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A window into how China sees a world in disorder
[The Hindu] — 7/4/2026, 5:05:05 PMAsia

At Beijing’s annual foreign policy conclave, Chinese experts see a new world order marked by a decline in U.S. credibility and emerging technology conflicts, especially over AI

The record shows the Supreme Court is not a partisan institution
The record shows the Supreme Court is not a partisan institution
[The Hill] — 7/4/2026, 5:00:00 PMPolitics

Unanimous or near-unanimous decisions and cross-partisan voting coalitions are the norm at the court.

Africans, “Cry, The Beloved Country” – South Africa, By Ahmed Aminu-Ramatu Yusuf
Africans, “Cry, The Beloved Country” – South Africa, By Ahmed Aminu-Ramatu Yusuf
[Premium Times Nigeria] — 7/4/2026, 4:55:05 PMAfrica

I attended Government Secondary School, Fadan Kaje (GSSFK) from 1975 to 1978. Formerly owned by Catholic missionaries, and called St. Joseph, the school had Reverend Father John Haverty as the Principal. Catholic priests largely managed the school. One of our Nigerian teachers was the current Emir...

Police arrest suspected gunman after alleged palace attack
Police arrest suspected gunman after alleged palace attack
[Premium Times Nigeria] — 7/4/2026, 4:54:36 PMAfrica

The latest arrest comes amid a series of police operations targeting violent crime, drug trafficking and illegal firearms across Akwa Ibom. The post Police arrest suspected gunman after alleged palace attack appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Finance Ministry notifies rules for determination of origin of goods under India-U.K. trade pact
[The Hindu] — 7/4/2026, 4:52:10 PMAsia

CETA secures duty-free access for 99% of India’s exports to the U.K., covering nearly the entire trade basket

Former Ministers, Ex-MLAs of AIADMK who joined TVK meet Chief Minister Vijay in Panaiyur
[The Hindu] — 7/4/2026, 4:51:44 PMAsia

TVK sources say this is the first time the new inductees have met Mr. Vijay, as all of them joined the party in the presence of Minister N. Anand

FIFA World Cup 2026: Best Round of 16 knockout matches to watch
[Al Jazeera] — 7/4/2026, 4:51:20 PMWorld

As the tournament enters the second knockout phase, there are several blockbuster matchups led by Spain-Portugal.

Zelenskyy denies Russian capture of key eastern city Kostiantynivka
[The Hindu] — 7/4/2026, 4:49:05 PMAsia

The General Staff also said Kostiantynivka remained under the control of Ukrainian ⁠forces

DMK bound together by ideology, will rise like a phoenix, says Stalin
[The Hindu] — 7/4/2026, 4:46:53 PMAsia

The former Chief Minister asserts that no other political party could match the DMK’s organisational strength

Exclusive: Trump says Netanyahu "knows who the boss is" ahead of possible WH visit
[Axios] — 7/4/2026, 4:44:57 PMUS

President Trump told Axios Saturday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked him for a meeting at the White House, and that it could take place as early as next week after Trump returns from the NATO summit. "We get along very good. [Netanyahu] knows who the boss is," Trump said in a...

U.S. DoJ says Adani case should never have been brought, urges judge to drop charges permanently
[The Hindu] — 7/4/2026, 4:42:57 PMAsia

The filing came after U.S. District Judge Nicholas Garaufis asked the department to explain why it was seeking to permanently dismiss the indictment, calling its earlier motion “terse, bland, and conclusory”

Des centaines de personnes rendent hommage à Adama Traoré, dix ans après sa mort
[Le Monde] — 7/4/2026, 4:42:27 PMInternational

La Cour de cassation a confirmé au début de l’année le non-lieu en faveur des gendarmes, une décision dénoncée par sa famille, qui espère désormais obtenir la condamnation de la France devant la justice européenne.

Washington's July 4 parade is off. The fireworks are still on
[NPR] — 7/4/2026, 4:42:10 PMUS

Organizers called off the Independence Day Parade late Friday, citing an extreme heat warning with temperatures expected to reach up to 115 degrees. The evening fireworks display remains scheduled.

Persistent night time heat defines Tamil Nadu’s second warmest June this decade
[The Hindu] — 7/4/2026, 4:42:02 PMAsia

However, June 2019 remains the warmest June of the past decade, recording the highest maximum (35.4°C) and minimum temperatures (25.3°C)

Femi Otedola’s ‘Making It Big’ named African Business Book of the Year
Femi Otedola’s ‘Making It Big’ named African Business Book of the Year
[Premium Times Nigeria] — 7/4/2026, 4:40:53 PMAfrica

The recognition comes less than a year after the memoir was officially launched in London The post Femi Otedola’s ‘Making It Big’ named African Business Book of the Year appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

USPS unveils Declaration of Independence stamps for America 250
USPS unveils Declaration of Independence stamps for America 250
[The Hill] — 7/4/2026, 4:40:33 PMPolitics

The United States Postal Service (USPS) on Saturday unveiled a new commemorative stamp honoring the Declaration of Independence as the nation celebrates the U.S.’s 250th anniversary. The Declaration of Independence Forever stamp, issued in panes of 20, features a vertical design in red, white and...