Ahmedabad, June 7 (IANS) Former Miss Gujarat Super Model winner Heena Rajgor led India’s gold medal rush on the penultimate day of the inaugural World Yogasana Championships at the EKA Arena here on Sunday as the hosts extended their lead at the top. At the time of writing, India stood at the top of the medals tally with a total of 50 medals, including 40 gold, eight silver and two bronze. Japan added two gold to go up to three and 10 overall. They are second on the table while Singapore are t…
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Jerusalem, June 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s latest diplomatic effort aimed at normalising ties with Israel under the expanded Abraham Accords framework has brought Pakistan and Bangladesh under heightened international scrutiny, a report has highlighted.President Trump recently announced that countries including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates should “simultaneously” sign onto the Abraham Accords “as part of broader regional st…
Buenos Aires, June 5 (IANS) Former Argentina winger Maxi Rodriguez believes Lionel Messi remains driven by the same hunger and determination that helped him become one of football’s greatest players, saying the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner is still motivated by the dream of winning another FIFA World Cup.Messi, who captained Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar in 2022, is again leading the defending champions at the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will commence on June 11.“Messi is fuelled b…
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), a proposed multinational infrastructure initiative aimed at upgrading connectivity between the three regions through integrated trade, energy, and digital networks, is envisioned partially as a counterweight to China’s international infrastructure project, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), according to an article.Announced at the Group of 20 (G20) Summit in New Delhi in September 2023, IMEC is designed to create …
Bogota, June 2 (IANS) Colombia continued its preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a convincing 3-1 victory over Costa Rica in an international friendly at El Campin Stadium on Tuesday. Bayern Munich winger Luis Diaz was the star of the evening, scoring one goal and providing an assist as Colombia produced an impressive performance in front of their home fans ahead of the tournament, which begins on June 11.Defender Davinson Sanchez gave Colombia an early advantage when he rose highest t…
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Israel’s Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, on Monday said that Iran will continue facing pressure, including through the naval blockade, until it agrees to the terms that the United States has put forward. “We have to be stubborn because Iranians are trying to reverse the result of this military confrontation. They have been defeated… They must renounce the two existential threats they built against Israel and the region and the US President is being stubborn about it….
Doha, June 1 (IANS) Qatar on Monday condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli extremists, terming their actions “flagrant violation of international law and unacceptable provocation of the feelings of millions of Muslims around the world.” It stated that Al-Aqsa Mosque is a place of worship of Muslims and all unilateral actions aimed at altering the historical and legal status quo in Jerusalem and its sanctities are null and void under international law.”The State of Qatar condemns the…
New York, May 25 (IANS) US President Donald Trump is pressuring Pakistan to recognise Israel and establish diplomatic relations with it as part of the Iran war settlement. Trump said in a Truth Social post on Monday that “it should be mandatory” for Pakistan to “sign onto the Abraham Accords”, under which Muslim nations recognise Israel.Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Türkiye, Egypt, and Jordan are the other countries from which he demanded acquiescence to the Abraham Accords.Trump presented his d…
Washington, May 25 (IANS) U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said negotiations with Iran were “proceeding nicely” and called for several Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Pakistan, to join the Abraham Accords as part of a broader regional settlement. In an extended Truth Social post, Trump said the talks with the Islamic Republic of Iran could either result in a “Great Deal for all” or risk renewed conflict.“It will only be a Great Deal for all or no Deal …
Washington, May 25 (IANS) The White House thinks it could take several days for the deal’s approval by Iran’s leadership, according to a report from US media.While US officials are optimistic that a deal will be signed within days, they also acknowledge it has not been finalised and could still fall apart, said the report by Axios, citing a senior US official.It is unclear whether the potential deal will lead to a lasting peace agreement that also addresses US nuclear demands, Xinhua news agency…