Washington, Jan 19 (UNI) A senior State Department official told Congress that Washington has advised Cuba against cooperating with China and believes its diplomatic efforts have slowed down Beijing’s efforts to sustain its military power on the island. “We’ve advised Cuba on several levels that it’s not in its interest to collaborate with the PRC…
Bengaluru, (UNI) Asian Games Gold medallist Rutuja Bhosale became the lone woman amongst five Indians in the main draw to qualify for the women’s singles quarterfinals of the KPB Trust ITF Women’s Open at the KSLTA Stadium here on Thursday. The 27-year-old did not have to break much sweat as her highest-ranked Indian opponent Ankita…
Karachi, (UNI) A trio of coaches have left their roles with the National Cricket Academy in Lahore, the PCB stated on Thursday. Mickaey Arthur, Grant Bradburn and Andrew Puttick all held coaching positions with the Pakistan Men’s Cricket Team until November 2023. However, in the aftermath of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, Pakistan introduced…
Antigua, Jan 19 (UNI) Anisa Mohammed, Shakera Selman, Kycia Knight and Kyshona Knight recently communicated their decision to retire from the game, Cricket West Indies (CWIa) confirmed on Thursday night. The four players had remarkable careers with the West Indies, and together, they were members of the triumphant squad at the 2016 ICC Women’s T20…
Washington, Jan 19 (UNI) The US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed on Thursday that Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, has attacked the Marshall Islands-flagged, US-Owned and Greek-operated tanker ship Chem Ranger in the Gulf of Aden, but there was no damage to the ship and no one was injured. Houthi military spokesman…
Pyongyang, Jan 19 (UNI) North Korea has tested an underwater nuclear weapon system in response to joint military drills by South Korea, the United States and Japan, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported citing a statement by a spokesman for North Korea’s Defense Ministry. “Joint maritime exercises were staged again in the waters off…
Jakarta, Jan 19 (UNI) A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck Central Sulawesi province in central Indonesia on Friday morning, the country’s Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) said. The agency reported the earthquake rocked off at 00:36 a.m. Jakarta time on Friday (1736 GMT on Thursday). The epicenter was located 9 km southwest of Tojo Una-Una regency…
Ranchi, Jan 19 (UNI) The Indian Women’s Hockey Team put on a spirited show against Germany but were unable to get over the line as they lost 2-2 (3-4 SO) in a thrilling Semi-Final at the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Ranchi 2024 here on Thursday night. India will now face Japan, who lost 1-2 to…
Riyadh, Jan 19 (UNI) Saudi Arabia will host a special World Economic Forum meeting from April 28-29, Minister for Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim said Thursday. “A meeting of participants of the World Economic Forum in Saudi Arabia is planned for April 28-29 and will focus on global cooperation, growth and energy,” Alibrahim said at…
Melbourne, Jan 18 (UNI) World No. 1 Iga Swiatek advanced to the third round after surviving a major scare from former finalist Danielle Collins in a three-set thriller on Thursday at the Australian Open. Under the closed roof at Rod Laver Arena, Swiatek snatched a remarkable 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 victory in three hours and 14…
