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Pakistan's capital Islamabad is emerging as the leading candidate to host the next round of U.S.-Iran technical negotiations, according to diplomatic sources cited by Dawn. The talks, expected to resume in mid-July after delays, will focus on Iran's nuclear programme, sanctions relief, and frozen assets.
Taiwan's defense ministry has reinstated 'anti-communist' patriotic education for military academy graduates, citing heightened military and infiltration threats from China. The classes, discontinued in 2002, will feature lectures from senior officials and think-tank experts. This comes as Taiwan reports a record number of Chinese naval vessels in the region.
Israel and Lebanon have signed a US-mediated framework agreement aimed at ending the northern front war. The pact includes mutual recognition of sovereignty and a gradual Israeli withdrawal, but faces significant obstacles, particularly Hezbollah's outright rejection.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and other senior officials attended funeral ceremonies for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, but his successor and son Mojtaba Khamenei remained absent. The week-long funeral has paused US-Iran talks, which President Trump said may be 'over' after recent strikes.
Al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM has claimed responsibility for coordinated attacks on military installations across Mali, saying it seized at least three sites. Mali's army says the attacks were repelled, while rebels claim fighting continued in several towns.
The UN World Food Programme warns that conflict and funding cuts have driven severe hunger in northern Nigeria to its worst level in nearly a decade, with over 17 million people affected. The agency urgently needs $89 million to maintain food and nutrition support.
At least eight people were shot in Coney Island, Brooklyn, on Saturday night, including four children aged 14, 12, 7, and 6. A 21-year-old woman is in critical condition; seven others are stable. Police recovered a firearm but have made no arrests.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed strategic cruise missile firings and combat system evaluations aboard the newly built destroyer Kang Kon, state media reported. He ordered the vessel commissioned within two months as part of a broader naval modernisation drive that includes the recently commissioned Choe Hyon. Coverage also noted related commentary on Japan’s military plans and analyst assessments of Pyongyang’s growing naval ambitions.
Prosecutors in Utah are outlining their case against Tyler Robinson, charged with aggravated murder in the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and are seeking the death penalty. A judge held prosecutors in contempt over media comments but denied a defense bid to remove the death penalty option. Kirk's family is expected to attend the hearing as evidence including texts and DNA is presented.
Iran's week-long funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei continue, with crowds gathering in Tehran and processions planned across Shia holy cities. The events are marked by heavy symbolism and official messaging, while concerns over security and succession loom.
Hundreds of masked members of the white nationalist group Patriot Front marched through Washington, DC, on the Fourth of July, drawing counter-protesters and police monitoring. The group, founded after the 2017 Unite the Right rally, chanted slogans and carried flags, while experts describe it as fascist and white supremacist.
Iran's ambassador to China says vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz will be charged service fees, with 'special considerations' for friendly nations. The move comes despite US objections, as the initial US-Iran deal provided for free passage for 60 days.
After at least two—and possibly four—deaths during World Cup celebrations in Mexico City, officials are restricting crowds and doubling security ahead of Sunday's match against England. The measures follow Mexico's first knockout-round win since 1986.
President Donald Trump headlined the US's 250th Independence Day celebrations with a speech and fireworks in Washington, despite a thunderstorm delay and a heat wave. The event drew attention to political polarization, with a white nationalist march and a history feature on Thomas Jefferson also part of the broader coverage.
Severe storms forced an evacuation of Washington, D.C.'s National Mall during the 250th anniversary of American independence, delaying President Donald Trump's speech. The event resumed later with a firework display, while other cities also faced storm-related disruptions.
In his first interview since announcing his resignation, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that his successor must devote as much time to international diplomacy as he did, arguing domestic and foreign affairs are inseparable. Andy Burnham, the sole candidate to lead the Labour Party, has promised to focus on domestic priorities, while US Vice President JD Vance expressed hope that Britain's next leader can deliver structural change.
Venezuela's twin earthquakes have killed 2,954 people and injured over 16,000, according to official figures. Rescue operations continue as officials and international workers search for survivors.
The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to nearly 3,000, according to official figures, as international rescue teams begin winding down search operations. Tens of thousands remain missing, and the UN has ordered 10,000 body bags as it warns the toll could rise further.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have married in a ceremony at Madison Square Garden over the Fourth of July weekend, with Adam Sandler officiating. The couple wore Dior designs by Jonathan Anderson, and around 1,000 guests attended, including Selena Gomez, Jack Antonoff, and Gigi Hadid.
Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 in the World Cup round of 16, with Azzedine Ounahi scoring twice and Soufiane Rahimi adding a late goal. The Atlas Lions advanced to the quarter-finals, where they will face France or Paraguay.