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Iran Considers 'Special Treatment' for Friendly Nations Regarding Hormuz Transit Fees According to Bloomberg and AFP, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, the Iranian ambassador to China, stated this position at the World Peace Forum held in Beijing on July 4. SBS Jul 5, 2026 8:51 AM

U.S.-Iran Negotiations Expected to Resume in Pakistan on July 11, Including Nuclear Talks Negotiations for the follow-up to the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran are expected to resume on July 11, Saudi Arabia's state-owned Al Arabiya television reported on July 4, local time. SBS Jul 5, 2026 7:16 AM

U.S. Marks 250th Anniversary of Independence with Trump Speech and Fireworks The United States marked its 250th anniversary of independence and founding on July 4, local time. SBS Jul 5, 2026 7:16 AM

Death Toll from Venezuela Earthquake Nears 3,000; No Rescues Reported for Second Consecutive Day The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Venezuela on June 24 has reached nearly 3,000. SBS Jul 5, 2026 7:15 AM

Trump Holds Phone Call with Zelenskyy Ahead of U.S. Independence Day President Donald Trump U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on July 3, one day before the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. SBS Jul 5, 2026 5:40 AM

Germany's Far-Right AfD Holds Party Congress on 100th Anniversary of 'Hitler Loyalty Oath' The far-right Alternative for Germany , currently leading in German party approval ratings, held its party congress on the 4th amid intense protests. SBS Jul 5, 2026 5:02 AM

King Charles III Sends Message to Trump: "Let Us Continue to Uphold Shared Values for the Next 250 Years" President Donald Trump King Charles III of the United Kingdom stated on July 4, local time, the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, "As we look to the next 250 years, I am confident that we will continue to uphold the values we share." In a congratulatory message for Independence Day sent to U.S. SBS Jul 5, 2026 4:52 AM

U.S. Marks 250th Anniversary of Independence with Trump Speech and Record-Breaking Fireworks This day marks exactly 250 years since representatives of the 13 British colonies in North America adopted the Declaration of Independence at the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776. SBS Jul 5, 2026 4:50 AM

Death Toll from Venezuela Earthquake Approaches 3,000; No New Survivors Found in Two Days AFP reported on July 4 , citing an official announcement from the Venezuelan government, that the number of confirmed deaths has risen to 2,954. SBS Jul 5, 2026 4:36 AM

Trump Says Khamenei Funeral Tears May Be 'Fake,' Meeting Israeli PM the Week After Next President Donald Trump U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he has received an invitation from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a meeting at the White House, emphasizing that he holds the upper hand in their relationship. SBS Jul 5, 2026 4:34 AM