New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Housing costs across 21 countries frequently exceed affordable limits, which is leading to continuous wealth erosion and threatening financial stability, and this crisis is expected to pressure household budgets and retirement savings, particularly for younger generations facing demographic shifts, according to a report released by the World Economic Forum (WEF).The housing affordability crisis is seen as a long-term challenge for global financial stability. The issue i…
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Madrid, July 12 (IANS) The 17-year-old Prithika Pradeep announced herself on the senior international stage with a memorable two-medal haul, securing an individual bronze before playing a pivotal role in India’s silver-medal finish in the women’s compound team event at Stage 4 of the Archery World Cup in Madrid on Saturday.Competing in her maiden World Cup podium event, Prithika produced a composed display in the women’s individual compound bronze-medal contest, defeating Turkiye’s Hazal Burun 1…
Bogota, July 11 (IANS) The Colombian Football Federation (FCF) on Saturday urged authorities to investigate threats against midfielder Jaminton Campaz after the team’s World Cup elimination.The FCF said it had asked prosecutors to urgently identify and prosecute those responsible after Campaz was targeted on social media for missing a chance in extra time in the round-of-16 loss to Switzerland on Tuesday.Colombia’s campaign ended on Tuesday after a 4-3 penalty shootout defeat to Switzerland in t…
Kansas City, July 11 (IANS) Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said his side expected a stern test against Switzerland in Saturday’s World Cup quarterfinal, describing Murat Yakin’s team as physically strong and deserving of deep respect.Switzerland reached the last eight by beating Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes in Vancouver.Argentina has already endured two tense knockout games, edging Cabo Verde 3-2 after extra time before coming from two goals down to beat Egypt by the …
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) India’s credit‑card market has expanded more than three-fold over the past decade and first‑time cardholders are younger and more widely distributed geographically than other countries, but overall penetration remains low at 25 per cent of credit‑active consumers indicating huge room for growth, a report said on Wednesday.The report from TransUnion CIBIL said half of new‑to‑credit‑card consumers were aged 30 years or below as of March 2026, up from 43 per c…
Vancouver, July 8 (IANS) Ruben Vargas said he had yet to fully process Switzerland’s progress to the World Cup quarter-finals after converting the decisive penalty in Wednesday’s shootout against Colombia. The winger, who had been a fitness doubt before the match, said he was grateful simply to have been able to play in the round-of-16 encounter. “I don’t think I’ve fully realized it yet; I’m thankful for this moment. I wasn’t even sure if I would be able to play,” the 27-year-old said after the…
Vancouver, July 8 (IANS) Colombia manager Nestor Lorenzo said his side deserved more in the 90 minutes after bowing out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a round-of-16 defeat to Switzerland on penalties. Colombia controlled more of the possession and had more shots on target but was made to rue a series of missed scoring opportunities. Substitute Jaminton Campaz squandered the clearest chance of the match when he blazed a shot over the bar with only goalkeeper Gregor Kobel to beat late in the game…
Vancouver, July 8 (IANS) Switzerland have qualified for the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 1954 after edging Colombia on penalties 4-3 following a gritty goalless draw.Ruben Vargas fired home the winning kick to send the Swiss to their first quarter-final in over seven decades. Switzerland will take on Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 last eight.”I didn’t even know if I would be able to play. I’m just grateful that I could help the team. I felt very confident before th…
Vancouver, July 7 (IANS) Switzerland and Colombia will look to maintain their unbeaten records and secure a place in the quarterfinals when they clash in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match at BC Place in Vancouver on Wednesday (IST).Belief is growing in the Switzerland camp after they followed up their Group B-topping campaign with an impressive 2-0 win over Algeria in the Round of 32. Switzerland, who have played in the quarterfinals in 1934, 1938, and 1954, have often struggled fo…
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Team India defender Sandesh Jhingan believes Argentina’s defensive foundations remain intact despite conceding twice in their Round of 32 clash against Cabo Verde, backing the reigning world champions to produce a much-improved display against Egypt in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. Argentina survived a scare to progress after a hard-fought win over Cabo Verde, prompting questions over their defence. However, Jhingan, who is part of Zee5 FIFA World Cup 2026 expert panel…