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12 Aug

South Korean Court Orders Arrest of Former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s Wife

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld Newsarrest warrant, bribery, Kim Keon Hee, South Korea, stock manipulation, Yoon Suk Yeol

Seoul, August 12, 2025: The Seoul Central District Court on Tuesday issued an arrest warrant for Kim Keon Hee, wife of jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol, as part of a widening corruption probe.Prosecutors allege Kim is involved in multiple suspected crimes, including bribery, stock manipulation, and interference in candidate selection processes. Details of the alleged offenses have not been fully disclosed, but investigators say the charges stem from incidents both during and before Yoon’s presidency.The court’s decision follows mounting legal troubles for the former first family. Yoon Suk Yeol is already serving a prison term after being convicted earlier…

12 Aug

PM Mark Carney Holds Crucial Talks with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on Peace and Security

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): In a significant diplomatic engagement today, Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, reaffirming their shared commitment to ending Russia’s ongoing war of aggression and securing a just and lasting peace for Ukraine. During the conversation, both leaders emphasized the critical importance of restoring peace and upholding Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. They welcomed the leadership role played by former U.S. President Donald Trump and the United States in advancing peace negotiations, highlighting recent joint statements from European leaders supporting these efforts. Prime Minister Carney and President Zelenskyy agreed that the future of Ukraine…

12 Aug

Four Escape Injury After Montana Airport Runway Collision

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump, Montana

Kalispell, Montana: A routine landing turned hazardous when a small turboprop aircraft clipped a stationary plane at Kalispell City Airport, sparking a fire that sent thick smoke billowing over the runway. The incident occurred shortly after 2 p.m., according to Kalispell Police Chief Jordan Venezio. Authorities identified the aircraft as a Socata TBM 700 carrying four individuals. Upon touching down, the plane collided with an unoccupied parked aircraft, igniting flames that quickly spread to the surrounding grass. Emergency crews from Kalispell Fire Department responded within minutes, dousing the flames before they could threaten additional planes or nearby hangars. Fire Chief…

12 Aug

US Aims for Strategic Influence in Balochistan, Claims Legal Expert

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Intellectual Property Rights attorney and author Navroop Singh has alleged that the United States is positioning itself to exert strategic control over Balochistan, a mineral-rich province of Pakistan that has reportedly been on Washington’s radar since the 1980s. Singh suggested that such a move could trigger a complex regional power struggle involving both India and China. His comments came in the wake of the U.S. State Department’s recent decision to designate the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its armed wing, The Majeed Brigade, as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO). The BLA had already been labeled a…

12 Aug

President Donald Trump Extends China Tariff Suspension for 90 More Days

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has issued an Executive Order granting a 90-day extension to the current suspension of tariffs on Chinese imports. The announcement, made on Tuesday, emphasized that all other parts of the existing trade agreement between the two countries will remain intact. “I have just signed an Executive Order that will extend the Tariff Suspension on China for another 90 days. All other elements of the Agreement will remain the same,” President Trump said in his statement. The decision aims to maintain trade stability between the U.S. and China, providing an extended window for economic…

11 Aug

Trump Declares ‘Liberation Day’ in Washington, DC, Pledges End to Crime and Violence

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump DC liberation, US capital beautification, Washington crime plan

Washington, August 11, 2025: US President Donald Trump on Monday vowed to “liberate” the nation’s capital from what he called “crime, savagery, filth, and scum,” promising an immediate end to violence against innocent people in Washington, DC.In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump announced, “LIBERATION DAY IN DC WE ARE TAKING OUR CAPITAL BACK!!!” He added, “Washington, DC will be LIBERATED today! Crime, Savagery, Filth, and Scum will DISAPPEAR. I will MAKE OUR CAPITAL GREAT AGAIN! The days of ruthlessly killing, or hurting, innocent people, are OVER!”The remarks came ahead of a 10 a.m. (ET) press conference at…

11 Aug

Zelenskyy, Modi Discuss Ukraine War, Sanctions on Russia in Detailed Talks

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndia-Ukraine relations, Russia sanctions, Ukraine war India stance, Zaporizhzhia attack, Zelenskyy Modi talks

Kyiv, August 11, 2025: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a detailed conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, covering bilateral ties, diplomatic cooperation, and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to Modi for his warm words of support for the Ukrainian people.According to Zelenskyy, he briefed Modi on recent Russian attacks, including a strike on a bus station in Zaporizhzhia that injured dozens of civilians. He condemned the attack as a deliberate bombing of an urban facility, accusing Russia of rejecting ceasefire efforts and pursuing continued occupation and violence.Zelenskyy welcomed India’s backing of Ukraine’s peace initiatives, noting that…

10 Aug

Pakistan Loses Rs 4.1 Billion from Airspace Ban on Indian Airlines

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsIndia-Pakistan relations, PAA overflying revenue, Pakistan airspace closure, Rs 4.1 billion loss

Islamabad, August 10, 2025 — Pakistan’s decision to keep its airspace closed to Indian airlines has cost the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) Rs 4.1 billion in lost overflying revenue over a period of just over two months, official figures reveal.The ban, imposed after the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, was extended following heightened tensions between the two neighbours. Relations worsened after India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, destroying terror infrastructure in Pakistan-controlled territory during a four-day conflict.The Ministry of Defence told the National Assembly on Friday that the…

09 Aug

Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin Summit Set for August 15 in Alaska as US-Russia Tensions Collide with India Tariff Disputeas free

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Washington DC (Rajeev Sharma): Washington and Moscow are preparing for a rare face-to-face encounter between their leaders, with U.S. President Donald Trump confirming he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15. The talks come at a moment of global intrigue, Trump is seeking a breakthrough to end the war in Ukraine while simultaneously escalating a trade dispute with India over its energy ties to Russia. Trump revealed the meeting in a post on Truth Social, calling it “highly anticipated” and promising more details soon. The announcement followed remarks at the White House where the president suggested…

07 Aug

Putin Likely to Visit India by End of 2025, Strengthening Strategic Ties Amid Global Scrutiny

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsAjit Doval Moscow, India-Russia relations, Modi Russia visit, Vladimir Putin

New Delhi — Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India in the final week of 2025, marking his first trip to the country since the Ukraine conflict began in February 2022. According to Russian news agency TASS, this information was confirmed by India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval during his recent visit to Moscow, where he held high-level discussions with Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu.Putin last visited India on December 6, 2021, for a brief four-hour trip during which 28 bilateral agreements were signed, including military and technological cooperation. At that time, both nations had set an…