US, EU reject UN pandemic plan

IANS | September 27, 2026 6:29 AM

United Nations, Sep 27 (IANS) The United States and the European Union have rejected a United Nations declaration intended to strengthen global cooperation against future pandemics. However, countries like India and Germany raised concerns but stopped short of opposing the document, media reports said.

US, Indian Army snipers sharpen Himalayan skills

IANS | September 27, 2026 6:24 AM

Washington, Sep 27 (IANS) US and Indian Army snipers have trained together in the Himalayas, firing Indian Sako rifles at targets up to 580 metres as the two forces tested how quickly they could work as combined shooter-spotter teams.

Trump, Xi move to ease tariffs on $60 billion trade

IANS | September 27, 2026 6:03 AM

Washington, Sep 27 (IANS) US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have moved to ease tariffs covering $60 billion in two-way trade and opened a new dialogue on advanced artificial intelligence, producing the first concrete economic and technology outcomes from Xi’s state visit.

Ireland players vote to play Nations League fixtures against Israel

IANS | September 27, 2026 12:12 AM

Dublin, Sep 27 (IANS) The Republic of Ireland’s Nations League fixtures against Israel will go ahead after the players discussed the issue and a majority voted in favour of playing the matches, the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) confirmed on Saturday.

India U17 women lose to Philippines

IANS | September 26, 2026 11:58 PM

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) The India U17 women’s team lost 2-4 to the Philippines in the first of two closed-door friendly matches at the Vagator Football Ground in Anjuna, Goa, on Saturday.