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21 Jul

Tensions Surge as Iran Proclaims ‘Full-Scale War’ with the United States

nishuthapar10 CommentsWorld NewsGeopolitical tension, Iran, Middle East war, Military strikes, Persian Gulf, Pezeshkian, Strait of Hormuz, United States

Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): Regional security across the Middle East has rapidly deteriorated after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian proclaimed that his nation has entered a "full-scale war" with the United States. The declaration followed an intense night of military clashes, signaling a severe escalation in the ongoing confrontation between Washington and Tehran. Overnight, American military forces executed their tenth straight night of airstrikes against key Iranian targets, focusing on command headquarters, air defense systems, and coastal radar stations. These strikes were carried out in response to a recent series of attacks that caused casualties among American service members. Tehran retaliated by…

19 Jul

US Launches Fresh Airstrikes on Iran Following Troop Deaths, Raising Fears of All-Out War

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAirstrikes, Iran Conflict, IRGC, Middle East crisis, Missile defense, Strait of Hormuz, United States

Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): The United States has launched a new wave of intense airstrikes against Iran following the killing of American service members in Jordan. The rapid escalation has pushed both nations closer to an all-out military conflict, effectively dismantling last month's interim ceasefire deal. As the violence intensifies, shipping traffic through the critical Strait of Hormuz has ground to a near-total halt, raising global economic concerns. Meanwhile, retaliatory missile fire from Tehran toward Jordan has threatened to pull neighbouring Israel directly into the expanding regional warfare. The US military's Central Command confirmed that the latest aerial campaign specifically targeted…

20 Jan

Trump shares map featuring Canada and Greenland, fuelling global concern over territorial intent

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaArctic security, Canada, diplomatic tensions, Europe, Greenland, United States

Ottawa/Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Diplomatic tensions between the United States and its European allies have escalated after a social media post depicted Canada and Greenland in the red, white and blue colours of the American flag, sparking fresh debate over US intentions and Arctic security. The image, shared without any caption, showed a stylised map of North America and quickly drew attention for visually folding Canada and Greenland into US national colours. While no official policy announcement was made regarding Canada, its inclusion alongside Greenland has unsettled allies and intensified scrutiny of Washington’s increasingly assertive tone. The post surfaced amid renewed…

04 Oct

Indian-American Community Makes Landmark Contributions to U.S. Universities

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Over the past 15 years, Indian-Americans have contributed more than $3 billion to institutions of higher learning across the United States, highlighting their growing philanthropic influence and deep connection to education. The data, drawn from a new study conducted by a prominent nonprofit organization, reveals that these donations span a range of academic fields, including science, engineering, medicine, and public policy. Much of the funding has been directed toward expanding access to education, creating scholarship programs, supporting cutting-edge research, and establishing new academic centers. The report points to a shared belief among many Indian-American donors that their…

26 Sep

MEA Confirms 2,417 Indians Deported from US Since January, Emphasises Legal Migration

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDeportation, illegal migration, India, MEA, Randhir Jaiswal, United States

New Delhi, September 26, 2025: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday confirmed that 2,417 Indian nationals have been deported or repatriated from the United States since January 2025. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted India’s firm stance against illegal migration, stressing the government’s focus on promoting safe and legal channels for migration.“Since January, 2,417 Indian nationals have been deported or repatriated from the United States. We remain committed to encouraging legal pathways and stand firmly against illegal migration,” Jaiswal said during the weekly media briefing.Explaining the verification process, he noted that individuals without legal status abroad are returned to India…

05 Mar

Ontario’s Ford Drops Starlink, Blocks U.S. Contracts in Trade War Reprisal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada, Doug Ford, Ontario, United States

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): In a dramatic escalation of tensions sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade offensive, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has scrapped a Starlink contract with Elon Musk and prohibited all American companies from securing government work in the province. “The contract’s dead—it’s history,” Ford announced decisively. “We won’t do business with anyone aiding or cheering on economic warfare against our province and nation.” He laid the responsibility at Trump’s feet, stating, “This is on their president, plain and simple.” Trump’s trade war has now triggered a backlash that locks U.S. businesses out of Ontario, undermining claims of “winning”…

02 Mar

Trump May Halt Military Aid to Ukraine After Oval Office Clash: Report

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, Russia Ukraine, Ukraine, United States, Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Washington, D.C., February 28, 2025 – U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering ending all military aid to Ukraine following a heated confrontation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, according to a report by The Washington Post (WP), citing a senior Trump administration official. Tense White House Meeting Ends Abruptly The meeting, originally scheduled to finalize a mineral trade agreement, quickly devolved into a tense exchange over U.S. military assistance to Ukraine and the conditions for a potential peace deal with Russia. After 45 minutes of escalating tensions, Trump abruptly ended the meeting, instructing his officials to…

01 Mar

Donald Trump to Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Strike a Deal or Lose U.S. Support

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, Russia Ukraine War, United States, Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Washington, D.C. (National Times)– President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stating that U.S. support will end if Ukraine does not negotiate a resolution to the Russia-Ukraine war. During a high-stakes meeting at the Oval Office, Trump reportedly told Zelenskyy, "You are either going to make a deal, or we're out. If we are out, you will fight it out, and I don’t think it’s going to be pretty." Trump suggested that without American backing, Ukraine’s position in the war would be severely weakened. He added, "I have empowered you to be a tough…

28 Feb

Canada Vows Strong Response if US Imposes Tariffs

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada, Donald Trump, United States, US

Ottawa (National Times): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has issued a stern warning regarding the potential imposition of tariffs by the United States, asserting that Canada will respond immediately and forcefully if such measures are enacted. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Trudeau emphasized that his government is doing everything possible to prevent the tariffs from taking effect but will not hesitate to retaliate if necessary. "We will continue working to prevent these tariffs, but if on Tuesday the US imposes unjustified tariffs on Canada, we will have an immediate and extremely strong response, as Canadians expect," Trudeau stated, as reported…

19 Feb

Panama Holds Indian Deportees in Hotel Under US Migration Agreement

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, Panama, United States

Panama (National Times): Panama is currently housing nearly 300 deported migrants, including 30 Indian nationals, in a guarded hotel in Panama City, following an agreement with the United States. The detainees, originating from India, Iran, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, and other nations, were deported from the US but face diplomatic and logistical barriers preventing their direct return. Hotel Detention and Security Measures The migrants, including women and children, are confined to their rooms at the Decapolis Hotel Panama, where authorities have placed guards around the premises. While they are receiving food and medical assistance, they cannot leave the…