Houston, June 27 (IANS) Cape Verde scripted history by reaching the FIFA World Cup knockout stage on their tournament debut after a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia secured second place in Group H and a last-32 clash with defending champions Argentina. The Blue Sharks secured the second spot in the group with three points, one clear of two-time winners Uruguay and 2034 World Cup hosts Saudi Arabia, to cap a memorable group stage run which they completed undefeated. They now play the star-studd…
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Houston, June 26 (IANS) Cabo Verde will clash with Saudi Arabia in their last group stage match at the NRG Stadium in Houston on Saturday (IST).Cabo Verde have emerged as one of the tournament’s biggest surprise packages. Making their World Cup debut, they have impressed in their opening two matches by earning hard-fought draws against tournament heavyweights Spain and Uruguay. Those results have left the African nation on the brink of a historic qualification, with just one win separating them …
Riyadh, June 25 (IANS) India’s outgoing Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Suhel Khan, met Riyadh’s Governor Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Thursday and discussed the steadily growing bilateral relations.“Ambassador Dr. Suhel Khan paid a farewell call on His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of Riyadh, at the Imarah, Riyadh today,” the Embassy of India in Saudi Arabia wrote on X.“The Ambassador expressed his gratitude to His Royal Highness for the…
Riyadh, June 25 (IANS) India and Saudi Arabia have discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral ties, diaspora issues, and other matters of mutual interest. The discussions were held during a meeting between the Consul General of India in Jeddah, Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri and the Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Madinah Branch Director General, Ibrahim bin Saeed Al-Subhi, on Wednesday.”Consul General of India in Jeddah, Shri Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri, met H.E. Mr Ibrahim bin Saeed Al-Subhi,…
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) India is set to host the 11th BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting starting Thursday in Gurugram, on the outskirts of the national capital, under its BRICS Chairship 2026.The meeting will bring together Energy Ministers and senior officials from all BRICS member countries to advance cooperation on energy security, sustainability, and innovation.India’s BRICS Chairship in 2026 is guided by the overarching theme ‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainabil…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Cristiano Ronaldo made a strong comeback from the poor start in the FIFA World Cup 2026 and scored two crucial goals against Uzbekistan. The Portugal captain made history by becoming the first player to score in six different FIFA World Cups when he found the net against Uzbekistan at the 2026 tournament.While many celebrated the remarkable milestone, others were quick to dismiss it, arguing that the goal came against a lower-ranked opponent.But does that ‘weak oppositi…
Washington, June 24 (IANS) Two US Senators, both from the Republican Party, have raised questions over the involvement of Qatar and Pakistan as intermediaries in the ceasefire negotiations with Iran, accusing both nations of supporting terrorism. Senator Rick Scot accused Qatar and Pakistan of harbouring terrorists and mentioned that recent developments made clear that “who our friends really are”.”It should be clear to everybody by now who our friends really are. Qatar and Pakistan have long hi…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Pakistan’s attempts at mediating between the US and Iran initially boosted its diplomatic profile, but has also exposed Islamabad to risks such as the alienation of allies like Saudi Arabia, raising suspicions in Washington and Tehran, as well as its dependence on countries like China and Qatar to actually steer the talks.The exercise has unsettled Saudi Arabia because it appeared to tilt Islamabad closer to Tehran at a time when Riyadh expected Pakistan’s alignment…
New York, June 24 (IANS) Spain striker Mikel Oyarzabal’s two goals in his side’s 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia on Sunday have put the 29-year-old in the race for the World Cup Golden Boot, but the Real Sociedad forward said he is not concerned about receiving less attention than some of the tournament’s bigger names. Despite having scored 27 goals in 55 appearances for Spain, Oyarzabal remains less widely known internationally than players such as Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane.Speakin…
Washington, June 24 (IANS) President Donald Trump claimed that the United States has attracted $19.1 trillion in investment commitments over the past year, arguing that his administration’s economic policies have transformed America into what he called the world’s most attractive destination for global capital.Speaking at a Mack Trucks manufacturing facility in Macungie, Pennsylvania, Trump pointed to investment pledges, stock market gains and manufacturing expansion as evidence of what he descr…