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29 Jun

Russia Launches Biggest Air Attack on Ukraine as Hopes for Peace Talks Fade

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld Newsair strike, drones, missiles, peace talks, Putin, Russia, Ukraine war

Kyiv, June 29, 2025 — Russia unleashed its largest aerial assault on Ukraine overnight, Ukrainian officials said Sunday, underscoring escalating hostilities and dimming prospects for peace in the three-year-old war.Ukraine’s air force reported Russia fired a staggering 537 aerial weapons, including 477 drones and decoys, and 60 missiles. Of these, 249 were shot down, while another 226 likely veered off course due to electronic jamming, officials said.Yuriy Ihnat, spokesperson for Ukraine’s air force, called the attack “the most massive air strike” to date, given the combined scale of drones and missiles involved. The bombardment targeted regions across Ukraine, including western…

29 Jun

Russia Launches Deadliest Airstrike Yet on Ukraine, Fires 537 Aerial Weapons Nationwide

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Kiev (National Times): Russia unleashed its most devastating airstrike on Ukraine since the war began, launching a massive overnight aerial assault that Kyiv officials have described as the deadliest so far in the three-year conflict. According to Ukrainian military sources, Russia launched a total of 537 aerial weapons, including 477 drones and 60 missiles, across the country late Saturday night into Sunday morning. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that 249 of these were intercepted, while 226 were neutralized through electronic jamming. “This was the largest air attack on Ukraine to date,” confirmed Yurii Ihnat, spokesperson for Ukraine’s Air Force Command,…

28 Jun

Cybercrime Group “Scattered Spider” Hits Airlines in U.S. and Canada, FBI Confirms

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World Newsairlines hack, aviation industry, cyberattack, FBI investigation, Scattered Spider

Washington, June 28, 2025 — A notorious cybercriminal group known as “Scattered Spider” has breached the networks of multiple airlines in the United States and Canada this month, triggering heightened security alerts across the aviation industry, the FBI and private cybersecurity experts confirmed.While airline operations and passenger safety remain unaffected, the breaches have raised alarm amid the peak summer travel season, becoming the third major U.S. business sector—after insurance and retail—to face a wave of attacks tied to the same criminal network in the past two months.The FBI warned in a statement on Friday that Scattered Spider specifically targets large…

28 Jun

Iran Says US Strikes Complicate Possible Nuclear Talks, As Trump Mulls New Action

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump Iran policy, Iran nuclear talks, US Iran tensions

Tehran/Washington, June 28, 2025 — Iran’s foreign minister has acknowledged that the possibility of renewed negotiations with the United States over Tehran’s nuclear programme has become “complicated” following recent American airstrikes that inflicted “serious damage” on three sites.Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking amid escalating regional tensions, said his country remains open to dialogue but cautioned that fresh talks are unlikely in the near future.The comments follow U.S. strikes on Iranian sites, which have further strained relations between the two nations. The U.S. was a party to the 2015 nuclear deal that placed limits on Iran’s uranium enrichment in exchange for…

28 Jun

Iran-Israel War Sends Shockwaves Through Pakistan’s Balochistan Border

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsIran, Israel, Pakistan

Quetta (National Times): As the dust settles on the Iran-Israel conflict following a ceasefire agreement, the fallout continues to ripple across Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan, which shares a 900-kilometer border with Iran. While Pakistan’s National Security Committee (NSC) met on June 23 to assess the strategic implications of the war, the human cost is unfolding in real-time for communities living along the border. Home to a population that straddles both sides of the frontier, the Baloch region is facing a crisis of livelihood and essential supplies. Border crossings at key transit points such as Gwadar, Kech, Panjgur, and Washuk…

27 Jun

IBC to Celebrate Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday with Global Event in New Delhi

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsBuddhism and science, Dalai Lama 90th birthday, International Buddhist Confederation

New Delhi, June 27, 2025 — The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) will host a significant event on Sunday, July 13, at the Ashoka Hotel in New Delhi to mark the 90th birth anniversary of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, honouring his profound influence, spiritual leadership, and enduring contributions to global peace and compassion.The full-day event is set to draw an array of international scholars, Buddhist leaders, and experts with long-standing ties to the Dalai Lama, underscoring the global resonance of his teachings and humanitarian efforts.Among the key highlights will be panel discussions exploring critical themes that reflect the Dalai…

27 Jun

New School in US Named After Human Rights Icon Jaswant Singh Khalra, Aims to Inspire Future Generations

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California, USA (National Times): A new school named in honour of renowned Punjabi human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra was officially inaugurated in the United States, marking a significant tribute to his legacy. The opening ceremony was attended by his wife, Parmjit Kaur, and daughter, Navkiran Kaur Khalra, alongside a large gathering of community members and guests. Jaswant Singh Khalra, known globally for exposing mass human rights violations in Punjab during the 1980s and 1990s, continues to inspire social justice movements across the diaspora. The newly inaugurated school stands as a symbol of his enduring fight for truth, justice, and…

26 Jun

‘A Hand Slap to America’s Face’: Iran’s Supreme Leader Hails Missile Strike on US Base

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAyatollah Khamenei, Basharat al-Fath, Iran missile strike, US Iran tensions

Tehran, June 26, 2025 — In a rare public address, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called the recent missile attack on a US military base in Qatar a “strong and rightful response,” declaring it “a hand slap to America’s face.” His remarks mark Iran’s most assertive political statement following a surge in military tensions with the United States.The speech, broadcast nationwide on Iranian state television, came after Tehran officially confirmed its role in the missile strike earlier this week, which Iran said was retaliation for the US attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities.Khamenei praised the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)…

26 Jun

“Daddy”: Donald Trump Gets Unusual Nickname from NATO Chief Amid Israel-Iran Ceasefire Talks

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The Hague (National Times): In an unexpected moment of levity during the tense backdrop of the Israel-Iran ceasefire negotiations, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte gave US President Donald Trump a surprising new nickname: “Daddy.” The moniker emerged during a NATO summit in The Hague on Wednesday, where Rutte praised Trump’s role in mediating the ceasefire between Iran and Israel, comparing the situation to a schoolyard brawl that needed firm intervention. “They’ve had a big fight, like two kids in a schoolyard,” President Trump said, referring to the two long-time rivals. “You know, they fight like hell. You can’t stop them.…

26 Jun

Axiom-4 Mission: What the Crew Will Do En Route to the ISS

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Cape Canaveral (National Times): Following a flawless liftoff and separation, the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission is now en route to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft, named Grace. The 28.5-hour journey to the orbital outpost marks a pivotal phase in private space exploration, during which the crew undertakes several critical tasks before docking. Precision Navigation En Route As part of the activation and rendezvous phase, the Dragon capsule will execute a sequence of orbital burns designed to gradually align the vehicle with the ISS gradually. These precision manoeuvres are crucial for ensuring a successful autonomous docking with the…