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03 Aug

Ukrainian Drone Attack Sparks Blaze at Sochi Oil Depot as Both Sides Trade Blows

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDrone Attack, Mykolaiv Missile Strike, Russia, Sochi Fire, Ukraine, Voronezh

Sochi, August 3 – A massive fire erupted at an oil depot near Russia’s Black Sea resort city of Sochi overnight after a Ukrainian drone strike, intensifying the already escalating conflict between the two nations. The blaze, ignited by falling debris from a downed drone, prompted the deployment of more than 120 firefighters, according to Krasnodar Governor Veniamin Kondratyev.Social media videos captured thick plumes of smoke rising ominously over the area. The fire, though eventually controlled, led Russia’s aviation authority, Rosaviatsia, to halt operations temporarily at Sochi’s airport, a major civilian hub on the Black Sea coast.Further north, four people…

03 Aug

4 Indians Missing on Way to US Temple Found Dead in Car Crash

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New York (National Times): In a tragic turn of events, four Indian-origin family members who went missing during a road trip from Buffalo, New York, to West Virginia were found dead in a car crash, confirmed Marshall County Sheriff Mike Dougherty late Saturday night. The deceased have been identified as Dr. Kishore Divan, Asha Divan, Shailesh Divan, and Gita Divan. Authorities discovered their light green Toyota Camry around 9:30 pm on August 2 at the bottom of a steep embankment along Big Wheeling Creek Road in Marshall County, West Virginia. “The four individuals reported missing from Buffalo, New York, have…

02 Aug

India Defends Russian Oil Purchases Amid Tariff Threats and Global Scrutiny

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsG7 price cap, India Russian oil imports, Indian oil refiners, President Trump Russian oil

New Delhi, Aug 2, 2025: India has reaffirmed its commitment to sourcing crude oil from Russia despite growing international scrutiny and recent comments from U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting a potential halt. Speaking to ANI, government sources emphasized that Indian oil refiners make procurement decisions based on pragmatic considerations such as pricing, crude grade, inventory levels, and logistical viability.Russia, the world’s second-largest crude oil producer and exporter, continues to play a key role in the global energy landscape, with an output of 9.5 million barrels per day (mb/d) and exports amounting to nearly 7 mb/d. Indian officials underscored that fears…

02 Aug

India Defends Russian Oil Purchases, Cites Role in Stabilising Global Energy Markets

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Indian oil refiners will continue to source crude oil from Russian suppliers, with procurement decisions guided by factors such as price, crude grade, inventories, logistics, and other economic considerations, sources told ANI on Saturday. Russia, the world’s second-largest crude oil producer, pumps around 9.5 million barrels per day (mb/d), almost 10% of global demand, and exports nearly 4.5 mb/d of crude oil along with 2.3 mb/d of refined products. Sources noted that fears of Russian oil being excluded from the market in 2022 drove Brent crude prices to a record US$137 per barrel in March 2022.…

02 Aug

Donald Trump Reacts to India-Russia Oil Reports After Announcing Tariffs on India

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Washington, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday addressed reports that India may stop purchasing oil from Russia, calling it “a good step,” but noted that he was still awaiting confirmation. His comments came shortly after the United States imposed a 25 percent tariff and penalty on India, escalating trade tensions between the two nations. “I understand that India is no longer going to be buying oil from Russia. That’s what I heard, I don’t know if that’s right or not,” Trump said while speaking to reporters. “That is a good step. We will see what happens…” he…

01 Aug

Trump Imposes Sweeping New Tariffs on 70 Countries, Citing Trade Emergency Powers

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, emergency powers, Trump tariffs 2025, U.S. trade policy

Washington, August 1, 2025 — In a sweeping escalation of U.S. trade policy, President Donald Trump has imposed new tariffs of up to 41% on imports from 70 countries, invoking emergency powers to justify the broad economic move. The tariffs, announced ahead of a self-imposed August 1 deadline, will officially take effect on August 7.The White House said the new levies aim to curb persistent trade deficits and promote domestic manufacturing. Trump declared the action a “necessary correction” to decades of what he termed unfair trade practices. "We’re no longer going to let other nations take advantage of American workers,"…

01 Aug

White House Claims Trump Brokered Global Peace Deals, Including India-Pakistan Ceasefire

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Washington, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday asserted that U.S. President Donald Trump has successfully brokered multiple peace agreements across the world, including between India and Pakistan, while renewing calls for Trump to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. During a press briefing, Leavitt said that President Trump has facilitated “one peace deal or ceasefire per month” since taking office. She highlighted several agreements, starting with the recent ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, which was announced by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who mediated talks between Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand’s acting Prime…

01 Aug

Donald Trump Raises Tariffs on Canadian Goods to 35% Ahead of Deadline

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Washington D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday increasing tariffs on Canadian goods from 25% to 35%, targeting all products not covered under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The new rates will take effect on August 1, the White House confirmed. “In response to Canada’s continued inaction and retaliation, President Trump has determined it is necessary to increase the tariff on Canada from 25% to 35% to effectively address the existing emergency,” the White House said in a statement. Additionally, a 40% transshipment levy will be applied to goods routed through third countries in an…

31 Jul

Kamala Harris Returns to Late-Night TV Amid Book Announcement and Political Speculation

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National Times Bureau, July 31, 2025: Kamala Harris is set to make her return to late-night television with an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Thursday, July 31. This will mark her first televised interview since the 2024 U.S. presidential election, in which she was defeated by current President Donald Trump. The timing of the interview comes just a day after Harris publicly announced that she will not be running for the position of California governor, sparking fresh speculation about her future in politics.Harris, who previously served as Vice President under Joe Biden, last appeared on Colbert’s…

31 Jul

Donald Trump Announces US-Pakistan Partnership to Develop Massive Oil Reserves

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Washington D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): The US President Donald Trump revealed a significant development in US-Pakistan relations, announcing that the two nations have struck a deal to jointly develop Pakistan’s massive oil reserves. Taking to his Truth Social account, Trump wrote, "We have just concluded a deal with the country of Pakistan, whereby Pakistan and the United States will work together on developing their massive oil reserves. We are in the process of choosing the oil company that will lead this partnership. Who knows, maybe they’ll be selling oil to India someday!" Trump also highlighted ongoing trade negotiations with several other…