World News Archives - Page 8 of 100

08 Jun

Strong Offshore Earthquake Rocks Southern Philippines, Rescue Efforts Intensify Amid Tsunami Precautions

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Manila (Rajeev Sharma): A massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of southern Philippines on Monday, triggering tsunami alerts in several Asia-Pacific countries, damaging infrastructure and prompting large-scale evacuation efforts in vulnerable coastal regions. The powerful undersea quake occurred near Sarangani province on Mindanao island, sending strong tremors across southern Philippines and causing panic among residents. Emergency authorities immediately activated disaster response protocols as concerns grew over potential tsunami waves. Initial reports from local officials confirmed one fatality and multiple injuries, while rescue teams continued operations in areas where buildings had collapsed. Authorities warned that the casualty figure could change…

08 Jun

Donald Trump Cuts Short NBC Interview After Heated Dispute Over California Election Claims

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): A scheduled television interview featuring US President Donald Trump ended abruptly after an intense exchange with NBC's Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker over allegations surrounding California's election process. The discussion took a confrontational turn when Trump criticised the state's ballot-counting timeline, arguing that the prolonged process was indicative of election-related misconduct. He questioned why results were still being finalised days after voting, suggesting the delays pointed to systemic issues. WOW -- Trump crashes out and cuts his interview with Welker short as she presses him on his lack of evidence for claiming elections are rigged"You're either…

08 Jun

Fresh Israeli Air Operation Targets Iranian Military Sites Following Overnight Missile Barrage

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Tel Aviv/Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): The conflict between Israel and Iran witnessed another sharp escalation on Monday as Israeli forces launched airstrikes on military facilities inside Iran, only hours after Tehran fired a series of missiles towards Israeli territory in a retaliatory move. The Israeli military confirmed that its Air Force carried out coordinated attacks against what it described as strategic military targets located in western and central parts of Iran. Officials said the operation was aimed at degrading capabilities linked to the Iranian military establishment. The strikes followed an overnight missile assault launched by Iran, which came in response to…

07 Jun

Xi Jinping Headed to Pyongyang to Reassert Strategic Balance on Korean Peninsula

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Beijing (Rajeev Sharma): Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to arrive in North Korea on Monday for a critical two-day state visit, marking his first trip to the isolated nation in nearly seven years. The diplomatic mission provides North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with a prominent international stage to display an increasingly assertive foreign policy, heavily anchored by a strategic realignment with his country’s traditional Cold War benefactors. As North Korea’s primary economic lifeline, Beijing is widely expected to utilize the summit to re-establish its traditional influence over Pyongyang. This strategic pivot comes at a time when the North…

05 Jun

Putin Reaffirms Strong India-Russia Partnership, Dismisses Impact of External Pressure on New Delhi

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Moscow (Rajeev Sharma): Russian President Vladimir Putin has underscored the resilience of India-Russia relations, stating that New Delhi continues to pursue an independent foreign policy guided by its national interests despite pressure from various quarters. Speaking during a meeting with international media representatives, Putin praised India's economic trajectory and leadership, describing the country as one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world. He noted that the progress achieved by India reflects sustained policy efforts and long-term planning. The Russian leader said Moscow values its partnership with India and remains committed to expanding cooperation in key sectors, including trade, energy,…

04 Jun

House Reins in Trump on Iran Conflict as Bipartisan Vote Signals Growing Congressional Pushback

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): President Donald Trump faced a significant political challenge on Wednesday after the US House of Representatives approved a resolution aimed at limiting his authority to continue military operations against Iran without congressional consent. The measure passed by a narrow margin of 215-208, highlighting increasing concern among lawmakers over the administration’s handling of the conflict. While Democrats unanimously backed the resolution, four Republicans crossed party lines to support the effort, underscoring growing unease within Trump’s own party. The resolution calls on the administration to end US military involvement in Iran unless lawmakers formally authorise the deployment through Congress.…

03 Jun

Middle East Tensions Rise After Missile Exchange and US Retaliatory Action

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Kuwait/Bahrain (Rajeev Sharma): Fresh military and diplomatic tensions have emerged in the Gulf region after the United States carried out strikes on an Iranian facility following missile launches directed toward Kuwait and Bahrain. According to US military officials, Iran fired multiple missiles toward the two Gulf nations, but none reached their intended destinations. Authorities said some projectiles malfunctioned during flight, while others were intercepted by defence systems before they could pose a threat. In response, American forces targeted a military-related installation on Iran's Qeshm Island, a strategically important location near the Strait of Hormuz. US officials described the operation as…

02 Jun

US Enforcement Drive Nets 30 Indian Truck Drivers Over Immigration Violations

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): A large-scale immigration enforcement operation in the United States has resulted in the detention of 30 Indian nationals who were allegedly residing in the country unlawfully while working in the commercial trucking sector. The action forms part of a broader federal campaign aimed at identifying undocumented individuals operating heavy vehicles on American roads. The arrests were carried out by officials from the US Border Patrol's Yuma Sector during a targeted operation conducted in Arizona earlier this month. Authorities said a total of 52 people suspected of immigration violations were taken into custody, including 36 individuals employed as…

31 May

United Airlines Transatlantic Flight Diverted Back to Newark Over Midair Bluetooth Security Scare

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAviation News, Bluetooth Scare, Flight Security, Newark Airport, Transatlantic Diversion, United Airlines

New York (Rajeev Sharma): A Spain-bound United Airlines flight was forced to make a dramatic U-turn over the Atlantic Ocean and return to Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday evening following a security scare triggered by a discoverable Bluetooth device name. The flight, which departed around 6:00 p.m. local time for Palma de Mallorca, Spain, reversed course roughly an hour into its transatlantic journey after an eagle-eyed passenger noticed a discoverable Bluetooth speaker network containing a threatening four-letter word, later identified as "BOMB." Upon discovering the network name, the cabin crew immediately broadcasted multiple urgent announcements over the public address…

31 May

‘Encroaching Indian Land’: Nepal PM Balendra Shah’s Remarks Trigger Controversy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsBalendra Shah, Border Dispute, India-Nepal Relations, Lipulekh, Nepal, Parliament Controversy

Kathmnandu (Rajeev Sharma): Nepal’s newly elected Prime Minister, Balendra "Balen" Shah, has sparked a major political controversy following his first address to the country's Parliament regarding long-standing boundary disputes with India. Speaking on Sunday during a parliamentary session in Kathmandu, the 36-year-old leader claimed that both India and Nepal have encroached upon each other’s territories, drawing sharp criticism from opposition benches at home and raising diplomatic eyebrows in New Delhi. Addressing the House of Representatives for the first time since his party's landslide victory in March, Shah stated that the issue of territorial lines should not be used as a…