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20 Mar

Israeli Strikes Kill 58 Palestinians as Gaza Conflict Escalates

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsCeasefire, Gaza conflict, Hamas, Hostages, Israeli Airstrikes

Gaza, March 20, 2025 – Israeli airstrikes killed at least 58 Palestinians across Gaza overnight and into Thursday, as fighting resumed following the collapse of a ceasefire. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, the strikes hit several homes in the middle of the night, killing men, women, and children in their sleep.The deadliest strike occurred in Abasan al-Kabira, near Khan Younis, where a house belonging to the Abu Daqa family was destroyed. Sixteen people were killed, including a father and his seven children, along with the parents and brother of a month-old baby who survived with her grandparents. The European Hospital…

18 Mar

Israel Resumes Strikes on Gaza After Ceasefire Breakdown; Over 100 Reported Dead

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAirstrikes, Ceasefire, Gaza, Hamas, Israel, Netanyahu

(National Times Bureau), March 18, 2025 : Israel launched airstrikes across Gaza early Tuesday, ending weeks of ceasefire negotiations that had stalled since January. The Palestinian health ministry reported at least 100 dead, including children, after strikes in Gaza City, northern Gaza, and the Deir al-Balah, Khan Younis, and Rafah areas.The Israeli military said it hit dozens of Hamas targets and warned that operations would continue beyond airstrikes for as long as necessary. The strikes follow failed attempts to extend the January 19 ceasefire, with Israel accusing Hamas of refusing to release 59 hostages.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office blamed…

17 Mar

Trump Shares Modi’s Podcast Praising Him, India-US Ties

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, India-US trade, Lex Fridman, Narendra Modi

New Delhi, March 17, 2025 – Amid tense trade negotiations between India and the US, President Donald Trump shared Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent podcast with Lex Fridman on his Truth Social handle. In the podcast, Modi praised Trump for his courage and patriotism, highlighting the "nation first" policies of both leaders as a foundation for strong India-US ties.Modi called Trump a "great leader" and recalled how Trump described him as a tough negotiator. He said that as India’s leader, he would always put national interests first, adding that world leaders were aware of this stance. Modi pointed to the…

15 Mar

ISIS Leader Killed in Iraq in Joint Iraqi-US Operation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAbu Khadija, Anbar operation, Iraq, ISIS leader killed, Syria, US coalition

Baghdad, March 15, 2025 – The head of the Islamic State in Iraq, Abdallah Maki Mosleh al-Rifai, also known as Abu Khadija, was killed in a successful operation by the Iraqi national intelligence service and US-led coalition forces, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced on Friday."The Iraqis continue their impressive victories over the forces of darkness and terrorism," al-Sudani said in a statement on X. He described al-Rifai as "one of the most dangerous terrorists in Iraq and the world" and confirmed that he was the group's deputy caliph.US President Donald Trump praised the operation on his Truth Social…

14 Mar

Pakistani Forces Foil Checkpoint Attack, Kill 10 Terrorists Including Suicide Bomber

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsKhyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan terrorist attack, suicide bomber

Islamabad, March 14, 2025 – Pakistani security forces thwarted a major terrorist attack on a checkpoint in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday, killing 10 terrorists, including a suicide bomber, the military’s media wing said.According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the terrorists targeted a checkpost in the Jandola area of Tank district. A suicide bomber detonated his explosive-laden vehicle near a Frontier Corps camp, but security personnel quickly repelled the assault.Following an intense exchange of fire, Pakistani soldiers conducted an operation that resulted in the elimination of all 10 attackers. The security forces' swift action prevented the militants from advancing toward…

14 Mar

Putin Thanks Trump, Modi for Efforts to End Ukraine Conflict; Backs Ceasefire with Conditions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, Narendra Modi, Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, Vladimir Putin

Moscow, March 14, 2025 – Russian President Vladimir Putin has thanked global leaders, including US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for their efforts to end the Ukraine conflict. Putin made the remarks on Thursday while confirming Russia’s willingness to discuss a ceasefire, but with certain conditions."We agree with the proposals to stop hostilities," Putin said. "But our position is that this ceasefire should lead to long-term peace and eliminate the initial causes of this crisis."Putin acknowledged the diplomatic efforts by leaders of China, Brazil, and South Africa, calling their involvement a "noble mission" to stop hostilities…

13 Mar

Trump Threatens 200% Tariff on European Wine and Spirits Over EU Whisky Tariff

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsEU tariffs, European wine, trade war, Trump, US-EU relations, whisky

Washington, March 13, 2025 – US President Donald Trump on Thursday warned that the United States would impose a 200% tariff on European wine, champagne, and spirits if the European Union proceeds with its planned tariff on American whisky, set to take effect on April 1.In a social media post, Trump accused the EU of unfair trade practices. "The EU is one of the most hostile and abusive taxing and tariffing authorities in the world, which was formed for the sole purpose of taking advantage of the United States," he wrote.Trump made it clear that if the whisky tariff isn’t…

13 Mar

Putin Backs US Ceasefire Proposal in Ukraine but Seeks to Address Conflict’s Root Causes

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsPutin, Russia-Ukraine war, Trump, Ukraine ceasefire, US proposal

Moscow, March 13, 2025 – Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia supports the US proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine but stressed that any agreement must address the root causes of the conflict to ensure lasting peace."We agree with the proposals to cease hostilities," Putin told reporters at a Kremlin press conference. However, he emphasized that the ceasefire must create a foundation for long-term stability. "This cessation should lead to long-term peace and eliminate the original causes of this crisis," he said, as reported by Reuters. Background and Current Situation The war between Russia and Ukraine began…

11 Mar

Baloch Liberation Army Claims to Hold 182 Hostages on Jaffar Express, 20 Military Personnel Killed

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBaloch Liberation Army, hostage crisis, Jaffar Express attack, Pakistani military

Balochistan, March 11, 2025 – The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for seizing the Jaffar Express and holding 182 passengers hostage for over six hours, killing 20 Pakistani military personnel in the process. Attack on Jaffar Express The Jaffar Express was traveling from Quetta in Pakistan's Balochistan province to Peshawar when it came under heavy fire. Pakistani local media reported that over 450 passengers and staff are feared to be held hostage. The BLA said its fighters from the Majeed Brigade are holding the hostages and warned that any rescue attempt by the Pakistani military would lead to the…

11 Mar

Militants Hijack Jaffar Express in Pakistan, Over 100 Taken Hostage

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBaloch Liberation Army, BLA, Jaffar Express, Train Hijacking

Bolan, Pakistan – March 11, 2025 – The Jaffar Express, a passenger train traveling from Quetta to Peshawar, was hijacked by armed militants from the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) in Balochistan’s Bolan district, sparking a major security crisis. Attack and Hostage Situation The attack occurred early Tuesday morning when the train, carrying approximately 400 passengers, was intercepted by heavily armed militants. The BLA claimed responsibility, stating that they had taken over 100 passengers hostage, including several security personnel. Reports indicate that at least six military personnel were killed during the assault.Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes as militants stormed the train, firing…