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America – Minnesota Helicopter Crash Kills All on Board

America – Minnesota Helicopter Crash Kills All on Board

National Times Bureau :- A tragic helicopter crash occurred on Saturday in Minnesota, near the Twin Cities area. The helicopter caught fire after crashing close to Airlake Airport at around 2:45 pm local time. Authorities confirmed that all passengers on board died in the accident. The helicopter was a Robinson R66, a small single-engine model used for private, commercial, and training purposes. It can carry a pilot and up to four passengers, fly around 350 miles, and reach heights of 24,500 feet. Rescue teams found the helicopter completely on fire, and no one survived. Since the crash happened in an…
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India Post Suspends All Mail Services to the US, Announces Refund Scheme for Customers

India Post Suspends All Mail Services to the US, Announces Refund Scheme for Customers

National Times Bureau :- India Post has announced a complete suspension of all categories of mail services to the United States, including letters, documents, and gifts valued up to $100, citing recent trade-related concerns. The decision, communicated through an official press release on August 31, affects both private and commercial dispatches. Customers who have already booked parcels that have yet to be dispatched will be eligible for a full refund of postal charges, the department stated in an update on X. The suspension is expected to continue until further notice, with officials urging senders to stay updated on resumption timelines
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US Stops Work Visas for Truck Drivers After Florida Crash by Punjabi Driver

US Stops Work Visas for Truck Drivers After Florida Crash by Punjabi Driver

National Times Bureau :- A tragic road accident in Florida has led the United States government to take a strong decision affecting thousands of foreign truck drivers. After a Punjabi truck driver made a wrong U-turn, causing a deadly crash, the US has immediately suspended the issuance of work visas for commercial truck drivers. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced this decision on his social media account, stating that the increasing number of foreign truck drivers operating large tractor-trailers is putting American lives at risk and threatening the livelihood of local drivers. The Florida Accident That Sparked the Ban…
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US Urges China to Prevent Iran from Shutting Down Strait of Hormuz Amid Soaring Tensions

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

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…
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