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27 Jul

Donald Trump Again Refers to India-Pakistan Conflict While Mediating Cambodia-Thailand Ceasefire

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): In a dramatic diplomatic development, U.S. President Donald Trump has once again drawn parallels with the India-Pakistan conflict while claiming credit for brokering a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, where border clashes have intensified in recent weeks, displacing tens of thousands. Late Saturday, Thailand announced it had agreed "in principle" to a ceasefire and expressed readiness to enter into bilateral talks with Cambodia. This comes after what is being described as the most severe escalation between the two Southeast Asian nations in over a decade. On Sunday, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet welcomed Trump's intervention, stating that…

27 Jul

Border Clashes Between Thailand and Cambodia Claim 32 Lives, Leave Over 130 Injured

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsCambodia, Thailand

Cambodia (National Times): Rising tensions between Thailand and Cambodia have led to deadly confrontations along the disputed border, with officials confirming the combined death toll has reached 32, as concerns grow over the possibility of a prolonged conflict in the region. Cambodia's Ministry of National Defence announced on Saturday that 12 more lives were lost, seven civilians and five soldiers, bringing Cambodia’s casualty count to 19. The most recent fatalities include a man killed in a rocket strike on a Buddhist pagoda where he had sought refuge on Thursday. In addition to the fatalities, Cambodia has reported over 70 injuries,…

27 Jul

11 Injured in Stabbing Attack at Walmart in Northern Michigan; Suspect Apprehended

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsMichigan, Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan (Rajeev Sharma): A peaceful afternoon at a Walmart store in Traverse City turned chaotic on Saturday when a man launched an unexpected knife attack, injuring at least 11 individuals before being subdued. Authorities have termed the incident a random act of violence, and a suspect is now in custody. According to the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office, the suspect, identified only as a 42-year-old male resident of Michigan, entered the store around 4:45 p.m. armed with a folding knife and began assaulting shoppers. Swift action by a nearby sheriff’s deputy, combined with the efforts of store employees,…

26 Jul

Trump Warns Europe on Immigration, Calls It a ‘Horrible Invasion’ During Visit to Scotland

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, Europe immigration, European migrant crisis, Trump in Scotland, US immigration policy

Washington D.C., July 26 — U.S. President Donald Trump issued a sharp rebuke to European immigration policies during his visit to Scotland, warning that unchecked migration is "killing" the continent. Speaking to reporters shortly after landing, Trump urged European nations to strengthen their borders or risk losing their identity.“You’re not going to have Europe anymore. You better get your act together,” Trump said, describing current migration levels as a “horrible invasion.” He criticised several European leaders for failing to act decisively, although he stopped short of naming specific countries.Trump, whose family roots trace back to Scotland and Germany, is scheduled…

25 Jul

US Withdraws Gaza Ceasefire Team Amid Stalled Talks; Israel Backs West Bank Annexation, India Calls for Truce at UN

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, Gaza ceasefire talks, Hamas, Israel, Steve Witkoff

Washington/Doha/New York, July 25, 2025 — The United States is pulling back its negotiating team from Qatar following a deadlock in ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas. US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff announced on Thursday that the recent response from Hamas “showed a lack of desire to reach a ceasefire in Gaza,” prompting Washington to reassess its strategy.Witkoff, addressing reporters, stated, “While the mediators have made a great effort, Hamas does not appear to be coordinated or acting in good faith.” He added that the United States would now explore “alternative options” to bring hostages home and…

25 Jul

Trump Warns US Tech Giants Over China, India Ties at AI Summit

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAI Summit 2025, Donald Trump, factories in China, US tech companies, workers in India

Washington D.C., July 25, 2025: US President Donald Trump sharply criticised American tech companies on Wednesday for outsourcing jobs and operations abroad, warning that the era of building factories in China and hiring workers in India is over under his leadership. Speaking at the AI Summit in Washington, Trump accused major US tech firms of embracing “radical globalism” at the expense of American workers.“For too long, much of America’s tech industry pursued a radical globalism that left millions of Americans feeling distrustful and betrayed,” Trump said during his address. He claimed that top technology companies have benefited from American freedom…

24 Jul

Russia’s Passenger Plane, Which Disappeared Over Far East with Nearly 50 Aboard, Crashes; All Feared Dead

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Tynda, Russia (Rajeev Sharma): In a concerning development from Russia’s remote Far East, a passenger plane carrying nearly 50 people, which went missing while en route to the town of Tynda in the Amur region, near the Chinese border, crashed near Amur region. It is being reported that all passengers on board, including the crew members, have died on the spot. The missing aircraft, an Antonov An-24, was being operated by Angara Airlines, a regional carrier based in Siberia. The plane reportedly lost contact with air traffic control while on final approach to its destination, shortly before it dropped off…

23 Jul

Starvation Deaths Surge in Gaza as Infant Among 33 Die in 48 Hours

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsGaza starvation deaths, infant dies Gaza, Israel aid blockade, malnutrition Gaza

Cairo/Gaza, July 23: A six-week-old infant named Yousef al-Safadi was among 33 Palestinians who died of starvation in the Gaza Strip over the past 48 hours, marking one of the deadliest hunger-related periods since the start of the war nearly 21 months ago. Health officials in Gaza confirmed that three other victims were also children, including 13-year-old Abdulhamid al-Ghalban who died in a hospital in Khan Younis. The identities of the other two children have not been released.According to Palestinian health authorities, at least 101 people, including 80 children, have succumbed to hunger since the conflict began, with a sharp…

21 Jul

US House Passes $831 Billion Defence Bill with $500 Million Allocation for Taiwan Security

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsMarjorie Taylor Greene, Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative, US Defence Budget 2026, US-Taiwan Relations

Washington D.C, July 21: In a closely watched vote, the US House of Representatives on Friday passed the Department of Defence Appropriations Act, 2026, which includes a $500 million allocation to bolster Taiwan's military capabilities. The bill, totalling $831.5 billion in discretionary defence spending, was approved by a 221-209 vote, according to Focus Taiwan.The Taiwan-related funding is earmarked under the Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative and will remain available until September 30, 2027. The initiative enables the US Secretary of Defence, in agreement with the Secretary of State, to support Taiwan in acquiring defence articles, services, and military training. The funds…

20 Jul

Operation Sindoor: Satellite Imagery Suggests Indian Missile Strike on Pakistan’s Nuclear Site at Kirana Hills

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New Delhi/Islamabad (National Times): New satellite imagery has surfaced, appearing to confirm a missile strike by India on Pakistan’s sensitive Kirana Hills region, home to key elements of its nuclear infrastructure. The development marks a significant turn in the narrative around Operation Sindoor, the covert Indian military campaign carried out in May 2025. The imagery, captured by Google Earth in June 2025 and analyzed by noted geo-intelligence expert Damien Symon, reveals what appears to be a missile impact point in the Sargodha district of Pakistan’s Punjab province — specifically, in the Kirana Hills, long linked to the country’s nuclear program.…