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03 Oct

Putin Warns of Escalation if US Sends Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump, Russia, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin

Moscow: (Rajeev Sharma): Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a sharp warning to the United States over the potential delivery of long-range missiles to Ukraine, stating it would significantly deteriorate bilateral ties and heighten global tensions. Speaking at a foreign policy forum in Sochi, Putin said any move to arm Ukraine with Tomahawk cruise missiles would mark a "serious step" toward increased confrontation between the two nuclear powers. While acknowledging the damage such weapons could cause, he insisted they would not alter the outcome of the ongoing war. “Our defenses are prepared,” Putin said. “They can inflict harm, yes—but they…

03 Oct

Trump Uses Budget Deadlock to Push Cuts, Pressure Political Rivals

nishuthapar10 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): Amid the ongoing federal government shutdown, former President Donald Trump has reportedly seized the moment to accelerate a plan aimed at downsizing the federal workforce and cutting funding to programs linked with Democratic-led states. In a move seen by many as both strategic and politically charged, Trump has consulted with Budget Director Russ Vought to explore avenues for long-term cost-cutting measures. Among the options being considered are permanent layoffs and suspension of funding for key infrastructure and energy projects in opposition-led regions. The shutdown, triggered by a breakdown in budget negotiations between Republicans and Democrats, has…

02 Oct

US to Share Intelligence with Ukraine for Strikes on Russian Energy Sites: Report

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, Russia-Ukraine war, Tomahawk missiles, US-Ukraine relations

New York/Moscow, October 2: The United States has agreed to provide Ukraine with intelligence support to carry out missile strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing senior officials. President Donald Trump has given his approval to the move as his administration considers supplying Kyiv with advanced weaponry.The intelligence-sharing arrangement will enable the Pentagon and U.S. intelligence agencies to share targeting data, allowing Ukraine to strike oil refineries, pipelines, and other energy facilities that provide critical revenue for the Kremlin. Officials said the initiative is aimed at weakening Russia’s ability to finance and sustain its war effort…

02 Oct

12 civilians killed as anti-government protests turn violent in PoK

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsCivilian, Killed, Pakistan, Pok, Protest, Top news

National Times Bureau :- At least 12 civilians have been killed in protests in Pakistan occupied Kashmir after Pakistani security forces opened fire on protesters. The protests erupted over government's failure to meet 38 key demands, have now snowballed into extensive agitation against excesses by the military in the region. The unrest entered its third day on Thursday, with violent clashes breaking out between protesters and the army in Dadyal. The government deployed thousands of additional troops in an attempt to restore order. Besides Muzaffarabad, the violence has spread to Rawalakot, Neelum Valley, and Kotli. Reports say five protesters were…

02 Oct

Zubeen Garg’s Death Confirmed as Drowning in Singapore; Police Rule Out Foul Play

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, India, Trending, World NewsZubeen Garg

SINGAPORE (Rajeev Sharma): A revised account of Indian singer Zubeen Garg’s tragic death has surfaced, with officials confirming he drowned while swimming off Singapore’s coast last month, countering earlier claims that he died during scuba diving. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has completed its initial investigation and shared the post-mortem report with the Indian High Commission, stating there are no indications of criminal activity or conspiracy behind the 52-year-old artist’s death. Local media, including The Straits Times, reported that the incident occurred on September 19 near St. John’s Island, where Garg had entered the sea from a private yacht. Although…

01 Oct

Massive 6.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Philippines, officials declare ‘state of calamity’

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National Times Bureau :- At least 60 people have been killed and several others injured after a powerful 6.9 magnitude struck off the coast of the central Philippine island province of Cebu. Rafaelito Alejandro, the deputy administrator of the Philippines Office of Civil Defence, confirmed the new death toll on Wednesday, a steep increase on the 26 people reported killed earlier by the country’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. “We are receiving additional numbers of reported casualties, so this thing is very fluid. We are receiving reports [that] as high as 60 individuals are reported to have perished…

01 Oct

Trump Says Denying Him Nobel Prize Would Shame the Nation

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QUANTICO, VA (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has asserted that failing to award him the Nobel Peace Prize would be a national embarrassment, citing what he described as his unmatched record in resolving global conflicts, including a new initiative to bring an end to the war in Gaza. Addressing military officials at a gathering in Quantico on Tuesday, Trump claimed that his efforts have led to the resolution of seven international disputes and that his recently announced Gaza peace plan could soon mark an eighth. “I think we’ve figured it out. Hamas just needs to agree — and if…

01 Oct

Indonesia School Collapse: 91 Students Still Missing as Rescue Efforts Continue in Sidoarjo

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SIDOARJO (Rajeev Sharma): Emergency crews in East Java are in a tense race against time as at least 91 students remain unaccounted for following the collapse of a school building in Sidoarjo earlier this week. The tragedy occurred at Al Khojini Islamic Boarding School during afternoon prayers on Monday, when a section of the nearly 100-year-old building gave way, burying dozens of students under debris. Officials say unauthorized renovation work was being carried out at the time of the collapse. Rescue teams, including personnel from the military, police, and disaster management agency, have been working non-stop since Monday to sift…

30 Sep

Gandhi Statue in London Defaced Ahead of Birth Anniversary, India Decries Act of Vandalism

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London (Rajeev Sharma): Just days before Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary on October 2, his statue at Tavistock Square in London was defaced with graffiti, prompting strong condemnation from the High Commission of India and widespread outrage among the Indian diaspora. The act of vandalism targeted the statue’s base pedestal, which was found covered in offensive markings on Monday morning. The site, known for its peaceful atmosphere and significance as a memorial to the Father of the Indian Nation, was preparing to host annual Gandhi Jayanti observances. Indian High Commission Responds Swiftly Officials from the Indian mission in London were quick…

30 Sep

YouTube Settles Donald Trump Lawsuit with $24.5 Million Agreement Over 2021 Account Ban

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California (Rajeev Sharma): A long-running legal battle between U.S. President Donald Trump and Google-owned YouTube has officially ended with a $24.5 million settlement, as revealed in court documents filed in a federal court in California earlier this week. The lawsuit stemmed from YouTube’s suspension of Trump’s channel in January 2021, following the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6. The platform had cited public safety concerns at the time, stating that Trump’s videos violated its policies on inciting violence. Settlement Reached Ahead of Court Hearing The settlement comes just days before a scheduled court session in Oakland, where…