Miami, July 19 (IANS) France’s Kylian Mbappe broke Lionel Messi’s all-time World Cup scoring record of 21 in the third-place play-off, though Les Bleus lost 6-4 to England. Both Mbappe and Messi began World Cup 2026 adrift of former leader Miroslav Klose. Mbappe now has 22 World Cup goals in as many matches, scoring twice to move ahead of Messi and extend his lead in the Golden Boot race to 10 goals at this tournament, two ahead of Messi.Prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026, Klose led the overall sc…
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Bengaluru, July 17 (IANS) The Indian U17 women’s team has started its preparations for the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers as their training camp commenced on Thursday, with the first batch of 24 players reporting for camp-cum-trials at The Sports School.The camp marks the beginning of preparations for the Qualifiers, which will be held in Malaysia from October 5 to 11, 2026. India has been drawn in Group E alongside hosts Malaysia, Syria, and Iraq. Players born on or after Janua…
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The India U17 women’s team have been drawn with Malaysia, Syria and Iraq in Group E of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers, following the draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.The Indian women’s U-17 team achieved their best-ever performance at the 2026 AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup in Suzhou, China. They made history by reaching the quarter-finals for the first time before exiting with a 0-3 loss to the host nation, China PR. The Bl…
Washington, July 14 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the United States no longer needed a military presence in Iraq, describing a shift towards an economic partnership as American energy companies prepare major investments in the country, while Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi confirmed that US forces would leave Iraq by September 30. Hosting al-Zaidi at the White House, Trump praised the Iraqi leader and said relations between the two countries had entered a new phase centred on t…
Washington, July 14 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Tuesday said legislation championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham imposing tougher sanctions on Russia could be expanded to include Iran and Hezbollah, although he added that proposals affecting countries such as India and China had not been discussed. Speaking during a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the White House, Trump said lawmakers were considering broadening the sanctions package as a tribute to Graham, one of Co…
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) India’s transition to E20 fuel is part of a broader global shift towards cleaner transportation fuels, with many developed and emerging economies already adopting higher ethanol-blended petrol to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy security and lower dependence on imported crude oil.The rollout of petrol containing 20 per cent ethanol (E20) has sparked public debate in India in recent months, with concerns raised over vehicle compatibility and its broader impact. Ho…
Kuwait City, July 13 (IANS) Condemning the ongoing attacks on its Consulate General in Iraq’s Basra, Kuwait on Monday questioned the efforts being made by the country’s government to fulfill its international obligations as stipulated under the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (1963).Terming the attacks as an “unacceptable violation” of the inviolability of the consulate, Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged the Iraqi government to take immediate and decisive measures to hold …
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) OPEC+ is expected to consider another modest increase in oil production quotas for August as the alliance continues unwinding earlier supply cuts, with delegates indicating that seven key producers have reached a preliminary agreement ahead of a virtual meeting on Sunday.According to delegates, the proposed increase would raise the combined production target of seven major producers, led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, by 188,000 barrels per day if approved during the video …
Washington, July 4 (IANS) China has been using Pakistan as a strategic conduit to advance its interests. The recent defence deal between Pakistan and the Libyan National Army, involving 16 JF-17 fighter jets, training aircraft and a broader military package worth more than $4 billion, illustrates how Beijing can expand its defence footprint while avoiding direct criticism, a report has stated. The deal has drawn condemnation for potentially weakening the United Nations arms embargo on Libya, esc…
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia believes Indian football remains some distance away from qualifying for the FIFA World Cup despite Asia receiving an unprecedented eight direct qualification spots due to the expanded tournament, saying the national team still has plenty of ground to cover to match the continent’s leading nations.Speaking on the progress of Asian football during the ongoing FIFA World Cup, Bhutia said the expansion of Asian qualification berths is a …