Ashlyn Krueger replaces Pegula in team USA for Billie Jean King Cup final
New York, Oct 31 (IANS) World number six Jessica Pegula has withdrawn from the American squad for the Billie Jean King Cup finals in Spain next month and will be replaced by 20-year-old and world-ranked 65 Ashlyn Krueger, the USTA said. Krueger will join Danielle Collins, Caroline Dolehide, Peyton Stearns and Taylor Townsend on Davenport’s […]
PSG punished with partial stadium closure for homophobic chants
Paris, Oct 31 (IANS) Paris St-Germain has been ordered to partially close a section of the Parc des Princes for their upcoming Ligue 1 match against Toulouse next month, as a consequence of homophobic chants by their fans. The incident occurred during PSG’s 4-2 home win over Strasbourg on October 20 when the offensive slurs […]
While focus is on presidential election, US Congress with razor-thin majorities will shape agenda
New York, Oct 31 (IANS) While the focus has been on the presidential election, it will be the results of US Congressional polls that will determine if the winner’s agenda can be implemented and if it can act as a check on the president. The majorities in the Senate and the House of Representatives are […]
N. Korean troops in Russia will end up as ‘cannon fodder’: S. Korean envoy
Seoul, Oct 31 (IANS) South Korea’s top envoy to the United Nations has criticised North Korea’s “dispatch of its troops to Russia”, saying they will be used as mere “cannon fodder”, while their wages will end up in the pockets of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un. Ambassador Hwang Joon-kook made the remarks at a UN […]
UNRWA ban would have severe humanitarian consequences: Security Council
United Nations, Oct 31 (IANS) The Security Council has said that the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) “remains the backbone of all humanitarian response in Gaza” and no organisation can replace its role, warning that any interruption or suspension of its work would have severe humanitarian consequences […]
Zelensky confirms Ukraine asked for Tomahawk missiles from US
Kyiv, Oct 31 (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that the country has requested long-range Tomahawk missiles from the US. “This was confidential information between Ukraine and the White House,” Zelensky said on Wednesday, commenting on recent media reports that suggested Kiev had requested for Tomahawk missiles. Zelensky said Ukraine asked for the long-range […]
US: 6.0-magnitude quake hits off coast of Oregon
San Francisco, Oct 31 (IANS) An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 has jolted 279 km west of Bandon in the US state of Oregon, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. The epicentre of the earthquake, with a depth of 10.0 km, that struck at 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday was determined to be at 43.544 […]
Survey shows inflation, abortion topmost issues for Indian-Americans
Washington, Oct 31 (IANS) Inflation was cited as the topmost election issue by the single largest group of Indian-Americans surveyed for a recent poll, while abortion and jobs/economy were the topmost for the next largest cohorts. US-India relations were the last among the topmost issues cited by the respondents, alongside education and national security. Inflation/prices […]
White House cautions Iran against responding to Israel’s retaliation
Washington, Oct 31 (IANS) The White House has cautioned Iran against responding to Israel’s retaliation, saying that the US will support Israel in defending itself if Iran chooses to respond. “Iran should not respond to Israel’s retaliation. They should not. If they choose to do so, we will support Israel in defending itself. But Iran […]
US election: Haley criticises Trump campaign as ‘overly masculine’, but offers to pitch in
New York, Oct 31 (IANS) Nikki Haley, who ran a prolonged, but unsuccessful, battle against former President Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination, has criticised his campaign strategy as “overly masculine” turning off some women, but offered to pitch in. “This is not a time for them (Trump campaign) to get overly masculine with […]
