Tibet genocide bill gains bipartisan backing in US
Washington, June 16 (IANS) A bipartisan group of US lawmakers is pushing for a formal determination on whether China’s treatment of Tibetans amounts to genocide or crimes against humanity, adding fresh pressure on Beijing over its human rights…
TN braces for week-long rain even as heat intensifies across state
Chennai, June 16 (IANS) Even as several parts of Tamil Nadu continue to reel under intense summer heat, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast rain across several districts of the state over the coming week due to changes in the speed and…
Saka ready to gamble with fitness for England’s FIFA World Cup chances
Kansas City, June 16 (IANS) England winger Bukayo Saka said he is “ready to gamble with his fitness” for England’s World Cup opener against Croatia on Thursday (IST) amid concerns with his Achilles. Saka, who will make his 50th…
Indian American lawmakers condemn anti-India act in Texas
Washington, June 16 (IANS) Six Indian American members of the US Congress have strongly condemned the tearing of an Indian flag during an immigration-related protest outside Frisco City Hall in Texas and expressed solidarity with the Indian American…
FIFA clears Australian VAR assistant Shaun Evans over alleged racist gesture
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) The Australian referee Shaun Evans, who was accused of making a racist hand gesture ahead of Sunday’s FIFA World Cup game between Germany and Curacao, has been cleared by FIFA of any wrongdoing. When the pre-game broadcast…
SC to hear petition against Banke Bihari Temple panel’s changes to darshan timings today
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Tuesday a plea filed by the sevayats of the Shri Banke Bihari Temple in Mathura challenging certain decisions taken by the court-appointed high-powered management committee overseeing the…
US embargo inflicts severe humanitarian toll on Cuba: Report
Havana, June 16 (IANS) The US embargo against Cuba has caused incalculable humanitarian damage and become the main obstacle to the Caribbean country’s social development, local media reported. Citing a study by the Center for Economic and Policy…
UNGA convenes 5th interactive dialogue with candidate for next UN secretary-general
United Nations, June 16 (IANS) The UN General Assembly (UNGA) convened its fifth interactive dialogue with a candidate for the position of next UN secretary-general. During the dialogue on Monday, Maria Fernanda Espinosa, former UNGA president and former…
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…