China blocks G20 consensus over proposals targeting trade imbalances

IANS | September 2, 2026 6:33 AM

Asheville, Sep 2 (IANS) China blocked consensus at a meeting of G20 finance ministers and central bank governors after objecting to proposals targeting persistent trade imbalances and non-market economic practices, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.

Women's T20 Asia Cup: Muneeba, Sadia lead Pakistan to winning start

IANS | September 2, 2026 12:46 AM

Dubai, Sep 1 (IANS) Muneeba Ali scored her fourth T20I half-century while Sadia Iqbal claimed three wickets as Pakistan women defeated Thailand women by 35 runs in their opening match of the ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS) on Tuesday.

When Kristen Stewart spoke about meeting the right person at the wrong time

IANS | September 2, 2026 12:25 AM

Los Angeles, Sep 2 (IANS) Hollywood actress Kristen Stewart once spoke about meeting the right person at the wrong time. An old video from ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ has resurfaced on the Internet, and it shows the actress recollecting meeting the same person again, and figuring out what went wrong the last time they were together.

US Open: Rain delays start of play on outside courts

IANS | September 2, 2026 12:23 AM

New York, Sep 2 (IANS) Rain disrupted the start of Tuesday’s play at the US Open, where the scheduled first-round matches on the outside courts will not begin before 2:45 p.m. local time (12.15 IST Wednesday).

Prashant Singh appointed SAI Regional Director for Gujarat, Rajasthan

IANS | September 2, 2026 12:17 AM

Gandhinagar, Sep 2 (IANS) Prashant Singh's appointment as Regional Director of the Sports Authority of India's (SAI) Regional Centre in Gandhinagar will place the focus on strengthening the sporting pipeline across Gujarat and Rajasthan, from grassroots talent identification to high-performance and podium-level preparation.

US Open: Madison Keys on course after Korneeva clash in Round One

IANS | September 2, 2026 12:04 AM

New York, Sep 1 (IANS) American star Madison Keys survived a tough encounter before getting the better of Alina Korneeva in their first-round clash in the women's singles event at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in the 2026 US Open in New York on Tuesday.