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25 May

Volodymyr Zelensky Slams Global Inaction After Russian Strikes Kill 12 in Ukraine: “America’s Silence Encourages Putin”

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsRussia, Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky

Kyiv (National Times): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a blistering rebuke of Western inaction following one of the most devastating Russian aerial attacks on Ukraine since the war began in 2022. Speaking out after the assault that killed 12 civilians, including three children, Zelensky warned that the global silence is only emboldening Russian President Vladimir Putin. “America’s silence, and the silence of others in the world, only encourages Putin,” Zelensky said in a statement posted on social media, calling for stronger sanctions and clear leadership from the West. Ukraine Reels from Unrelenting Russian Onslaught Ukraine was bombarded overnight by 298…

25 May

Pakistan Views India as an Existential Threat, Says US Defence Intelligence Agency Report

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsIndia, Pakistan

Washington, DC: Pakistan continues to perceive India as an existential threat and is actively modernising its military capabilities, including its nuclear arsenal, to counterbalance India's conventional military superiority, according to the latest World Threat Assessment released by the US Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) on Sunday. The report underscores Islamabad’s unwavering focus on military modernisation, stating that "Pakistan regards India as an existential threat and will continue to pursue its military modernisation effort, including the development of battlefield nuclear weapons, to offset India’s conventional military advantage." The assessment further reveals that China is playing a key role in aiding Pakistan’s military…

25 May

India’s All-Party Delegation in New York Underscores Unified Anti-Terror Message

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld Newsa All-Party Delegation, India-US relations, terrorism

New York [US], May 25, 2025: An Indian all-party parliamentary delegation led by MP Shashi Tharoor reached New York as part of a broader diplomatic campaign to highlight India’s united stance against terrorism. The visit, facilitated by the Consulate General of India in New York, aims to deepen cooperation with key international partners, including the United States, on counterterrorism efforts.The delegation included Bhubaneswar Kalita, Milind Murli Deora, Shashank Mani Tripathi, Ganti Harish Madhur, and former Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu. Their itinerary began with a solemn visit to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, where they paid homage to the…

24 May

Baloch Journalist Abdul Latif Baloch Killed in Front of Family, PEC Demands Independent Probe

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAbdul Latif Baloch, Balochistan journalist killed, Pakistan press freedom

Geneva, May 24, 2025 – The Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), a global media safety and rights watchdog, has strongly condemned the killing of veteran Baloch journalist Abdul Latif Baloch and demanded a credible and transparent investigation into the murder, which allegedly involved a Pakistani state-backed militia.Abdul Latif Baloch, 55, who worked with Daily Intekhab and Aaj News, was gunned down in front of his wife and children in Mashkay, Awaran district, Balochistan, in the early hours of Saturday. His family and colleagues have accused Pakistan’s state-sponsored militias of orchestrating the assassination, calling it a targeted act of intimidation against journalists…

24 May

Abhishek Banerjee Calls Pakistan ‘Wild Handler of Terrorism’ During Japan Visit

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsAbhishek Banerjee, Japan, Operation Sindoor, Pakistan terrorism

Tokyo, May 24, 2025 – Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, representing India as part of an all-party parliamentary delegation to Japan under Operation Sindoor, made a forceful statement against Pakistan’s role in terrorism, likening terrorism to a “rabid dog” and Pakistan to its “wild handler.”Speaking in Tokyo, Banerjee emphasized that in matters of national security, opposition and ruling parties must speak in one voice. "Terrorism is like a rabid dog, and Pakistan is its wild handler. You can't tame it, you can't predict it. It can bite anyone, anywhere," Banerjee said. He asserted that India's unified response to cross-border terrorism…

24 May

Explosions Rock Kyiv as Russia Launches Massive Airstrike After Prisoner Exchange

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsKyiv airstrike, prisoner exchange, Russia-Ukraine war

Kyiv, May 24, 2025: Ukraine’s capital came under a heavy overnight air assault by Russian forces just hours after a major prisoner exchange between Moscow and Kyiv. The coordinated drone and missile barrage marked one of the largest air attacks on Kyiv in months and underscored the volatility of the ongoing war despite brief moments of diplomatic engagement.Kyiv’s military administration reported explosions across multiple districts of the capital, including Solomianskyi and Obolon. Falling debris from intercepted aerial objects caused fires in residential buildings, with at least six civilians reported injured and requiring medical treatment. Emergency crews rushed to affected areas…

24 May

Judge Halts Trump Move to Block Foreign Student Enrollment at Harvard, for Now

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, US

Boston, MA (National Times): A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order preventing the Trump administration from stripping Harvard University of its ability to enroll foreign students, pausing what could have been a major shakeup for one of the world’s most internationally recognized academic institutions. The ruling, issued Friday by U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs, comes just one day after the Department of Homeland Security announced it was revoking Harvard’s access to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), a federal system used to track and manage non-citizen students. The administration claimed that Harvard had failed to address rising…

23 May

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Ban on Foreign Student Enrollment at Harvard

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld Newsforeign students, Harvard University, SEVP, Trump administration

Washington D.C., May 23, 2025 — In a major legal setback for the Trump administration, a U.S. federal judge has blocked the decision to bar Harvard University from enrolling foreign students. The ruling comes just one day after the administration revoked Harvard’s certification under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), citing concerns over antisemitism and alleged foreign influence.The federal court, presided over by Judge Allison Burroughs of the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts, issued a temporary restraining order preventing the implementation of the policy. Harvard had immediately challenged the move, calling it arbitrary, retaliatory, and damaging to the rights…

23 May

India to Urge FATF to Re-List Pakistan on Grey List, Opposes World Bank Funding Amid Terror Concerns

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsFATF Grey List, Pakistan Terror Funding, World Bank Loan

New Delhi, May 23, 2025 — In a significant diplomatic move, India will submit a formal dossier to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), seeking the re-inclusion of Pakistan in its “grey list” over Islamabad’s alleged failure to curb terror financing and implement key reforms. This comes in the wake of the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which claimed 26 lives and intensified international scrutiny of Pakistan’s role in cross-border terrorism.According to Indian officials, Pakistan has not fulfilled multiple FATF commitments, including enacting the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2020. India also accused Pakistan of misusing international funds for military…

23 May

Donald Trump Warns Apple: Make iPhones in the US or Face 25% Tariff

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Washington DC (National Times): Former U.S. President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Thursday with a pointed demand for Apple Inc., calling on the tech giant to stop manufacturing iPhones abroad and move production back to American soil. In his latest post, Trump warned that failure to comply should result in a 25% tariff on all iPhones imported into the United States. “I have long ago informed Tim Cook of Apple that I expect their iPhone’s that will be sold in the United States of America will be manufactured and built in the United States, not India, or anyplace…