US to rebuild cyber agency amid rising threats
Washington, June 26 (IANS) The Trump administration plans to rebuild the US government’s cyber defence agency and strengthen its ability to counter increasingly sophisticated cyber threats from China, Iran, Russia and North Korea, Homeland Security…
Ameesha Patel wishes grandmother on birth anniversary, says ‘I envy heaven because they have you’
Mumbai, June 26 (IANS) Actress Ameesha Patel remembered her late grandmother on her birth anniversary with an emotional note, stating that she misses her every day. The actress also said that she ‘envies heaven because it has her “angel…
US plans AI push for visa processing
Washington, June 26 (IANS) The Trump administration is planning an artificial intelligence-driven overhaul of US visa processing and legal immigration services, including a new mobile application aimed at speeding up approvals, reducing paperwork and…
FIFA WC: Netherlands beat Tunisia to book knockout date with Morocco
Kansas City, June 26 (IANS) The Netherlands grabbed two early goals to help secure top spot in Group F and qualify for the Round of 32 after they overcame already eliminated Tunisia 3-1 here at Kansas City Stadium. Ronald Koeman’s team opened the…
US expands crackdown on Asian scam gangs
Washington, June 26 (IANS) The Trump administration said it is stepping up efforts with Southeast Asian governments to dismantle transnational criminal networks behind online scam operations that defrauded Americans of billions of dollars last year.…
‘We treat them all the same’: Ireland’s Calitz downplays talk of special plans for Sooryavanshi
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Ireland wicketkeeper-batter Ben Calitz said there is no separate plan for India’s teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, ahead of the two-match T20I series starting at the Civil Service Cricket Ground in Stormont.…
Trump eyes Iran market for US farm exports
Washington, June 26 (IANS) President Donald Trump said Iran could become a significant new market for American agricultural exports as his administration pursues negotiations with Tehran following recent military action, while also announcing an…
Neelam Kothari recalls competing with Govinda in ‘Aap Ke Aa Jane Se’, says she prefers 80s-90s shooting era
Mumbai, June 26 (IANS) Actress Neelam Kothari who was touted to be one of Bollywood’s star actresses of the 80-90s era of Bollywood, looked back fondly at the shooting days of the 1980s and 1990s, saying she would still choose that era over the…
Death toll from Venezuelan earthquakes climbs to 235
Caracas, June 26 (IANS) Venezuela’s health ministry raised the death toll to at least 235 on Thursday evening after two powerful earthquakes struck the country. Venezuela is racing against time to rescue hundreds believed trapped beneath collapsed…
Venezuela’s acting president orders key measures for rescue, reconstruction after earthquakes
Caracas, June 26 (IANS) Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez has introduced three key measures for rescue and reconstruction efforts after two devastating earthquakes struck the country’s northern regions on Wednesday. The acting…