Trump claims Iran ready for nuclear deal
Washington, June 9 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that Iran was willing to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and sign an agreement with the United States, as he claimed American military operations had severely weakened Tehran’s…
UFC’s White House debut highlights growing influence in sports, culture and politics
Washington, June 9 (IANS) As the Ultimate Fighting Championship prepares to stage the first-ever UFC event on the South Lawn of the White House, the State Department’s decision to launch a sports diplomacy partnership with the mixed martial arts…
Federal court invalidates H-1B charge, citing executive overreach on taxation
Washington, June 9 (IANS) The federal judge who struck down the Trump administration’s $100,000 H-1B visa payment requirement said the central issue in the case was not immigration policy but whether the executive branch had imposed a tax without…
White House vows appeal in H-1B fee case
Washington, June 9 (IANS) The White House defended President Donald Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee and vowed to appeal after a federal judge struck down the policy, ruling that the administration exceeded its authority and imposed an unlawful tax.…
Women’s T20 World Cup: Vintage Perry guides Australia to warm-up win over England
Cardiff, June 9 (IANS) Ellyse Perry’s masterful 64 helped Australia secure a five-wicket warm-up win over ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 hosts England. The six-time champions chased down 158 with an impressive performance ahead of their opening game…
Danish star Eriksen says he is fine after collapsing on the pitch during a friendly match
Odense (Denmark), June 9 (IANS) Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen has issued a statement a few hours after collapsing on the pitch for a second time in recent years. Eriksen was taken to a hospital on Sunday night after he had a huge health scare…
ATP Tour: Shelton, Auger-Aliassime, Fritz return to grass in Stuttgart & ‘s-Hertogenbosch
Stuttgart, June 8 (IANS) With Alexander Zverev claiming his maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open at Stade Roland Garros in Paris, the ATP Tour season moves to grass for the first time this year, with events at Stuttgart and ‘s-Hertogenbosch opening…
Bengal T20 League: All-rounders Shahbaz, Karan impress as Rarh Tigers, Siliguri Strikers win (Ld)
Kolkata, June 8 (IANS) Shahbaz Ahmed and Karan Lal produced dominant all-round performances to guide their respective teams to comfortable victories in the Bengal T20 League Season 3 matches at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday. In the day’s first…
Spain coach Bermudez is happy as a win in Iceland will book their ticket to Women’s World Cup
Madrid, June 8 (IANS) Spain women’s national team coach Sonia Bermudez warned her side still has work to do if it wants to secure direct qualification to defend its title at the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil. Spain’s emphatic 4-0 win…
MPL T20 Scindia Cup 2026: Goswami’s century powers Bundelkhand Bulls to thrilling win, Chambal Ghariyals hold nerves to continue winning streak
Indore, June 8 (IANS) A magnificent unbeaten century from Parth Goswami helped Bundelkhand Bulls chase down the target and register a six-wicket victory over Bhopal Leopards in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026 at the Daly College…