Arlington, United States: Australia goalkeeper Patrick Beach had no idea he was going to be taken off for the World Cup penalty shootout with Egypt Friday as coach Tony Popovic came under fire for the baffling decision. Beach, 22, headed to the tournament as number two to seasoned Socceroos shot-st»»»

On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming U.S. independence from Britain. 1 of 4 | A rare historic copy of the Declaration of Independence written in Thomas Jefferson's hand is on display at the New York Public Library on July 2, 2019. On July 4,»»»

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Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) expects the US Federal Reserve to adopt a more hawkish monetary policy under its new Chair, Kevin Warsh, with interest rate decisions likely to remain driven by incoming economic data amid persistent inflationary pressures and elevated inflation expectations. »»»

Washington, United States: America turns 250 on Saturday. The independence anniversary also comes in the middle of a brutal heatwave that has placed some 160 million Americans under major or extreme heat warnings, playing havoc with planned parades and block parties in towns and cities across much »»»

Dubai Police has issued a safety warning on the dangers of stopping in the middle of the road due to breakdowns, fuel shortage, or tyre failure, following a serious multi-vehicle crash on Jebel Ali Road. The incident involved a vehicle and three buses after one bus came to a sudden halt in a live l»»»

Lima: Peru's president-elect Keiko Fujimori on Friday said a "new chapter" was beginning as the highest electoral authority confirmed her narrow victory. The formal declaration of Fujimori's win brings one of Peru's tightest leadership contests of all time to a close and ushers in the Andean nation»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to the President of the United States of America HE Donald Trump on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.»»»

Are you considering relocating to Hungary, applying for a job in Budapest or simply curious about the country’s labour market? One question is asked more than almost any other: How much can you earn in Hungary? The answer depends largely on your profession, qualifications and location. While Hungar»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated US President Donald Trump on the 250th anniversary of the United States' independence. The corresponding telegram was published on the Kremlin website. Russia and the United States — as the two largest nuclear powers — "bear spec»»»

Taipei: Taiwan's coast guard said Saturday it had deployed two vessels to track Chinese ships off the island's east coast, where China says it is conducting "law enforcement patrols". China asserts that Taiwan is part of its territory and claims legal jurisdiction over waters surrounding it, which »»»

Baltic countries have been enabling Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian territory, Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin told Sputnik. Russia has verified data that Latvia and other Baltic countries have "provided their air corridors for Ukrainian drones striking civilian infrastructure in our cou»»»

Dubai: For four years, a family in India held on to the hope that one Big Ticket entry could change their lives. That moment has finally arrived on July 3, when Kanika Arora, a 43-year-old housewife, won the Dh25 million grand prize in Big Ticket's live series 288 in Abu Dhabi. Speaking to Gulf New»»»

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Air quality readings after the fire at a waste processing facility in Sofia's Lyulin borough are very good and have improved over the past 24 hours, Sofia Municipality Climate, Energy and Air Directorate Director Marin Marinov said at a briefing on Saturday. Marinov said the air is currently clean,»»»

Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC is working on launching direct air service between Bishkek and Shanghai. The company said discussions on opening the new route were held with one of China’s largest airlines, China Eastern Airlines. Airports of Kyrgyzstan OJSC continues efforts to expand its internationa»»»

New Jersey, United States:Raphinha resumed training with Brazil's World Cup squad on Friday as he continues his recovery from a hamstring strain. The Barcelona forward has not played since sustaining the injury in the first half of Brazil's 3-0 group-stage win over Haiti on June 19. Brazil opened t»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Huge crowds from Iran and abroad flock to Tehran’s Grand Mosalla to bid farewell to martyred Leader Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei 04-07-2026 09:»»»

In the summer of 2026, Germany is a punch-drunk country reeling from harsh knocks, many of which are self-inflicted. In the short term, it has just suffered a humiliating defeat at the UN General Assembly, where it was punished for Berlin’s brazen arrogance, political provincialism, and last but no»»»

Recent opinion polls make clear that the populist One Nation Party has experienced a dramatic surge in popularity amongst Australian voters in the past few months. Last week, Newspoll – Australia’s most respected and accurate political opinion poll – disclosed that One Nation was the most popular p»»»

Weather conditions are expected to deteriorate in Bishkek and Chui region, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported. Thunderstorms are possible within the next hour and throughout the day in the capital and surrounding region. Strong westerly wind is also forecast, with speed reaching 15–20 me»»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan approved amendments to the regulations governing the Department for Biodiversity Conservation and Specially Protected Natural Areas under the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ecology and Technical Supervision. The document significantly expands the department’s »»»

The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved regulations governing the opening and maintenance of individual investment accounts, as well as rules for providing investment advisory services in the securities market. Under the resolution, citizens will now be able to open individual investmen»»»

Egypt's pharmaceutical industry continues to strengthen its position as one of the country's leading industrial sectors, driven by rising domestic demand, expanding manufacturing capacity, and growing export performance. In 2025, the market recorded strong financial growth, while local production m»»»

US President Donald Trump said the US “gave Iran a week off” as he made a pointed remark amid developments in Tehran, where preparations were underway for a state funeral linked to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Trump’s comment, delivered in a speech on Friday, was widely interpreted as a swip»»»

On July 4, the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence. Americans will honor the Founding Fathers, the Continental Army, and France’s decisive contribution to victory over Britain. But one foreign power that also helped shape the fate of the young republic has largely dis»»»

Kansas City, USA: Colombia saw off Ghana 1-0 on Friday to become the final team to qualify for the World Cup last 16. The South Americans dominated the game at Arrowhead Stadium and had eight shots on target but ended up with just Jhon Arias's early goal to show for their superiority. Now they can »»»

