Belgium’s Youri Tielemans (8) reacts after Belgium won a World Cup round of 16 soccer match against the United States in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Belgium produced a ruthless attacking display to defeat tournament co-hosts United States 4-1 at Seattle Stadium, booking their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals...
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Oil prices inch higher as focus shifts to supply, demand and Hormuz shipments
AI generated image, used only for representational purpose Oil prices inched higher on Tuesday as traders are now focused on supply demand and recovering shipments across the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Around 7 am, WTI crude was trading at $68.83 a barrel, up 0.41% while Brent crude rose 0.38% to $72.26 a barrel.However, the gains...
Oil tanker hit at Hormuz: US accuses Iran of attacking 2 commercial ships, mulls action
According to two US officials, Iran’s military fired at least two missiles at commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night An oil tanker caught fire after being struck by an “unknown projectile” while transiting the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman, British maritime authorities said on Tuesday, in an incident...
Tears and applause: Cristiano Ronaldo bows out of his final World Cup with a heartbreak
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo in tears after the World Cup round of 16 loss against rival Spain.(AP Photo) Cristiano Ronaldo wiped his eyes as the final whistle blew at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday night, applauding the fans in the stands one last time in a World Cup shirt. Spain had beaten Portugal 1-0...
‘I did my best’: Ronaldo breaks silence after Portugal’s heartbreaking FIFA World Cup exit
Cristiano Ronaldo remained proud despite Portugal’s 1-0 Round of 16 defeat to Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Reflecting on his international career, the 41-year-old said, “I did my best” and reminded fans that Portugal won three major trophies during his era after having none before. Ronaldo leaves the World Cup with 11 goals...
Saudi Arabia effects deepest crude price cut in 26 years
Representational image In a sign of intense competition among oil producers, Saudi Arabia on Monday slashed crude prices by $11 a barrel for Aug, the sharpest fall in 26 years.The discount on Arab Light Crude follows a $6/barrel cut for July after the Strait of Hormuz opened, resulting in oil prices crashing to pre-Feb 28...
CNG, EV make up record 40% car sales in June
Representational image NEW DELHI: Indian car buyers are increasingly moving away from conventional petrol and diesel vehicles, with compressed natural gas (CNG), hybrid and electric models accounting for more than 40% of passenger vehicle retail sales for the first time in June, signalling a structural shift in consumer preference towards lower running costs and fuel-efficient...
‘Integral part of India’: Diplomat protests wrong depiction of J&K at Dhaka seminar
The seminar was organised by Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (Courtesy: Bangladesh Post) DHAKA: India Monday lodged a protest at a foreign affairs seminar in Dhaka after a presentation by a former Bangladesh diplomat displayed a map depicting Kashmir as a part of Pakistan. The objection was raised immediately by second secretary (political...
E20 fuel may damage rubber parts in E10 cars, said unpublished report
Representational image NEW DELHI: A report by Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), which recommended rollout of E20, had concluded that using the fuel in E10-compliant vehicles showed deterioration in rubber parts of fuel-system components, such as hoses, gaskets, seals and O-rings.The study, not yet made public, has been a reference point for govt and...
NIA charges LeT chief Hafiz Saeed with plotting Pahalgam terror strike
Hafiz Saeed (File photo) NEW DELHI: National Investigation Agency (NIA) Monday chargesheeted Lashkar-e-Taiba founder and chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed for plotting and masterminding the April 2025 Pahalgam attack, in which 25 tourists were killed by three Pakistani terrorists in front of their families. One J&K resident was also shot dead.NIA said the second chargesheet has...
