World News Archives - Page 56 of 101

07 Oct

India Rebukes Pakistan at UN, Cites 1971 Atrocities and Calls Out Misinformation on Kashmir

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United Nations (Rajeev Sharma) — India delivered a scathing rebuttal to Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council, accusing its neighbour of weaponizing international platforms to spread disinformation while ignoring its own dark history of human rights violations, including a brutal campaign of violence during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. Speaking during an open debate on the theme “Women, Peace and Security,” India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, took direct aim at Pakistan’s record, citing its military’s role in Operation Searchlight — a 1971 crackdown in then-East Pakistan that involved mass killings and the use of rape…

07 Oct

Trump Again Credits Trade Tactics for Halting India-Pakistan Military Escalation

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): U.S. President Donald Trump has asserted that his strategic use of trade measures, particularly tariffs, helped avert a major conflict between India and Pakistan during a period of heightened military tension. Speaking at a recent event, Trump highlighted how his administration leveraged economic tools to prevent what he claimed could have become a full-blown war between the two nuclear-armed nations. “India and Pakistan were on the brink,” Trump said. “Fighter jets had already been shot down. They were preparing for a serious conflict. But I had conversations with them — I won’t say exactly what was said…

07 Oct

Death Toll Climbs to 61 Following Collapse of Prayer Hall at Indonesian Boarding School

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Indonesia (Rajeev Sharma): The death toll from the devastating collapse of a prayer hall at an Islamic boarding school in Indonesia has risen to 61, after rescue teams recovered 12 more bodies on Monday. The tragedy unfolded on September 29 at the Al Khojini Islamic Boarding School in Sidoarjo, East Java, while students were gathered for their afternoon prayers. The building, which had stood for over a century, was undergoing unauthorized expansion at the time of the collapse. Most of the victims were young boys, with only one student confirmed to have survived the disaster. Authorities reported that 99 students…

04 Oct

New U.S. Military Grooming Policy Sparks Backlash Over Religious and Personal Freedoms

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Washington DC: The U.S. military is facing mounting criticism following Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s announcement of a new grooming policy that bans most service members from keeping beards, allowing exemptions only for select special forces.Speaking at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Hegseth declared, “If you want a beard, join special forces. If not, shave. We don’t have a military full of Nordic pagans.” He condemned what he described as “rampant and ridiculous shaving profiles,” referring to medical and religious waivers that previously permitted facial hair for health or faith reasons.The newly introduced policy reverses years of progress on religious and…

04 Oct

PM Modi Backs Trump’s Gaza Initiative as Hamas Signals Hostage Release

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed India’s firm support for renewed peace efforts in the Gaza conflict, applauding US President Donald Trump’s initiative following Hamas’s partial acceptance of a proposal to end hostilities. Calling it a “notable advancement,” Modi said the move toward the release of hostages by Hamas is an encouraging sign and a positive direction for the region's future. He posted on X (formerly Twitter), "India strongly supports all efforts toward a sustainable and just peace. We commend President Trump’s leadership in these crucial moments." The Indian Prime Minister’s remarks came after Hamas…

04 Oct

Indian-American Community Makes Landmark Contributions to U.S. Universities

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Over the past 15 years, Indian-Americans have contributed more than $3 billion to institutions of higher learning across the United States, highlighting their growing philanthropic influence and deep connection to education. The data, drawn from a new study conducted by a prominent nonprofit organization, reveals that these donations span a range of academic fields, including science, engineering, medicine, and public policy. Much of the funding has been directed toward expanding access to education, creating scholarship programs, supporting cutting-edge research, and establishing new academic centers. The report points to a shared belief among many Indian-American donors that their…

04 Oct

Trump Urges Israel to Pause Strikes After Hamas Shows Willingness to Negotiate

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Gaza (Rajeev Sharma): Efforts to end the Gaza conflict gained momentum after Hamas signaled readiness to consider portions of a new ceasefire initiative, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to call on Israel to suspend its ongoing military operations. Hamas has reportedly agreed in principle to several elements of the proposal, including the release of hostages and the handover of administrative control to other Palestinian entities. However, officials from the group emphasized that key parts of the agreement still need to be examined in greater detail through internal discussions. Following the development, Trump posted a message urging Israeli forces to halt…

04 Oct

PM Modi lauds Trump as Hamas agrees to release Israeli hostages: Significant step

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National Times Bureau :- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday praised US President Donald Trump role in brokering peace in Gaza, hours after Hamas accepted parts of Trump's 20-point peace plan. “We welcome President Trump’s leadership as peace efforts in Gaza make decisive progress. Indications of the release of hostages mark a significant step forward,” PM Modi said in a statement on X. Hamas accepted certain parts of Trump's Gaza peace plan, including ending the war, Israel's withdrawal, the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian captives, aid and recovery efforts, and opposition to Palestinian expulsion from the territory - hours…

03 Oct

Dubai initiative prepares Pakistani workers for Gulf jobs

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National Times Bureau :- In partnership with the Bank of Punjab, Coded Minds, an education company founded in Dubai, has started pre-departure training sessions for workers who are about to travel to the UAE and other GCC states. The first session in Gujranwala, Punjab, trained 273 plumbers, electricians and carpenters who had secured jobs through the Punjab Technical and Vocational Training Authority (TVTA). The training covers remittances and financial management, GCC labour laws, social media use, multicultural workplaces, and basic health and hygiene. More than 2.5 million Pakistanis are employed across the GCC, mostly in construction, manufacturing, hospitality, and services.…

03 Oct

Putin stands by Modi on energy trade, slams Washington’s double standards

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National Times Bureau :- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday criticised US President Donald Trump’s administration for pressuring India to cut back on energy trade with Moscow. Speaking at the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi, Putin warned that such moves would raise global energy prices and hurt the US economy. He said if Washington continued with higher tariffs on Russia’s trade partners, the cost of energy would rise further, forcing the US Federal Reserve to keep interest rates high, which would eventually slow down the American economy. During the forum, attended by experts from over 140 countries, including India, Putin…