Visakhapatnam, July 8 (IANS) Authorities have called off the search operation for six fishermen who went missing off the coast of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, after their boat capsized on July 4, dashing the hopes of finding them alive.The fishermen remained untraced after a four-day-long search and rescue operation by the Indian Navy and Coast Guard.The authorities now presume the missing fishermen dead on the basis of information given by a fisherman, who was rescued by a cargo ship on Sunda…
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New York, July 6 (IANS) Chung Mong-gyu resigned as president of the Korea Football Association on Monday as the fallout from South Korea’s disappointing World Cup campaign continued.Chung’s departure follows that of head coach Hong Myung-bo after South Korea failed to reach the knockout stage, finishing third in Group A with three points. South Korea defeated the Czech Republic but lost to Mexico and South Africa.Announcing his resignation, Chung acknowledged both the successes and failures of h…
Washington, July 2 (IANS) President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of the transfer of the Panama Canal to Panama, saying China was seeking greater influence over the strategic waterway and pledging that the United States would not allow that to happen.Speaking at the dedication of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota, on Wednesday (local time), Trump praised former President Theodore Roosevelt for overseeing construction of the canal, describing it as one of th…
New York, June 30 (IANS) England defender Tino Livramento has undergone an operation on the calf injury that forced him out of the World Cup at the last moment.The 23-year-old, who has played five times for his country, suffered the injury in training as England put the final touches to its preparations in Florida in the days before its opening Group L match against Croatia.The injury forced Livramento to return to Newcastle for treatment at his club, with Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah drafted in as…
Atlanta, June 30 (IANS) England’s FIFA World Cup campaign enters the knockout phase with a round-of-32 meeting against DR Congo at Atlanta Stadium, where Thomas Tuchel’s side will look to justify their status as one of the tournament favourites. While the Three Lions topped Group L without defeat, their performances have left room for improvement as the pressure intensifies. A controlled 2-0 victory over Panama in the final group match secured first place, with Harry Kane becoming England’s all-…
Bermuda, June 30 (IANS) Bermuda have secured qualification for the Americas Qualifier 2027 for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after finishing first at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Americas Qualifier A on home soil.After a no-result due to weather on the opening day, Bermuda showcased their talent by overcoming every opponent convincingly and completing a flawless campaign that earned them a spot in the regional qualifier. Delray Rawlins was crucial in Bermuda’s win, picking up the…
Washington, June 29 (IANS) The United States and Iran have agreed to pause mutual attacks “for now” and hold talks on Tuesday in Doha, the capital of Qatar, to work out their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, US media outlet Axios reported.The two sides will stand down “for now” and “vessels can move freely” as technical talks are set to continue, a US official was quoted as saying.The Tuesday talks were originally set to be held in Switzerland and focused on Iran’s nuclear program. However, re…
New Jersey, June 28 (IANS) After bettering Gary Lineker’s record for the most goals scored for the England men’s national team at the FIFA World Cup, England captain Harry Kane said that he feels proud of the achievement, but he will never take such moments for granted as he is hoping for more milestones to hit in the 2026 global showpiece. Jude Bellingham volleyed in from a corner before providing the cross for Kane to head in his 11th World Cup goal as England clinched top spot in Group L….
New Jersey, June 28 (IANS) Harry Kane bettered Gary Lineker’s record for the most goals scored for the England men’s national team at the FIFA World Cup after his goal in the victory against Panama on Sunday at New Jersey Stadium. Kane, who trailed Lineker by two goals heading into England’s World Cup 2026 opener in Dallas, first levelled with former captain Lineker, who recorded his haul across a six-goal Golden Boot-winning campaign at Mexico 1986 before bagging four at Italy 1990, with …
New Jersey, June 28 (IANS) Harry Kane’s record-breaking goal after Jude Bellingham’s opener helped England to a 2-0 win over Panama at the FIFA World Cup 2026 to secure their position at the top of Group L. Panama frustrated England in the first half. It was Bellingham who provided the key, holding off his marker and prodding in on the volley from Bukayo Saka’s corner after 62 minutes. The England No. 10 then crossed for Harry Kane to head his 11th World Cup goal, one more than previous record-h…