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21 Jun

India’s Evacuation Mission in Iran Now Covers Nepalese and Sri Lankans Amid Escalating Conflict

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World NewsIndia, Iran

Tehran/New Delhi (National Times): As part of its expanding humanitarian mission in Iran, India has decided to evacuate citizens of Nepal and Sri Lanka alongside its own nationals under the ongoing Operation Sindhu. This move comes after formal appeals from both South Asian countries and reflects India's growing role as a regional stabilizer. In the early hours of Saturday, a special Air India flight from Ashgabat, staging ground for the operation, landed in New Delhi at 3:00 AM, bringing home more evacuees. With this, the total number of Indians repatriated from Iran has reached 517. The Indian Embassy in Tehran…

21 Jun

Donald Trump Claims Peace Deal Between Rwanda and Congo; Rails Against Nobel Snub

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New York (National Times): In a dramatic social media post, former President Donald Trump claimed credit for brokering a landmark peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, two nations locked in decades of bloody conflict. The treaty, which he said will be signed in Washington early next week, was hailed by Trump as “a great day for Africa.” The deal was arranged with the assistance of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to Trump, and aims to finally bring an end to one of the continent’s longest and most deadly disputes. Trump did not reveal specific…

20 Jun

Iran Opens Airspace for India’s Emergency Evacuation Flights Amid Conflict

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndia Iran evacuation, Iranian airspace opened, Operation Sindhu

New Delhi, June 20, 2025 – In a rare diplomatic breakthrough amid the intensifying Israel-Iran war, Iran temporarily opened its airspace to facilitate the evacuation of over 1,000 Indian nationals, mostly students, as part of India’s ongoing Operation Sindhu.The move allowed three Air India charter flights to operate out of Mashhad, bringing relief to families and officials back home. According to sources, the first flight landed in Delhi late Friday night, with two more scheduled through Saturday. The students had earlier been moved to Mashhad from cities like Tehran and Qom via special road convoys under strict security protocols.This marks…

20 Jun

Trump Sets Two-Week Deadline on Possible US Strike Against Iran Amid Escalating Conflict

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, Iran strike decision, Israel-Iran war, US military

Washington, June 20, 2025 — US President Donald Trump has announced he will decide within the next two weeks whether the United States will directly attack Iran, amid ongoing tensions stemming from Israel’s large-scale military offensive against the Islamic Republic. The statement has added a new layer of uncertainty to an already volatile global situation.Speaking from the White House, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Trump’s timeline: “Based on the fact that there’s a substantial chance of negotiations, the President will make his decision on direct US engagement within the next two weeks.”The announcement follows Washington’s strategic redeployment of military assets…

20 Jun

SGPC Urged to Take Immediate Action to Evacuate Guru Granth Sahib Saroops from Iran Amid Tensions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsIran, Israel, SGPC

Amritsar/Tehran (National Times): With rising tensions in Iran due to the Israel-Iran conflict, calls for the urgent evacuation of sacred Sikh scriptures from the region have grown louder. The North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) has made an emotional appeal to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), urging immediate action to protect the saroops (physical copies) of Guru Granth Sahib Ji from the Bhai Ganga Singh Sabha Gurdwara in Tehran. NAPA Executive Director Satnam Singh Chahal has requested the SGPC to send a team of five dedicated Sikhs on a chartered flight to bring back the saroops with full maryada (religious…

19 Jun

China, Egypt Urge Immediate Ceasefire Amid Escalating Middle East Crisis

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsChina, egypt, Iran, Israel

Beijing/Cairo (National Times) — In a crucial diplomatic exchange, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone call with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty to discuss the rapidly deteriorating situation in the Middle East, expressing deep concern over Israel's recent military actions and the escalating regional tensions. Wang Yi sharply criticized Israel’s operations, stating that its conduct “disregards international law and global norms,” warning that such actions risk pushing the region to the brink of uncontrollable conflict. He called on all parties—particularly Israel—to prioritize the safety, well-being, and interests of people across the region. “China is deeply concerned that the…

18 Jun

“Dialogue and Diplomacy Only Path”, Says Modi in Croatia Amid Global Turbulence

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsAndrej Plenković, dialogue not warfare, India–Croatia diplomacy, PM Modi Croatia visit

Zagreb, June 18, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined the importance of peaceful diplomacy during his meeting with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković in Zagreb. He and Plenković agreed that whether in Europe or Asia, “solutions to problems cannot come from battlefields” and reaffirmed that dialogue and diplomacy must lead efforts to resolve global challenges.The two leaders also committed to accelerating bilateral cooperation. Modi announced plans to triple the pace of India–Croatia ties and strengthen defence collaboration. He thanked Croatia for its steadfast support in India’s fight against cross-border terrorism and expressed optimism about deepening partnerships in areas such…

18 Jun

Iran Warns U.S. Against Direct Involvement in Israel–Iran Conflict

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAli Bahreini, Ayatollah Khamenei, Iran warns U.S., Israel–Iran conflict

Geneva, June 18, 2025 — Iran has warned the United States that any direct military involvement in the Israel–Iran conflict would trigger a firm and potentially broader response. The warning was issued by Iran’s UN Ambassador Ali Bahreini, who stated that Tehran perceives Washington as complicit in Israel’s strikes and plans to set a clear “red line.” Should the U.S. cross that threshold, Iran has vowed to respond strongly.Ambassador Bahreini emphasized that while the U.S. has so far been limited to indirect actions such as assisting in intercepting missiles and reinforcing military assets in the region a direct engagement would…

18 Jun

India Firmly Rejects Mediation on Kashmir, PM Modi Tells Trump in Phone Call

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New Delhi (National Times): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated that India has never accepted, and will never accept, any third-party mediation on the Kashmir issue. This strong message was conveyed to U.S. President Donald Trump during a 35-minute phone call late Tuesday, according to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. The conversation took place while PM Modi was in Canada for the G7 Summit and came at Trump’s request, primarily to discuss details of Operation Sindoor—India’s military retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack, which targeted terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). “Prime Minister Modi made it unequivocally clear that…

18 Jun

Grand Welcome for PM Modi by Indian Community in Calgary Amid Rainy Weather

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Trending, World NewsCanada, G7 Summit, Narendra Modi

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): In a heartfelt show of unity and patriotism, the Indian community in Calgary gathered in large numbers today to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Despite the rainy and unfavorable weather conditions, the crowd remained enthusiastic and committed, waving Indian flags and wearing traditional Indian attire. The event served as a symbol of the strong bond between India and Canada, with participants expressing hope for improved diplomatic ties and peaceful cooperation between the two nations. The gathering was not only a gesture of welcome for Prime Minister Modi but also a call for harmony and solidarity among global…