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26 Oct

Trump Escalates Trade Tensions with Canada, Adds 10% Tariff After Dispute Over Reagan-Themed Ad

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The already-strained trade relationship between the United States and Canada took a sharp downturn after President Donald Trump announced a 10% increase in tariffs on Canadian goods. The decision follows Trump’s outrage over a controversial television advertisement aired during the World Series, which he claims misrepresented former U.S. President Ronald Reagan’s stance on tariffs. The ad — reportedly commissioned by Ontario’s provincial government — featured archival footage of Reagan that appeared to criticize protectionist trade policies. Trump, calling the commercial “deceptive and disrespectful,” accused Canada of spreading “false propaganda” to influence public sentiment in the U.S. “Canada…

22 Oct

Putin Oversees Massive Nuclear Drill as Ukraine War Drags On

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld Newsnuclear drills, Russia nuclear triad, Sineva, Vladimir Putin, Yars

Moscow, October 22, 2025: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday personally supervised large-scale exercises of the country’s nuclear forces that tested capabilities across land, sea and air, Kremlin media reported, in a show of strategic readiness as the war in Ukraine continues.The Kremlin said the drill evaluated “the preparedness of the military command and the practical skills of operational personnel in organising control of subordinate forces” and that “all tasks were successfully completed.” State media footage and official statements said the exercise included the launch of a land-based Yars intercontinental ballistic missile from a cosmodrome, a Sineva ballistic missile fired…

22 Oct

North Korea Fires Missiles Days Ahead of High-Stakes APEC Summit in Seoul

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Seoul, South Korea *(Rajeev Sharma): North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles on Wednesday morning, just one week before South Korea hosts a major Asia-Pacific summit that will bring together top world leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. The launches were detected by South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff, who reported that the missiles were fired from an area near Pyongyang and flew northeast for approximately 350 kilometers (around 217 miles). Officials believe the missiles landed within North Korean territory and posed no immediate external threat. The test is North Korea's first known…

22 Oct

Diwali at the White House: Donald Trump Commends India Ties, Calls PM Modi a “Valued Friend”

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Washington D.C. (Rajeev Sharma) — In a vibrant celebration of Diwali, U.S. President Donald Trump joined Indian-American community leaders and top officials at the White House, using the occasion to highlight the strength of the U.S.-India partnership and express his personal admiration for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing attendees in a warmly lit ceremonial room, Trump shared that he had spoken with PM Modi earlier that day. “We had a fantastic talk,” he said. “He’s a strong leader, a very good man, and someone I’ve come to consider a very dear friend.” The conversation, according to Trump, covered key…

21 Oct

Amazon to Pay $2.5 Billion in Landmark FTC Settlement Over Prime Misleading Practices

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAmazon, Amazon Prime settlement, deceptive practices, FTC, refund

Washington, October 21, 2025: Amazon has agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which accused the e-commerce giant of misleading millions of users into enrolling — and remaining — in its Amazon Prime subscription service. The FTC described the settlement as “historic,” calling it one of the largest consumer protection settlements in the agency’s history, according to USA Today.The FTC had sued Amazon in 2023, alleging that the company used “deceptive website designs” to nudge users into signing up for Prime memberships they didn’t intend to purchase, and then made…

20 Oct

Donald Trump Repeats Claim He Averted India-Pakistan War, Says Seven Aircraft Were Shot Down

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump, India, Pakistan

Washington DC (Rajeev Sharma): U.S. President Donald Trump has once again stirred international attention by reiterating his claim that he helped halt a military confrontation between India and Pakistan, allegedly preventing a wider conflict that, he says, could have escalated to nuclear war. In a recent interview aired on Fox News, Trump asserted that both nations were on the verge of an all-out war, with “seven planes” being shot down during the clashes — although he did not specify the nationality of the aircraft. “They were going at it — seven jets were taken down. And it could have gone…

20 Oct

Fatal Crash as Cargo Jet Overshoots Runway at Hong Kong Airport

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Hong Kong (Rajeev Sharma): A cargo plane operated by a Turkish airline skidded off a runway at Hong Kong International Airport in the early hours of Monday, ending in tragedy as the aircraft slid into the surrounding waters and claimed two lives. The Boeing 747 freighter, arriving from Dubai and operated by ACT Airlines under a lease to Emirates, attempted to land at approximately 3:50 a.m. when the incident occurred. The jet failed to stop on the north runway and crashed into the sea beyond the airfield. Authorities confirmed that four members of the flight crew were rescued and taken…

20 Oct

Trump Warns India of Heavy Tariffs Over Continued Russian Oil Imports

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WASHINGTON, D.C (Rajeev Sharma): The US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to India, saying trade penalties on Indian exports will remain unless the country halts its import of Russian crude oil. During an informal press briefing aboard his aircraft, Trump claimed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had given personal assurances that India would disengage from purchasing Russian energy. “Prime Minister Modi told me directly — they’re done with Russian oil,” Trump said. “But if that turns out not to be the case, India can expect to keep paying enormous tariffs. That’s their choice.” Trump did not provide…

19 Oct

Afghanistan, Pakistan Agree to Ceasefire Following Week of Deadly Border Clashes

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Doha (Rajeev Sharma): After days of escalating violence and rising casualties, Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire and pledged to develop a joint plan for long-term peace, officials confirmed on Sunday. The agreement came during emergency diplomatic talks held in Doha, where Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif met with Afghanistan’s Acting Defence Minister Mullah Yaqoob. The discussions were facilitated by Qatar and supported by Turkiye in response to the deteriorating situation along the border. According to a statement from Qatar’s Foreign Ministry, both nations consented to an urgent cessation of hostilities and the establishment of a structured…

18 Oct

Fire at Dhaka Airport Cargo Section Halts Flights, No Casualties Reported

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBangladesh Fire Service, Dhaka Airport Fire, Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport

Dhaka [Bangladesh], October 18, 2025: Flight operations at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport were suspended on Saturday after a massive fire broke out in the airport’s cargo section, according to bdnews.Officials said the fire began near Gate 8 around 2:30 pm. Nine firefighting units were initially dispatched to control the flames, while 15 more joined shortly after. Later, Fire Service and Civil Defence Media Cell spokesperson Talha Bin Zasim confirmed that 28 units were actively engaged in extinguishing the blaze, with additional reinforcements en route.“All our aircraft are confirmed safe. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops,” an…