Haaland’s brace on FIFA WC debut powers Norway to 4-1 win over Iraq
Boston, June 17 (IANS) Haaland scored a brace on his FIFA World Cup debut with Leo Ostigard also on target as Norway beat Iraq 4-1 in Group I opener on Wednesday here at Boston Stadium. Both Norway and Iraq were back on the global stage for the first…
Iran’s FM says talks with US on final agreement to begin Friday
Tehran, June 17 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that negotiations between Iran and the United States on a final agreement will begin on Friday following the two sides’ official signing of a memorandum of understanding…
Women’s T20 WC: Bowlers took the game on, says skipper Sciver-Brunt after England beat Ireland
Southampton, June 17 (IANS) With two wins in two matches, England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt was quite happy with her team’s performance and gave credit to her bowlers for setting up the four-wicket win over Ireland in the ICC Women’s T20 World…
2026 FIFA WC: Helping France win the title in the goal, says Mbappe after making goal-scoring record
New Jersey, June 17 (IANS) Making history on the football field comes easily for Kylian Mbappe. The youngest goal-scorer for France in the FIFA World Cup, the 27-year-old became his country’s all-time leading scorer with 58 goals on Tuesday in the…
JLo recollects scary moment she went blind
Los Angeles, June 17 (IANS) Actress-singer Jennifer Lopez has shared scary details of her health scare. The actress-singer went blind and suffered temporary paralysis during a terrifying health scare. The 56-year-old actress-singer has opened up about…
Women’s T20 World Cup: England survive Ireland test to maintain winning start
Southampton, June 17 (IANS) Hosts England were made to work hard for their second successive win in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 as they defeated Ireland by four wickets in a Group 2 encounter, here on Wednesday. After producing a disciplined…
FIFA WC 2026: Mbappe overtakes Messi as France defeat Senegal 3-1
New Jersey, June 17 (IANS) France overcame a determined Senegal side 3-1 in a high-intensity FIFA World Cup 2026 encounter, with Kylian Mbappe delivering another statement performance to guide Les Bleus to victory. In a match defined by relentless…
Guillermo del Toro speaks up on AI and threats to creative freedom
Los Angeles, June 17 (IANS) Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro is making his love for classic filmmaking public. The filmmaker’s innate love of film comes through when he speaks, even when he’s sounding off with a dire warning about what is at stake for the…
Jeremy Allen White lauds U.K. for prohibiting social media for kids under 16
Los Angeles, June 17 (IANS) Hollywood actor Jeremy Allen White is lauding the U.K. government for capping the age for social media usage. The media industry is facing a social reckoning. After mounting scrutiny of social media’s impact on young users,…
Former Raj LoP slams Rahul Gandhi’s Kota visit, calls it ‘political tourism’ to tarnish image of India’s coaching capital
Jaipur, June 17 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Rajasthan Leader of Opposition, Rajendra Rathore, has launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi ahead of his visit to Kota on Wednesday, alleging that the Congress…