World News Archives - Page 14 of 81

14 Feb

Mohali youth dies in Mexico after alleged agent fraud; body brought home after four-month legal battle

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, World NewsDied, Mexico, Mohali, Youth

National Times Bureau :- A 28-year-old man from Samgoli village in Mohali died in Mexico after allegedly being kept without proper food and water, while trying to reach the United States through the illegal “donkey route.” His body remained in a Mexican mortuary for nearly four months due to documentation fraud, before finally being brought back to India. The deceased, identified as Hardeep Singh, had left his home in July 2024 with hopes of earning in US dollars and supporting his family. According to relatives, the family paid nearly Rs 38 lakh to travel agents who promised to send him…

13 Feb

Indian woman Sarabjit Kaur, now Noor Fatima, reunites With Pakistani husband after shelter stay

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, World NewsPakistan, Sarabjit Kaur

National Times Bureau :- Sarabjit Kaur, an Indian national from Kapurthala in Punjab who married a Pakistani citizen during her visit to Pakistan as part of a Sikh jatha, has now reached the home of her husband, Nasir Hussain, after being released from a women’s shelter facility. Speculation had been circulating in recent weeks about her possible return to India. However, following her release from a shelter home in Pakistan, videos surfaced showing her expressing happiness and confidence about her decision to stay with her husband. Speaking to local media, Sarabjit Kaur, also known as Noor Fatima Hussain, shared her…

13 Feb

Porter Airlines Plane Slides Off Runway at Halifax Airport, All On Board Safe

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World News

Halifax (Bureau): A Porter Airlines Embraer E195 aircraft experienced a runway excursion while landing at Halifax Stanfield International Airport, prompting an immediate response from airport emergency crews. The jet came to rest off the paved surface of the runway, leading to temporary operational disruptions as authorities secured the area and assessed the situation. Airport officials confirmed that all passengers and crew were safely evacuated from the aircraft, and no serious injuries were reported. Emergency services remained on site as precautionary measures, while airport operations were briefly affected during the response. An investigation is expected to determine the factors that contributed…

12 Feb

Spain Announces Landmark Plan to Regularize 500,000 Undocumented Migrants

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National Times Bureau :- In a sweeping immigration reform move, Spain has announced plans to grant legal status to nearly 500,000 undocumented migrants, marking one of the most significant regularization initiatives in Europe in recent years. The decision is expected to benefit thousands of Indian nationals, including a substantial number from Punjab, who have been living in the country without formal documentation. Under the proposed framework, applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria. Authorities have indicated that individuals seeking legal status must have no criminal record and must demonstrate continuous residence in Spain for a stipulated period prior to the cut-off…

12 Feb

$29 Million Compensation Finalised in Fatal Seattle Crash Involving Indian Student

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsSeattle

Seattle (Rajeev Sharma): Nearly three years after a tragic road accident claimed the life of Indian graduate student Jaahnavi Kandula, the City of Seattle has agreed to pay $29 million to her family in a legal settlement. Kandula, 23, was pursuing a master’s degree in information systems at Northeastern University’s Seattle campus when she was struck by a police patrol vehicle in January 2023. The officer driving the car, Kevin Dave, was en route to attend to a reported drug overdose and was travelling at a speed of up to 119 km/h in an area where the limit was 40…

11 Feb

U.S. FAA Chief Signals Breakthrough as Canada Moves Toward Certifying Delayed Gulfstream Jets

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsBombardier Global Express, Donald Trump, FAA, Gulfstream certification, Transport Canada, U.S.-Canada trade tensions

Washington/Montreal (Rajeev Sharma): — The head of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Tuesday that Canada is expected to move forward with certifying certain Gulfstream business jets whose approval has been stalled for several years, potentially easing tensions between the two countries over aircraft regulation. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford told reporters on Capitol Hill that discussions with Canadian authorities had led to progress. “I think we've resolved the issues with Canada,” Bedford said following meetings with lawmakers. He added that Transport Canada was anticipated to announce certification decisions regarding the U.S.-manufactured Gulfstream aircraft later this week. Transport Canada confirmed…

10 Feb

Hindu Shopkeeper Killed in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh, Family Alleges Robbery After Attack

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsBangladesh Hindu killing, minority safety Bangladesh, Mymensingh trader murder, Trishal violence

Mymensingh (Bangladesh) February 10: A 62-year-old Hindu businessman was brutally killed inside his shop in Trishal upazila of Bangladesh’s Mymensingh district, triggering fresh concerns over the safety of minority communities ahead of the country’s parliamentary elections. The incident occurred late Monday night at the Bogar Bazar intersection under Trishal Police Station limits. Police said unidentified assailants attacked the trader with a sharp weapon, left him inside the shop and locked the shutters before fleeing. The victim was identified as Susen Chandra Sarkar, the owner of Bhai Bhai Enterprise and a resident of Southkanda village. According to Trishal Police Station officer-in-charge…

10 Feb

Trump Threatens to Block Gordie Howe Bridge Opening, Seeks US Ownership Stake

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsDonald Trump, Gordie Howe Bridge, Michigan Ontario bridge, US Canada relations, US Canada trade dispute

Washington/Toronto (Rajeev Sharma)— U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting the United States and Canada may not be allowed to open unless Washington receives compensation and a significant ownership share in the project. In a post on Truth Social on Monday, Trump said the United States would begin immediate negotiations with Canada over the cross-border infrastructure project, alleging that the country had treated the U.S. unfairly for decades. He asserted that the new bridge between Michigan and Ontario would not open unless the United States was adequately compensated and possibly granted at least a…

08 Feb

PM Modi in Kuala Lumpur: India, Malaysia step up strategic ties; terrorism stance ‘non-negotiable’

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World NewsPM Modi

Kuala Lumpur (Rajeev Sharma): India and Malaysia on Sunday agreed to widen their strategic partnership after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim held detailed discussions covering security, defence, technology and trade. During the talks, Modi reaffirmed India’s firm position on terrorism, asserting that there would be “no room for double standards and no scope for compromise” in tackling the menace. Speaking after the meeting, the Prime Minister said the relationship between the two countries goes beyond diplomacy, shaped by centuries of maritime contact, shared cultural traditions and democratic values. He described Malaysia as a close partner…

07 Feb

U.S. Sets June Target for Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal as Russian Strikes Strain Power Grid

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsCeasefire Talks, U.S. peace deadline, Ukraine Russia war, Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Kyiv, February 7, 2026: The United States has proposed a deadline of early summer for Ukraine and Russia to reach a peace agreement, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as renewed Russian attacks on energy infrastructure forced nuclear power plants to scale back electricity output. Speaking to reporters, Zelenskyy said Washington is pushing for a settlement by June and may increase pressure on both sides if progress is not made within that timeframe. “The Americans want the war to end by the beginning of summer and are working toward a clear timeline for achieving this,” Zelenskyy said, noting that the plan…