I’ve always said he is no slouch: Klose salutes Messi on breaking FIFA WC’s all-time scoring record
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Former Germany forward Miroslav Klose congratulated Lionel Messi after the Argentine broke his World Cup goalscoring record with a first-half strike in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria in Dallas. He added another goal in…
US targets quantum breakthrough by 2028
Washington, June 23 (IANS) The Trump administration set a goal of delivering a scientifically relevant quantum computer by 2028, unveiling an ambitious strategy aimed at securing American leadership in one of the world’s most consequential emerging…
Trump ties Iran sanctions relief to US farm purchases
Washington, June 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said any sanctions relief granted to Iran would be tied to purchases of American agricultural products, while insisting that Tehran would never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon under an emerging…
US accelerates race for quantum leadership
Washington, June 23 (IANS) The United States launched an ambitious new push into quantum technology as President Donald Trump signed executive orders designed to speed the development of advanced quantum computers and move federal agencies more quickly…
US hosts Israel-Lebanon peace talks in Washington
Washington, June 23 (IANS) The United States this week is hosting Israeli and Lebanese officials in Washington for a new round of talks aimed at consolidating the ceasefire and advancing what American officials described as a broader effort to secure…
I’m not spending time thinking about my age: Messi
Arlington, June 23 (IANS) After becoming the FIFA World Cup’s all-time scorer two days shy of his 39th birthday, Lionel Messi said he is not thinking about his age; his only focus is to remain fit. The Argentina captain netted against Austria to…
FIFA WC: Mbappe dazzles in 100th international as France punish Iraq 3-0 in Group I
Philadelphia, June 23 (IANS) On his 100th international appearance, Kylian Mbappe struck either side of an extended half-time break while Ousmane Dembele added a third as France beat Iraq 3-0 and stormed into the Round of 32 with a game to spare. Mbappe…
President Murmu to confer Padma Awards 2026 today
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu will present Padma Awards for 2026 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi on Tuesday, with former Union Minister Shibu Soren, Tennis star Vijay Amritraj, actor Mammootty…
Dominant Royals and Steelers storm into the inaugural Jharkhand T20 League final
Ranchi, June 23 (IANS) The penultimate day of the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League 2026 concluded with two contrasting semi-finals at the JSCA International Stadium Complex. While Jamshedpur Steelers stun the table-topper Koylanchal Super Kings, Chota Nagpur…
California wildfire threat intensifies as crews brace for hotter, drier months
Los Angeles, June 23 (IANS) Even before California’s traditional fire season reaches its peak, firefighters across the state have already responded to over 2,580 wildfires this year, as rising temperatures and increasingly dry vegetation heighten…