Washington, May 27 (IANS) U.S head coach Mauricio Pochettino has selected the 26 players that will represent the United States at the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will take place from June 11-July 19 in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.Leading the way is AC Milan attacking star Christian Pulisic, who scored a goal and had two assists in his maiden finals. Another headliner is Weston McKennie, the do-it-all Juventus man who will patrol the centre of the park for the Stars and Stripes.Among the notable i…
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Ottawa, May 27 (IANS) The Canadian government announced a series of temporary border measures to reduce the risk of the Ebola virus entering and spreading within Canada.According to a news release from the Public Health Agency of Canada, in response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and rising risks in Uganda and South Sudan, Canada will suspend immigration documents for residents of these countries for 90 days, starting Wednesday at 23:59 Eastern Time.Individuals of …
Toronto/New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held extensive discussions with Canada’s leading pension funds, sovereign and institutional investors, members of the Canada-India Business Council and other stakeholders, and pitched the India growth story to them.The minister highlighted how the Indian government’s focus on infrastructure, financial sector reforms and ease of doing business is creating unprecedented opportunities for global investors, and invited stak…
Washington, May 26 (IANS) Calling India and Canada trusted democratic partners, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday urged businesses from both countries to deepen engagement as New Delhi pushed for stronger economic cooperation with Ottawa. Addressing the opening Ministerial Plenary Session titled “From Political Reset to Commercial Delivery” in Toronto alongside Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu, Goyal said India and Canada shared “tremendous…
Toronto/New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday addressed the opening Ministerial Plenary Session, titled ‘From Political Reset to Commercial Delivery,’ in Toronto, Canada.Addressing the event in the presence of Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade of Canada, Goyal spoke about India’s continued efforts to enhance ease of doing business and create an investor-friendly environment and invited businesses and industry leaders from Canada to be act…
Seoul, May 26 (IANS) South Korea captain Son Heung-min has admitted that the FIFA World Cup 2026 could be the final World Cup appearance of his career as he hopes to lead his country on another memorable journey at football’s biggest stage. The 33-year-old forward, who is preparing for his fourth World Cup, said he wants to recreate the spirit and success of South Korea’s iconic 2002 team, which reached the semi-finals on home soil.“This could be my last World Cup. I’m hoping for a wonde…
Ahmedabad, May 26 (IANS) A family from Ahmedabad has appealed for urgent intervention from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Gujarat government after their 23-year-old son, a medical student in Georgia, went missing 12 days ago amid allegations of harassment by his landlord and roommates.Dhvanit Rajdeep, a resident of Virat Nagar in Ahmedabad, was studying medicine in the ninth semester at the Caucasus International University. According to his family, he was last in contact with them on May …
Ottawa/New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) After high-level trade talks in Ottawa, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will lead the Indian business delegation through an intensive programme of industry roundtables and B2B engagements in Toronto from May 26–27, aimed at translating ministerial-level commitment into concrete commercial partnerships across priority sectors, the government said on Tuesday.The visit carries forward the mandate set by Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Mark Carney duri…
Miami, May 26 (IANS) Inter Miami CF has provided an update for Lionel Messi after the Argentina star suffered an injury scare less than three weeks before the start of the FIFA World Cup.Messi left the field during Sunday’s MLS match against Philadelphia Union, due to physical discomfort after taking a free kick. What raised concerns was the fact that Messi did not remain on the bench after being substituted, instead heading straight to the locker room accompanied by members of the medical staff…
Washington/Ottawa, May 26 (IANS) India and Canada have signalled a rapid reset in bilateral ties, with leaders from both countries expressing optimism about concluding a long-pending free trade agreement by the end of this year while sharply expanding trade, investment and business cooperation.Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said negotiations on a free trade agreement with India would be “a game changer for Canadian workers and businesses”.”We’re negotiating a free trade deal with India. Thi…