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UN honours 651 Indian Army peacekeepers for service in DR Congo

IANS | July 4, 2026 1:28 PM

United Nations, July 4 (IANS) In a significant recognition of India's enduring contribution to global peacekeeping efforts, 651 Indian Army personnel serving under the United Nations were awarded the United Nations Medal during a ceremonial Medal Parade held at the Permanent Operating Base Sake in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Army announced on Saturday.

Uyghur groups call for global action against China ahead of Urumqi Massacre anniversary

IANS | July 4, 2026 12:49 PM

Washington, July 4 (IANS) Several Uyghur advocacy groups have urged the international community to press Beijing to reveal the fate of those killed, disappeared, or imprisoned during the “2009 Urumchi Massacre” by Chinese forces in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China, ahead of its 17th anniversary on July 5.

Minority rights group raises alarm over custodial death of Christian man accused under Pakistan’s blasphemy laws

IANS | July 4, 2026 11:06 AM

Islamabad, July 4 (IANS) A leading minority rights organisation expressed grave concern over the custodial death of a Christian man in Pakistan who was accused under the country's blasphemy laws, saying the allegations against him were never heard in court and his guilt was never proven.

Op Amistad wins hearts in Venezuela as earthquake survivors praise Indian Army's medical team

IANS | July 4, 2026 11:03 AM

Caracas, July 4 (IANS) As India's medical teams continue providing humanitarian assistance to people affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela under 'Operation Amistad', survivors and their families have expressed heartfelt gratitude for the treatment and care being extended by the Indian Army's Field Hospital.

Australian PM Albanese says 'honoured to welcome my friend' PM Modi for Annual Leaders’ Summit

IANS | July 4, 2026 10:44 AM

Canberra, July 4 (IANS) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Saturday said he is honoured to welcome Narendra Modi to Australia for the Australia-India Annual Leaders' Summit, scheduled to be held during the Indian Prime Minister's visit from July 8 to July 10.

June 2026 becomes hottest June ever recorded in France

IANS | July 4, 2026 9:46 AM

Paris, July 4 (IANS) June 2026 became the hottest June ever recorded in France since records began in 1947, with an average temperature of 22.7 degrees Celsius, 3.8 degrees Celsius above the 1991-2020 normal, Meteo-France said Friday in its monthly climate report.

Trump marks US Declaration's 250th anniversary

IANS | July 4, 2026 8:28 AM

Washington, July 4 (IANS) President Donald Trump proclaimed July 4, 2026, as the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the US Declaration of Independence, calling it a celebration of America's founding ideals and urging citizens to observe the milestone with ceremonies honouring the nation's history, heritage and achievements.

Trump reflects on former US Presidents in Usha Vance's podcast

IANS | July 4, 2026 7:52 AM

Washington, July 4 (IANS) US President Donald Trump offered a series of personal observations about former American Presidents, mixed with humour about himself and a message for children marking Independence Day, during an appearance on Second Lady Usha Vance's children's podcast released on Friday.

US revises Independence Day celebrations amid heat advisory; Trump's address, fireworks to proceed

IANS | July 4, 2026 7:07 AM

Washington, July 4 (IANS) Organisers of the United States' 250th Independence Day celebrations have revised Saturday's schedule for the "Salute to America" events in Washington because of an active heat advisory, while keeping President Donald Trump's address and the evening fireworks programme on schedule.

Pakistan Army transformed intervention into infrastructure, acting as unelected custodian: Report

IANS | July 3, 2026 11:42 PM

Islamabad, July 3 (IANS) Pakistan Army is not content with acting as the unelected custodian of the state, being the largest industrial conglomerate in the country with billions of dollars in turnover, a report said.

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UN honours 651 Indian Army peacekeepers for service in DR Congo

Uyghur groups call for global action against China ahead of Urumqi Massacre anniversary

Minority rights group raises alarm over custodial death of Christian man accused under Pakistan’s blasphemy laws

Op Amistad wins hearts in Venezuela as earthquake survivors praise Indian Army's medical team

Australian PM Albanese says 'honoured to welcome my friend' PM Modi for Annual Leaders’ Summit

June 2026 becomes hottest June ever recorded in France

Trump marks US Declaration's 250th anniversary

Trump reflects on former US Presidents in Usha Vance's podcast

US revises Independence Day celebrations amid heat advisory; Trump's address, fireworks to proceed

Pakistan Army transformed intervention into infrastructure, acting as unelected custodian: Report

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