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01 Aug

Donald Trump Raises Tariffs on Canadian Goods to 35% Ahead of Deadline

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Washington D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday increasing tariffs on Canadian goods from 25% to 35%, targeting all products not covered under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The new rates will take effect on August 1, the White House confirmed. “In response to Canada’s continued inaction and retaliation, President Trump has determined it is necessary to increase the tariff on Canada from 25% to 35% to effectively address the existing emergency,” the White House said in a statement. Additionally, a 40% transshipment levy will be applied to goods routed through third countries in an…

31 Jul

Kamala Harris Returns to Late-Night TV Amid Book Announcement and Political Speculation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld News107 Days book, California governor, Kamala Harris, Late Show, presidential campaign, Stephen Colbert

National Times Bureau, July 31, 2025: Kamala Harris is set to make her return to late-night television with an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Thursday, July 31. This will mark her first televised interview since the 2024 U.S. presidential election, in which she was defeated by current President Donald Trump. The timing of the interview comes just a day after Harris publicly announced that she will not be running for the position of California governor, sparking fresh speculation about her future in politics.Harris, who previously served as Vice President under Joe Biden, last appeared on Colbert’s…

31 Jul

Donald Trump Announces US-Pakistan Partnership to Develop Massive Oil Reserves

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Washington D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): The US President Donald Trump revealed a significant development in US-Pakistan relations, announcing that the two nations have struck a deal to jointly develop Pakistan’s massive oil reserves. Taking to his Truth Social account, Trump wrote, "We have just concluded a deal with the country of Pakistan, whereby Pakistan and the United States will work together on developing their massive oil reserves. We are in the process of choosing the oil company that will lead this partnership. Who knows, maybe they’ll be selling oil to India someday!" Trump also highlighted ongoing trade negotiations with several other…

30 Jul

Massive 8.8 Magnitude Earthquake Off Russia’s Kamchatka Triggers Pacific-Wide Tsunami Alerts

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsHawaii evacuation, Kamchatka earthquake, Pacific tsunami warning, Russia tsunami

National Times Bureau, July 30, 2025: A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday, triggering tsunami waves up to 5 metres high and sparking widespread evacuation orders across the Pacific region, including in Japan, Hawaii, and other vulnerable coastal areas.The earthquake, described by Russian scientists as the strongest in the region since 1952, caused damage to buildings and injured several people in Kamchatka. Waves from the undersea quake struck Severo-Kurilsk, flooding its port, dislodging ships, and damaging a fish processing facility, though no fatalities have been reported.The U.S. Geological Survey reported…

30 Jul

Trump Announces 25% Tariff on India Over Trade Barriers, Russian Ties

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump India tariff 2025, India-Russia energy ties, U.S.-India trade war, Ukraine war sanctions

Washington D.C., July 30, 2025: In a sharp escalation of trade tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that India will face a new 25% tariff starting August 1, citing high tariffs, restrictive trade practices, and continued military and energy ties with Russia. In a social media post, Trump asserted that while India is considered a friend, it has imposed some of the world’s highest tariffs and maintains “strenuous and obnoxious” non-monetary trade barriers, limiting meaningful U.S.-India business engagements.The president also criticized India's longstanding purchase of military equipment from Russia and its role as one of Moscow's largest energy buyers,…

30 Jul

Donald Trump Urges Caution Amid Pacific Tsunami Threat

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Following the 8.8-magnitude earthquake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula that triggered a series of powerful tsunami waves across the Pacific, U.S. President Donald Trump issued an urgent safety advisory on his Truth Social account. "Due to a massive earthquake that occurred in the Pacific Ocean, a Tsunami Warning is in effect for those living in Hawaii. A Tsunami Watch is in effect for Alaska and the Pacific Coast of the United States. Japan is also in the way. Please visit tsunami.gov for the latest information. STAY STRONG AND STAY SAFE!" Trump wrote. The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center…

30 Jul

Powerful 8.8-Magnitude Quake Triggers Tsunami in Japan and Russia

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Tokyo/Moscow (National Times): A massive 8.8-magnitude undersea earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday triggered powerful tsunami waves that struck the coastlines of Japan and Russia, prompting mass evacuations and causing significant damage. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the quake, recorded at a depth of 19 kilometres, was centred roughly 125 km east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. It ranks as the sixth-largest earthquake ever recorded. Widespread Evacuations and Damage The tsunami waves, reaching up to 4 metres high, damaged ports and submerged coastal areas in Russia and Japan. Viral videos on social media showed buildings near the Russian coast inundated…

29 Jul

Russia Bombs Ukrainian Prison and Hospitals, Killing 22, as Trump Issues Ultimatum to Putin

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDnipro hospital bombing, Russia Ukraine War, Trump ultimatum Putin, Zaporizhzhia prison strike

Kyiv, July 29, 2025: Russia launched a wave of deadly attacks on Ukraine overnight, striking a prison in Zaporizhzhia and hospitals in the Dnipro region, killing at least 22 people and injuring dozens more. The barrage of ballistic missiles, glide bombs, and drones marked another intense escalation in Moscow’s ongoing campaign, even as U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark ultimatum to the Kremlin to halt the violence.In southeastern Ukraine, four Russian glide bombs slammed into the Bilenkivska Correctional Facility in Zaporizhzhia, killing 17 inmates and injuring over 80 others. Ukrainian authorities said the blast destroyed the prison’s dining hall…

28 Jul

Trump Claims Role in India-Pakistan Ceasefire; Jaishankar Rebuts in Parliament

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World Newsceasefire claims, Donald Trump India Pakistan, Jaishankar rebuttal, Thailand Cambodia ceasefire

Washington/New Delhi – U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday reiterated his assertion that his administration played a crucial role in halting a potential conflict between India and Pakistan, even as India firmly denied any American involvement in the matter.Speaking at a press conference, Trump claimed credit for orchestrating multiple global ceasefires, stating, “If I weren’t around, you’d have six major wars going on. India would be fighting with Pakistan.” He cited the recent ceasefire deal between Thailand and Cambodia as another example of his influence, saying trade pressure brought the warring nations to the table. “I said, I’m not going…

28 Jul

US-EU Strike Major Trade Deal, Sidestep Full-Blown Tariff War

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, World News15% import tariff, EU investments, global trade, US tariffs, US-EU trade deal

National Times Bureau, July 28, 2025: The United States and the European Union on Sunday reached a sweeping framework trade deal, calming tensions between two of the world’s largest economies and averting a high-stakes tariff escalation that threatened nearly a third of global trade.The agreement imposes a uniform 15% US import tariff on most European goods, replacing the possibility of steeper duties that had alarmed businesses on both sides of the Atlantic. It also includes major EU investments in American infrastructure and commitments to purchase US energy and military equipment.Both sides hailed the deal as a stabilizing force in a…