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09 Sep

Nepal Lifts Social Media Ban After Violent Protests Leave 20 Dead

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National Times Bureau :- The Nepal government on Monday revoked its recently imposed ban on social media platforms following days of violent protests that claimed at least 20 lives and left over 300 injured. Communication, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung announced the decision after an emergency cabinet meeting, stating that the order to block 26 platforms, including Facebook and X, has been withdrawn. The protests, largely led by ‘Gen Z’ activists, erupted in Kathmandu where thousands gathered outside the Parliament building demanding the immediate restoration of social media services. Authorities had imposed the ban three days ago after…

08 Sep

Nepal Erupts in Violence Over Social Media Ban: 16 Dead, Over 100 Injured as Protests Spread Across Major Cities

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National Times Bureau :- Massive anti-corruption and anti-governance protests triggered by a government-imposed social media ban have engulfed Nepal, leaving at least 16 people dead and more than 100 injured. The unrest, which began in Kathmandu, has now spread to Pokhara, Butwal, Chitwan, Nepalgunj, and Biratnagar. According to the Health Ministry, hospitals in the capital are struggling with a severe shortage of resources as casualties continue to rise. Protesters, largely from the Gen Z demographic, are reportedly bypassing the ban using VPNs to coordinate their movement. In response, two to three platoons of the Nepal Army have been deployed around…

08 Sep

Nepal Youth Protests Turn Deadly as 16 Killed in Kathmandu Unrest

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Kathmandu, September 8, 2025: Kathmandu witnessed one of its most violent uprisings in recent years on Monday as thousands of young protesters, largely from Generation Z, clashed with security forces over government corruption and the recent ban on major social media platforms. At least 16 people lost their lives in the unrest, with dozens more injured.What began as a peaceful rally in Baneshwar escalated when demonstrators broke through barricades near Parliament. They vandalized gates, hurled branches and bottles, and raised anti-government slogans. Some even stormed the Parliament compound, forcing police to retaliate with water cannons, teargas, rubber bullets, and warning…

08 Sep

WestJet Boeing 737 Experiences Gear Collapse, Prompting Emergency Evacuation in Sint Maarten

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SINT MAARTEN (National Times) — A WestJet Boeing 737-800 arriving from Toronto suffered a landing gear collapse during a hard landing at Princess Juliana International Airport on Sunday, triggering a dramatic emergency evacuation. The aircraft's right main landing gear failed upon touchdown, causing the jet to skid along the runway. Airport emergency crews responded swiftly, blanketing the plane in foam and assisting passengers as they evacuated down emergency slides. Authorities confirmed that all passengers and crew were safely evacuated to the terminal, with no injuries reported. Officials commended the prompt actions of the flight crew and ground responders, which helped…

07 Sep

Big news – Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru Resigns

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National Times Bureau :- In a major political development, Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru announced his resignation on Sunday, a month after his party faced a heavy defeat in the parliamentary elections. Ishiba, who took office in October, decided to step down following growing demands within his party to take responsibility for the election loss. For over a month, he had resisted pressure from senior party members and right-wing factions but eventually chose to relinquish his post. The resignation comes as the Liberal Democratic Party considers holding a leadership election to choose a new head. If approved, this could trigger…

07 Sep

America – Minnesota Helicopter Crash Kills All on Board

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National Times Bureau :- A tragic helicopter crash occurred on Saturday in Minnesota, near the Twin Cities area. The helicopter caught fire after crashing close to Airlake Airport at around 2:45 pm local time. Authorities confirmed that all passengers on board died in the accident. The helicopter was a Robinson R66, a small single-engine model used for private, commercial, and training purposes. It can carry a pilot and up to four passengers, fly around 350 miles, and reach heights of 24,500 feet. Rescue teams found the helicopter completely on fire, and no one survived. Since the crash happened in an…

06 Sep

Donald Trump Softens Stance on India After Harsh Tariff Measures, Calls PM Modi a “Great Friend”

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Washington, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has clarified recent remarks that appeared to criticize India’s growing ties with Russia and China, insisting that his relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi remains strong despite rising trade tensions. Just days after imposing a steep 50% tariff on a range of Indian imports — a move interpreted as a response to India’s continued purchase of Russian oil — Trump struck a more diplomatic tone, calling PM Modi a “great Prime Minister” and reiterating his respect for the India-U.S. partnership. The shift comes after Trump posted an image on Truth Social showing…

05 Sep

EU Slaps Google with €2.95 Billion Fine Over Antitrust Violations

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Brussels (Rajeev Sharma): The European Union on Friday imposed a €2.95 billion ($3.5 billion) fine on Google for breaching competition rules by unfairly promoting its own digital advertising services. This marks the fourth antitrust penalty levied against the tech giant by EU regulators and reflects a retreat from earlier threats to break up the company.The European Commission, the bloc’s executive arm and chief antitrust watchdog, also ordered Google to end its “self-preferencing practices” and address “conflicts of interest” across the advertising technology supply chain.Google swiftly rejected the ruling, announcing plans to appeal. “The decision is wrong. It imposes an unjustified…

05 Sep

Trump Flags Growing India-Russia-China Proximity Amid Tariff Tensions with Washington

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Washington, September 5, 2025 – U.S. President Donald Trump triggered a fresh wave of debate over global alignments after commenting on India, Russia, and China’s closer engagement. In a post on Truth Social, Trump shared an image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi walking alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, writing, “Looks like we’ve lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest, China. May they have a long and prosperous future together!”The remark comes at a time when ties between Washington and New Delhi are under visible strain. Recently, the U.S. imposed new tariffs on a wide range…

03 Sep

Trump Accuses India of Imposing “World’s Highest Tariffs,” Defends U.S. Trade Policy

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has criticized India’s past trade approach, arguing that American businesses faced some of the harshest tariff barriers in the world while Indian goods entered the U.S. market with relative ease. Trump claimed that the U.S.–India economic relationship had long been tilted against American producers. “India was charging us tremendous tariffs, some of the highest anywhere. Meanwhile, our market was wide open for them,” he said during his remarks. He pointed to the example of Harley-Davidson, an American motorcycle manufacturer, which faced import duties of up to 200 percent in India. According to Trump,…