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A volatile Middle East cannot afford more games of cat and mouse
The National News
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It has been less than a fortnight since what US President Donald Trump dubbed the “12-day war” between Israel and Iran came to an end. Despite the acute relief felt by most people across the Middle East, especially civilians in Iran and Israel,...
Japan walks line between recession and submission as it seeks to overcome Trump tariffs
The Guardian
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July 4, 2025
It all seemed to be going so well. In April, Japan’s chief trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, sat opposite Donald Trump in the Oval Office after “positive and constructive” talks, sporting a Maga baseball cap and giving a thumbs up for the cameras....
India actively working on creating comprehensive database of Girmitiya community: PM Modi
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 4, 2025
Port of Spain [Trinidad and Tobago], July 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India is actively working on creating a comprehensive database of the Girmitiya community, documenting the villages and cities in India from which their...
India Will Soon Become Third Largest Economy In The World: PM Modi
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Port of Spain, July 4 (IANS) Highlighting that India is today the fastest growing major economy in the world and is all set to become the third largest one soon, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday while addressing the...
‘Indian Diaspora Is Our Pride’: PM Narendra Modi Lauds Indian Community During Public Address in Trinidad and Tobago, Says ‘Each One of You an Ambassador of India’s Values, Culture and Heritage’ (Watch Video)
Latestly
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July 4, 2025
Port of Spain, July 4: Addressing the Indian community after his arrival in Trinidad and Tobago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday, hailed the community calling them 'Rashtradoot' and the "Ambassador of values and cultures". "We deeply...
Music celebrating America and American musicians
WSHU Public Radio - Connecticut
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July 4, 2025
Happy Independence Day! We have a day full of music celebrating America and American musicians, like a symphony by Mark O’Connor that he says is about the hardworking American spirit. Listen today on 91.1, 107.5, and our music stream.
Africa’s cybersecurity crisis and the push to mobilizing communities to safeguard a digital future
Help Net Security
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July 4, 2025
While Africa hosts some of the fastest-growing digital economies globally, it also faces persistent challenges in cybersecurity preparedness. Many organizations and individuals remain unaware of the risks they face online. Phishing schemes and...
America set to celebrate 249 years of independence on Fourth of July
Just the News
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July 3, 2025
Fireworks, parades, and military flyovers will happen across the country in celebration of 249 years since America declared its independence from England through the Declaration of Independence. In Washington, D.C., the B-2 bomber pilots who...
'American' most often associated with white English speakers
Public News Service
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With Donald Trump in the White House, Illinois and the nation face new challenges about who "belongs" in the United States. Nationality has become a flashpoint, and studies show folks tend to have an implicit bias about who fits the bill for being...
‘American Horror Story’ Actress and Chef Tie the Knot
PopCulture
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July 4, 2025
One of TV’s famous actresses and the world’s most famous chefs got married this week. Michelin-star chef Daniel Humm and American Horror Story actress Annabelle Dexter-Jones tied the knot this past Monday. World-renowned artist Francesco Clemente,...
Japan Day at Expo Promotes Japanese Charm to the World; Ceremony Includes Traditional and Modern Music Performances, Mascot Appearances
The Japan News
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July 4, 2025
The Yomiuri Shimbun Dancers perform on a stage against a projected backdrop depicting a cartoon featuring the Expo’s official character Myaku-Myaku at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo in Osaka on Thursday. The Yomiuri Shimbun 14:02 JST, July 4, 2025...
Indian Diaspora Is Our 'Pride', Says PM Modi At Trinidad And Tobago
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Port of Spain, July 4 (IANS) Addressing the Indian community after his arrival in Trinidad and Tobago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday, hailed the community calling them 'Rashtradoot' and the "Ambassador of values and...
Indian Community In Trinidad Welcomes Return Of Ram Lalla To Ayodhya After 500 Years With Great Joy: PM Modi
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Port of Spain, July 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his address to the Indian community in Trinidad and Tobago, said on Thursday that the latter welcomed the return of Ram Lalla to Ayodhya after 500 years with great...
International African Arts Festival – Brooklyn Cultural Pride in a Long-Lasting Effect
Our Time Press - New York
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July 4, 2025
By Nayaba Arinde Editor-at-Large Summer in Brooklyn means the welcome return of the International African Arts Festival, where thousands of participants enjoy 3 days of indulging in the replenishing and rejuvenating cultural event. Their cultural...
Modi invites Trinis to India
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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India Prime Minister Narendra Modi has told members of the Indian diaspora here that they will soon be eligible for Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI), as he praised the strong cultural and historic ties between Trinidad...
US tradition threatened as fireworks industry fears China tariffs
FOX Business
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Some fireworks companies warn tariffs could slow business ahead of America's 250th birthday in 2026. The American Pyrotechnics Association warned of a supply shortage among newly released products. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The fireworks industry is...
Preparing for Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis
WTHR - Indiana
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Tens of thousands of people from across central Indiana are expected to gather at the event to enjoy free live music and a 20-minute fireworks show. INDIANAPOLIS — People passing Indy's Veterans Memorial Plaza on Thursday could see some of the...
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Modi hails Trinidad & Tobago PM as ‘Daughter of Bihar’: The Indian connection, explained
Firstpost
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July 4, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Trinidad and Tobago on Friday for a two-day official visit, marking the second leg of his ongoing foreign tour. While addressing the Indian diaspora in the capital, Port of Spain, Modi referred to his...
World News | India Actively Working on Creating Comprehensive Database of Girmitiya Community: PM Modi
Latestly
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July 4, 2025
Port of Spain [Trinidad and Tobago], July 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India is actively working on creating a comprehensive database of the Girmitiya community, documenting the villages and cities in India from which their...
Noel Pointer’s Music Mentoring Legacy Lives
Our Time Press - New York
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July 4, 2025
Fern Gillespie Noel Pointer burst on the music scene in the 1970s as a young brilliantly talented jazz violinist. The Brooklyn-born musician had studied classical violin at the High School of the Performing Arts and at the Manhattan School of...