US heat wave kills dozens during 250th anniversary weekend

IANS | July 7, 2026 8:35 AM

New York, July 7 (IANS) The heat wave that gripped much of the United States over the weekend of the country's 250th anniversary celebrations killed more than two dozen people across the East Coast, Southeast and Southwest.

Trump leaves for NATO summit in Ankara

IANS | July 7, 2026 7:47 AM

Washington, July 7 (IANS) President Donald Trump departed the White House on Monday evening (US time) for Ankara, where he will seek to press NATO allies to accelerate defence spending, strengthen burden sharing and expand defence industrial cooperation during this week's alliance summit.

Trump says US must lead in crypto

IANS | July 7, 2026 6:57 AM

Washington, July 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump described cryptocurrency as a strategic industry that the United States must dominate, arguing that failure to embrace digital assets would allow China to seize the lead in one of the world's fastest-growing financial sectors.

China missile test draws US warning

IANS | July 7, 2026 6:18 AM

Washington, July 7 (IANS) The United States expressed concern after China conducted a submarine-launched intercontinental-range ballistic missile test into the southern Pacific Ocean, saying Beijing's expanding nuclear arsenal runs counter to global efforts to prevent nuclear proliferation.

Trump says Iran faces deal or force

IANS | July 6, 2026 11:31 PM

Washington, July 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Monday said his administration remained open to reaching a nuclear agreement with Iran but warned that Washington was prepared to use military force if negotiations failed, insisting Tehran would never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon.