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23 May

Imran Khan Slams General Munir’s Promotion, Suggests “King” Title Amid Rising Civil-Military Tensions

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National Times Bureau, May 23, 2025: In a sharp rebuke from his prison cell, former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has mocked the ceremonial promotion of Army Chief General Asim Munir to Field Marshal, suggesting he would have been better off crowning himself “King.” The biting criticism, delivered through Khan’s legal team and posted on social media, underscores the deepening civil-military divide in Pakistan.Khan remarked, “Masha’Allah, General Asim Munir became a Field Marshal. It would have been better if he had given himself the title of King instead... because at present the law of the jungle is prevalent in the…

23 May

Trump Administration Revokes Harvard’s License to Enroll Foreign Students, Citing Security Concerns

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Washington D.C., May 23, 2025: In a stunning move, the Trump administration has stripped Harvard University of its certification to enroll international students, citing national security concerns and alleged ties with foreign adversaries. The decision, confirmed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), immediately affects more than 6,800 international students—approximately 27% of the institution’s student population.The DHS has accused Harvard of failing to meet federal compliance standards and suggested the university has not adequately safeguarded its campus from foreign influence, particularly from China. The administration has also imposed a freeze on all federal funding to the university, ordered an internal…

22 May

Israeli Embassy Staffers Fatally Shot Outside Washington D.C. Jewish Museum in Suspected Hate Crime

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Washington, D.C., May 22, 2025: Two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., were fatally shot on the evening of May 21 while exiting an event at the Capital Jewish Museum . The victims, identified as Yaron Lischinsky, an Israeli citizen, and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, an American, were a couple reportedly on the verge of engagement .The suspect, Elias Rodriguez, a 30-year-old from Chicago, was apprehended at the scene . Witnesses reported that he shouted "Free, free Palestine" during his arrest . Authorities are investigating the incident as a targeted hate crime .Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned…

22 May

UAE and Japan Express Solidarity with India in Global Anti-Terrorism Outreach

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Abu Dhabi/Tokyo, May 22, 2025: In a significant diplomatic initiative, the United Arab Emirates and Japan have expressed strong solidarity with India in its fight against terrorism. This comes as part of India's global outreach following Operation Sindoor, aimed at garnering international support against cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan.A multi-party Indian delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha met with Japan's Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya in Tokyo. Iwaya conveyed Japan's unwavering stance against terrorism, stating that it cannot be justified in any form, and extended condolences to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.Simultaneously, another delegation headed by Shiv…

22 May

EAM Jaishankar in Netherlands: Pakistan Cannot Escape Consequences If Terror Persists, Says India

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The Hague, May 22, 2025: On an official visit to the Netherlands, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar delivered a stern warning to Pakistan, asserting that if cross-border terrorism continues, Islamabad will face severe consequences. In a detailed interview with Dutch daily de Volkskrant, Jaishankar underscored India’s clear message following the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives, and stressed that the ceasefire with Pakistan does not imply tolerance for terrorism."We want a definitive end to terrorism... if the terrorist attacks from Pakistan continue, there will be consequences. The Pakistanis must understand that very well," Jaishankar said. He categorically stated that…

22 May

Two Israeli Embassy Staff Killed in Washington DC Shooting; FBI Investigating Possible Hate Crime

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Washington, DC, (National Times): In a tragic incident that has shaken the diplomatic and Jewish communities, two staff members from the Israeli Embassy were shot and killed Wednesday night outside an event hosted at the Capital Jewish Museum in downtown Washington, D.C. According to Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith, the shooting occurred shortly after 9 p.m. ET as guests were leaving a pro-Israel event organized by the American Jewish Committee (AJC). A man, identified as 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez of Chicago, was seen pacing outside the venue before approaching a group of four people and opening fire. The victims, a young…

21 May

Suicide Car Bomb Targets School Bus in Balochistan, 4 Children Killed, Dozens Injured

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Khuzdar, Pakistan (National Times): A suicide car bomber rammed into a school bus in the restive southwestern province of Balochistan on Wednesday morning, killing at least four schoolchildren and injuring 38 others, according to officials. The tragedy occurred in Khuzdar district as the bus was en route to a military-run school. Deputy Commissioner Yasir Iqbal confirmed the attack and said the blast caused widespread panic and devastation. “The children were on their way to school when the suicide bomber struck. Emergency services rushed to the scene, and the injured have been shifted to nearby hospitals,” Iqbal told reporters. The area…

20 May

President Trump Unveils $100 Billion ‘Golden Dome’ Space Missile Defense Plan

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National Times Bureau, May 20, 2025: President Donald Trump is set to announce a groundbreaking missile defense initiative called the “Golden Dome,” designed to protect the United States from modern missile threats, including hypersonic and ballistic missiles. The ambitious plan marks a historic step in U.S. defense policy, as it would deploy missile interceptors in space for the first time, enabling midcourse interception of incoming threats.The initial cost of the Golden Dome project is estimated between $30 billion and $100 billion, with potential long-term expenses climbing to $542 billion over 20 years. The system will integrate ground-based and space-based interceptors…

20 May

Russia-Ukraine to Start Truce Talks After Trump-Putin Call, 30-Day Pause on Attacks Agreed

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsCeasefire Talks, Russia-Ukraine Truce, Trump Putin Call

National Times Bureau, May 20, 2025: In a major diplomatic development, Russia and Ukraine have agreed to begin immediate ceasefire talks following a two-hour phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The conversation reportedly led to a preliminary agreement halting Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy and infrastructure facilities for the next 30 days.Although the truce marks a potential breakthrough, it remains limited. President Putin refrained from committing to a full ceasefire, reiterating Russia’s long-standing demands. These include security guarantees about Ukraine’s NATO membership and an end to Western arms support for Kyiv.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…

19 May

Biden’s Cancer Diagnosis Sparks Political Firestorm as Trump Allies Question Timing, Motive

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Washington (National Times): President Joe Biden’s recent prostate cancer diagnosis has quickly become a flashpoint for political speculation, with far-right commentator Laura Loomer alleging a cover-up and questioning the timing of the announcement. Loomer, a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump, took to X (formerly Twitter) to suggest that Biden’s condition is terminal and that public disclosure has been deliberately delayed. “Terminal is 6 months to a year left to live,” she wrote. “I suspect Biden’s treatment isn’t responding anymore, which is why the family is only now admitting he is terminally ill.” The White House has stated that…