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04 Nov

Dick Cheney Dies at 84: The Vice President Who Redefined Power in Washington

nishuthapar10 CommentsWorld NewsDick Cheney death, George W. Bush administration, Iraq War, U.S. Vice President

Washington— Dick Cheney, one of the most influential and controversial vice presidents in U.S. history and a key advocate for the Iraq invasion, passed away at 84. His family confirmed that he died Monday night due to complications from pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease.“For decades, Dick Cheney served our nation, including as White House Chief of Staff, Wyoming’s Congressman, Secretary of Defense, and Vice President of the United States,” the Cheney family said in a statement. “He was a great and good man who taught his children and grandchildren to love our country, live with courage and honor, and…

04 Nov

Blast in Pakistan Supreme Court Injures 12, Triggers Panic in Islamabad

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld Newsgas cylinder leak, Islamabad explosion, Pakistan Supreme Court blast

Islamabad, November 4, 2025 — Chaos erupted at Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Monday after a powerful explosion rocked the building’s basement canteen during ongoing hearings. The blast injured at least 12 people and forced the immediate evacuation of the premises, officials said.Preliminary reports indicate that the explosion was caused by a leaking gas cylinder used for maintenance work on the air-conditioning system. The sudden blast sent shockwaves through the building, prompting lawyers, court staff, and visitors to rush outside in panic.Rescue teams and police swiftly reached the site, cordoning off the area as the bomb disposal unit conducted a thorough…

04 Nov

Pakistan’s 27th Amendment Sparks Outrage Over Army Chief Asim Munir’s Extended Tenure and New Powers

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAsim Munir, Field Marshal, Pakistan 27th Amendment, Pakistan military

Islamabad, November 4, 2025 — Pakistan’s proposed 27th Constitutional Amendment has ignited a fierce political storm, as critics claim it strengthens military dominance at the cost of democratic institutions. The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has reportedly sought support from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) to push through the amendment, which directly benefits Army Chief General Asim Munir.The amendment seeks to modify Article 243 of the Constitution, allowing an extended tenure for General Munir and granting formal constitutional recognition to his newly conferred rank of Field Marshal. Munir received this title earlier in 2025…

04 Nov

California crash: Indian-origin trucker Jashanpreet Singh not under drug influence during fatal accident, say US officials

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsCalifornia, Punjabi, Truck Driver, Update

National Times Bureau :- A major development has emerged in the California road accident case involving 21-year-old Indian-origin driver Jashanpreet Singh from Yuba City. US authorities have now clarified that Singh was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the accident that claimed three lives last month. He was arrested on October 21 on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) after a deadly collision on a San Bernardino County freeway. However, a recent toxicology report has revealed no traces of intoxicating substances in his blood. Despite this, officials confirmed that charges of vehicular manslaughter…

03 Nov

Trump Alleges Pakistan Conducting Nuclear Tests, Says U.S. Must Resume Its Own Program

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsChina, Donald Trump, Pakistan nuclear tests, Russia, U.S. nuclear program

Washington, November 3 — U.S. President Donald Trump has alleged that Pakistan is among several nations carrying out nuclear tests, alongside Russia, China, and North Korea. He said this growing global activity has compelled the United States to restart its own nuclear testing program after more than thirty years.During an interview with CBS News’s 60 Minutes on Sunday, Trump claimed that while other nations conduct nuclear trials in secrecy, the U.S. operates openly and transparently. “Russia and China are testing, but they don’t talk about it. We’re an open society, so we have to talk about it,” he said. “We’re…

03 Nov

Massive earthquake of 6.3 magnitude jolts Afghanistan, seven killed, over 150 injured

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsWorld NewsAfghanistan, Earthquake

National Times Bureau :- A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near the northern Afghan city of Mazar-e-Sharif early Monday, leaving at least seven people dead and around 150 injured, provincial officials said. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the quake occurred at a depth of 28 km (17.4 miles) near Mazar-e-Sharif, home to about 523,000 residents. “As of this morning, seven people have been confirmed dead and 150 injured, all of whom have been taken to health centres,” said Samim Joyanda, spokesperson for the Samangan provincial health department, which borders Mazar-e-Sharif. He noted that the figures were based on hospital…

02 Nov

Trump to Host Syrian Leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Historic White House Visit

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAhmed al-Sharaa, Donald Trump, Syria, U.S.-Syria relations, White House visit

Washington, November 2, 2025 — In a landmark diplomatic development, U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host Syria’s interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Washington later this month, marking the first visit by a Syrian head of state to the U.S. capital in over 80 years, according to a report by Al Jazeera.Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani confirmed during a speech in Bahrain that the meeting would signify a “new chapter” in ties between Damascus and Washington. “President Ahmed al-Sharaa will be at the White House at the start of November,” al-Shaibani said, emphasizing the visit’s historic nature and its…

02 Nov

BMS World Visa Strengthens Global Ties at WEBA Switzerland Workshop

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World News

Zurich, Switzerland (Rajeev Sharma): Balwinder Singh, Managing Director, and Gurpreet Singh, Director of BMS World Visa, recently participated in the prestigious WEBA Switzerland Workshop, a global education networking event connecting international education institutions and recruitment partners. During their visit, the BMS World Visa team also met with representatives from IMI, Switzerland and Institut Montona, exploring collaborative opportunities to promote high-quality international education programs. Following fruitful discussions, BMS World Visa signed partnership agreements with both institutions to promote their academic programs across the Indian market. Speaking about the collaboration, Managing Director Balwinder Singh said, “We are delighted to partner with globally…

01 Nov

27-year-old Indian man killed in crossfire between police and smugglers in Saudi Arabia

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsCrossfiring, India, Killed, Saudi Arabia

National Times Bureau :- A 27-year-old man from Jharkhand was killed in Saudi Arabia last month after being caught in a crossfire between local police and suspected liquor smugglers. The deceased, identified as Vijay Kumar Mahato from Dudhapania village in Giridih district, had been employed as a tower line fitter with Hyundai Engineering and Construction for the past nine months. According to reports, Mahato had gone to the work site to collect materials on the instructions of a senior company official when police opened fire during an anti-smuggling operation. He was accidentally hit by a bullet and rushed to a…

30 Oct

US Grants India Six-Month Sanctions Waiver for Chabahar Port Project in Iran

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsChabahar Port, India-US relations, MEA, Randhir Jaiswal, US sanctions waiver

New Delhi, October 30: The United States has granted India a six-month waiver from its sanctions on the Chabahar port project in Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday. The move is expected to strengthen India’s trade and connectivity network across Central Asia and demonstrates Washington’s pragmatic approach toward New Delhi’s regional priorities.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed the development, stating, “The US has granted India a six-month waiver from its sanctions for the Chabahar port project.” He added that the exemption reflects the continued cooperation between India and the US in advancing strategic infrastructure and regional connectivity.Jaiswal…