspaper Nazarana Times. According to an official statement attributed to Ramesh Singh Arora, President of the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) and Punjab Provincial…

05 Jan

Missing Indian Woman in Maryland Found Killed; Police Say Former Partner Left US After Crime

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Maryland (Rajeev Sharma): US authorities are searching for a 26-year-old man suspected of killing his former girlfriend, an Indian woman whose disappearance earlier this month had triggered a police search in Maryland. Investigators believe the suspect fled to India shortly after the crime. The victim, 27-year-old Nikitha Godishala of Ellicott City, was reported missing on January 2. Howard County Police confirmed on Sunday that her body was discovered inside an apartment in Columbia, Maryland, linked to her ex-boyfriend, Arjun Sharma. Officials said she had suffered multiple stab injuries. Following the discovery, police obtained an arrest warrant against Sharma on charges…

05 Jan

Trump Hints at Swift Trade Action as India’s Russian Oil Ties Draw US Attention

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, Trending, World NewsDonald Trump

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Former US President Donald Trump has again signalled that India’s growing energy trade with Russia could invite economic consequences, warning that higher tariffs remain an option if New Delhi continues importing Russian crude. Trump suggested that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was fully aware of his concerns on the issue. Speaking to the media while returning to Washington aboard Air Force One, Trump said he shared a cordial relationship with the Indian leader but made it clear that displeasure over Russia-related trade had been communicated. He remarked that trade policies could be adjusted quickly, indicating that tariff measures…

04 Jan

India Voices Deep Concern Over Venezuela Crisis, Urges Peaceful Dialogue

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndia Venezuela crisis, MEA statement, Nicolás Maduro detained, US military action Venezuela

New Delhi: India on Sunday expressed deep concern over the rapidly unfolding situation in Venezuela, following the United States’ military action that resulted in the detention of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, while stopping short of directly criticising Washington’s operation. In a carefully worded statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said New Delhi is closely watching developments in the South American nation and reiterated its long-standing position that conflicts should be resolved through peaceful means. The MEA called on all parties involved to exercise restraint and pursue dialogue to maintain regional peace and stability. “Recent developments in Venezuela are…

04 Jan

UN Security Council to Hold Emergency Meeting Over US Operation in Venezuela

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsNicolas Maduro detention, UNSC emergency meeting, US military operation, Venezuela crisis

New York, January 4: The United Nations Security Council will meet in emergency session on Monday to discuss the recent United States military action in Venezuela and the detention of former leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, according to officials familiar with the matter. The meeting is scheduled for 10 am local time and will be held under the agenda item “Threats to international peace and security.” Somalia, which is serving as the rotating president of the 15-member Security Council for January, confirmed the timing through its permanent mission to the United Nations. Calls for an urgent discussion at the…