Trump’s North Dakota trip marked first Air Force One flight in 37 years
Washington, July 2 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said his visit to North Dakota to dedicate the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library also marked the inaugural flight of a newly refurbished Air Force One aircraft, calling it “a great…
Wimbledon: Djokovic rolls past Tsitsipas to enter third round
London, July 2 (IANS) After a four-set thriller in his opening match, Novak Djokovic upped his game to defeat Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets to enter the third round of Wimbledon on Thursday (IST). Djokovic needed just 98 minutes to swat aside…
Venezuela quakes death toll rises to 2,295
Caracas, July 2 (IANS) The death toll from the two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 2,295, while the number of injured has climbed to 11,267, Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez has said. “As of…
69 killed in two separate incidents in Cote d’Ivoire
Abidjan, July 2 (IANS) At least 69 people were killed in two separate incidents in Cote d’Ivoire this week, while several others were reported injured or missing in the accidents. Torrential rains that hit the Abidjan district overnight from Sunday…
To put America first: Trump’s ‘US at 250’ message
Washington, July 2 (IANS) US President Donald Trump used the dedication of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota to outline what is expected to become a central message of his administration ahead of the United States’ 250th…
FIFA WC: Kane calls comeback win over Congo as ‘One of his favourites for England’
Atlanta, July 2 (IANS) Harry Kane said England’s 2-1 win over DR Congo after coming from a goal down is ‘one of his favourites in an England shirt now’, while crediting the team’s patience for saving a historic upset at the FIFA World…
Venezuela declares 7 days of national mourning for quake victims
Caracas, July 2 (IANS) Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez has declared seven days of national mourning in tribute to the victims of the powerful earthquakes that struck the country on June 24. “In honour of the memory of the…
Sadie Sink shares her feelings about culmination of ‘Stranger Things’
Los Angeles, July 2 (IANS) Hollywood actress Sadie Sink has shared that she has “bittersweet” feelings about the end of her hit streaming show ‘Stranger Things’. The 24-year-old actress had her big career breakthrough portraying Max Mayfield…
1st T20I: Series opener between India and England called off after first innings due to rain
Chester-Le-Street, July 2 (IANS) The first T20I between India and England was abandoned without a result on Wednesday night as heavy rain came pouring down before the home side could start its reply to the visitors’ 189/7 in 20 overs at the…
Trump hails first flight of new Air Force One
Washington, July 2 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday hailed the inaugural flight of the new Air Force One, calling it the first journey aboard what he described as “maybe the greatest commercial plane ever built” while also…