United Nations, April 2 (IANS) The UN Security Council decried incidents that killed three Indonesian peacekeepers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).In a press statement, Security Council members on Wednesday reaffirmed their full support for UNIFIL and urged all parties to ensure the safety and security of its personnel and premises, as well as the mission’s freedom of movement, in accordance with international law. They also called on parties to refrain from actions tha…
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Mexico City, April 1 (IANS) The remaining places for this year’s FIFA World Cup were finalised, capping a qualifying campaign that spanned nearly three years and setting the stage for the tournament’s first 48-team edition. The competition will be held across the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19. The expanded format has opened the door to new contenders while leaving several established powers and high-profile players on the outside looking in.Absent giantsItaly will miss…
Madrid, April 1 (IANS) Spain completed its preparations for this summer’s FIFA World Cup finals with a 0-0 draw against Egypt in a friendly at Espanyol’s RCDE Stadium.Coach Luis de la Fuente made sweeping changes to the side that beat Serbia 3-0 on Friday, with David Raya in goal, Ferran Torres leading the attack, Carlos Soler starting in central midfield and Real Sociedad winger Ander Barrenetxea making his international debut, reports Xinhua.Spain produced a disjointed display and Egypt came c…
Madrid, March 31 (IANS) Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella said it would be difficult to turn down a return to Barcelona if the opportunity arose, while also voicing frustration over his club’s direction this season.The 27-year-old Spain international came through Barcelona’s youth system but made just one first-team appearance in the Copa del Rey before spells with Eibar and Getafe. He later moved to the Premier League, spending a season at Brighton before joining Chelsea in June 2022.Speaking ahe…
Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) Shares of Nazara Technologies have fallen over 17 per cent so far in 2026, even as the company announced plans to raise Rs 500 crore to support acquisitions and future growth.The weakness in the share price comes despite the company actively pursuing expansion plans and strategic investments.On Tuesday, the stock slipped further by Rs 7.80 or 3.25 per cent to close at Rs 232.35. The recent trend shows continued volatility, with the stock falling nearly 6.7 per cent in the…
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) India has emerged as the global leader in issuing Internationally Recognised Certificates of Compliance (IRCCs) under the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS), accounting for more than 56 per cent of all certificates issued worldwide, an Environment Ministry official said on Tuesday. According to the latest data on the ABS Clearing-House, India has issued 3,561 IRCCs out of a global total of 6,311, placing it far ahead of all other countries in implement…
Islamabad, March 31 (IANS) Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) offloaded two passengers from a plane at the Multan International Airport over their alleged attempt to use umrah visa for entering Europe, local media reported. A FIA spokesperson said that immigration staff took action at Multan airport during routine screening of outbound passengers. Two Pakistani nationals – Sikander Alam and Noor Islam – were heading to Saudi Arabia for performing Umrah. However, initial probe raised s…
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) India has emerged as the global leader in issuing Internationally Recognised Certificates of Compliance (IRCCs) under the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing (ABS), accounting for more than 56 per cent of all such certificates issued worldwide, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced on Tuesday.According to the latest data available on the ABS Clearing-House, India has issued 3,561 IRCCs out of a global total of 6,311, placing it sign…
Madrid, March 28 (IANS) Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals as Spain sailed past Serbia 3-0 at home in one of its last preparation matches ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.In other International Friendlies played on Friday night, England were held to a 1-1 draw by Uruguay at Wembley Stadium in London, the Netherlands defeated Norway 2-1 at the Amsterdam Arena in Amsterdam, while Germany overcame Switzerland 4-3 in an away match at Stade de Suisse, with Florian Wirtz scoring a late brace.Defending c…
Los Angeles, March 27 (IANS) Hollywood star Antonio Banderas has claimed his near-fatal heart attack is the best thing to have happened to him because of the changes he made to his life. The 65-year-old actor reassessed his life after suffering a medical emergency in 2017 and after walking away from his Hollywood lifestyle to return to his birthplace of Malaga, Spain.Banderas, who lives with partner Nicole Kimpel, told The Times newspaper of his belief his heart attack was the best thing to have…