Trump praises Usha Vance on children's podcast

IANS | July 4, 2026 5:11 PM

Washington, July 4 (IANS) US President Donald Trump praised Second Lady Usha Vance during a special Independence Day edition of her children's literacy podcast, calling her "so popular around the White House" and telling her, "Everybody loves you."

Trump vows to defend constitutional rights

IANS | July 4, 2026 5:02 PM

Washington, July 4 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) reaffirmed his commitment to protecting constitutional freedoms, telling supporters that the United States' founding principles remained central to the nation's identity as it prepared to celebrate 250 years of independence.

Trump defines 'what it means to be an American'

IANS | July 4, 2026 5:01 PM

Washington, July 4 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) laid out his vision of what it means to be an American, saying the nation's identity is rooted in freedom, faith, self-reliance and patriotism as the United States prepares to mark 250 years of independence.

Trump honours Rushmore's four Presidents during 250 years of independence speech

IANS | July 4, 2026 4:54 PM

Washington, July 4 (IANS) US President Donald Trump used the symbolic backdrop of Mount Rushmore on Friday (local time) to pay tribute to four of America's most influential Presidents, saying they embodied the nation's founding ideals and calling on Americans to draw inspiration from their leadership as the country marks 250 years of independence.

Trump hails US 250th anniversary of independence, attacks communism

IANS | July 4, 2026 4:50 PM

Washington, July 4 (IANS) US President Donald Trump used a speech at Mount Rushmore on Friday evening to mark the eve of the 250th anniversary of American independence, celebrating the nation's history, praising its founders and launching a forceful attack on communism as he urged Americans to defend what he called the country's unique identity.

Verdict against leading Baloch activist signals Pakistan's crackdown on women's dissent: Report

IANS | July 4, 2026 4:25 PM

Quetta, July 4 (IANS) The recent life sentence handed down to Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leader Mahrang Baloch is being viewed as a message to Baloch women, whose defiance against Pakistani state atrocities was long underestimated by the country's security establishment. While the state has long known how to confront tribal leaders, student militants, guerrillas, and exiles, it has struggled to respond to mothers, sisters, and daughters who have taken to the streets carrying photographs of their disappeared relatives, a report has stated.

Automation, AI to likely disrupt 40 pc of Bangladesh’s jobs: Report

IANS | July 4, 2026 3:49 PM

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Around 40 per cent of Bangladesh’s workforce could face disruption from automation and artificial intelligence, raising urgent questions about the future of the country’s labour-intensive manufacturing and its ability to protect jobs, a report has said.

Pakistan's message of fraternal affection for Bangladesh rings hollow

IANS | July 4, 2026 3:39 PM

Dhaka, July 4 (IANS) Pakistan's newfound "diplomatic romance" with Bangladesh, stands in stark contrast to the human tragedy unfolding in the labyrinthine, open-sewered slums of Karachi, including Machar Colony and Musa Colony, where an estimated three million Bangladeshi Bengalis live in a state of "institutionalised invisibility".