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Uyghur communities protest in US, Canada; seek global action against China over 2009 Urumchi killings

IANS | July 6, 2026 12:09 PM

Washington/ Ottawa July 6 (IANS) The officials of the East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) and members of the Uyghur community staged demonstrations in the US and Canada calling for accountability and international action to end what they described as Beijing's “ongoing genocide” in East Turkistan, also known as the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China.

OP Jindal Global University hosts third India-Japan Higher Education Forum 2026 in Tokyo

IANS | July 6, 2026 11:31 AM

Tokyo (Japan), July 6 (IANS) O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) successfully convened the 3rd India-Japan Higher Education Forum 2026 on the theme “Shaping Universities of the Future in the Era of Human and Artificial Intelligence.”

Kashmiri diaspora stages massive protest in London against brutality of Pak forces in PoK

IANS | July 6, 2026 11:18 AM

London, July 6 (IANS) Several members of the Kashmiri diaspora in the United Kingdom staged a protest outside the Pakistan High Commission in London, condemning the violent crackdown by Pakistani forces in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) while calling for the restoration of human rights in the region.

Tibetans, millions of followers celebrate 91st birthday of Dalai Lama

IANS | July 6, 2026 10:29 AM

Dharamsala, July 6 (IANS) Tibetans and millions of followers worldwide celebrated the 91st birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama on Monday and wished him a long and healthy life.

'America’s greatest strength is understanding how its history shaped us': Smithsonian chief

IANS | July 6, 2026 10:17 AM

Washington, July 6 (IANS) The United States must confront, rather than erase, its difficult past if it hopes to fulfil the promise of its democracy, Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch said as America marked the 250th anniversary of its independence, arguing that understanding history is one of the country's greatest strengths.

PM Modi emplanes for 3-nation tour, says visit will strengthen Act East Policy, MAHASAGAR Vision

IANS | July 6, 2026 9:32 AM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a three-nation visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand and said that this tour will further strengthen India's Act East Policy, MAHASAGAR Vision as well as the commitment towards a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Trump sets NATO agenda for Ankara summit

IANS | July 6, 2026 6:58 AM

Washington, July 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump will travel to Ankara on Monday for a NATO summit focused on defence spending, burden sharing and defence industrial cooperation, with meetings scheduled with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the White House said.

Immigrant lawmakers celebrate America's promise

IANS | July 6, 2026 6:40 AM

Washington, July 6 (IANS) As the United States marked the 250th anniversary of its independence, two immigrant members of Congress — one Republican and one Democrat — reflected on their journeys to America and delivered a bipartisan message that legal immigration remains central to the country's identity and future.

Trump launches year-long America250 campaign

IANS | July 6, 2026 6:34 AM

Washington, July 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has launched a year-long nationwide campaign to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, with the White House promising a series of patriotic celebrations, restoration of national landmarks and renewed investment in historic sites as the United States begins marking a milestone in its democratic history.

US in renewed Moon race with China, timeline now measured in months: NASA chief

IANS | July 6, 2026 6:31 AM

Washington, July 6 (IANS) NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has said the United States is in a renewed race with China to return astronauts to the Moon, warning that the competition is now measured "in months, not years" as both nations accelerate plans to establish a sustained human presence beyond Earth.

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Uyghur communities protest in US, Canada; seek global action against China over 2009 Urumchi killings

OP Jindal Global University hosts third India-Japan Higher Education Forum 2026 in Tokyo

Kashmiri diaspora stages massive protest in London against brutality of Pak forces in PoK

Tibetans, millions of followers celebrate 91st birthday of Dalai Lama

'America’s greatest strength is understanding how its history shaped us': Smithsonian chief

PM Modi emplanes for 3-nation tour, says visit will strengthen Act East Policy, MAHASAGAR Vision

Trump sets NATO agenda for Ankara summit

Immigrant lawmakers celebrate America's promise

Trump launches year-long America250 campaign

US in renewed Moon race with China, timeline now measured in months: NASA chief

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