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25 Jun

Shubhanshu Shukla Becomes First Indian to Pilot Private Mission to ISS

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTechnology, World NewsAxiom Mission 4, India ISS astronaut, Shubhanshu Shukla, SpaceX Falcon 9

New Delhi/Kennedy Space Center, June 25, 2025: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has made history by becoming the first Indian to pilot a commercial spaceflight to the International Space Station (ISS), lifting off aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft as part of the Axiom Mission 4.Launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 12:01 PM IST, the mission includes three other astronauts: mission commander and former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, Sławosz Uznański‑Wiśniewski from Poland, and Hungary’s Tibor Kapu. The spacecraft is expected to dock with the ISS on June 26 after a 28-hour journey.Shukla, a decorated test pilot from the Indian…

24 Jun

Syringe Attacks During France’s Music Festival Leave 145 Jabbed, Trigger National Alarm

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsFête de la Musique jab incidents, needle spiking, syringe attacks France 2025

Paris, June 24, 2025 — France’s annual Fête de la Musique, a vibrant celebration of street music held nationwide on June 21, was marred by a chilling wave of syringe attacks. Authorities confirmed that at least 145 people, mostly teenage girls, were pricked with unknown substances via syringes during festivities across cities including Paris, Metz, Tours, Évreux, Rouen, and Angoulême.The alarming incidents prompted police action and widespread concern over public safety. The Paris police reported 13 cases, while Metz Mayor François Grosdidier revealed that 17 women had been affected in his city alone. Twelve suspects have been arrested so far…

24 Jun

Global Markets Surge as Trump Announces Tentative Israel-Iran Ceasefire

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld Newsglobal market rally, Israel-Iran conflict, Trump ceasefire announcement

New Delhi, June 24, 2025 — World stock markets rallied sharply on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced what he described as a “tentative ceasefire” between Israel and Iran, a move that brought temporary relief to investors after weeks of heightened geopolitical tensions.The announcement, though met with cautious optimism due to its uncertain durability, had an immediate and strong impact across global financial markets. Major indices in Asia, Europe, and the U.S. posted notable gains, with energy prices also falling significantly.Crude oil prices, which had been volatile amid fears of disruption in the Gulf region, dropped sharply. Brent crude…

24 Jun

Donald Trump Declares Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran, Despite Conflicting Reports from Tehran

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump, Iran, Israel, US

Washington, D.C. (National Times): US President Donald Trump has announced that a ceasefire is now in effect between Israel and Iran, marking what he calls a “historic breakthrough” in one of the most volatile flashpoints of the Middle East. The statement, issued through his official Truth Social account, comes amid ongoing tensions and mixed signals from the region. “The ceasefire is now in effect. Please do not violate it…,” Trump posted on Tuesday, urging restraint following what he described as a decisive military maneuver by the U.S. In a separate post, Trump credited the U.S. military’s strategic role in facilitating…

24 Jun

Donald Trump Announces Iran-Israel Ceasefire, But Tehran Denies Agreement

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsCeasefire, Donald Trump, Iran, Israel

Washington/Tehran/Jerusalem (National Times): In a dramatic turn of events, former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Tuesday that a full ceasefire agreement had been reached between Iran and Israel to end the ongoing 12-day war that has shaken the Middle East. However, Iran’s top officials swiftly denied any such agreement, casting doubt on Trump’s declaration. Posting on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote: “CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE! It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE (in approximately 6 hours from now)... A war that could have gone on for…

23 Jun

Iran Launches ‘Basharat al-Fath’ Missile Attack on U.S. Bases in Qatar, Regional Tensions Soar

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAl-Udeid base, Basharat al-Fath, Iran missile strike, U.S. Central Command

Doha/Baghdad, June 23, 2025 — In a dramatic escalation of Middle East tensions, Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles late Sunday night targeting U.S. military installations in Qatar and Iraq. The coordinated offensive, dubbed “Basharat al-Fath” (Tidings of Victory), has set off alarms across Western diplomatic circles and significantly heightened fears of a broader regional conflict.The centerpiece of the strike was the Al-Udeid Air Base near Doha, Qatar the largest U.S. military base in the region and the forward headquarters of the U.S. Central Command. Explosions were heard in the Qatari capital as missile defense systems intercepted several incoming…

23 Jun

US to Require Visa Applicants to Make Social Media Accounts Public for Security Screening

nishuthapar10 CommentsWorld Newssocial media public access, US immigration, US visa rules, visa screening 2025

Washington D.C., June 23, 2025 — In a significant move to enhance national security, the United States has introduced a new regulation requiring all visa applicants to make their social media accounts publicly accessible during the application process. According to the latest update from the U.S. State Department, this mandate applies across all non-immigrant and immigrant visa categories. Applicants will now be required to ensure their social media handles including platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and others are set to public mode for officials to verify and screen their online activity. This new directive builds on the 2019…

23 Jun

Asia Warming Nearly Twice as Fast as Global Average, Warns UN Climate Body

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAsia Climate Change, Sea Level Rise Asia, WMO Climate Report

New Delhi, June 23, 2025 – Asia is heating up nearly twice as fast as the global average, placing the region at the center of escalating climate risks, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned in its newly released “State of the Climate in Asia 2024” report. The findings underscore that 2024 was among the warmest years on record for the continent, with widespread and prolonged heatwaves devastating ecosystems and economies alike.According to the report, the warming trend from 1991 to 2024 was nearly double that of the 1961–1990 period. The WMO highlighted alarming changes in sea surface temperatures, which reached…

23 Jun

US Urges China to Prevent Iran from Shutting Down Strait of Hormuz Amid Soaring Tensions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsAmerica, China, Donald Trump, Iran, Israel

Washington/Beijing (National Times): Amid escalating Middle East tensions, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged China to intervene diplomatically and stop Iran from potentially closing the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for global oil shipments. Rubio’s appeal comes in response to reports from Iran's state-run Press TV, which stated that the Iranian parliament had approved a proposal to shut the Strait. However, the final decision rests with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. The Strait, a narrow waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, facilitates the passage of nearly 20% of the global oil supply. Speaking…

22 Jun

‘Economic Suicide’: Marco Rubio Warns Iran Against Closing Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Tensions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsIran nuclear crisis, Marco Rubio, Strait of Hormuz, US-Iran tensions

Washington, June 22, 2025 — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a stern warning to Iran against any move to close the Strait of Hormuz, calling it an act of “economic suicide” that could spark a dangerous global crisis. The remarks came amid rising geopolitical tensions following coordinated American and Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.Speaking to media on Sunday, Rubio emphasized the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime route that facilitates nearly 25% of the world’s oil supply. “If Iran attempts to shut down this vital artery, they won’t just be harming the…