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US turns 250: How Donald Trump plans to spend July 4
The United States is marking its 250th Independence Day, with nationwide celebrations led by President Donald Trump, from Mount Rushmore to Washington, DC. But alongside record-breaking fireworks and patriotic events, the Semiquincentennial is unfolding against polarisation, economic concerns and extreme heat
Russia claims capture of key eastern Ukrainian stronghold Kostyantynivka as Putin hails 'major strategic' victory
Russia says it has captured the strategic eastern Ukrainian city of Kostyantynivka, bringing its forces closer to Kyiv's remaining strongholds in the Donbas region
UK persuades Pakistan as it attempts to deport grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed
The United Kingdom government officials are in talks with Pakistan about the growing possibility of deporting a Rochdale grooming gang ringleader to the country.
'I read stories about myself': Trump discusses reading habits, former Presidents on Usha Vance's podcast
President Donald Trump read a children's book on Usha Vance's Storytime with the Second Lady podcast, talking about former Presidents as the episode sparked reactions online
Kidnapped Mexican journalist found dead, four police officers among eight arrested
Authorities recovered the body of kidnapped journalist Roxana Guzman in Veracruz and arrested eight suspects, including four municipal police officers, over her killing
BLA claims deadly suicide assault destroys Pakistan Coast Guard camp in Jiwani, kills over 30
The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for a suicide assault on a Pakistan Coast Guard camp in Jiwani, noting that more than 30 personnel were killed
Trump, Netanyahu agree to 'meet soon' in a phone call amid strained ties
US President Donald Trump held a Telephone call with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the two leaders agreed to meet in the United States soon, Israel's premier's office confirmed.
'I was a kid, then a wife': Married at 15, she's now fighting to end child marriage in US
In the third part of the 'Child Brides of America' series, Firstpost learns about the life of Sara Tasneem, a child marriage survivor, who has been working tirelessly for the past nine years to ensure the practice is banned across the United States.
Messi masterclass helps Argentina survive 3-2 extra-time thriller vs Cape Verde, advance to round of 16
Lionel Messi wiped the sweat from his forehead and breathed a sigh of relief. His Argentina teammates did the same.
Venezuela earthquake: McDonald's turns into emergency clinic as hospitals struggle with thousands of injured
A McDonald's restaurant and other public spaces have been converted into emergency medical centres in Venezuela as hospitals struggle to cope with thousands of earthquake victims
'Keep your SNAP advice': Ghalibaf hits out at Trump over his remark on Iran's economy
The remarks came after Trump, in an interview with CNBC, claimed Iran's economy had been severely weakened. "They have 300 per cent inflation, they're making no money," Trump said
UK Hindu group loses bid for first temple site in Cambridgeshire as council awards land to church and Muslim group
A Hindu charity has questioned the council's decision after losing a bid for Cambridgeshire's first Hindu temple site to a church-led project that will also include facilities for the local Muslim community
'India can play pivotal role': Palestinian envoy calls on New Delhi to mediate Iran-Israel conflict
Palestinian Ambassador to India Abdullah Abu Shawesh on Friday said that India is uniquely positioned to play a major role in promoting global peace, as he calls on New Delhi to mediate the escalating conflict between Iran and India.
Russian bomb attack kills 4 in northern Ukraine as hostilities intensify
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared images showing the aftermath of the attack, including medics treating the injured, a blood-stained stretch of pavement with two abandoned sandals, and a building reduced to rubble
Heatwave forces closure of Great American State Fair as Fourth of July holiday weekend begins
The US National Weather Service has said that more than 165 people have been sweltering under record temperatures along the US East Coast and Midwest
Conservative President-elect Fujimori hails 'new chapter' for Peru after his narrow victory was confirmed
Peru's conservative president-elect Keiko Fujimori on Friday said a "new chapter" was beginning as the highest electoral authority confirmed her narrow victory.
Colombia's Petro says Trump promised action on US sanctions during 'friendly' call
Petro said he had a "friendly conversation" with his US counterpart, just weeks after the victory of White House-backed president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella over Colombia's first-ever leftist government
'Complete fabrication of reality': Israel PMO rejects report on 'plot' against Iranian negotiators
Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office has dismissed a New York Times report claiming US officials feared Israel planned to assassinate senior Iranian negotiators during ceasefire talks, calling the allegations entirely false
'Accept it with deep gratitude': Nita Ambani honoured with AAPI humanitarian award in Florida
"I accept AAPI Humanitarian Award with humility and deep gratitude. Humanitarian work is never achieved by one person alone. Behind that person is a dedicated and sincere team," said Nita Ambani
India seeks urgent Venezuela probe after seafarer's body returned with missing organs
The MEA said it has taken up with Venezuelan authorities the case of Uttar Pradesh seafarer Rakesh Chauhan, whose body was repatriated with several internal organs missing, and has sought an immediate investigation
'Position on Indus Waters Treaty consistent': India says pact remains in abeyance until Pakistan ends cross-border terrorism
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the Indus Waters Treaty will remain in abeyance until Pakistan “credibly and irrevocably” ends support for cross-border terrorism, as Islamabad intensifies criticism of New Delhi’s decision.
Deaths surge 29% in France during record June heatwave, over 2,000 excess fatalities reported
Deaths surged by nearly a third in France during the hottest week of a record heat wave last month, the country’s public health authority said Friday, reporting at least 2,000 more deaths than in the previous week when temperatures were already climbing and filling emergency wards with heat victims.
PM Modi to visit Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand from July 8-11
PM Modi will undertake a three-nation tour covering Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, with discussions expected to focus on strategic cooperation, maritime engagement and regional partnerships in the Indo-Pacific
Russia, Ukraine exchange deadly strikes after devastating Kyiv assault
Cross-border attacks claimed lives on both sides a day after Russia launched one of its deadliest missile and drone barrages on the Ukrainian capital since the war began.
5 cities, 6 days and millions of mourners: Inside Iran’s funeral plans for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Months after he was killed in US-Israeli airstrikes, Iran will bid adieu to its former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with a weeklong funeral spectacle, which will culminate on July 9. The ceremonies are being held across five cities in two countries, including Iraq. Millions of his supporters are expected to attend in what is being described as the biggest funeral in the Islamic Republic
After scorching June, Spain & France raise alarm over fiery July with death toll nearing 2,000 mark
After scorching June, Spain and France are bracing for another possible heatwave that could make the temperature go as high as 44C over the upcoming days.
Iran to resume ‘proportionate measures’ if US, Israel breach MoU, warns Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf
Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Friday said Tehran will insist on full implementation of last month’s US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding and cautioned against any failure to honour commitments
Pakistan Deputy PM Ishaq Dar’s relative arrested in foreign nationals’ rape case
A close relative of Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has been arrested in the case of rape and abduction of two foreign nationals in Lahore.
US turns 250: Has Donald Trump hijacked Independence Day celebrations?
As the United States marks its 250th Independence anniversary, the celebrations have exposed a divide between Congress' bipartisan America250 Commission and the Trump-backed Freedom 250 initiative. There are funding disputes, state boycotts, competing celebrations, and the president has branded the event as 'the most spectacular TRUMP RALLY of them all'
Why Turkey arrested a comedian over alleged 'insults' to Islam and Erdogan
The case has drawn attention as it comes amid a wider crackdown by Turkish authorities on critics of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government.