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02 Jul

PM Modi Departs on Five-Nation Tour to Strengthen Global South Ties and Multilateral Cooperation

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New Delhi (National Times): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a significant five-nation diplomatic tour from July 2 to July 9, covering Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. The visit underscores India’s commitment to deepening ties across the Global South and enhancing cooperation in multilateral forums like BRICS, the African Union, ECOWAS, and CARICOM. In a departure statement, PM Modi said, “I am confident that my visits to the five countries will reinforce our bonds of friendship across the Global South, strengthen our partnerships on both sides of the Atlantic, and deepen engagements in multilateral platforms.” Ghana…

01 Jul

Trump’s Tax Cuts and Spending Bill Passes Senate in Dramatic Tiebreaker Vote

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsJ.D. Vance, Medicaid cuts, Trump tax cuts, US debt ceiling, US Senate

Washington, July 1: President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax cuts and spending bill cleared a crucial hurdle on Tuesday as Senate Republicans pushed it through by the narrowest of margins, concluding a marathon overnight session marked by political brinkmanship and deep internal divisions.Vice President J.D. Vance cast the decisive vote to break a 50-50 tie in the chamber, allowing the legislation, formally titled the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” to advance. Despite holding majorities in both chambers of Congress, Republican leaders were forced into a last-minute scramble to secure enough support after days of tense negotiations and public disputes.Three Republicans Senators…

01 Jul

Trump Slams Elon Musk Over New Party Call, EV Subsidies: “He’d Have to Shut Shop Without Government Help”

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump, Elon Musk

Washington, D.C (National Times): In a fiery response to billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s criticism of U.S. spending policies and his hint at launching a new political faction, former U.S. President Donald Trump hit back sharply, accusing Musk of profiting heavily from government subsidies and reiterating his opposition to electric vehicle (EV) mandates. Posting on Truth Social, Trump said, “Elon Musk knew, long before he endorsed me for President, that I was strongly against the EV mandate. It is ridiculous and has always been a major part of my campaign. Electric cars are fine, but not everyone should be forced to…

29 Jun

Senate Republicans Clear Key Hurdle on Trump’s Tax, Spending Bill Amid GOP Divisions and Musk Criticism

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsElon Musk criticism, JD Vance, Senate Republicans, Trump tax bill

Washington, June 29, 2025 — Senate Republicans narrowly advanced President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-and-spending package in a dramatic late-night vote Saturday, setting the stage for days of intense debate as GOP leaders race to deliver the legislation by Trump’s self-imposed July Fourth deadline.The procedural motion to move forward passed 51-49 after hours of tense negotiations, with Vice President JD Vance on standby to cast a tie-breaking vote if needed. Two Republican senators, Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Rand Paul of Kentucky broke ranks to join all Democrats in opposing the measure.The $3.8 trillion package would extend Trump-era tax cuts,…

29 Jun

Russia Launches Biggest Air Attack on Ukraine as Hopes for Peace Talks Fade

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld Newsair strike, drones, missiles, peace talks, Putin, Russia, Ukraine war

Kyiv, June 29, 2025 — Russia unleashed its largest aerial assault on Ukraine overnight, Ukrainian officials said Sunday, underscoring escalating hostilities and dimming prospects for peace in the three-year-old war.Ukraine’s air force reported Russia fired a staggering 537 aerial weapons, including 477 drones and decoys, and 60 missiles. Of these, 249 were shot down, while another 226 likely veered off course due to electronic jamming, officials said.Yuriy Ihnat, spokesperson for Ukraine’s air force, called the attack “the most massive air strike” to date, given the combined scale of drones and missiles involved. The bombardment targeted regions across Ukraine, including western…

29 Jun

Russia Launches Deadliest Airstrike Yet on Ukraine, Fires 537 Aerial Weapons Nationwide

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsRussia, Ukraine

Kiev (National Times): Russia unleashed its most devastating airstrike on Ukraine since the war began, launching a massive overnight aerial assault that Kyiv officials have described as the deadliest so far in the three-year conflict. According to Ukrainian military sources, Russia launched a total of 537 aerial weapons, including 477 drones and 60 missiles, across the country late Saturday night into Sunday morning. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that 249 of these were intercepted, while 226 were neutralized through electronic jamming. “This was the largest air attack on Ukraine to date,” confirmed Yurii Ihnat, spokesperson for Ukraine’s Air Force Command,…

28 Jun

Cybercrime Group “Scattered Spider” Hits Airlines in U.S. and Canada, FBI Confirms

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World Newsairlines hack, aviation industry, cyberattack, FBI investigation, Scattered Spider

Washington, June 28, 2025 — A notorious cybercriminal group known as “Scattered Spider” has breached the networks of multiple airlines in the United States and Canada this month, triggering heightened security alerts across the aviation industry, the FBI and private cybersecurity experts confirmed.While airline operations and passenger safety remain unaffected, the breaches have raised alarm amid the peak summer travel season, becoming the third major U.S. business sector—after insurance and retail—to face a wave of attacks tied to the same criminal network in the past two months.The FBI warned in a statement on Friday that Scattered Spider specifically targets large…

28 Jun

Iran Says US Strikes Complicate Possible Nuclear Talks, As Trump Mulls New Action

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump Iran policy, Iran nuclear talks, US Iran tensions

Tehran/Washington, June 28, 2025 — Iran’s foreign minister has acknowledged that the possibility of renewed negotiations with the United States over Tehran’s nuclear programme has become “complicated” following recent American airstrikes that inflicted “serious damage” on three sites.Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking amid escalating regional tensions, said his country remains open to dialogue but cautioned that fresh talks are unlikely in the near future.The comments follow U.S. strikes on Iranian sites, which have further strained relations between the two nations. The U.S. was a party to the 2015 nuclear deal that placed limits on Iran’s uranium enrichment in exchange for…

28 Jun

Iran-Israel War Sends Shockwaves Through Pakistan’s Balochistan Border

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsIran, Israel, Pakistan

Quetta (National Times): As the dust settles on the Iran-Israel conflict following a ceasefire agreement, the fallout continues to ripple across Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan, which shares a 900-kilometer border with Iran. While Pakistan’s National Security Committee (NSC) met on June 23 to assess the strategic implications of the war, the human cost is unfolding in real-time for communities living along the border. Home to a population that straddles both sides of the frontier, the Baloch region is facing a crisis of livelihood and essential supplies. Border crossings at key transit points such as Gwadar, Kech, Panjgur, and Washuk…

27 Jun

IBC to Celebrate Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday with Global Event in New Delhi

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsBuddhism and science, Dalai Lama 90th birthday, International Buddhist Confederation

New Delhi, June 27, 2025 — The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) will host a significant event on Sunday, July 13, at the Ashoka Hotel in New Delhi to mark the 90th birth anniversary of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, honouring his profound influence, spiritual leadership, and enduring contributions to global peace and compassion.The full-day event is set to draw an array of international scholars, Buddhist leaders, and experts with long-standing ties to the Dalai Lama, underscoring the global resonance of his teachings and humanitarian efforts.Among the key highlights will be panel discussions exploring critical themes that reflect the Dalai…