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24 Jul

Russia’s Passenger Plane, Which Disappeared Over Far East with Nearly 50 Aboard, Crashes; All Feared Dead

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Tynda, Russia (Rajeev Sharma): In a concerning development from Russia’s remote Far East, a passenger plane carrying nearly 50 people, which went missing while en route to the town of Tynda in the Amur region, near the Chinese border, crashed near Amur region. It is being reported that all passengers on board, including the crew members, have died on the spot. The missing aircraft, an Antonov An-24, was being operated by Angara Airlines, a regional carrier based in Siberia. The plane reportedly lost contact with air traffic control while on final approach to its destination, shortly before it dropped off…

20 Jul

Ukraine Proposes Renewed Ceasefire Talks with Russia After June Deadlock

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Kyiv (National Times): Ukraine has offered to restart peace negotiations with Russia next week, following a month-long impasse in diplomatic efforts, according to a report by Al Jazeera. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed in his Saturday evening address that National Security and Defence Council Secretary Rustem Umerov had formally extended an invitation to Russian representatives for a fresh round of talks. "Everything must be done to secure a ceasefire," Zelenskyy emphasized. "The Russian side must stop evading responsibility." He also renewed his call for a direct meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating, "A leadership-level meeting is essential to secure…

29 Jun

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

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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,…

05 Jun

Donald Trump Warns of Vladimir Putin’s Retaliation After Ukraine Drone Strike on Russian Airbases

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Washington/Moscow, (National Times): Former U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to retaliate following Ukraine’s recent drone attack on Russian airbases, escalating tensions between the two nations amid ongoing conflict. Speaking about a recent phone call with the Russian leader, Trump revealed, “President Putin did say, and very strongly, that he will have to respond to the recent attack on the airfields.” While the Kremlin has not officially confirmed this assertion, Russian officials previously stated that military responses remain "on the table." The conversation between Trump and Putin reportedly lasted over an hour. However,…

25 May

Volodymyr Zelensky Slams Global Inaction After Russian Strikes Kill 12 in Ukraine: “America’s Silence Encourages Putin”

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Kyiv (National Times): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a blistering rebuke of Western inaction following one of the most devastating Russian aerial attacks on Ukraine since the war began in 2022. Speaking out after the assault that killed 12 civilians, including three children, Zelensky warned that the global silence is only emboldening Russian President Vladimir Putin. “America’s silence, and the silence of others in the world, only encourages Putin,” Zelensky said in a statement posted on social media, calling for stronger sanctions and clear leadership from the West. Ukraine Reels from Unrelenting Russian Onslaught Ukraine was bombarded overnight by 298…

28 Apr

Pakistan Urges Russia and China to Join Pahalgam Terror Attack Investigation

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Islamabad, April 28, 2025 – In a significant diplomatic move, Pakistan has urged Russia and China to participate in an international investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead, including 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen, in Jammu and Kashmir earlier this month.According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, Islamabad maintains that it had no role in the brutal attack. Pakistani officials have dismissed India's allegations of cross-border terrorism, describing them as "baseless" and "politically motivated." In an effort to bolster its claims of innocence, Pakistan formally suggested that neutral parties such as Russia and China be involved…

13 Apr

Palm Sunday Horror: Russian Missile Strike Kills 32 in Ukraine’s Sumy City Center

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National Times Bureau, April 13, 2025: A deadly Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy turned Palm Sunday into a scene of horror, killing at least 32 civilians and injuring over 80 others. Among the dead were two children. The strike occurred at 10:15 a.m. local time, just as residents were gathering for the morning celebrations.According to Ukrainian officials, two ballistic missiles carrying cluster munitions slammed into the city center, triggering widespread devastation. Witnesses described burning buildings, shattered windows, and panic in the streets.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the assault as a deliberate act of terror against civilians.…

03 Apr

Why Russia, Canada, and Other Countries Were Left Out of Trump’s Tariff List

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New Delhi (National Times): Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently unveiled a new wave of tariffs, targeting countries with rates as high as 50%. However, some nations—including Russia, Canada, Mexico, North Korea, and Cuba—were notably absent from the list, sparking discussions about why they were spared. Exemptions for Canada and Mexico While Canada and Mexico were not included in Trump’s April 2 tariff announcement, this doesn’t mean they’ve escaped trade restrictions altogether. The U.S. had already imposed a 25% tariff on imports from both countries earlier this year, while Canadian energy and potash were subject to a lower 10% rate.…