U.S. Officials Believed Israel Was Plotting to Kill Iranian Negotiators

Any Israeli attempt to kill Abbas Araghchi, the foreign minister, or Mohammad Ghalibaf, the Parliament speaker, would have derailed peace talks, American officials feared.

By Julian E. Barnes and Farnaz Fassihi

What has America ever done for us?

Jazz? The moon landings? Gerrymandering? On this 250th anniversary, it seems only right to think about this question

Why Europeans are falling in love with America

As European tourists travel across the United States for World Cup matches, many are discovering an America they didn’t expect: vast landscapes, friendly strangers, huge portions, small-town surprises and a sense of abundance that Americans often take for granted. Their reactions are going viral, offering a fresh reminder that the United States can look very different from the outside than it does on social media or the news. Host Megan McArdle argues that Americans have become too pessimist...

By Regina de Heer, Timothy Wolff

US residents angry at datacenters ‘being shoved down our throats’ are recalling officials

People across the country are pushing for moratoriums, and electeds who approve projects are being punished Lenoxdatacenter.com went live in May, promoting what it called a “proposed advanced technology and data center campus” in Michigan. The site did not state who wanted to build the center. Lenox Township officials denied anyone had applied to build one. Emails obtained by residents through an open records request showed, however, that developers had contacted the township supervisor and d...

By Eric Berger

Canada’s Carney secures deal for pipeline to expand oil exports beyond US

Ottawa says future pipeline will reduce economic dependence on the US amid Donald Trump's trade war.

NATO summit in Ankara to label Russia as threat and pledge €140 billion to Ukraine over two years

The final declaration of the NATO summit in Ankara on 7-8 July, which allies plan to finalise on 3 July, will include a statement that Russia poses a threat to Euro-Atlantic security, as well as a commitment by NATO member states to provide Ukraine with €70 billion in military support annually in 2026-2027.

By Tetyana Vysotska,Oleksandr Shumilin

US history gets a presidential makeover for its 250th birthday

This year, the United States is marking 250 years of independence with celebrations across the country. An historic occasion that US President Donald Trump intends to turn into the crowning achievement of his second term by changing the appearance of Washington DC to his taste – and infusing his vision of American history into national museums, parks and monuments. FRANCE 24's Fanny Allard and Fraser Jackson Revisit the US, 250 years after the Declaration of Independence.

By Fanny ALLARD

The portrait shedding light on Spain’s decisive role in US independence: ‘This is proof that we are founders, not outsiders’

Growing recognition of the military leader Bernardo de Gálvez is helping highlight the role played by Spain and Latin America in the founding of the United States

By Jesús-Sérvulo González Moreno

Americans spend a lot of time sleeping, working, and relaxing. Take our quiz to see how you compare.

Sleep, work, and leisure are three of the biggest ways Americans use their time. Getty Images From work to making meals and taking care of children, Americans can accomplish a lot in a day. The latest American Time Use Survey results showed how people spent their time in 2025. Take this quiz to see how your day compares. What do you spend your day doing? The Bureau of Labor Statistics published new results from the 2025 American Time Use Survey, showing how many hours a day, on average, wer...

Russia plotting attack on Poland to test Nato’s resolve, US claims

Vladimir Putin could use an attack on Nato as a bargaining chip for the war in Ukraine, sources told Polish media

By Alex Croft

US says it supports Pakistan's right to defend itself against 'terrorist attacks'

Heatwave safety steps: Experts urge precautions to prevent heatstroke

A scorching heatwave is sweeping across the central and eastern United States, pushing temperatures up to 105°F right before the Fourth of July festivities. Health officials are stressing the importance of caution, particularly for vulnerable populations, as the risk of heatstroke is notably high. Staying hydrated, donning appropriate clothing, and being aware of the symptoms are essential for surviving the extreme heat, expected to linger through the weekend.

By TOI Lifestyle Desk

Why millions of Indian students still dream of studying in the US

By Nischai Vats

Indian student with US visa denied entry at Atlanta airport, raising worries over online privacy

An Indian student was allegedly denied entry into the U.S. after a phone inspection revealed their involvement in a WhatsApp group.

