Washington, July 16 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has unveiled an ambitious plan to revive American shipbuilding, asserting that his administration would expand domestic ship production, work with foreign partners to accelerate construction and rebuild America’s naval industrial base after decades of decline.Speaking at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit on Wednesday (local time), Trump said rebuilding shipyards and expanding naval production had become a national security priorit…
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New York, July 7 (IANS) The heat wave that gripped much of the United States over the weekend of the country’s 250th anniversary celebrations killed more than two dozen people across the East Coast, Southeast and Southwest.In New Jersey, at least 29 people are estimated to have died as a result of the heat wave, according to the state’s Department of Health. The deaths were reported across 10 counties, and officials say most of the victims were found in homes without air conditioning, Xinhua new…
Los Angeles, July 7 (IANS) Hollywood actor Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith are back to sharing a home. The couple has been living together for the last two years. Will, 57, and Jada, 54, have been married since 1997. In 2023, Jada revealed that the two had been separated since 2016, reports ‘People’ magazine.A source told ‘People’, “Jada moved back in with Will two years ago. They are happy and love each other and are, as ever, committed to supporting each other”.A source …
New Jersey, July 1 (IANS) Mbappe showed his class once again with a brace as France breeze past Sweden 3-0 into the last 16. Bradley Barcola was also on target as Les Bleus continued their perfect start to FIFA World Cup 2026. In the history of the World Cup, France is the first nation to play five consecutive matches, scoring at least three goals in each game. Mbappe moved into outright second place in the FIFA World Cup all-time leading scorer charts. He struck twice to take his World Cup tall…
Philadelphia, June 27 (IANS) Croatia and Ghana head into their final Group L fixture on Saturday with qualification for the Round of 32 firmly within reach, making Philadelphia the stage for one of the group’s most important encounters.After beginning their campaign with a defeat to England, Croatia responded in ideal fashion by edging Panama 1-0. The victory revived Zlatko Dalić’s side’s hopes, and another three points would guarantee their place in the knockout rounds. Even a draw could prove…
Philadelphia, June 25 (IANS) The battle for second place in Group E comes down to 90 minutes in Philadelphia as Curacao and Ivory Coast meet in a winner-takes-all contest on Friday. While Germany have already booked their place in the Round of 32, the race for the remaining qualification spot remains wide open, giving this fixture enormous significance for both nations. Ivory Coast enter the match in the stronger position. The African side sit second in the standings with three points and need o…
Los Angeles, June 23 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Beyonce has shared why her husband, Jay Z let go of his dreadlocks after 8 years. The singer has shared a video on YouTube in which she details her rapper husband’s style transformation as he swapped his longtime hairstyle for a new afro style. The rapper debuted his new hairdo on stage at a festival show in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania last month. The singer revealed that Jay Z wanted to honour his father by embracing the same style.Beyonce said, “Eve…
Abidjan, June 18 (IANS) Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi has been denied entry to Canada and will miss his country’s FIFA World Cup group-stage match against Germany in Toronto on Saturday, the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) confirmed on Thursday.The 23-year-old Nice striker, who featured in Ivory Coast’s opening World Cup victory over Ecuador, was unable to secure the administrative authorisations required to enter Canada and will remain in the United States.The development comes amid reports i…
New Jersey, June 14 (IANS) After scoring his 10th goal for Brazil in his 50th appearance for the Selecao during the 1-1 draw with Morocco in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match, Vinicius Junior admitted that he “wasn’t 100 percent at his best” but will improve to help Brazil more in attack. Vinicius and Ismael Saibari scored outstanding goals for Brazil and Morocco as two of the expected FIFA World Cup 2026 heavyweights traded blows in New York. This was the first match in which Vinicius has s…
Boston, June 12 (IANS) France held its first training session in Boston at Bentley University, with Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise all taking part.After having arrived in Boston on Wednesday, France kicks off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Senegal in New Jersey on June 16, before facing Iraq in Philadelphia on June 22 and then taking on Norway at Boston Stadium in Foxborough four days later.The team is working to adapt to the time difference and its new surroundings, …