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Trump Emphasizes Anti-Communism at Mount Rushmore in First Visit in 6 Years U.S. President Donald Trump visited Mount Rushmore in South Dakota for the first time in 6 years on the eve of the Independence Day marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. SBS Jul 4, 2026 2:07 PM

Iran Begins Six-Day Funeral Procession for Supreme Leader Khamenei The funeral ceremony was held on July 4, local time, at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla, a large prayer complex in the capital city of Tehran. SBS Jul 4, 2026 1:39 PM

Bus Plunges Into 25-Meter Ravine in Pakistan, Killing 40; Dispute Between Driver and Passenger Reported A passenger bus plunged into a 25-meter ravine on the Dana Sar highway in Pakistan on July 3 , leaving 40 people dead and 8 injured. SBS Jul 4, 2026 12:39 PM

Toxic Waste Dumping and a $450 Million Settlement: Why North Carolina Is in an Uproar Toxic substances are sometimes inevitably produced during the manufacturing process. SBS Jul 4, 2026 12:04 PM

Germany Optimistic About Winning Canadian Submarine Contract, Claims Advantage Over South Korea According to the German news agency dpa, Lars Klingbeil, the German Vice Chancellor and Minister of Finance, visited the facilities of German shipbuilder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems on July 3 and stated, "The entire German federal government is conducting an all-out campaign to ensure the success of defense cooperation with Canada." Highlighting the high-quality production capabilities Germany can offer, Klingbeil said, "In many respects, we are in a very favorable position." Oliver Burkhard, CEO of TKMS, also stated, "I believe we have a very good chance of winning the contract," citing the interoperability of naval assets among NATO allies as their strongest advantage. SBS Jul 4, 2026 11:42 AM

Trump Gifted '250th Anniversary' Gold Ring Embedded with 321 Diamonds independence. U.S. President Donald Trump has been gifted a luxurious, oversized gold ring embedded with diamonds. SBS Jul 4, 2026 11:33 AM

"Ironclad Commitment" to NATO Collective Defense: Trump Shifts Stance Following Iran Conflict President Donald Trump U.S. President Donald Trump and other leaders of NATO member states are set to reaffirm their firm commitment to the principle of collective defense at a summit to be held in Ankara, Turkey, next week, Reuters reported. SBS Jul 4, 2026 11:20 AM

Venezuelan Interim President Faces Crisis; Trump Defends Government, Saying "Except for the Earthquake, It's a Happy Country" The Financial Times analyzed that the powerful earthquake that struck last month has become a test for the interim government of Rodríguez, who took power after the Maduro regime collapsed following a U.S. SBS Jul 4, 2026 11:12 AM

Trump and Netanyahu to Hold Summit in U.S. Amid Growing Friction President Donald Trump U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have agreed to meet for a summit in the United States soon, AFP reported, citing the Israeli Prime Minister's Office. SBS Jul 4, 2026 11:04 AM

Record-Breaking 40°C Heatwave Overwhelms Europe: Is Air Conditioning a Luxury? A record-breaking heatwave with temperatures exceeding 40°C is gripping Europe. SBS Jul 4, 2026 9:11 AM