Washington, July 1 (IANS) President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff policies have already overtaken key parts of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), fundamentally reshaping North American trade even before negotiations to rewrite the pact are completed, a senior administration official said on Wednesday. The remarks came after the United States declined to renew the USMCA in its current form during the agreement’s first mandatory six-year review, while keeping the trade pact in for…
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Mexico City, July 1 (IANS) The unbridled joy and celebrations after co-hosts Mexico’s victory over Ecuador in the FIFA World Cup 2026 that secured a place in the Round of 16 turned into tragedy as three people died due to asphyxiation in the downtown area of the Mexican capital.Health officials confirmed on Wednesday that two women and one man were found unconscious on the streets near the City’s iconic Angel of Independence monument, where thousands had gathered late on Tuesday night to celebra…
Mexico City, July 1 (IANS) Sebastian Beccacece has resigned as Ecuador head coach after the South American side’s FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the Round of 32 on Tuesday. Speaking after the elimination, the Argentine confirmed that his tenure had come to an end following the expiry of his contract, saying he believed stepping aside was the right decision after Ecuador fell short of the objectives set for the tournament.Beccacece, who took charge of Ecuador in Augu…
Mexico City, July 1 (IANS) Mexico manager Javier Aguirre said reaching the World Cup round of 16 carried special meaning after overcoming a hurdle that had eluded him in his previous spells in charge of the team.Wednesday’s 2-0 win over Ecuador marked Mexico’s first World Cup knockout-stage victory since it last hosted the tournament in 1986, when Aguirre was a player.The 67-year-old managed the Mexico teams that were eliminated in the first knockout round at the 2002 and 2010 World Cups.”It mea…
Mexico City, July 1 (IANS) Ecuador Football Federation (FEF) has reached out to the governing body, FIFA, to voice its concerns over the treatment they received from Mexcian fans ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 game against Mexico on Wednesday. As the players were trying to rest ahead of the knockout match, many Mexican fans gathered around Ecuador’s team hotel and started playing loud music, chanting Mexican team slogans, and even launching fireworks from the top of the building….
Washington, June 30 (IANS) Law enforcement agencies from dozens of countries are sharing intelligence in real time through a multinational command centre in the United States as authorities respond to more than 1,100 drone detections and hundreds of other security threats during the FIFA World Cup, US officials said.Officials from the White House and the FBI said the International Police Cooperation Centre (IPCC), based in Virginia, has become the hub of security coordination for the expanded 48…
Mexico City, June 30 (IANS) Mexico’s remarkable FIFA World Cup journey reaches a pivotal moment as Javier Aguirre’s side welcomes Ecuador to the Estadio Azteca for a round-of-32 showdown that promises to be among the closest contests of the knockout stage. After a flawless group campaign, El Tri now faces an opponent widely regarded as one of the tournament’s most dangerous underdogs. Confidence is soaring within the Mexican camp after three victories from three matches, a run that has showcased…
Mexico City, June 29 (IANS) Hong Myungbo announced he will be stepping down as South Korea coach, the day after it was confirmed that the team had failed to make it past the group stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 as one of the best third-placed teams. Korea opened their campaign with a 2-1 victory over Czechia but then suffered successive 1-0 defeats to Mexico and South Africa. Their fate was out of their hands as the group stage concluded on June 28 (IST).Hong, who had been in charge since 2024…
Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) Actor Adil Hussain has said that his film ‘52 Blue’ will create empathy in people. The actor is gearing up for the screening of ‘52 Blue’ at the upcoming edition of the London Indian Film Festival. The actor spoke with IANS, and shared that the film will compel people to look at life in a different way.He told IANS, “I feel that cinema of this nature, this kind of cinema introduces the world toward the nuances of a particular group of people. And, when the story …
Caracas, June 27 (IANS) Technical and humanitarian assistance from more than a dozen countries has begun arriving in Venezuela to help victims and support early recovery efforts after Wednesday’s devastating earthquakes. Rescue teams and specialised equipment have arrived in Venezuela since Thursday from countries including India, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Colombia, Mexico, Chile, Ecuador, Spain, Germany, Switzerland and Qatar, as well as from the UN system.Spain’s solidarity delegati…