India charges Pakistan’s ‘factory of hate’ sustains deep state through anti-India sentiment
United Nations, June 9 (IANS) India has charged that Islamabad is running an “organised factory of hate” that exploits religious terminology to cultivate permanent hostility towards India among its citizens, solely to enable Pakistan’s…
Chinese patents face US crackdown bill
Washington, June 9 (IANS) A group of senior House lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at preventing Chinese entities identified as national security threats from obtaining US patents, arguing that Beijing has used America’s intellectual…
Hakeem Jeffries attacks Trump on living costs, Iran war
Washington, June 9 (IANS) US House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries launched a broad attack on President Donald Trump, accusing his administration of driving up living costs, mishandling healthcare and dragging the United States into what he described…
Trump claims Iran ready for nuclear deal
Washington, June 9 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that Iran was willing to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and sign an agreement with the United States, as he claimed American military operations had severely weakened Tehran’s…
UFC’s White House debut highlights growing influence in sports, culture and politics
Washington, June 9 (IANS) As the Ultimate Fighting Championship prepares to stage the first-ever UFC event on the South Lawn of the White House, the State Department’s decision to launch a sports diplomacy partnership with the mixed martial arts…
Federal court invalidates H-1B charge, citing executive overreach on taxation
Washington, June 9 (IANS) The federal judge who struck down the Trump administration’s $100,000 H-1B visa payment requirement said the central issue in the case was not immigration policy but whether the executive branch had imposed a tax without…
White House vows appeal in H-1B fee case
Washington, June 9 (IANS) The White House defended President Donald Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee and vowed to appeal after a federal judge struck down the policy, ruling that the administration exceeded its authority and imposed an unlawful tax.…
Women’s T20 World Cup: Vintage Perry guides Australia to warm-up win over England
Cardiff, June 9 (IANS) Ellyse Perry’s masterful 64 helped Australia secure a five-wicket warm-up win over ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 hosts England. The six-time champions chased down 158 with an impressive performance ahead of their opening game…
Danish star Eriksen says he is fine after collapsing on the pitch during a friendly match
Odense (Denmark), June 9 (IANS) Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen has issued a statement a few hours after collapsing on the pitch for a second time in recent years. Eriksen was taken to a hospital on Sunday night after he had a huge health scare…
ATP Tour: Shelton, Auger-Aliassime, Fritz return to grass in Stuttgart & ‘s-Hertogenbosch
Stuttgart, June 8 (IANS) With Alexander Zverev claiming his maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open at Stade Roland Garros in Paris, the ATP Tour season moves to grass for the first time this year, with events at Stuttgart and ‘s-Hertogenbosch opening…