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24 Jan

Suicide bombing rocks wedding celebrations in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, seven killed

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National Times Bureau :- At least seven people lost their lives and 25 others were injured after a suicide bomber detonated an explosive vest during a wedding ceremony in Pakistan’s volatile Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Friday. The attack took place at the home of Noor Alam Mehsud, a pro-government community figure in Dera Ismail Khan district, according to local police. The explosion triggered chaos at the crowded event, leaving debris and blood scattered across the scene. Guests were reportedly dancing when the blast occurred, and the impact caused the roof to collapse, complicating rescue operations and trapping several people under…

22 Jan

Gulfood 2026 to Span Two Dubai Venues, Reinforcing Global Food Trade Leadership

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Dubai (Rajeev Sharma): Gulfood 2026, the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade exhibition, will return from January 26 to 30 with an expanded two-venue format, strengthening Dubai’s role as a global hub for international food trade and innovation. The event will be held simultaneously at the Dubai World Trade Centre and the Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City, offering participants seamless access across both locations. Organisers have announced that the five-day exhibition will provide dual-venue access to all registered attendees, allowing buyers, exhibitors, policymakers and media professionals to explore a wide spectrum of global food trends, innovations and business…

20 Jan

Trump Threatens 200% Tariff on French Wine Over Paris’ Snub to ‘Board of Peace’ Plan

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Washington, January 20, 2026: US President Donald Trump has issued a sharp warning to France, saying his administration could impose a 200 per cent tariff on French wines and champagnes after Paris declined to join his proposed ‘Board of Peace’ initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts. Responding to questions from reporters, Trump took a swipe at French President Emmanuel Macron over France’s reported decision to stay out of the initiative. He suggested that economic pressure could force a change in stance, claiming that steep tariffs on French exports might prompt Paris to reconsider its position. Sources close to Macron confirmed…

19 Jan

Canada Weighs Sending Troops to Greenland Amid Rising Tensions Over NATO Exercises

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Ottawa 9rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is considering deploying a small contingent of Canadian Armed Forces personnel to Greenland to participate in NATO military exercises, a move that could further strain relations with the United States amid escalating tariff threats by President Donald Trump. According to a person familiar with the matter, the Canadian government has drafted plans for a limited deployment alongside forces from the United Kingdom, France, Denmark and other allied nations. The source confirmed an earlier report by CBC News, while noting that no final decision has yet been taken by the Prime Minister. The…

19 Jan

Deadly Wildfires Sweep Through Chile, Killing 18 and Displacing Tens of Thousands

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Chile (Rajeev Sharma): Central and southern Chile are grappling with catastrophic wildfires that have claimed at least 18 lives, destroyed hundreds of homes, and forced tens of thousands to flee, officials said Sunday. The blazes, fueled by a severe heat wave, have already consumed more than 8,500 hectares (21,000 acres) of forest. Chilean President Gabriel Boric declared a state of catastrophe in the Biobío and Ñuble regions, about 500 kilometers south of the capital, Santiago. The measure allows the government to coordinate more closely with the military and emergency services to contain the over two dozen active fires raging across…

19 Jan

Spain tragedy: 21 killed, over 100 injured as high-speed train derails, rams into another train

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National Times Bureau :- At least 21 people lost their lives and about 100 others were injured when a high-speed train derailed and crashed into an oncoming service near the town of Adamuz in southern Spain on Sunday evening, police and state broadcaster RTVE reported. The collision happened in Córdoba province and involved an Iryo high-speed train travelling from Málaga to Madrid and a Renfe train heading from Madrid to Huelva. Reuters cited police confirming the death toll, while RTVE said that at least 25 of the injured were in critical condition. According to Spain’s rail operator Adif, the accident…

18 Jan

Trump Calls for Leadership Change in Iran as Protests Intensify, Targets Supreme Leader Khamenei

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Washington DC [US]: US President Donald Trump on Saturday openly called for a change in Iran’s leadership, sharply criticising the long-standing rule of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid intensifying nationwide protests across the Islamic Republic. In an interview, Trump said Iran needs “new leadership,” holding the current regime responsible for the country’s economic collapse, rising inflation and growing public dissatisfaction. He accused Iran’s leadership of maintaining control through force and repression rather than effective governance. Trump alleged that the ruling establishment has inflicted severe damage on the nation, claiming that excessive violence has been used to suppress dissent. He…

17 Jan

Bangladesh Trader Killed in Gazipur Assault; Three Taken Into Custody

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Gazipur (Rajeev Sharma): A 55-year-old Hindu trader was killed after being attacked in Bangladesh’s Gazipur district on Saturday, police said, as authorities moved swiftly to detain three suspects and launch a criminal investigation. The victim, Liton Chandra Ghosh, ran a small food business in the Kaliganj area and was well known in the locality. Police said the incident occurred late in the morning along Boro Nogor Road, where Ghosh was confronted by a group of individuals during what is believed to be a dispute. He sustained fatal head injuries after being struck with a heavy object, identified as a shovel.…

16 Jan

Machado Says She Handed Nobel Peace Prize Medal to Trump in Symbolic White House Encounter

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado said she personally handed her Nobel Peace Prize medal to U.S. President Donald Trump during a private meeting at the White House on Thursday, framing the gesture as a tribute to his role in confronting Venezuela’s authoritarian leadership. Speaking to reporters after leaving the White House, Machado described the exchange as symbolic, saying she offered the medal to Trump in appreciation of what she called his commitment to Venezuela’s struggle for freedom. Trump later confirmed the encounter on social media, writing that Machado had left the medal with him and praising…

15 Jan

US freezes immigrant visas processing for 75 countries; Pak, Bangladesh hit

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National Times Bureau :- The Trump administration has suspended visa processing for visitors from 75 countries—including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Somalia, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Brazil, Nigeria, Thailand, Iraq, Egypt, and Yemen—starting January 21. A senior U.S. official confirmed that the U.S. State Department issued an internal memo instructing embassies and consulates to pause all visa issuance indefinitely while screening and vetting procedures are reassessed. Key Points The suspension is tied to concerns that applicants from these countries might become a “public charge”—a term used in U.S. immigration law for people likely to rely on government assistance. Consular officers have been directed to…