US withdrew forces from Nigeria after operation against ISIS, AFRICOM chief says

In May, US and Nigerian forces conducted military operations in northeastern Nigeria that killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-in-command of ISIS globally.

KITA visits Washington to urge better investment conditions in US

A delegation led by the Korea International Trade Association visited Washington this week for talks with US government and trade officials, seeking improved investment conditions for Korean companies operating in the US. KITA said Friday that the delegation, led by Executive Vice Chairman Lee In-ho and joined by major industry groups, including the Korea Offshore & Shipbuilding Association and the Korea Iron & Steel Association, conducted a high-level outreach mission in Washington from Monday

By The Korea Herald

US backs Pakistan’s right to self-defence after UN votes on global counterterrorism strategy

WASHINGTON/UNITED NATIONS: The United States has reiterated its support for Pakistan’s right to defend itself against terrorist attacks, while the United Nations struggles to maintain consensus on its core global counterterrorism framework. “The Pakistani people have suffered greatly at the hands of terrorists,” the US State Department said, according to a statement reported by Reuters. Washington “supports Pakistan’s right to defend itself against terrorist attacks” as an intermittent confli...

By none@none.com (Anwar Iqbal)

Israel Wanted To Kill Top Iranian Negotiators. How US Saved Them

Araghchi and Ghalibaf have been the key officials negotiating with various countries in the region to reach a framework agreement with the US that sought to open the Strait of Hormuz and set the outline for follow-on talks on Tehran's nuclear program.

Why the U.S. housing shortage might be nearing its end

China dismisses US, EU criticism of new ethnic law as 'malicious smear'

Law gives Beijing ​the basis to take action against people outside its borders

By Reuters

These Are The World's Most & Least Free Countries

These Are The World's Most & Least Free Countries Global freedom declined for the 20th consecutive year in 2025, according to Freedom House. More than 50 countries saw political rights and civil liberties deteriorate, including the United States. This graphic, via Visual Capitalist's Gabriel Cohen, ranks the world’s most and least free countries using Freedom House’s 2026 Freedom in the World report, which evaluates political rights and civil liberties across 195 countries and t...

By Tyler Durden

AFRICOM commander announces partial withdrawal of US troops from Nigeria

“We have withdrawn much of our forces that were just there for that operation.” The post AFRICOM commander announces partial withdrawal of US troops from Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Yakubu Mohammed

Putin would be reckless to test NATO's unity, Sikorski says

The main goal of the upcoming NATO summit is to demonstrate the unity of the Western countries and deter Russia from any aggressive actions.

Gallery: US Embassy marks America's 250th birthday

United States Ambassador to Estonia Roman Pipko hosted a Fourth of July reception on Thursday, attended by President Alar Karis.

Trump says ‘ridiculous’ for US to maintain current support for NATO

President Donald Trump said Thursday it is "ridiculous" for the United States to continue its "one sided" relationship with NATO, less than a week before a NATO summit in Ankara. The post Trump says ‘ridiculous’ for US to maintain current support for NATO appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

Reflections on “USA 250” from a Post-Democratic Hungary

The “golden age” was sweet but short-lived. Our political marriage with American Republicans resembles a passionate summer fling that ends the moment the couple exchanges questioning glances at the hotel front desk, wondering who will pay the bill. That is exactly what happened when, days after the election, I, too, stood before our American conservative […] The post Reflections on “USA 250” from a Post-Democratic Hungary appeared first on Hungary Today.

By Dániel Deme

Oil up slightly ahead of long US weekend as peace efforts hold

Oil prices edged up on Friday before a long holiday weekend in the U.S., as wary optimism held ​over efforts to secure peace in the Middle East between the United States and Iran.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

US Consul General Reflects on 20 Years of Change, Cooperation and Power of Human Connections

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ALMATY – As Michelle Yerkin prepares to conclude her tenure as the United States Consul General in Almaty, she leaves Kazakhstan at a moment of deepening engagement between the two countries. For Yerkin, who first served in Almaty two decades ago in 2003, the posting has been both a professional milestone and a personal journey… The post US Consul General Reflects on 20 Years of Change, Cooperation and Power ...

By Fatima Kemelova