Scorching heat and delays: How Washington DC marked America 250

The United States of America marked its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers, some intense weather across the country.

Far From Kyiv and Moscow, Soldiers Stalk Ruins and Evade Drones on the Front

Ukraine’s military has denied a Kremlin claim to have taken a city in the eastern Donetsk region, saying its troops are holding out against infiltrating Russians.

By Carlotta Gall and Stanislav Kozliuk

250 years of American independence: Trump praises US and attacks 'communists' at chaotic celebration

After over an hour's delay due to a heatwave and thunderstorms, Republican President Donald Trump, who made Independence Day into a celebration of his glory, gave a speech, under the rain, in which he claimed that 'America is back.'

Turkey sees its status in NATO rise, thanks to its weapons factories and Trump

A friendship between presidents Donald Trump and Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and a need for weapons production, has changed how other NATO countries treat Turkey.

By Ellen Francis

‘The risk is Russia becomes desperate’: the Swedish Baltic Sea island preparing for invasion

Civilian resilience initiatives and young military conscripts are being readied should Putin hope to test Nato’s resolve Only four months ago, Ella Adman had just finished school and had never before held a gun. Now, standing in the shade in between drills at a military base on Gotland, the strategically important Swedish Baltic island where she grew up, the 19-year-old conscript is carrying a powerful assault rifle. In a matter of days, she is due to carry out her first official mission in S...

By Miranda Bryant in Gotland

Pastor freed from prison in China weeks after Trump requested his release

A pastor of a prominent underground church who was detained in China in October has been released, less than two months after U.S. President Donald Trump brought up his case when meeting Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

By The Associated Press

Trump praises US military as it marks 250 years of independence

Trump praises US military as it marks 250 years of independence

Trump offers to help Putin find deal with Ukraine, also speaks with Zelenskyy

U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking to Russian leader Vladimir Putin by telephone ‌for nearly 90 minutes, offered to help find a solution to the Ukraine war, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said in comments made public early on Sunday.

Ukrainian forces struck over 200,000 Russian military assets in June, defence minister reports – video

Ukraine's defence forces struck more than 200,000 Russian military assets in June and intercepted a record 49,575 Russian drones.

By Roman Petrenko

Trump gives campaign-style July 4 speech on National Mall for U.S. 250th anniversary

Trump's speech mixed patriotism with attacks on perceived ideological threats at home and abroad.

First money, now ‘loyalty’: Trump’s demands test Nato chief’s flattery tactics

Since he started work as Nato secretary general almost two years ago, Mark Rutte has spent much of his time trying to keep the United States anchored to the world’s biggest military alliance, employing outright flattery to dissuade US President Donald Trump from acting on threats to abandon it. But the goalposts keep shifting, raising the stakes ahead of this week’s summit in Turkey. Initially, it was about money. Trump has long railed against Nato allies for spending too small a fraction of...

By Associated Press

Live: Putin and Zelensky speak to Trump ahead of NATO summit in Turkey

US President Donald Trump spoke with Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky late Saturday to discuss the conflict in Ukraine ahead of a NATO summit in Ankara. Negotiations remain at an impasse, with Moscow demanding the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from Ukraine's Donetsk region – a demand Kyiv rejects. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

By FRANCE 24

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump offers ‘solution’ to Putin in phone call as Kyiv hits St Petersburg oil port

Volodymyr Zelensky said St Petersburg strike was part of the country’s ‘long-range sanctions plan’

By Vishwam Sankaran and Maira Butt

Ukraine exploits Kremlin’s weaknesses with new weapons, striking key targets in Russia

The ambitious strategy of Kyiv’s Ministry of Defense, along with the rapid evolution of its arsenal, coincides with Moscow’s shortage of air defenses

By Luis De Vega Hernández

How Trump is turning NATO into a cash machine

'One shot can take them all out': Trump says Iran leaders are within reach

By TOI WORLD DESK

‘Ideals can't be killed’: Iran hits back at Trump over ‘one shot’ remark amid Khamenei's funeral

US President Donald Trump referred to the large funeral gathering in Tehran and suggested the gathering presented a military opportunity.

Watch: Brooklyn Bridge catches fire during New York City’s July 4 fireworks

Iran plans to charge service fees in Strait of Hormuz despite Donald Trump claiming otherwise

“As a country where the Hormuz is part of its territorial waters, we will definitely charge service fees,” an official said, denying such charges were a toll.

Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship as he celebrates America's 'joyous' 250th anniversary

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump mixed partisan politics with patriotic appeals on Saturday as he commemorated the 250th anniversary of American independence, a moment he declared “one of the most joyous and glorious milestones of all time.” Speaking in Washington after storms prompted a roughly two-hour evacuation of the National Mall, Trump honored veterans, including several from World War II and one of the first Black officers to lead a Special Forces team in combat in Vietnam. They

By The Korea Herald

Watch: Trump Displays One Of Oldest US Flags At 'America250' Event

Unlike the well-known Betsy Ross flag, which has the stars arranged in a circle, this flag has the stars placed in three rows in a 4-5-4 pattern, Trump said.

Turkiye eyes F110 fighter jet engines as Trump comes to town

US President Donald Trump’s visit to Ankara for the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) summit could help secure Turkiye’s acquisition of dozens of fighter jet engines, but won’t resolve the F-35 dispute that has soured ties, analysts say. The July 7-8 summit, which is being hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, will bring together leaders from the military alliance’s 32 member states. Last month, Trump promised to make Erdogan “very happy” when asked about Turkiye looking to secure...

By none@none.com (AFP)

America 250 celebrations show strong support for Trump

If 4 July and America 250 celebrations highlighted anything, it was the depth of support and enthusiasm for Donald Trump that exists despite his declining poll numbers, writes Washington Correspondent Jackie Fox.

‘The Dáil isn’t sitting that week’: Taoiseach cautious on question of State address by Donald Trump

Majority of public say they would not welcome US presiden to the Irish Open

By Niamh Horan

On fourth of July, an American pope sends a symbolic letter to the US about immigrants

The American pope spent 4 July praying for migrants at the epicentre of Europe's migration debate.

Putin and Zelenskyy have 'very good' phone calls with Trump ahead of Nato summit

On the front lines, Russian forces have made almost no progress in recent months, largely due to the presence of drones.

Trump offers to help Putin find deal with Ukraine, also speaks with Zelenskyy

Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov says Russia sought 'a political-diplomatic resolution of the conflict, with due account of Russia's fundamental approach'

By Reuters

Taylor Swift Rhode Island Home: Lights On at Estate as Fireworks Go Off

Fireworks lit up the night sky next to Taylor Swift's Rhode Island home on Independence Day ... and it appears someone was there to see them! Check it out -- TMZ obtained video taken on the Fourth of July that shows the sky blooming with colorful…

By TMZ Staff

Turkiye eyes F110 fighter jet engines as Trump comes to town

July 7-8 summit, being hosted by Erdogan, will bring together leaders from NATOs' 32 member states

By AFP

Proud Trump marks US' 250th birthday with anti-communist speech

U.S. President Donald Trump marked the nation's 250th birthday Saturday by hailing the United States as the 'crowning achievement' of human history while renewing attacks on d...

Unmanned systems struck 16 power substations in TOT over two days, including 10 in Crimea

Over the course of two days, the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Unmanned Systems Forces struck sixteen electrical substations in the temporarily occupied territories in southern Ukraine, ten of which were in the temporarily occupied Crimea.

Analysts say Trump’s Turkey visit may unlock fighter jet deal

Analysts predict Trump’s visit to Turkey for the NATO summit could secure a fighter jet engine deal for Ankara’s KAAN project, but the F-35 dispute remains Read More: https://punchng.com/analysts-say-trumps-turkey-visit-may-unlock-fighter-jet-deal/

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Trump hails US, blasts ‘communists’ in 250th anniversary speech

US President Donald Trump hailed America on its 250th birthday Saturday as the "crowning achievement" of human history, even as he used the event to renew his attack on domestic opponents he branded communists. The post Trump hails US, blasts ‘communists’ in 250th anniversary speech appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Akinbayo Wahab

Trump staged spectacular 40-minute 4th of July fireworks show in Washington featuring 850,000 fireworks – Guinness World Record bid underway (photos)

Fireworks were launched from ten different locations across the US capital – "The best show ever," says Trump The post Trump staged spectacular 40-minute 4th of July fireworks show in Washington featuring 850,000 fireworks – Guinness World Record bid underway (photos) appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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US marks its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather

The United States of America marked its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers, some intense weather across the country, much of which has broiled under an unforgiving heat wave for days.

By David Apinga