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Washington, United States: A heat wave threatened America's July 4th celebrations, World Cup matches and power grids as near-record temperatures scorched the eastern United States on Friday. Around 160 million Americans were under either major or extreme heat warnings as the country prepared to mar»»»

Washington: America turns 250 on Saturday — a landmark birthday that coincides with a time of deep national division and a president determined to seize the festive center stage. The independence anniversary also comes in the middle of a brutal heatwave that has placed some 160 million Americans un»»»

Lampedusa, Italy: Pope Leo XIV on Saturday visits Italy’s Lampedusa island, a major port of call for migrants risking the perilous crossing from Africa, in a stark message to US and EU leaders. The Catholic Church’s first US pope, who has clashed with the administration of President Donald Trump ov»»»

FRIA, Guinea: Kazaliou Balde’s parents started worrying about him when as a small child he avoided eye contact and had difficulty communicating. First, the family in the West African nation of Guinea turned to a traditional healer who suggested protective amulets. Then, as the boy dragged himself a»»»

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,»»»

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 »»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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»»»

New waste-to-energy plants are being built in Uzbekistan’s regions. These plants will not only reduce landfill volumes but also generate electricity from waste, Podrobno.uz reports. According to the Agency for Waste Management and Circular Economy Development, six plants are being built in Andijan,»»»

First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Daniyar Amangeldiev spoke to Nomad TV about the results of his visit to Moscow. According to him, the Kyrgyz delegation discussed measures to prevent fuel and lubricants shortages in the republic with members of the Russian government.»»»

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:»»»

Pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Girton College, University of Cambridge, and Galgotias University, 16 Galgotias students have been selected for the prestigious two week Graduate Summer Programme (GSP) hosted at Girton College, University of Cambridge. To make this g»»»

DAMASCUS: The Green Climate Fund’s Board of Directors has approved $27.7 million in funding for Syria’s first national project, aimed at addressing water scarcity risks in areas hit hardest by climate change, the Ministry of Local Administration and Environment said Friday. The approval came during»»»

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»»»

A person talks on a cellphone shirtless at Wagner Park with temperatures approaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit as extreme heat continues Friday in New York City. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Changes are on the way that will lead to the breakdown of the weeklong extreme heat in the centr»»»

July 3 (UPI) -- A preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board determined there was no obvious reason for last month's crash of a skydiving plane that killed 12 people in Missouri. The report, issued Thursday, said there was no engine failure and the aircraft's fuel was clean at t»»»

Manila: A proposal to give bigger Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) benefits to members who pay monthly premiums has ignited a nationwide debate over fairness, universal healthcare and the government's funding obligations. More than 70 medical and healthcare organisations have rejected»»»

Palantir CEO Alex Karp has unleashed a lengthy tirade against the AI industry, arguing that Western governments and militaries shouldn’t trust companies like OpenAI and Anthropic with sensitive data. Karp appeared on CNBC on Wednesday to discuss Palantir’s recent infrastructure partnership with Nvi»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent condolences to Iran’s president as Tehran holds a state funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The message of condolence was convayed to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian by Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Foreign»»»

From intensifying drone warfare between Ukraine and Russia to mounting fears of a humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan, anti-immigration protests in South Africa and a landmark ruling by the US Supreme Court, this week has been shaped by conflicts over power, identity and international law. In Russia,»»»

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»»»

Newly appointed US ambassador to New Zealand and several Pacific island nations Jared Novelly has made securing access to the Cook Islands’ critical minerals one of his top priorities. Located in the South Pacific Ocean, the self-governing territory, which is in free association with New Zealand, b»»»

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»»»