US, Saudi Arabia sign landmark civil nuclear pact

IANS | July 23, 2026 9:45 AM

Washington, July 23 (IANS) The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark civil nuclear cooperation agreement, marking a major step in their strategic partnership and opening the door for American companies to participate in the Kingdom's planned nuclear energy programme.

Farah Khan calls out Harshad Chopda’s 'acting'

IANS | July 23, 2026 9:43 AM

Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Filmmaker-choreographer and YouTuber Farah Khan, who is seen as a jailor, took a dig at Harshad Chopda's reactions during a tense moment on “Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa”, calling out what she described as his "acting" after Shivangi Joshi chose to challenge him for the crackdown task.

China's growing UN clout alarms US lawmakers

IANS | July 23, 2026 9:39 AM

Washington, July 23 (IANS) China's expanding influence within the United Nations emerged as a major concern during a Congressional hearing, with senior Trump administration officials and lawmakers warning that Beijing is using the international organisation to advance its strategic, military and technological interests.

MLS: Suarez's brace powers Inter Miami to win over the Chicago Fire

IANS | July 23, 2026 9:35 AM

Miami, July 23 (IANS) Inter Miami CF resumed MLS regular season with a 3-2 victory at home against Chicago Fire FC as the club picked up a fifth consecutive win, riding on a brace by striker Luis Suarez and a strike by Preston Plambeck, his first in MLS and for the club's first team.

Iran not ready for deal, but will be soon, says Trump

IANS | July 23, 2026 9:33 AM

Washington, July 23 (IANS) President Donald Trump has said that Iran was "not ready to make a deal" over its nuclear programme despite suffering heavy military pressure, asserting that Tehran continued to change its negotiating position even as the United States remained determined to prevent it from acquiring a nuclear weapon.