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22 Aug

US Stops Work Visas for Truck Drivers After Florida Crash by Punjabi Driver

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National Times Bureau :- A tragic road accident in Florida has led the United States government to take a strong decision affecting thousands of foreign truck drivers. After a Punjabi truck driver made a wrong U-turn, causing a deadly crash, the US has immediately suspended the issuance of work visas for commercial truck drivers. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced this decision on his social media account, stating that the increasing number of foreign truck drivers operating large tractor-trailers is putting American lives at risk and threatening the livelihood of local drivers. The Florida Accident That Sparked the Ban…

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22 Aug

U.S. Freezes Truck Driver Work Visas After Deadly Florida Crash

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The U.S. government has ordered an immediate suspension of the issuance of worker visas for commercial truck drivers, citing rising safety concerns. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the move on X, noting that an influx of foreign drivers on American roads was “putting lives at risk” and undermining U.S. trucking jobs. Florida Accident Sparks Action The policy shift follows a tragic accident on August 12 in Florida, where three people lost their lives. The truck involved was driven by Harjinder Singh, an Indian national who had reportedly crossed into the United States illegally in 2018. Investigators…

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21 Aug

America’s Nicest Judge” Frank Caprio Passes Away at 88 After Battle With Cancer

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Rhode Island, U.S. Providence (National Times Bureau): The Honorable Frank Caprio, renowned for his compassionate courtroom rulings that garnered global attention on social media, has passed away at the age of 88 following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Known affectionately as “America’s nicest judge”, Caprio gained international acclaim through his television show Caught in Providence, where his exceptional empathy and kindness in the courtroom captivated the hearts of millions worldwide. His guiding principle, “I don’t wear a badge under my robe; I wear a heart,” exemplified his distinctive approach to justice. Caprio had served with distinction as the Chief…

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20 Aug

Russia Pins Hopes on India to Keep Oil Trade Flowing Despite US Pressure

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New Delhi, August 20 – Russia has expressed confidence that India will not scale down crude oil imports despite rising American pressure, stressing that the two countries have developed a “special mechanism” to sustain trade.Addressing a press conference in New Delhi on Wednesday, Russia’s Chargé d’Affaires Roman Babushkin made it clear that Moscow values its energy partnership with New Delhi. “We don’t hope that India will stop buying oil. We have a true strategic partnership and are committed to removing any challenge,” he said.Russia’s Deputy Trade Representative Evgeniy Griva, who was also present, reaffirmed that crude oil supplies to India…

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18 Aug

Modi, Putin Discuss Ukraine Conflict and Bilateral Ties After Alaska Meeting with Trump

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New Delhi, August 18, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday received a phone call from Russian President Vladimir Putin, who briefed him on his recent meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska.During the conversation, Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s consistent position that the ongoing Ukraine conflict must be resolved through diplomacy and dialogue. He stressed that India supports every genuine effort aimed at restoring peace.The two leaders also discussed various aspects of India-Russia cooperation and reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. Both agreed to maintain regular communication on regional and global developments.Following the…

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18 Aug

PM Mark Carney Reaffirms Canada’s Commitment to Ukraine in Virtual Coalition Meeting

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney took part in a virtual session of the Coalition of the Willing on Sunday, joining Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and allied leaders to discuss ongoing support for Ukraine’s defense and long-term security. During the meeting, Carney and other coalition members expressed appreciation for U.S. President Donald Trump’s role in creating momentum for negotiations aimed at ending Russia’s invasion. They also welcomed Washington’s willingness to consider security guarantees as part of a wider framework to secure Ukraine’s sovereignty and stability in Europe. Carney underscored that the upcoming White House meeting between Trump, Zelenskyy, European…

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18 Aug

Trump Tells Zelensky to Accept Crimea Loss, Abandon NATO Hopes Before White House Summit

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The US President Donald Trump has made it clear what he expects from Ukraine’s leadership ahead of a major meeting in Washington, concessions to Moscow. In a late-night social media post, Trump argued that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky could “end the war with Russia almost immediately” if he agreed to two key conditions: formally accepting Russia’s annexation of Crimea and ruling out Ukraine’s NATO membership. “Some things never change. No NATO for Ukraine and Crimea was lost long ago,” Trump wrote, while suggesting Kyiv faced a choice between compromise or prolonged conflict. The remarks come just hours…

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16 Aug

Trump Says Russia Has Lost India as Oil Client Amid New U.S. Tariffs

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Washington [US] – U.S. President Donald Trump has said that Russia has “lost India as an oil client” while weighing the broader fallout of sanctions on Moscow and its energy partners.Speaking to Fox News aboard Air Force One, Trump remarked, “Well, they lost an oil client so to speak, which is India, which was doing about 40% of the oil. China, as you know, is doing a lot… and if I did secondary sanctions, it would be devastating from their standpoint. If I have to do it, I’ll do it, maybe I won’t have to do it.”The comment comes just…

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16 Aug

Trump-Putin Talks in Alaska End Without Deal, India Caught in between

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Alaska (Rajeev Sharma): The much-anticipated Alaska meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin ended without a breakthrough, leaving India facing fresh uncertainty over punitive American tariffs. Despite warm optics and friendly rhetoric, the two leaders could not resolve their sharp differences on Ukraine. Trump spoke of “considerable progress” and hinted that only a few issues remained, while Putin emphasized hopes for stronger bilateral ties with Washington but stood firm on Russia’s core positions. For New Delhi, the deadlock is troubling. The U.S. has already tied a new 25 per cent tariff on Indian exports to Delhi’s…

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14 Aug

India Warns Pakistan of ‘Painful Consequences’ After Nuclear Threat Remarks

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New Delhi, August 14, 2025: India on Thursday issued a stern warning to Pakistan, cautioning that any reckless misadventure, including nuclear threats, would invite “painful consequences” as demonstrated in the past.The response came after Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, during his US visit, threatened India with the possibility of a nuclear strike and warned of destroying any Indian dam on the Indus River.At the weekly briefing, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal condemned Pakistan’s “reckless warmongering and hateful comments.” He said, “Pakistan would be well advised to temper its rhetoric, as any misadventure will have painful consequences,…

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