Trump resumes America 250 celebration after weather disruption
Washington, July 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s flagship America 250 celebration in Washington resumed on Saturday night after a weather-related evacuation, with organisers announcing that the National Mall would reopen at 9.45 p.m. and the…
US Congressional hearing examines CIA’s use of universities, hospitals, prisons
Washington, July 5 (IANS) A congressional hearing this week renewed scrutiny of the CIA’s Cold War-era MKULTRA programme, with lawmakers and expert witnesses alleging that the agency secretly used universities, hospitals, prisons and other…
2026 FIFA WC: Canada proud of historic run after losing 3-0 to Morocco
Houston, July 5 (IANS) Canada’s World Cup journey ended in a 3-0 loss to Morocco, but the team made history for their country as co-hosts. Canada picked up their first-ever point in the FIFA World Cup and won their first knockout match against…
Indian American leaders celebrate US at 250
Washington, July 5 (IANS) Prominent Indian American political leaders from across the ideological spectrum marked the United States’ 250th Independence Day by reflecting on their immigrant roots, their families’ journeys from India and their…
Shiv Sena (UBT) to hold ‘Ram Raksha’ protest in Mumbai today over Ram Temple funds embezzlement row
Mumbai, July 5 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT), led by party chief Uddhav Thackeray, will launch a statewide agitation on Sunday with a ‘Ram Raksha’ protest in Mumbai’s Dadar area, alleging misappropriation of funds, donations and offerings at the Ram Temple in…
2026 FIFA WC: Mbappe penalty takes France past Paraguay into quarterfinals
Philadelphia, July 5 (IANS) Kylian Mbappé scored his seventh goal of the 2026 edition, slotting home from the penalty spot as two-time winner France overcame Paraguay 1-0 to set up a quarterfinal meeting with Morocco at the FIFA World Cup, remaining on…
Iran warns Hormuz Strait not ‘theater’ for transregional powers’ military display
Tehran, July 5 (IANS) A senior Iranian diplomat warned that the Strait of Hormuz is not a “theater” for transregional powers’ military display. “Iran, as the responsible authority and guarantor of security in the strait, warns…
Putin, Trump hold phone call on Ukraine, bilateral ties on US Independence Day
Moscow, July 5 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump, according to Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov. The United States is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the nation’s…
Venezuela quake death toll rises to 2,954, with 16,592 injured
Caracas, July 5 (IANS) The death toll from the two earthquakes that struck Venezuela last week has risen to 2,954, and 16,592 others were injured, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said. In a message on his Telegram channel, Rodriguez on…
Former US presidents urge Americans to defend democracy
Washington, July 5 (IANS) Four former US presidents from both Republican and Democratic administrations marked America’s 250th Independence Day with a shared message that the nation’s democracy remains a work in progress and depends on active…