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»»»

The Russian Defense Ministry has published footage showing Russian servicemen and Russian flags in different areas of liberated Konstantinovka. Troops of the Russian Yug Battlegroup unfurled Russian flags in the Yuzhny, Tsinkovy and Central districts, as well as in Ukrainian Khutor, Krasny Gorodok,»»»

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»»»

“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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

A ceremony to hand over medical equipment was held at the Osh Interregional Combined Clinical Hospital as part of the Japanese government’s grant program. The project was implemented under the Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects. The donated equipment included an endoscopic sta»»»

Italy has privately raised concerns over an EU proposal to sanction Russian Patriarch Kirill, joining Bulgaria in openly opposing the restrictions, Politico has reported. Moscow has long accused Brussels of taking a hostile stance against the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC), effectively siding with U»»»

US President Donald Trump is delivering a speech from Mount Rushmore as the country marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, amid the Freedom 250 celebrations, a White House-backed program of events billed as the biggest birthday party in US history. Trump is speaking beneath»»»

Saudi Arabia-led Coalition has warned that it will respond with “unprecedented determination and force” to any attempt targeting the Kingdom, its citizens, residents, or national assets. It said such measures would also be taken in line with protecting Yemen’s sovereignty, under customary internati»»»

Makati, Manila: Patrick Balala, 53, a former overseas Filipino worker (OFW) and homeowner here, had been waiting for a renter for his one-bedroom condominium unit in Makati, Manila's financial centre. No tenant came for more than two years. Now, his property agent came up with a piece of good news:»»»

Dubai: The UAE is expected to see generally fair weather today, Saturday, July 4, with partly cloudy conditions at times and low clouds appearing over the east coast, according to the latest forecast. The weather is being influenced by an extension of a surface low-pressure system from the east, ac»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s national carrier Saudia on Saturday moved to clarify reports circulating in the media and on social media regarding the transfer of Boeing 777-200 aircraft it previously owned to an airline that is subject to international sanctions. In a statement posted on the social media »»»

Lithuanian lawmakers have introduced a constitutional amendment to scrap the country’s ban on hosting nuclear weapons. The proposal, backed by 51 of the Seimas’ 141 members – enough for it to be formally registered – would repeal Article 137 of the constitution, which prohibits weapons of mass dest»»»

by Maye Kabil: Gulf countries played an important role in supporting the Egyptian economy after 30 June, either by financial, fuel aids and facilities or by directing more investments to Egypt. Their latest contributions were in the economic conference held in Sharm El Sheikh last March 2015, where»»»

U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 helicopters provide an aerial view of the flooding of the Guadalupe River near Kerrville, Texas, on July 5. File Photo courtesy U.S. Coast Guard | License Photo As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, with many marking Independence Day with fireworks and barbecue»»»

Arlington, United States: Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the decisive penalty as Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after they finished level at 1-1 following extra time on Friday to reach the World Cup last 16. Egypt's players celebrate after winning the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match bet»»»

Peru has become one of South America’s clearest political contradictions. Presidents fall, parties fragment, voters withdraw, and Congress repeatedly turns constitutional procedures into instruments of self-preservation. At the same time, the economy continues to project a level of discipline that »»»

People pump gas at a gas station in Washington, D.C., on May 30. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 3 (UPI) -- The Justice Department on Friday called on states to investigate whether businesses and individuals are artificially inflating gas prices amid complaints from President Don»»»

LONDON: On the occasion of its 250th birthday this July 4, amid the usual fireworks, state fairs, battle re-enactments, parades and backyard barbecues that define Independence Day celebrations, America is a country reflecting on its founding ideals in an era of division and reinvention. In a sense,»»»

Singapore: Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri today held a series of meetings with senior officials from Singapore's Ministry of Manpower responsible for employment, national policies and regulatory frameworks, workforce training and skills development, and social protection. The mee»»»

NEW JERSEY: Brazil’s Raphinha returned to training on Friday to give coach Carlo Ancelotti a welcome boost before their World Cup last-16 clash with Norway, but the Barcelona forward may find his place on the right wing is no longer guaranteed. Brazil held their penultimate session before Sunday’s »»»

Geneva: The Ebola disease outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus (BVD) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) had claimed 452 lives among 1,460 confirmed cases as of July 1, with transmission continuing to spread into new health zones, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Friday.»»»

The document is one of only 11 known copies of the so-called Exeter printing of the Declaration of Independence. Photo courtesy the British National Archives July 3 (UPI) -- A rare copy of the Declaration of Independence printed in 1776 has been found in London, making it the only known example of »»»

Dubai: Employers in the UAE have been advised to provide essential heat protection measures for outdoor workers during the summer months. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation said companies must ensure that workers are protected from heat stress by providing the necessary safety and pr»»»

BEIRUT: More than 640,000 displaced people in Lebanon have returned home, according to the International Organization for Migration, as clashes between Hezbollah and Israel have wound down following a deal to end the Middle East war. Lebanon was drawn into the regional war on March 2 when Hezbollah»»»

The head of the Parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs, Socialist MP Ulsi Manja, has voiced support for a proposal to extend the mandate of prosecutors within Albania’s Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK), aligning himself with a request put forward by Chief Prosecut»»»

