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01 Jun

Ukraine’s Deep-Strike Drone Offensive Hits Russian Airbases, Over 40 Military Aircraft Destroyed

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsOperation Spider Web, Russian airbases hit, Tu-95 destroyed, Ukraine drone attack

Kyiv/Moscow, June 1, 2025 — In an unprecedented escalation of the war, Ukraine launched a far-reaching drone attack codenamed "Operation Spider Web", striking multiple high-security Russian military airbases on Sunday and reportedly destroying or severely damaging more than 40 military aircraft, including nuclear-capable bombers and early-warning jets.The operation, executed by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU), is considered one of Kyiv’s most daring and strategically significant offensives to date, showcasing the evolving capability of Ukrainian forces to carry out deep-penetration strikes inside Russian territory.Long-Range PrecisionAccording to intelligence sources cited by international media, the operation involved months of planning and was executed using…

01 Jun

Donald Trump Withdraws Jared Isaacman’s NASA Nomination Following Elon Musk’s Exit from White House

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump, Elon Musk, NASA, White House

Washington, DC (National Times): President Donald Trump has officially withdrawn the nomination of billionaire entrepreneur and private astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead NASA, just days after Elon Musk's departure from his advisory role in the White House. The decision, confirmed by the White House late Saturday, marks a significant shakeup in the Trump administration’s approach to U.S. space policy. Isaacman, 42, had been widely expected to secure Senate confirmation after being nominated in December to lead the space agency. "After a thorough review of prior associations, I am hereby withdrawing the nomination of Jared Isaacman to head NASA," Trump announced…

31 May

Israel Targets Syrian Missile Depots in Latakia to Neutralize Maritime Threats

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsIDF, Israel, Latakia airstrike, missile depots, Syria

Tel Aviv, May 31 – The Israeli military launched a significant airstrike on Friday, targeting coastal missile depots in Syria's Latakia region. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that these weapons posed a direct threat to both international and Israeli maritime navigation, prompting the offensive.This marks the first reported Israeli airstrike on Syrian territory since May 3. The attack, according to the IDF, was strategically aimed at neutralizing coastal anti-ship missile systems and critical components of surface-to-air missile infrastructure believed to be in the possession of Iran-backed militias.Syrian state media reported that the airstrike resulted in the death of one…

29 May

U.S. to Revoke Visas of Chinese Students Linked to CCP, Sensitive Fields: Marco Rubio

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsChinese students, Marco Rubio, U.S.-China relations, visa revocation

Washington D.C., May 29, 2025: The United States will begin revoking the visas of Chinese students affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) or those enrolled in sensitive academic fields, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Wednesday. The policy shift is part of a broader effort to counter what the U.S. administration calls “covert influence and espionage risks” posed by certain Chinese nationals.Rubio emphasized that this measure is not aimed at general Chinese students but specifically at individuals believed to have links to the CCP or involved in disciplines such as quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and defense-related research. He…

29 May

US Court Blocks Trump’s Broad Tariffs, Dismisses India-Pakistan Truce Justification

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsIEEPA ruling, India-Pakistan truce, Trump trade policy, US tariffs blocked

New York [US], May 29, 2025 (ANI): A US federal court on Wednesday ruled against President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff measures, deeming them unlawful and beyond presidential authority. The US Court of International Trade in Manhattan also rejected the Trump administration’s justification that the tariffs were part of a broader effort to mediate the recent escalation between India and Pakistan.As reported by CNN, the court concluded that Trump’s tariffs, introduced under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), were not legally justified. This included 30% duties on Chinese imports, 25% tariffs on select goods from Mexico and Canada, and a…

29 May

Elon Musk Steps Down as Head of DOGE in Trump Administration, Cites End of Term and Rising Concerns

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Washington D.C. (National Times): Tech mogul Elon Musk has officially stepped down from his controversial role as chief of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), marking the end of a polarizing tenure within former President Donald Trump's administration. Musk, who joined the government as a Special Government Employee, announced his departure via a post on social media, stating, “As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President Donald Trump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending.” Created to streamline federal spending and eliminate bureaucratic excess, DOGE was a cornerstone of…

28 May

Earth Likely to Breach 1.5°C Global Warming Threshold Between 2025–2029: WMO Warns

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsClimate Change Warning, Global Warming 1.5°C, WMO report 2025

Geneva, May 28, 2025 — In a grave forecast for the planet’s climate future, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has projected a 70% probability that the Earth’s average annual temperature will exceed the 1.5°C threshold above pre-industrial levels during at least one year between 2025 and 2029.This threshold, set under the 2015 Paris Agreement, is considered a critical limit to avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change. The WMO report underlines that while the breach may be temporary, the rising frequency of such events signals an alarming trend.According to the data, there is an 86% chance that one of…

28 May

Hamas Gaza Chief Mohammed Sinwar Killed in Israeli Strike, Confirms Netanyahu

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsHamas Gaza Chief Killed, Israel Gaza Airstrike, Mohammed Sinwar

Tel Aviv, May 28, 2025: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that Mohammed Sinwar, the head of Hamas operations in Gaza and brother of top Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, has been eliminated in an Israeli airstrike.According to Netanyahu, the targeted strike was carried out on May 13, 2025, and focused on a Hamas command center located underneath the European Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. Sinwar had risen to prominence following the reported deaths of his brother Yahya Sinwar and Mohammed Deif, the leader of Hamas's armed wing, in 2024.Netanyahu made the announcement during a press briefing, stating, “Mohammed…

27 May

Chaos Erupts at Liverpool FC Parade as Car Strikes Crowd, Injuring Nearly 50

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Liverpool (National Times): Celebrations in Liverpool turned to horror on Monday evening when a car drove into a crowd of fans during Liverpool FC’s Premier League victory parade, leaving nearly 50 people injured, including several children. The incident occurred on Water Street in the city centre, close to the Royal Liver Building and Liverpool Town Hall, just after roads had reopened following the conclusion of the main parade. Authorities confirmed that a 53-year-old white British man, believed to be the driver, was arrested at the scene. The atmosphere had been jubilant as thousands gathered to cheer the club’s title win,…

26 May

Trump Slams Putin as “Absolutely Crazy” Amid Intensified Russian Strikes on Ukraine

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, Russia missile strikes, Ukraine war, Vladimir Putin

National Times Bureau, May 26, 2025: U.S. President Donald Trump has launched one of his harshest criticisms yet against Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling him “absolutely crazy” in the wake of a devastating escalation in Russia’s war on Ukraine. The comments came as Russia unleashed its most extensive drone and missile assault since the war began, killing at least 12 civilians and injuring many more over three days of sustained bombardment.Trump, posting on social media, said Putin was “needlessly killing a lot of people” and warned that trying to take over all of Ukraine would ultimately “lead to the downfall…