A gasoline shortage in Russia has started to impact countries in Central Asia, Bloomberg reports. As reported, Kyrgyzstan has appealed to neighboring countries for assistance in maintaining stable fuel supplies. In Uzbekistan, gasoline prices have surged sharply. Meanwhile, Kazakhstan has tightened»»»

JALUD, West Bank: Palestinian Mohammad Salameh was building a home for his family in the Israeli-occupied ​West Bank, where his recently engaged son was meant to start married life. Instead, before construction was complete, a group of Israeli settlers seized the property. Video filmed earlier in t»»»

The 250th anniversary of American independence is unfolding against a backdrop of political polarisation and an intense heat wave affecting millions across multiple states, as celebrations get underway nationwide on Saturday. The signing of the Declaration of Independence — one of history’s most ce»»»

Brasília: Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro will remain under humanitarian house arrest in Brasilia as he serves a 27-year sentence for a failed coup attempt, the Supreme Court ruled Friday. Bolsonaro, 71, was moved from prison to house arrest in March after being hospitalized with bronchop»»»

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands: Residents of Guam and the Northern Marianas boarded up windows and stocked up as a monster weather system upgraded on Saturday to a "super typhoon" -- the equivalent of a category-5 hurricane -- approached the US Pacific territories. Typhoon Bavi was moving west be»»»

Dubai: Motorists using Emirates Road will need to plan for delays after Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced a major traffic diversion, including the temporary closure of Al Aleyas Tunnel, as part of ongoing road expansion works. The changes take effect from July 4 and are expected»»»

Praia, Cape Verde: Applause erupted, drums began to beat and car horns honked: Cape Verde's narrow loss to Argentina was cause for celebration early Saturday in Praia as the Blue Sharks' World Cup dream run came to a sad but brilliant end. The African archipelago of just over 500,000 people progres»»»

The liberation of the strategic stronghold of Konstantinovka by Russian forces is “vital for further advances,” Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova underscored in a post on Telegram. Noting that the heavily fortified stronghold that the Ukrainian regime “loved to brag about” has fi»»»

A severe heatwave across the US is raising concerns for World Cup matches and major Fourth of July events, with several cities facing their highest temperatures in more than a decade. The heat has spread across large parts of the central and eastern US during one of the country’s busiest outdoor we»»»

Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov reported to President Vladimir Putin that Russian forces are advancing on all fronts in the special military operation zone. Key points from Gerasimov’s report:Russian forces took control of 29 settlements and 636 square kilometers of territory in June.Ru»»»

A 45-day missing person case in Uttar Pradesh’s Agra has taken a shocking turn after police allegedly found that a man reported missing was killed and buried beneath the bathroom floor of his home. His wife has been arrested, while investigators are probing possible involvement of others in the cov»»»

A public consultation on the release of secret service files was launched on Friday. The draft legislation and related documents are available on the government's website. Government spokesperson Vanda Szondi announced on Thursday that the government, at its meeting this week, had discussed the ful»»»

The water temperature of the Danube has dropped sufficiently for the Paks Nuclear Power Plant to begin raising its output again on Friday, Minister of Economic Affairs and Energy István Kapitány wrote on his Facebook page. The nuclear power plant has a rated capacity of 2,000 megawatts. Due to the »»»

“They will also retake Odessa. They will push to the Dnepr River and possibly in certain locations extend beyond that,” retired CIA intelligence officer and former State Department official Larry Johnson told Sputnik, commenting on Russia’s recent liberation of Konstantinovka. President Vladimir Pu»»»

Skywatchers in Hungary may be treated to a rare display of the Northern Lights this weekend as charged particles from a series of powerful solar eruptions are expected to reach Earth. According to the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, material ejected by several recent solar eruptions is forecast to a»»»

Athletes from Kyrgyzstan won four medals on the second day of the Asian Youth Wrestling Championships in Thailand, the Wrestling Federation reported. The tournament for athletes under 20 is currently underway in Pattaya. On July 2, athletes competed for five Greco-Roman wrestling medals. Five athle»»»

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov took part in the opening ceremony of the Special Financial Investment Territory (SFIT) Tamchy in Issyk-Kul region. The presidential press service reported. Representatives of the diplomatic corps, international organizations, and partners attended the event. Op»»»

President Sadyr Japarov signed a law ratifying the agreement between the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan and the Government of Ghana on visa exemption for holders of diplomatic and service passports. The agreement was signed on March 16, 2026, in Bishkek. It provides for mutual visa-free travel »»»

TEHRAN, Iran: Iran began a dayslong funeral Saturday for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, months after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war. He was 86. Khamenei’s body was to be on display at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran, Iran’s capital. Early Saturday, mourners wearing bla»»»

The Indian Embassy in Thailand has issued an 11-point advisory for Indian nationals travelling to the country, following recent updates to visa and entry requirements. The advisory, released by the Embassy of India in Bangkok, urges travellers to ensure all documentation is complete, accurate and v»»»

The Trade Mission of Kyrgyzstan in Uzbekistan held a working meeting with the management of one of Uzbekistan’s leading match manufacturers, Millenium Light LLC. The Ministry of Economy reported. The main topic of the meeting was the possibility of localizing production. The parties agreed to thoro»»»

Every nation draws strength from the men and women who build enduring institutions and create opportunities for generations to come. Few Pakistanis have done so more quietly – or more successfully – than Syed Babar Ali, who turned 100 on June 30, 2026. Industrialist, philanthropist, educationist an»»»