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.
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.
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.
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.
Juba, July 3 (IANS) South Sudan is rapidly approaching a critical tipping point as humanitarian demands outpace the current international response, two United Nations (UN) agencies warned on Friday.
Muscat, July 3 (IANS) Air Vice Marshal SK Taliyan of the Indian Air Force and Air Commodore Khalid Mohammed Abdullah Al Abri of the Royal Air Force of Oman on Friday held discussions on enhancing interoperability, joint training and professional exchanges between the two countries.
Tehran, July 3 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retired), paid their tributes representing India at the funeral ceremony of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in Tehran.
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) The 12th Meeting of the India–Malaysia Joint Sub-Committee on Defence Science, Technology and Industry Cooperation was held on Friday in New Delhi, where both countries reaffirmed their commitment to long-term cooperation and strengthening defence industrial ties.
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Indonesia at the invitation of its President Prabowo Subianto from July 6 to July 8, marking his fourth visit to the country and his first bilateral visit since the elevation of India-Indonesia ties to the level of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in May 2018.
Zurich, July 3 (IANS) Over 400 participants took part in a peaceful march in Switzerland, demonstrating from Werdmuhleplatz to the Chinese Consulate General in Zurich, to protest against China’s recently enacted “Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress".
