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SL vs Ind, 2nd ODI: We haven’t won much recently, we’re trying to do our best, says…
Colombo , July 21 Sri Lanka batsman Charith Asalanka has said everyone in his team is a little emotional after suffering a heartbreaking loss against India in the second ODI of the three-match series.
Deepak Chahar (69*) smashed a…
UN chief condoles loss of lives in deadly floods in China, Germany
New York , July 22 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has sent letters to Chinese President Xi Jinping and German Chancellor Angela Merkel to convey his condolences over the loss of life during the devastating floods in both…
India among WTO’s 5 member nations to produce 75pc of world’s COVID-19 vaccines
Geneva , July 22 Five member states of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) alone will account for three-quarters of the entire global output of COVID-19 vaccines this year, said Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on Wednesday.…
Don’t think ‘end game yet written’: Top US general on Taliban’s…
Washington DC , July 22 Taliban are propagating "inevitable victory" in Afghanistan with control over nearly 212 district centres, said a top US general on Wednesday. He, however, added that the “end game” is yet to be written in the…
Dam near Zhengzhou city in Central China destroyed by floods, 12 dead
Beijing, Jul 21 (UNI/Sputnik) A dam near the city of Zhengzhou in China's central Henan province has been destroyed as a result of massive flooding, the state-run CGTN broadcaster reported.
As a result of bad weather, the subway in…
Indian seafarers stranded near Chabahar Port, seeking Embassy help
New Delhi, Jul 20 (UNI) As many as five Indian seafarers stranded at Iran's Chabahar port for the past two years have now reached the Embassy of India in Tehran seeking early repatriation to the country.
"We have taken refuge outside the…
Shringla: Time to consider an India-Japan mobility and migration agreement
New Delhi, Jul 20 (UNI) It is time India and Japan consider an agreement to facilitate mobility and migration of professionals and highly-skilled workers and chart a new course for deepening bilateral partnership, Foreign Secretary Harsh…
China threatens to nuke Japan over possible Taiwan intervention
Beijing July 20 The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) aired a video in which it threatened Japan with a nuclear response and "full-scale war" if it interfered in China's handling of Taiwan.
The video, which appeared on a channel approved…
US State Secretary Blinken to visit India on July 27-28
New Delhi , July 20 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will be on a two-day visit to India from July 27 to 28, according to sources.
Sources familiar with the visit details told ANI that Blinken is also likely to meet Prime Minister…
Pakistan Air Defence System put in danger by China
Colombo July 20 Pakistan's air defence systems deployed on its eastern border is in danger due to technical failures. The system purchased from China for millions of USD is now plagued with several technical failures.
Rusiru Waduge,…
Wipro investing $1 bn to expand cloud services
Bengaluru, July 20 Global software major Wipro on Tuesday said it would invest $1 billion (Rs 7,454 crore) over the next 3 years to expand cloud services for business transformation of its clients worldwide.
"We will invest $1 billion…
Biden announces presidential delegation to Tokyo Olympics, names US First Lady as leader
Washington , July 21 US President Joe Biden announced that First Lady Jill Biden will lead the presidential delegation to the Tokyo Olympics, informed the White House on Tuesday.
"President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the…
Chinese hackers breached 13 US gas pipeline operators from 2011 to 2013: Report
Washington DC , July 21 Chinese state-sponsored hackers successfully breached 13 US natural gas pipeline operators from 2011 through 2013, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced on Tuesday (local time).…
US condemns rocket attacks on Presidential Palace in Kabul
Washington DC , July 21 The United States on Tuesday (local time) condemned the rocket attacks on the Presidential Palace in Kabul during the Eid prayers.
Addressing a press briefing, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on…
SL vs Ind, 2nd ODI: This is the kind of innings I’ve been dreaming of, says Deepak Chahar
Colombo , July 20 After guiding India to a thrilling win over Sri Lanka, Deepak Chahar said he was dreaming of playing such a sensational knock in international cricket.
Chahar played one of the most memorable knocks to steer India to…
Daredevil Deepak Chahar’s heroics guide India to thrilling win in 2nd ODI
Colombo , July 20 Deepak Chahar played one of the most memorable knocks to steer India to a thrilling win over Sri Lanka in the second ODI here at the R Premadasa Stadium on Tuesday.
Chahar (69*) smashed a gusty fifty and stitched an…
Bangladesh, Zimbabwe T20I series advanced
Harare, July 19 The T20 International series between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe has been advanced due to the challenges faced by the tour's broadcast company, the Zimbabwe Cricket announced on Monday.
"@ZimCricketv and @BCBtigers have…
US Department of Justice charges 4 Chinese nationals for cyber espionage
California , July 19 The US Department of Justice (DoJ) on Monday (local time) charged four Chinese nationals with a global computer intrusion campaign targeting intellectual property and confidential business information, including…
‘Impossible for US to re-enter Afghanistan after troops withdrwal’
Washington , July 20 US lawmaker Adam Kinzinger has deemed it will be "impossible" for the United States forces to re-enter Afghanistan if the security situation collapses in the war-torn country after a complete drawdown.
Kinzinger,…
Israeli defense minister discusses trust-building with Palestine Head
Tel Aviv, Jul 19 (UNI/Sputnik) Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz said on Monday that he called the head of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, with greetings for the Muslim holiday of Eid Al-Adha.
"This evening I spoke with PA…
