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03 Jul

Four Killed, 14 Injured in Drive-By Shooting Outside Chicago Restaurant

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsChicago shooting, drive-by shooting, gun violence, River North

Chicago, July 3: A deadly drive-by shooting in Chicago’s River North neighbourhood has left four people dead and 14 others injured, city police confirmed on Thursday. At least three of the wounded victims remain in critical condition.The shooting occurred late Wednesday night outside a restaurant and lounge reportedly hosting an album release party for a rapper. According to investigators, an unknown assailant opened fire into a crowd gathered outside the venue before fleeing the scene in a vehicle.Authorities have not yet released details about the victims or potential suspects. Police continue to investigate the motive and are reviewing surveillance footage…

02 Jul

Dalai Lama Excludes China From Successor Decision, Reasserts Gaden Phodrang Trust’s Sole Authority

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World NewsDalai lama

Dharamshala (National Times): In a significant move with global religious and political implications, the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, has reaffirmed that the Gaden Phodrang Trust, the official office of His Holiness, will hold exclusive authority in selecting his reincarnation, effectively shutting out any Chinese role in the process of appointing the 15th Dalai Lama. The declaration came through an official statement released on Wednesday, just days ahead of the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday on July 6, reaffirming his long-standing position that the 600-year-old institution of the Dalai Lama will continue beyond his lifetime, but on his…

02 Jul

PM Modi Departs on Five-Nation Tour to Strengthen Global South Ties and Multilateral Cooperation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World NewsPM Modi

New Delhi (National Times): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a significant five-nation diplomatic tour from July 2 to July 9, covering Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. The visit underscores India’s commitment to deepening ties across the Global South and enhancing cooperation in multilateral forums like BRICS, the African Union, ECOWAS, and CARICOM. In a departure statement, PM Modi said, “I am confident that my visits to the five countries will reinforce our bonds of friendship across the Global South, strengthen our partnerships on both sides of the Atlantic, and deepen engagements in multilateral platforms.” Ghana…

01 Jul

Trump’s Tax Cuts and Spending Bill Passes Senate in Dramatic Tiebreaker Vote

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsJ.D. Vance, Medicaid cuts, Trump tax cuts, US debt ceiling, US Senate

Washington, July 1: President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax cuts and spending bill cleared a crucial hurdle on Tuesday as Senate Republicans pushed it through by the narrowest of margins, concluding a marathon overnight session marked by political brinkmanship and deep internal divisions.Vice President J.D. Vance cast the decisive vote to break a 50-50 tie in the chamber, allowing the legislation, formally titled the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” to advance. Despite holding majorities in both chambers of Congress, Republican leaders were forced into a last-minute scramble to secure enough support after days of tense negotiations and public disputes.Three Republicans Senators…

01 Jul

Trump Slams Elon Musk Over New Party Call, EV Subsidies: “He’d Have to Shut Shop Without Government Help”

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump, Elon Musk

Washington, D.C (National Times): In a fiery response to billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s criticism of U.S. spending policies and his hint at launching a new political faction, former U.S. President Donald Trump hit back sharply, accusing Musk of profiting heavily from government subsidies and reiterating his opposition to electric vehicle (EV) mandates. Posting on Truth Social, Trump said, “Elon Musk knew, long before he endorsed me for President, that I was strongly against the EV mandate. It is ridiculous and has always been a major part of my campaign. Electric cars are fine, but not everyone should be forced to…

29 Jun

Senate Republicans Clear Key Hurdle on Trump’s Tax, Spending Bill Amid GOP Divisions and Musk Criticism

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsElon Musk criticism, JD Vance, Senate Republicans, Trump tax bill

Washington, June 29, 2025 — Senate Republicans narrowly advanced President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-and-spending package in a dramatic late-night vote Saturday, setting the stage for days of intense debate as GOP leaders race to deliver the legislation by Trump’s self-imposed July Fourth deadline.The procedural motion to move forward passed 51-49 after hours of tense negotiations, with Vice President JD Vance on standby to cast a tie-breaking vote if needed. Two Republican senators, Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Rand Paul of Kentucky broke ranks to join all Democrats in opposing the measure.The $3.8 trillion package would extend Trump-era tax cuts,…

29 Jun

Russia Launches Biggest Air Attack on Ukraine as Hopes for Peace Talks Fade

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld Newsair strike, drones, missiles, peace talks, Putin, Russia, Ukraine war

Kyiv, June 29, 2025 — Russia unleashed its largest aerial assault on Ukraine overnight, Ukrainian officials said Sunday, underscoring escalating hostilities and dimming prospects for peace in the three-year-old war.Ukraine’s air force reported Russia fired a staggering 537 aerial weapons, including 477 drones and decoys, and 60 missiles. Of these, 249 were shot down, while another 226 likely veered off course due to electronic jamming, officials said.Yuriy Ihnat, spokesperson for Ukraine’s air force, called the attack “the most massive air strike” to date, given the combined scale of drones and missiles involved. The bombardment targeted regions across Ukraine, including western…

29 Jun

Russia Launches Deadliest Airstrike Yet on Ukraine, Fires 537 Aerial Weapons Nationwide

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsRussia, Ukraine

Kiev (National Times): Russia unleashed its most devastating airstrike on Ukraine since the war began, launching a massive overnight aerial assault that Kyiv officials have described as the deadliest so far in the three-year conflict. According to Ukrainian military sources, Russia launched a total of 537 aerial weapons, including 477 drones and 60 missiles, across the country late Saturday night into Sunday morning. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that 249 of these were intercepted, while 226 were neutralized through electronic jamming. “This was the largest air attack on Ukraine to date,” confirmed Yurii Ihnat, spokesperson for Ukraine’s Air Force Command,…

28 Jun

Cybercrime Group “Scattered Spider” Hits Airlines in U.S. and Canada, FBI Confirms

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World Newsairlines hack, aviation industry, cyberattack, FBI investigation, Scattered Spider

Washington, June 28, 2025 — A notorious cybercriminal group known as “Scattered Spider” has breached the networks of multiple airlines in the United States and Canada this month, triggering heightened security alerts across the aviation industry, the FBI and private cybersecurity experts confirmed.While airline operations and passenger safety remain unaffected, the breaches have raised alarm amid the peak summer travel season, becoming the third major U.S. business sector—after insurance and retail—to face a wave of attacks tied to the same criminal network in the past two months.The FBI warned in a statement on Friday that Scattered Spider specifically targets large…

28 Jun

Iran Says US Strikes Complicate Possible Nuclear Talks, As Trump Mulls New Action

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump Iran policy, Iran nuclear talks, US Iran tensions

Tehran/Washington, June 28, 2025 — Iran’s foreign minister has acknowledged that the possibility of renewed negotiations with the United States over Tehran’s nuclear programme has become “complicated” following recent American airstrikes that inflicted “serious damage” on three sites.Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking amid escalating regional tensions, said his country remains open to dialogue but cautioned that fresh talks are unlikely in the near future.The comments follow U.S. strikes on Iranian sites, which have further strained relations between the two nations. The U.S. was a party to the 2015 nuclear deal that placed limits on Iran’s uranium enrichment in exchange for…