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03 Sep

Downtown Minneapolis Shooting Leaves Two Dead and Five Wounded; Suspect Also Killed

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MINNEAPOLIS (Rajeev Sharma)— A shooting inside a downtown Minneapolis apartment building left two people dead and five others wounded Wednesday, including two police officers, before the suspected gunman also died, authorities said. Police received a 911 call reporting gunfire shortly after 4:30 p.m. Officers arrived at the building within minutes and began searching for victims. As they moved through the property, officers heard additional shots and followed the sound to an upper floor, where they encountered conditions that severely restricted visibility. Interim Minneapolis Police Chief Bill Peterson said officers quickly located people who had been injured. Two officers were struck…

03 Sep

Donald Trump Floats Renaming Strait of Hormuz as “Trump Strait” Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions

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WASHINGTON (Rajeev Sharma): President Donald Trump has suggested giving the Strait of Hormuz a new name: “Trump Strait,” linking the proposal to his claim that the United States now controls the strategically important waterway. In a post on Truth Social on September 2, Trump asked whether the historic maritime passage should be renamed, adding that the new name would make it “hotter” than ever. The comment was accompanied by the broader claim that the waterway was under U.S. control. The proposal comes as fighting between the United States and Iran continues to center heavily on the Gulf region. The Strait…

02 Sep

Drones Become Lifelines in Flood-Hit Nepal, Carrying Supplies and Even Bodies

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Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): As devastating floods continue to disrupt parts of Nepal, drones are taking on an increasingly important role in rescue and relief operations, reaching places where damaged roads, collapsed bridges and dangerous terrain have prevented rescuers from travelling safely. In one of the most unusual missions reported this week, drones were used to transport seven bodies from Devighat-3 in Nuwakot to Devighat-5. The area was considered too difficult and hazardous for rescue teams to access directly. The operation involved personnel from the Nepal Police, Nepal Army and drone manufacturer GarudX, highlighting how unmanned aircraft are being incorporated into…

02 Sep

Fifth Indian Air Force Aircraft Heads to Nepal With Rescue Team and Medical Supplies

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India has stepped up its humanitarian assistance to Nepal, with a fifth Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft departing for the neighbouring country carrying a specialised rescue team and essential medical supplies. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said the aircraft is transporting an 11-member rescue team equipped with specialised equipment, along with 5.5 tonnes of essential medicines. The latest deployment is part of India’s ongoing rescue and relief operations in Nepal. The aircraft, an IAF C-130J, has been tasked with delivering relief materials while also carrying personnel involved in rescue and humanitarian operations. The mission comes as…

01 Sep

‘Liquid Cement’-Like Floodwater Buries Nepal, Death Toll Reaches 955 as Thousands Remain Missing

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Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): The devastation caused by last week’s flash floods along the Nepal-China border has deepened, with the death toll rising to 955, according to figures released by authorities in Nepal and China. Around 4,471 people are still unaccounted for, while rescue teams continue searching through vast stretches of mud and debris. The floodwater and sediment have left behind conditions described as being “like liquid cement”, making rescue operations particularly difficult. In several areas, thick layers of mud have buried buildings, roads and other infrastructure, leaving rescuers struggling to reach people who may still be trapped. A major search…

01 Sep

Times Square Knife Attack Leaves One Dead, Another Injured; Suspect Shot by NYPD

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New York (Rajeev Sharma): Panic swept through New York’s Times Square on Monday afternoon after a woman allegedly attacked two people with knives in the crowded tourist hub, leaving one victim dead and another injured. The suspect was later shot by police following a prolonged confrontation. The incident unfolded at approximately 4:30 pm local time in an area packed with tourists, pedestrians and commuters. Police said the two victims were attacked within seconds of each other, prompting officers in the vicinity to respond. The suspect was identified by the New York City Police Department as 49-year-old Pamela Cisneros. Authorities said…

01 Sep

India Dismisses Arbitration Panel’s Indus Waters Treaty Ruling, Reaffirms Stand on Projects

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India has refused to accept a fresh ruling issued by the Court of Arbitration (CoA) over the Indus Waters Treaty, reiterating that it does not consider the arbitration body legally valid or competent to decide matters concerning the country. The government said the panel was established in a manner that, in India’s assessment, violates the provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty. New Delhi has therefore maintained from the outset that the body has no legitimate jurisdiction and has declined to participate in its proceedings. The latest ruling, which deals with interim measures and the status of…

01 Sep

Donald Trump Warns Iran Over Nuclear Weapons, Says US Will Continue to Take Tough Action

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran, saying Tehran cannot be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon and stressing that Washington remains prepared to take forceful action if necessary. In his latest remarks on the escalating tensions in West Asia, Trump described Iran as a “failed nation” but made it clear that he did not view the country's weakened position as a reason for the United States to step back. Trump Highlights Strait of Hormuz The US president also spoke about the security situation around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's…

01 Sep

Indian-Origin Convict Loses US Citizenship After Court Finds He Hid Rape, Kidnapping

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New York (Rajeev Sharma): A federal court in New York has cancelled the US citizenship of Gurmeet Singh, an Indian-born man serving a prison sentence for rape and kidnapping, after the Justice Department argued that he had concealed the offences during his citizenship application. The US District Court for the Eastern District of New York issued its judgment on August 26, requiring Singh to give up the citizenship he obtained in 2011. The Justice Department said Singh's naturalisation was improperly obtained because he failed to disclose serious criminal conduct that occurred shortly before he applied for citizenship. Entered US as…

31 Aug

Fresh US-Iran Clash Near Strait of Hormuz Raises Fears of Wider Escalation

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Tensions between the United States and Iran have flared again after American forces struck Iranian rocket launchers positioned near the Strait of Hormuz. The operation marks the first confirmed US military strike against Iran in several weeks and has ended a period of relative calm in the conflict. US Central Command spokesperson Tim Hawkins said members of Iran's Revolutionary Guard were preparing to launch rockets and place sea mines in the strategic waterway when the American military carried out the attack. The US had recently completed efforts to remove mines from international shipping routes through the strait.…