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08 Jul

Netanyahu Nominates Trump for Nobel as Leaders Celebrate Iran Strikes and Eye Gaza Ceasefire

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsGaza ceasefire, Iran nuclear strikes, Netanyahu Trump Nobel Peace Prize

Washington, July 8, 2025 — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, hailing him as a peacemaker during a celebratory dinner at the White House that followed the leaders’ joint military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.“He’s forging peace as we speak, and one country and one region after the other,” Netanyahu said, presenting Trump with a nominating letter he plans to submit to the Nobel committee.The White House gathering on Monday, attended by top aides, marked a rare moment of unity as both leaders declared their Iran operation an “unmitigated success.”…

08 Jul

UAE Opens Doors to Lifetime Residency for Indians with New Nomination-Based Golden Visa

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsIndian professionals, lifetime residency UAE, UAE Golden Visa, UAE visa policy

New Delhi/Dubai, July 8, 2025 — In a significant departure from its traditional investment-linked residency model, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has unveiled a revamped Golden Visa programme offering lifetime residency to eligible Indians for a one-time fee of AED 1,00,000 (approximately ₹23.3 lakh), without the mandatory requirement of investing in property or business.The new initiative, reflecting the UAE’s efforts to deepen economic and social ties with India, expands the Golden Visa beyond wealthy investors to include a broad spectrum of professionals. Under this nomination-based scheme, applicants can be chosen for their professional expertise, societal contributions, or potential to advance…

08 Jul

UAE Launches Rs 23 Lakh Golden Visa Route for Indians – No Property or Trade Licence Required

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, Trending, World NewsGolden Visa, UAE

New Delhi/Dubai (National Times): In a major policy shift aimed at deepening bilateral ties and attracting Indian talent, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a new nomination-based Golden Visa route for Indian nationals, offering lifetime residency for a one-time fee of AED 100,000 (approx. Rs 23.3 lakh), no investment in real estate or trade licence required. This move marks a dramatic departure from the UAE’s earlier Golden Visa rules, which required at least AED 2 million in real estate or a significant business investment to qualify. The new pathway now opens the door for a wider range of Indian…

07 Jul

Trump Pushes Global Trade Deals with Tariff Threats, Canada Exempt for Now

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsCanada trade talks, Donald Trump, global tariffs, Liberation Day duties, US trade deals

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he will be sending letters to as many as 15 countries worldwide, pressing them to strike new trade deals under threat of fresh tariffs.Trump said the correspondence would inform targeted nations that they face new tariffs dubbed “Liberation Day” duties if negotiations fail. His administration has signaled those tariffs could take effect in August.The president initially launched his global trade offensive in April but quickly scaled back the most severe measures, granting a 90-day window for talks. So far, the Trump administration has only reached preliminary trade frameworks with two…

07 Jul

Elon Musk Slams Lack of Arrests in Epstein Case as DOJ Closes Probe

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDOJ investigation, Elon Musk, Epstein client list, Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein

National Times Bureau (Rajeev Sharma): Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has reignited controversy around the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, criticizing the absence of high-profile arrests even as the Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI officially closed investigations into the case.In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Musk shared an image titled “Jeffrey Epstein Pedophile Arrest Counter,” showing all zeroes, accompanied by the caption: “What’s the time? Oh look, it’s no-one-has-been-arrested-o’clock again.”Musk’s post reflects lingering public frustration over the limited legal fallout following Epstein’s 2019 death, which was officially ruled a suicide. Despite years of speculation about powerful individuals possibly connected to…

07 Jul

Russia’s Transport Minister Found Dead After Dismissal Amid Travel Chaos and Escalating Strikes on Ukraine

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsRoman Starovoyt, Russia Transport Minister, suicide, Vladimir Putin

Moscow, July 7, 2025: Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoyt was found dead on Monday, just hours after being dismissed by President Vladimir Putin, in what authorities have described as an apparent suicide.Starovoyt, who had held the ministerial post since May 2024, was relieved of his duties in a presidential decree issued earlier the same day. His sudden removal followed a weekend of travel turmoil across Russia, when airports suspended hundreds of flights at the peak of vacation season amid heightened threats of attacks from Kyiv.Authorities have not disclosed details surrounding the circumstances of Starovoyt’s death. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov declined…

07 Jul

Tiny loops in Solar Corona can unveil Sun’s hidden explosive secrets

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTechnology, Trending, World NewsSolar Corono

New Delhi (National Times): A new breakthrough from astronomers reveals a dazzling world of miniature plasma loops in the lower layers of the Sun's atmosphere. These are so small and short-lived, that they have stayed hidden until now. However, they hold clues to one of the Sun’s deepest mysteries --how it stores and unleashes magnetic energy. While the Sun may appear calm to our eyes, beyond the glowing surface of the Sun lies a much less dense yet highly dynamic atmosphere made of plasma and shaped by magnetic fields. Among the most intriguing features of the Sun’s outer layer are…

07 Jul

BRICS Leaders Condemn Pahalgam Terror Attack, Call for Zero Tolerance and Reject Double Standards on Terrorism

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsBRICS declaration, BRICS Summit 2025, counter-terrorism, Pahalgam terror attack, terrorism financing

Rio de Janeiro, July 7: At the 17th BRICS Summit leaders of the member nations unequivocally condemned the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that left 26 people dead and many more injured. In a strongly worded joint declaration, the bloc expressed its "strongest terms" of condemnation, calling for a united, uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms.Labeling terrorism as both “criminal and unjustifiable,” the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to dismantling terrorist networks, including addressing cross-border movement, financial support, and safe havens. The declaration emphasized that terrorism must not be associated with any religion, nationality, ethnicity,…

06 Jul

Musk Launches “America Party”, Escalating Rift With President Trump Over Tax Bill

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAmerica Party, Donald Trump, Elon Musk, US politics

Washington, July 6 — Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk announced the formation of a new political party on Saturday, deepening a bitter rift with Republican President Donald Trump over the president’s sweeping new tax and spending package.“Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom,” Musk posted on his X platform, revealing plans for the party just one day after polling his followers on whether the U.S. needs an alternative to the two dominant parties. “By a factor of 2 to 1, you want a new political party and you shall have it!” he wrote.The dramatic move follows Trump’s…

06 Jul

Dalai Lama Turns 90, Reaffirms Reincarnation Plan, Draws Fresh Rebuke From China

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsChina, Dalai lama, Dharamsala, reincarnation, Richard Gere, Tibet

Dharamsala, July 6 — The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists, the Dalai Lama, celebrated his 90th birthday on Sunday amid a week of festivities attended by followers, celebrities, and global leaders, even as his remarks on succession reignited tensions with China.Thousands gathered in Dharamsala, his long-time home in exile, to honor the Nobel laureate, whose influence extends well beyond Buddhism. Among the guests were Hollywood actor Richard Gere, a longtime supporter, and officials from India and the United States.In a birthday message shared on his website, the Dalai Lama described himself as “just a simple Buddhist monk,” pledging to continue…