Tehran: Shura Council Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim has led a Qatari delegation to attend the funeral of former Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ali Khamenei. During the funeral service in Tehran on Friday, HE Al Ghanim conveyed the State of Qatar's condolences to HE Presid»»»

Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to HE President Aleksandr Lukashenko of the Republic of Belarus on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»

ALULA: Film AlUla, the film agency of the Royal Commission for AlUla, continues to implement year-round specialized programs and initiatives aimed at developing Saudi talent for careers across the film industry. The initiatives seek to build an integrated film production ecosystem, strengthen AlUla»»»

Iranian officials and international dignitaries paid their respects to Iran's former leader Ali Khamenei on Friday as he lay in state in Tehran. Meanwhile mourners gathered outside the vast Grand Mosalla religious complex where his casket is on display, ahead of its opening to the public »»»

Gavin Lee is pleased to welcome Jan Pospisil, Sudan Affairs Analyst at the Peace and Conflict Resolution Evidence Platform. He says the siege has been going on for almost a year, and the RSF seems committed to seizing el-Obeid. While Pospisil explains that Sudan's civil war is not a proxy war in th»»»

JENIN: Funding for 106 development projects in the Jenin governorate valued at more than $32 million has been secured, the Palestinian government said on Friday. The government is also preparing to rehabilitate partially damaged homes and continue strategic investments in water, electricity and inf»»»

BOSTON, USA: The expanded 48-team World Cup has made giant-killings significantly more likely, according to experts, but the longer and more demanding tournament still favors the traditional heavyweight sides best equipped to sustain their level through five knockout rounds. FIFA expanded the tourn»»»

1 of 5 | Crowds of mourners gathered around the coffin of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei during his funeral in Tehran on Friday. Photo courtesy KHAMENEI.IR | License Photo July 3 (UPI) -- Iran began a weeklong funeral ceremony for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his f»»»

LONDON: World number one Aryna Sabalenka stepped up her bid for a maiden Wimbledon title with an impressive straight-sets victory over Jelena Ostapenko on Friday. The Belarusian was too strong for Latvia’s Ostapenko, winning 6-4, 6-4 to book a last-16 tie against fellow four-time Grand Slam champio»»»

Geneva: The State of Qatar has expressed deep concern over the continuing humanitarian crisis in Sudan, calling on all parties to the conflict to respect international law and engage in dialogue to reach a lasting peace. The remarks were given on Friday by HE Permanent Representative to the United »»»

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has awarded the First Class Order of Independence to Maria Camilleri Calleja, Ambassador of the Republic of Malta to the UAE, on the occasion of the end of her tenure as ambassador to the country, in recognition of her efforts whi»»»

1 of 4 | New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers an address to commemorate America's 250th anniversary on Friday in New York City. Mayor Mamdani delivered the speech from George Washington's desk, surrounded by recently naturalized citizens. Pool Photo by Anna Connors/UPI | License Photo July 3»»»

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a delegation from the UAE Pilgrims Affairs Office and its affiliated committees responsible for overseeing the affairs of UAE pilgrims during this year’s Hajj season. During the meeting, Sheikh Mohamed was briefed on »»»

ABHA: Projects to humanize roads and public facilities and improve the urban landscape have become a cornerstone of efforts to enhance quality of life and stimulate economic and commercial activity across Asir’s cities, according to the municipality. The initiatives form part of the municipality’s »»»

Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral will be a monumental gathering, with implications stretching beyond the region – all the way to the US, Dr. Khan underscored. A high-level Pakistani delegation – comprising military leaders, federal ministers, and opposition representatives – is attending Ali Khamenei's»»»

DOHA: Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia hailed his side's resilience and unwavering belief after they produced one of the most remarkable comebacks of the FIFA World Cup 2026, overturning a two-goal deficit to defeat Senegal 3-2 after extra time and book their place in the Round of 16. With Belgium tr»»»

More than 50 British MPs have urged the government to stop the popular Russian children’s cartoon ‘Masha and the Bear’ from being shown in the UK, claiming it may be used as a “propaganda” tool. The animated series, loosely based on a traditional Russian folk tale, follows the adventures of a misch»»»

ABHA: Projects to humanize roads and public facilities and improve the urban landscape have become a cornerstone of efforts to enhance quality of life and stimulate economic and commercial activity across Asir’s cities, according to the municipality. The initiatives form part of the municipality’s »»»

In an economically and financially unstable market, young Romanians are not making the best choices regarding their academic future. A recent Eurostat study shows that we are in last place in the European Union in terms of the percentage of higher education graduates among young people, while a thi»»»

MONACO: Authorities across Europe were hunting Friday for a Ukrainian woman suspected of planting a bomb in Monaco that wounded three people, including a Ukrainian-born tycoon and his teenaged son. Identified as Anastasiia Berezovska, 39, the suspect is wanted in Monaco for attempted murder, placin»»»

July 3 (UPI) -- Authorities in Pennsylvania's Berks County declared a mass casualty incident when more than 100 people waiting to see a train were treated for heat-related symptoms. A crowd of thousands gathered Thursday afternoon at the Reading & Blue Mountain Railroad Outer Station in Muhlenberg »»»