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06 Apr

Pope Francis Makes Surprise Appearance at Vatican, Shares Message of Hope Amid Recovery

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsHealth Workers, Jubilee Mass, Pope Francis, Vatican

Vatican City, April 6, 2025 — Pope Francis made an unannounced and emotional appearance in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, his first public outing since being discharged from hospital two weeks ago after battling life-threatening pneumonia.The 88-year-old pontiff was wheeled to the front of the altar during a special Jubilee Mass dedicated to the sick and health workers. As he appeared, the crowd stood and applauded. “Good Sunday to everyone,” he greeted them, tapping the microphone for sound. “Thank you very much.”His voice, while still fragile, carried more strength than during his brief remarks outside Gemelli Hospital on March 23.…

05 Apr

Rubio Urges Global Earthquake Aid; India Leads with Massive Relief to Myanmar

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsMarco Rubio, Myanmar earthquake, Operation Brahma

Brussels/Yangon, April 5, 2025 — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that while the United States remains committed to humanitarian aid, other wealthy nations like India and China must share the burden during global crises. Speaking at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Rubio responded to questions about the US role in helping Myanmar after the March 28 earthquake.“We are not the government of the world,” Rubio remarked, defending the scale of America’s aid efforts. He acknowledged difficulties in Myanmar due to the military junta’s resistance to US operations but reiterated that the US was still assisting.He emphasized that India…

04 Apr

EU Plans Billion-Dollar Fine Against Elon Musk’s X for Disinformation, Illegal Content Violations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDigital Services Act, Disinformation, Elon Musk, European Union

Brussels, April 4, 2025 — European Union regulators are preparing to impose major penalties on Elon Musk’s social media platform X, citing violations of the Digital Services Act (DSA), according to a report by The New York Times. Sources familiar with the matter revealed that the penalties could include a hefty fine — possibly exceeding $1 billion — and mandates for significant platform reforms.The EU’s forthcoming action would mark the first enforcement under the DSA, which obliges tech giants to more aggressively moderate illegal content and disinformation. Official announcements are expected this summer. The penalties come amid rising tensions with…

04 Apr

China hits back against Donald Trump’s tariffs

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsChina, US President, US-China Relations

National Times Bureau (Rajeev Sharma), April 4, 2025: US President Donald Trump has imposed import tariffs on China totalling 54%, but that figure didn’t come all at once. Since returning to the White House in January, Trump raised tariffs on Chinese imports to 20%. Then earlier this week, Washington brought in a new set of "reciprocal" tariffs for countries around the world and the rate for China is 34%. It means China's retaliatory tariff matches the one Trump introduced earlier this week. China files lawsuit against US tariffs with WTO and China’s response to US tariffs, after Beijing says it’s…

04 Apr

My policies will never change: Trump

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsNew Policies, President Donald Trump, USA

Washington, April 4, 2025 – US President Donald Trump reaffirmed his administration’s stance on tariffs, stating that his policies will remain unchanged. Posting on his platform Truth Social, Trump wrote, "To the many investors coming into the United States and investing massive amounts of money, my policies will never change."He declared this to be a prime moment for financial growth, adding, "This is a great time to get rich, richer than ever before.”The president’s statement comes amid global economic shifts and ongoing trade tensions. Trump’s administration has consistently maintained a protectionist economic agenda, focusing on high tariffs and strategic decoupling…

02 Apr

Trump’s New Tariff Plan Sparks Global Trade Concerns; India Watches Closely

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld Newsauto import tariffs, India-US trade, Trump tariffs, US trade war

Washington, April 2, 2025 – The US administration has announced new tariffs on countries imposing high duties on American goods, with immediate implementation. A 25% tariff on auto imports will take effect from April 3. The move, part of former President Donald Trump's aggressive trade policy, has drawn sharp responses from global trade partners.White House trade advisor Leavitt confirmed that the tariffs would be enforced instantly, while reciprocal tariffs on individual countries would be decided by Trump himself. The administration is refining the tariff strategy to ensure it aligns with US interests.India’s Cautious ApproachIndia has opted for a wait-and-watch approach,…

01 Apr

Massive Gas Pipeline Fire in Malaysia Injures Over 100

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsMalaysia gas explosion, Petronas pipeline fire, Putra Heights fire

Putra Heights, April 1, 2025 – A gas pipeline explosion near a Petronas station in Putra Heights, outside Kuala Lumpur, triggered a fireball that spread to multiple homes, leaving at least 112 people injured on Tuesday. The towering inferno, visible for kilometers, broke out on the second day of Eid, a public holiday in Malaysia.The fire started at 8:10 AM due to a burst gas pipe. Authorities isolated the affected pipeline, but shutting the valves took several hours. Flames reached up to 20 stories high, only allowing firefighters to approach the site by 2:45 PM.At least 49 houses sustained damage,…

31 Mar

Myanmar Earthquake: Woman Rescued After 60 Hours as Death Toll Nears 2,000

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsMandalay disaster, Myanmar earthquake, Thailand rescue

Mandalay, March 31, 2025 – Rescuers pulled a woman alive from the rubble of the Great Wall Hotel in Mandalay after 60 hours, bringing a glimmer of hope following the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that devastated Myanmar and parts of Thailand, killing nearly 2,000 people.A joint team of Chinese, Russian, and local rescuers worked for five hours to free the woman, who is in stable condition, according to the Chinese embassy. The earthquake struck on Friday, causing mass destruction near Mandalay, the epicenter.Rescue Efforts Continue in ThailandIn Bangkok, emergency crews are desperately searching for 76 people trapped under a collapsed under-construction skyscraper.…

30 Mar

Trump Hints at Seeking Third Term, Cites Possible Avenues

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld News22nd Amendment, Presidential Limits, Trump third term

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Former President Donald Trump said Sunday that he is serious about the possibility of serving a third term, suggesting he is exploring ways to bypass the constitutional limit that prevents a president from serving more than two terms.“I’m not joking,” Trump stated in a phone interview with NBC News. When asked about potential methods to extend his presidency beyond early 2029, he responded, “There are methods which you could do it,” though he also noted that “it is far too early to think about it.”The 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951 following Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four-term…

30 Mar

Elon Musk in $80billion merger in X and XAI

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsElon Musk, X, xAI

National Times, March 30, 2025: Elon Musk has announced the sale of his social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter), to his artificial intelligence company, xAI, in a $33 billion all-stock deal. Musk stated that this merger aims to combine xAI’s advanced AI capabilities with X’s extensive user base, enhancing user experiences and accelerating human progress. The transaction values xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion, with an additional $12 billion in debt, bringing X’s total valuation to $45 billion. Musk, who acquired Twitter for $44 billion in 2022 and rebranded it as X in 2023, highlighted…