Usha Vance gives birth to fourth child
Washington, July 20 (IANS) US Vice-President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance announced the birth of their fourth child, making him the first sitting US vice-president in more than 150 years to welcome a baby while in office. The couple named their…
Iran war puts Hormuz, Suez trade at risk
Washington, July 20 (IANS) The Trump administration said that oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz had recovered to about two-thirds of its pre-war level, even as a former NATO commander warned that Iran could widen the conflict by threatening the…
Trump’s administration vows Iran mission will go on
Washington, July 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s administration said that its military campaign against Iran would continue after two American service members were killed and another went missing in an Iranian attack on a US base in Jordan. US…
Torres says fate favoured Spain in World Cup final
New York, July 20 (IANS) Substitute Ferran Torres said destiny was written for Spain to win the World Cup after his extra-time strike sealed a 1-0 victory over 10-man Argentina in the final. Substitute Ferran Torres said destiny was written for Spain to…
US troop killed in Iran-related action in Iraq
Washington, July 20 (IANS) A US service member was killed in action in northern Iraq during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian one-way attack drone, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said. Taking to social media platform…
US forces strike Iran for 9th consecutive night: CENTCOM
Washington, July 20 (IANS) The United States has launched a new wave of military strikes against Iran, marking the ninth consecutive night of operations, according to the US Central Command (CENTCOM). In a post on X, CENTCOM said the latest strikes began…
FIFA: History of World Cup finals
New York, July 20 (IANS) Substitute Ferran Torres scored in extra time as Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 World Cup final on Monday. Following is the scoreline of each World Cup final, reports Xinhua: 1930 Uruguay 4-2 Argentina 1934 Italy 2-1…
FIFA: Torres’ extra-time heroics fire Spain to World Cup glory
New York, July 20 (IANS) Substitute Ferran Torres emerged as Spain’s hero, scoring the decisive goal in extra time as La Roja edged defending champions Argentina 1-0 to lift the FIFA World Cup 2026 title at the New York New Jersey Stadium. After a tense…
3rd ODI: Duckett’s 141 edges Rohit’s 138 as England beat India by 27 runs, win series 2-1 (Ld)
London, July 20 (IANS) Ben Duckett’s sensational 141-run knock eclipsed a magnificent 138 from Rohit Sharma as a clinical England defeated India by 27 runs in a high-scoring thriller at Lord’s on Sunday to clinch the three-match ODI series…
Delhi: Ceiling fan falls in GTB Hospital ward; patient dies of illness
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) A ceiling fan suddenly fell from the roof in Ward 27 of Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital late on Saturday evening, triggering an immediate response from hospital authorities. Fortunately, the incident caused no major injuries to…