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Report flags expanded digital clampdown in China during 37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

IANS | July 4, 2026 6:01 PM

Kampala, July 4 (IANS) The censorship of digital platforms by the Chinese authorities during the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown last month extended beyond explicit political content, targeting symbols and signifiers — including numbers, candles, images, and emojis — that have become shorthand for remembrance and dissent.

Pakistan serving as China's strategic defence gateway to Middle East, wider region: Report

IANS | July 4, 2026 5:32 PM

Washington, July 4 (IANS) China has been using Pakistan as a strategic conduit to advance its interests. The recent defence deal between Pakistan and the Libyan National Army, involving 16 JF-17 fighter jets, training aircraft and a broader military package worth more than $4 billion, illustrates how Beijing can expand its defence footprint while avoiding direct criticism, a report has stated.

Trump says US culture and national identity under attack

IANS | July 4, 2026 5:25 PM

Washington, July 4 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said on Friday that America's culture and national identity were facing a sustained challenge, warning that efforts to rewrite the country's history threatened the values that, he argued, had sustained the United States for 250 years.

Beijing weaponising Buddhism to serve Chinese Communist Party’s agenda: Report

IANS | July 4, 2026 5:12 PM

Brussels, July 4 (IANS) China's use of Buddhism reflects hollowing out of faith, turning temples into tourist attractions, monks into state employees, and scriptures reshaped to promote obedience to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

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.

Pakistan's inflation surge could spiral into prolonged financial strain: Report

IANS | July 4, 2026 4:34 PM

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Pakistan’s economy is under mounting pressure as inflation touched 11.7 per cent in May and economists warned the country risks slipping into a cycle of weak growth, rising prices and financial strain, a new report has said.

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Report flags expanded digital clampdown in China during 37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Pakistan serving as China's strategic defence gateway to Middle East, wider region: Report

Trump says US culture and national identity under attack

Beijing weaponising Buddhism to serve Chinese Communist Party’s agenda: Report

Trump praises Usha Vance on children's podcast

Trump vows to defend constitutional rights

Trump defines 'what it means to be an American'

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

Trump hails US 250th anniversary of independence, attacks communism

Pakistan's inflation surge could spiral into prolonged financial strain: Report

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