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18 Oct

Renewed Violence Erupts as Pakistan Strikes Afghan Border Areas Following Ceasefire Lapse

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Islamabad/Kabul (Rajeev Sharma): Cross-border tensions surged once again late Friday after Pakistan reportedly launched airstrikes inside Afghan territory, just hours after a fragile two-day ceasefire came to an end. The renewed violence threatens to derail ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at easing hostilities between the two countries. Afghan security officials confirmed that Pakistani aircraft targeted multiple locations in the southeastern province of Paktika and surrounding areas near the frontier. Among the sites hit was a civilian residence in Khandar village, where authorities claim several people lost their lives. “Bombardments were carried out in three separate areas close to the border,” said…

17 Oct

Trump and Putin Agree to Hold Second Summit on Ukraine, Possibly in Budapest

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBudapest summit, Tomahawk missiles, Trump-Putin summit, Ukraine conflict

Washington/Moscow, October 17, 2025: U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a detailed telephone conversation focused on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the Kremlin confirmed on Friday.During the call, President Putin reaffirmed Russia’s openness to a peaceful settlement in Ukraine while outlining Moscow’s stance on the potential supply of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Kyiv. The Kremlin maintained that the specific details of the discussion would remain confidential.Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that the leaders agreed to hold a second summit on the Ukraine war, provisionally in Budapest, within the next two weeks or shortly thereafter. This follows…

17 Oct

Violent Unrest Grips Peru as Gen Z-Led Protests Leave One Dead, Dozens Injured

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LIMA (Rajeev Sharma): A wave of youth-led protests in Peru demanding President Jose Jarry’s resignation has turned violent, resulting in the death of a 32-year-old demonstrator and injuries to more than 100 individuals, according to official sources. The unrest, sparked by frustrations over economic inequality and lack of social reforms, has been growing for weeks. The latest protest, organized largely by young activists from the so-called Gen Z movement, saw thousands pour into the streets in a coordinated nationwide action. Tragedy struck when Eduardo Ruiz, a local hip-hop artist known for his activism, was fatally shot during a large rally.…

16 Oct

U.S.-India Energy Talks: Trump Hails Modi’s Assurance to End Russian Oil Imports

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Washington, October 16, 2025: U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him India would stop purchasing oil from Russia, describing the decision as “a big step” to increase international pressure on Moscow.Speaking at a joint news conference with FBI Director Kash Patel at the Oval Office, Trump said, “He’s a friend of mine. We have a great relationship. I was not happy that India was buying oil, and he assured me today that they will not be buying oil from Russia. That’s a big stop. Now we’ve got to get China to do…

14 Oct

Trump Praises India, Modi, and Envisions Improved India-Pakistan Relations at Global Summit

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): At a global summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, US President Donald Trump on Monday praised India as a "great country" under the leadership of "a very good friend of mine," Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His remarks came during a broader discussion about the recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, signaling a brief but optimistic moment in his diplomatic rhetoric. Trump, while addressing world leaders after the ceasefire deal in Gaza, noted that he believes India and Pakistan will soon "get along very well." With Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif standing just behind him, the US president…

13 Oct

2025 Nobel Prize in Economics Awarded to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt for Innovation-Driven Growth Theory

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Stockholm, October 13, 2025 — The 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences has been awarded to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt for their groundbreaking contributions to understanding innovation-driven economic growth. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the decision, highlighting the trio’s influential research on how technological progress and creative destruction fuel long-term prosperity.Joel Mokyr, a professor at Northwestern University, was recognized for his historical analysis of how scientific thinking and cultural openness enable societies to sustain innovation. His work explains why economic progress accelerated during the Industrial Revolution and how knowledge-based institutions promote continuous technological change.Philippe Aghion…

13 Oct

Gaza war is over: Donald Trump declares as Israel, Hamas set for hostage, prisoner exchange

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National Times Bureau :- US President Donald Trump on Monday said that the war in Gaza is over as he departed for Israel, marking his first visit since brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. He is expected to address Knesset before co-chairing a high-level peace summit in Egypt. "The war is over, you understand that," Trump told reporters as quoted by Reuters. Asked about the region’s future, he added, "I think it’s going to normalise." Meanwhile, he also underscored the role of Qatar in helping mediating the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. He said some hostages might be released earlier than expected…

13 Oct

Trump Claims Peace-Brokering Track Record, Cites Resolution of India-Pakistan Tensions

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has reignited discussion about his international diplomacy efforts, stating that he has successfully ended eight major global conflicts, including longstanding tensions between India and Pakistan. While speaking to members of the press aboard Air Force One during a stopover en route to the Middle East, Trump portrayed himself as a key player in recent global peace initiatives, and hinted that further diplomatic involvement could be on the horizon. “There’s reportedly a conflict heating up between Pakistan and Afghanistan right now,” Trump said. “I told them I’ll look into it when I return. That…

12 Oct

Afghan FM Amir Khan Muttaqi Clarifies No Intent to Exclude Women Journalists During Press Interaction in New Delhi

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsAfghanistan, Amir Khan Muttaqi, New Delhi press conference, Taliban, women journalists

New Delhi, October 12, 2025: Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi addressed the controversy over the absence of women journalists at his media interaction on Friday, saying the exclusion was unintentional and the result of technical issues. Speaking at a second press conference in New Delhi attended by several women journalists, Muttaqi emphasized that there was no deliberate attempt to violate anyone’s rights.“Regarding the previous press conference, it was organized on short notice. A small list of journalists was finalized. It was more of a technical issue,” Muttaqi explained. “Our colleagues had decided to send invitations to specific journalists and…

12 Oct

Afghanistan Claims Killing 58 Pakistani Troops in Overnight Counter Operations

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KABUL (Rajeev Sharma): The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan on Sunday claimed that its forces launched retaliatory strikes along the Pakistan border, resulting in the deaths of 58 Pakistani soldiers and the capture of several outposts. Government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid stated that the overnight operation was carried out in response to repeated cross-border incursions and airspace violations allegedly committed by Pakistani forces. “Our troops have taken control of 25 enemy posts. Fifty-eight Pakistani soldiers have been killed and around 30 others injured,” Mujahid announced in a statement. The claim follows recent allegations by Kabul that Pakistan had carried out aerial attacks…