Breaking News Live Updates: PM Modi in Trinidad, Trump’s Domestic Victory, Strikes in Ukraine & Gaza and More
Breaking News LIVE: 4 July 2025 Donald Trump, Big Beautiful Bill, Russia-Ukraine war, Gaza ceasefire, Israel-Hamas conflict Dalai Lama, PM Modi in the Caribbean, CUET Results, and more India and world news today
Breaking News LIVE: Donald Trump praises the “Big, Beautiful Bill”, the Russia-Ukraine war escalates, Trump signals hope for progress in Gaza ceasefire negotiations, the Israel-Hamas conflict intensifies, the Dalai Lama announces a succession plan, PM Modi lands in Trinidad and Tobago as part of the Caribbean visit, and CUET Results start pouring in and more India and world news today.
As the Dalai Lama nears his 90th birthday, he announced that his office will have sole authority to identify his reincarnation, ensuring the continuation of his spiritual lineage amid tensions with China.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump celebrated Congress’s passage of a major domestic agenda bill in Iowa as a “phenomenal victory,” touting tax cuts and border security funding while criticizing Democrats for opposing the measure.
In Ukraine, Russian missile strikes targeted multiple locations across Kyiv overnight, injuring eight and causing significant damage, shortly after Trump admitted to making “no progress” on a ceasefire with Putin.
Gaza faced a grim toll as Israeli airstrikes reportedly killed 94 Palestinians, including families seeking humanitarian aid.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Trinidad and Tobago for the first PM-level visit in 26 years, receiving a warm welcome and emphasising the strong ties between the two nations, especially given the large Indian-origin population there.
Stay tuned to this all-in-one breaking news live blog bringing you real-time coverage from across the globe—from spiritual declarations to political wins and unfolding crises around the world.
Live Updates
- 13:30 (IST) 04 Jul 2025
UN Chief Guterres Calls For Immediate Ceasefire Amid Tensions In Gaza
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed concerns over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, condemning the recent attacks and loss of lives. He further reiterated his call for an immediate permanent ceasefire along with the ‘unconditional and immediate’ release of all hostages. ‘The Secretary-General reiterates that all parties must uphold their obligations under international law. He renews his call for an immediate permanent ceasefire and for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages’, the statement said.Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump on July 1, stated that Israel has agreed to a 60-day ceasefire upon agreement of necessary conditions. Trump also urged...
- 13:04 (IST) 04 Jul 2025
Donald Trump Announces UFC Fight At White House To Celebrate 'America 250'
American president Donald Trump announced to organise a UFC fight on the grounds of the White House as a part of ‘America 250’ celebrations. The match is likely to take place on the lawn of White House. No official statement was released by the National Park Service, which manages the White House grounds and the UFC.Meanwhile, President Trump was seen enjoying a UFC match in Newark in June of this year and is known to be a close friend of UFC CEO Dana White. It’s going to be EPIC! https://t.co/fNes3H3jEI — Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) July 4, 2025 ...
- 10:15 (IST) 04 Jul 2025
Russia Uses Banned Chemical Weapons In Ukraine, Dutch Defense Minister Claims
Dutch Defence Minister, Ruben Brekelmans, has accused Russia of using banned chemical weapon, chloropicrin in the war against Ukraine at a large scale. The attacks involved dropping a choking agent from drones to drive soldiers out of trenches to shot them, reported Reuters in an exclusive interview with the defence minister and chief of military intelligence. Brekelmans stated, ‘Russia’s use of chemical weapons in this war is becoming more normalized, standardized, and widespread.’
Meanwhile, Russia’s defence ministry has denied these claims.
- 11:59 (IST) 04 Jul 2025
Iran Reopens Airspace to Domestic, International Flights
Iran announced Friday that it has reopened much of its airspace, nearly three weeks after shutting it down amid escalating tensions with Israel, according to state media. The closure, which began on June 13, had disrupted both domestic and international air travel.“The Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini airports, along with airports in the north, east, west, and south of the country, have been put back into operation and are ready to provide flight services,” the official IRNA news agency reported.Authorities confirmed that flights will now operate from nearly all airports in the country between 5 a.m. and 6 p.m., with the...
- 11:55 (IST) 04 Jul 2025
India Actively Working on Creating Comprehensive Database of Girmitiya Community, Says PM Modi
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 ancestors migrated, identifying the places where they have settled, studying and preserving the legacy of the Girmitiya ancestors, and working to organise World Girmitiya Conferences regularly.While addressing Indian community members in Port of Spain on Thursday, PM Modi noted that the move will also support India’s “deep and historic ties” with people in Trinidad and Tobago. He recalled the participation of Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar in Pravasi...
