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25 Feb

Trump Proclaims “Golden Age” in Marathon State of the Union Address

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma) — In the longest State of the Union address in modern history, President Donald Trump stood before a deeply divided Congress on Tuesday night to declare that a "Golden Age of America" has arrived. Over the course of a 108-minute speech, the President combined optimistic economic rhetoric with fierce attacks on his political rivals, framing his first year back in office as a "turnaround for the ages" that has restored American pride and global respect. The President focused heavily on the economy during the first hour, insisting that his administration has successfully sparked a "roaring" economic…

25 Feb

University of Toronto PhD Student Arrested in Pakistan Over Social Media Posts

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsHamza Ahmed Khan arrest Pakistan, NCCIA Pakistan cyber crime, Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act 2016, University of Toronto PhD student detained

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): The family of Hamza Ahmed Khan, a University of Toronto PhD student and dual Canadian-Pakistani citizen, has raised urgent concerns following his arrest by Pakistan’s National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). Ahmed Khan, who was in Pakistan to conduct research for his dissertation on the politics of democracy promotion, went missing on Thursday, February 19, 2026, while traveling via a ride-hailing service in Lahore. His family only discovered his whereabouts on Sunday after being informed by a local journalist that he was being held in a Lahore district jail. According to the NCCIA, Ahmed Khan was taken…

24 Feb

India, Israel Begin Free Trade Pact Talks as PM Modi Embarks on State Visit

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsBenjamin Netanyahu meeting, bilateral trade agreement 2026, India Israel FTA talks, Narendra Modi Israel visit

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India and Israel have formally launched the first round of negotiations for a proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA), coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day state visit to Israel starting February 25. The inaugural round of discussions, being held in New Delhi from February 25 to 26, follows the signing of the ‘Terms of Reference’ in November 2025, which laid out the roadmap for structured negotiations aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and economic ties. Trade Expansion in Focus Merchandise trade between the two countries reached USD 3.62 billion in FY 2024–25. Officials said the proposed FTA…

23 Feb

Bus Falls Into Trishuli River in Nepal, 18 Killed; Night-Long Rescue Effort Saves 27

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Nepal (Rajeev Sharma): A tragic road accident in central Nepal claimed at least 18 lives after a passenger bus en route from Pokhara to Kathmandu veered off a mountain highway and plunged into the Trishuli River in the early hours of the morning. The crash occurred around 1 a.m. along the Prithvi Highway near the Bhaisepati area of Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality in Dhading district. According to officials, the vehicle skidded off the roadway and tumbled nearly 300 metres down a steep slope before coming to rest near the riverbank, badly mangled. Authorities confirmed that the deceased include six women…

22 Feb

“Mother of All Deals”: Austria’s Alexander Pröll Hails Landmark EU-India FTA

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The newly finalized EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is being celebrated as a historic "win-win" pact that promises to reshape global trade, technology, and supply chain security. Speaking in New Delhi on Sunday, February 22, Alexander Pröll, Austria’s State Secretary in the Federal Chancellery, described the agreement as the "mother of all deals," highlighting its potential to benefit nearly 200 crore (2 billion) people and create one of the world's largest free trade zones. The FTA, which concluded negotiations on January 27, 2026, arrives at a strategic moment as both economies seek to deepen ties amid…

22 Feb

California Authorities Probe Death of Indian-Origin Gurdwara Worker After Abduction

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California (Rajeev Sharma): Law enforcement officials in California are investigating the death of a Sikh man who was allegedly abducted from a gurdwara complex in Tracy earlier this month. The victim, 57-year-old Avtar Singh, had roots in Ludhiana, Punjab, and had been residing in the United States with his family for several years. According to the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office, Singh was reported missing on the evening of February 17 after family members and associates raised concerns about his sudden disappearance. Deputies were dispatched to the 16000 block of West Grant Line Road at approximately 8:52 p.m. to begin…

22 Feb

New U.K. Passport Rule Leaves Dual Canadian-British Citizens Racing to Update Documents

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Britain (Rajeev Sharma): A recent shift in British entry regulations has caught many dual Canadian-British nationals off guard, forcing them to urgently renew expired documents or seek alternative paperwork ahead of upcoming trips. Beginning February 25, individuals who hold British citizenship alongside another nationality will be required to present a valid U.K. or Irish passport when entering the United Kingdom. Previously, many dual citizens were able to travel using their Canadian passports without issue. For Montreal resident Sarah Byron, who emigrated from England to Canada decades ago, the news came as an unpleasant surprise. Having allowed her British passport to…

22 Feb

Islamabad Claims Major Blow to Militants in Border Airstrikes

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Karachi (Rajeev Sharma): Pakistan’s government has announced a series of overnight military strikes targeting alleged militant strongholds near the Afghan border, saying multiple insurgent camps were destroyed and dozens of fighters killed. In remarks issued early Sunday, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the armed forces conducted “carefully planned, intelligence-led operations” against seven locations believed to be used by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and affiliated networks. He also indicated that an Islamic State-linked faction operating in the frontier belt was among those hit. Officials stopped short of naming the precise areas targeted. However, regional observers and social media reports suggested the…

21 Feb

India and Brazil Target $20 Billion Trade Milestone Following Modi-Lula Summit

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva have charted an ambitious economic roadmap, setting a bilateral trade target of $20 billion over the next five years. During a high-level summit in New Delhi on Saturday, the two leaders held extensive discussions aimed at elevating their strategic partnership. Highlighting Brazil’s status as India’s primary trading partner in Latin America, Prime Minister Modi characterized the burgeoning economic ties as a "reflection of trust" between the two emerging global powers. The bilateral talks focused heavily on technological integration and the expansion of the MERCOSUR…

21 Feb

Trump Imposes 10% Global Tariffs Following Supreme Court Ruling

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Washington D.C ( Bureau).: Immediately after a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court limiting his authority over trade, Donald Trump announced a new executive order imposing 10% tariffs on imported goods from around the world. The tariff, enacted under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, is set to take effect in three days. Officials confirmed that, under current law, the measure can remain in place for 150 days unless extended by U.S. Congress. This move comes after the Supreme Court ruled last year that Trump had exceeded his trade authority when imposing broad tariffs without congressional approval. The…