FIFA WC 2026: NZ midfielder Matt Garbett ruled out with hamstring injury
Los Angeles, June 16 (IANS) New Zealand midfielder Matt Garbett has been ruled out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a hamstring injury he suffered in training earlier this week, the country’s football federation said on Tuesday. New Zealand suffered…
Mexican president defends USMCA, says willing to discuss deal with Trump
Mexico City, June 16 (IANS) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed her support for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) on free trade, and said she is willing to discuss the merits of the deal with US President Donald Trump if…
PM Modi to participate in G7 Summit in France today
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Evian, France, on Tuesday on a two-day visit to participate in the G7 Summit, marking the third and final leg of his two-nation tour. Upon his arrival, French President Emmanuel Macron…
FIFA WC 2026: Defending champion Argentina wary of Qatar 2022 repeat against Algeria, says Otamendi
Kansas City, June 16 (IANS) Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi cautioned that the reigning world champion cannot afford to repeat its Qatar 2022 nightmare when launching its title defense against Algeria, warning that “everyone is going to want to…
8 feared dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes shortly after takeoff from California base
Los Angeles, June 16 (IANS) A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California’s Mojave Desert, the base said. The crash occurred on Monday at approximately 11:20 a.m. local time, the base…
FIFA WC 2026: Araujo’s late strike rescues point for Uruguay against Saudi Arabia
Miami, June 16 (IANS) Maxi Araujo scored late to cancel out Abdulelah Al Amri’s first-half strike as Uruguay and Saudi Arabia shared the spoils in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H encounter here at the Miami Stadium on Tuesday (IST). Uruguay started…
‘Gadar’ director says he waiting for his ‘nuclear bomb’, will ask Sunny Deol to detonate once he has it
Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) The team of the blockbuster film ‘Gadar: Ek Prem Katha’ celebrated its 25th anniversary at a special event in the city on Monday. Actors Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel, director Anil Sharma attended the event. They spoke with the…
HM Amit Shah hails PM Modi’s Slovak honour as testament to India’s global leadership
New Delhi/Bratislava, June 16 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on being conferred with Slovakia’s highest state honour, the Order of the White Double Cross (First Class), describing it as “another…
FIFA WC 2026: Ashour strikes, Hany own goal denies Egypt historic win against Belgium
Seattle, June 16 (IANS) Egypt were left to rue a missed opportunity for a historic FIFA World Cup victory after settling for a 1-1 draw against Belgium in their Group G opener at FIFA World Cup 2026. The Pharaohs produced a disciplined and spirited…
Bratislava Castle lights up in Tricolour as Slovakia rolls out grand welcome for PM Modi
Bratislava, June 16 (IANS) In a spectacular gesture of warmth and diplomatic significance, the iconic Bratislava Castle was illuminated in the colours of the Indian national flag as Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Slovak capital for the…