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12 Oct

15 Pak soldiers killed as Taliban launches retaliatory strikes along border after Kabul attack

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National Times Bureau :- In a sharp response, Taliban launched retaliatory strikes on Pakistan and killing 15 soldiers along Pakistan-Afghanistan border late on Saturday. The Taliban-led Afghan forces multiple Pakistani Army outposts along the Durand Line, including in the volatile Kunar and Helmand provinces. “Taliban forces have captured several outposts from the Pakistani Army across the Durand Line in Kunar and Helmand provinces,” an Afghan Defense official said in a statement. Intense fighting has been reported in Bahramcha district’s Shakij, Bibi Jani, and Salehan areas, as well as across Paktia’s Aryub Zazi district. Enayatullah Khowarazmi, spokesperson for Afghanistan’s Ministry of…

12 Oct

Afghan Forces Strike Back at Pakistani Military Posts Amid Rising Border Tensions

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Kabul (Rajeev Sharma): In a sharp escalation of cross-border hostilities, Afghanistan’s armed forces carried out retaliatory attacks late Saturday night on Pakistani military positions along the Durand Line. The Afghan Ministry of Defence confirmed the action, stating it was a direct response to repeated airspace violations and recent strikes on Afghan territory. The overnight operation, which reportedly concluded around midnight, was described by the Afghan Defence Ministry as a "successful retaliatory move" aimed at defending national sovereignty. In a public statement shared via X (formerly Twitter), the ministry said: “Tonight, our armed forces conducted a successful retaliatory operation against the…

11 Oct

US-China Trade War Opens New Doors for Indian Exporters as Tariffs Soar

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsFIEO, global trade, Indian exports, rare earths, Tariffs, US-China trade war

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma) : The escalating trade war between the United States and China is rattling global markets, but experts say it could turn into a significant opportunity for Indian exporters. With Washington imposing steep new tariffs on Chinese goods, American demand is expected to shift toward Indian products, offering a major boost to India’s export prospects.The US has announced an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports starting November 1, 2025, taking total duties to a staggering 130%. The move comes in retaliation to Beijing’s decision on October 9 to restrict exports of rare earth elements — materials essential…

11 Oct

Trump Vows 100% Tariff on Chinese Imports, Citing Rare Earth Export Curbs

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 100 percent tariff on all goods imported from China, in response to Beijing’s tightening of rare earth exports critical to U.S. industries. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Friday, Trump declared that the new tariffs would take effect by November 1, 2025, or possibly sooner if China makes additional moves that the U.S. deems hostile to its economic interests. The proposed measure would come on top of current trade duties already in place from his previous administration. “This will be in addition to the tariffs…

10 Oct

Who Is Maria Corina Machado — The Venezuelan Activist Who Won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize Over Donald Trump?

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, Maria Corina Machado, Nobel Peace Prize 2025, Venezuela democracy

Oslo, October 10, 2025: Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been named the recipient of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her unwavering fight to defend democratic rights and her persistent efforts toward a peaceful transition from authoritarian rule to democracy in Venezuela, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on Friday.The announcement came in a year when former U.S. President Donald Trump had once again drawn attention for his public comments about deserving the Peace Prize. Despite multiple nominations in recent years, the award did not go to him, as the committee instead recognized Machado for her enduring democratic struggle…

10 Oct

Maria Corina Machado Wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for Her Fight to Restore Democracy in Venezuela

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Oslo [Norway], October 10, 2025: Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her relentless struggle to promote democratic rights and achieve a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy in Venezuela.The Norwegian Nobel Committee hailed Machado as a “brave and committed champion of peace”, recognising her courage in defending democracy under repressive conditions. “The Prize has gone to a woman who keeps the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness,” the Committee said in its announcement.Emphasising that democracy is a vital condition for lasting peace, the Committee warned that authoritarianism is on…

10 Oct

Jaishankar confirms full-fledged Indian Embassy in Kabul; deepens ties with Afghanistan

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National Times Bureau :- In a significant move to enhance India-Afghanistan relations, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced that India will upgrade its technical mission in Kabul to a full-fledged embassy. The announcement came during Jaishankar’s meeting with Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. “I am pleased to announce the upgrading of India’s technical mission in Kabul to the status of an embassy. India remains fully committed to Afghanistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence,” EAM Jaishankar stated. This marks a major step in India’s neighbourhood diplomacy, coming four years after India closed its embassy and consulates in Afghanistan following the…

10 Oct

US Embassy clarifies: No new air-to-air missiles being supplied to Pakistan

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National Times Bureau :- The United States Embassy on Friday dismissed reports suggesting that Washington plans to supply new Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) to Pakistan. The clarification comes amid recent claims that the US was considering such a delivery following improved diplomatic engagements between the two nations. Earlier reports had indicated that Pakistan was among 35 countries listed to receive AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles under a new contract approved by the US Department of War (DoW)—earlier known as the Department of Defense. The reports also stated that the multi-billion-dollar deal involved the Raytheon Company, based in Tucson, Arizona, with a…

10 Oct

US Plans Sweeping Reforms to H-1B Visa Program, Proposes Steep Filing Fee Hike

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): In a move set to reshape the landscape for foreign professionals in the United States, the Biden administration—continuing some policies from the Trump era—is advancing plans to tighten regulations around the H-1B visa system. Among the most striking proposals is the introduction of a $100,000 mandatory filing fee for each H-1B petition, a significant jump from current costs and a potential deterrent for many employers. The proposal, listed in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) regulatory agenda, falls under a broader initiative titled “Reforming the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Classification Program.” The rule, expected to be made…

10 Oct

Massive Earthquake Jolts Mindanao, Tsunami Warnings Issued Across Coastal Areas

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Phillipines (Rajeev Sharma): A powerful earthquake struck the southern Philippines late Friday, shaking parts of Mindanao and prompting urgent tsunami alerts along several coastal provinces. The undersea quake, which registered a magnitude of 7.4, has triggered widespread concern, though no immediate damage or casualties have been confirmed. The tremor was recorded off the coast of Manay, a town in Davao Oriental province, with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reporting it struck at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers beneath the seabed. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), however, placed the quake’s depth at around 62 kilometers. Emergency alerts…