Nikki Haley says Iran talks ‘not worth time’

IANS | April 13, 2026 6:56 AM

Washington, April 13 (IANS) Republican Indian American politician Nikki Haley said the US was right to walk away from Iran talks, backing President Donald Trump’s blockade plan and warning Tehran was using the Strait of Hormuz to “hold the global economy hostage.”

US to blockade ships entering or exiting Iranian ports after talks fail

IANS | April 13, 2026 6:23 AM

Washington, April 13 (IANS) The United States will begin enforcing a sweeping maritime blockade of vessels entering or exiting Iranian ports from April 13, escalating tensions after high-stakes talks between Washington and Tehran failed to yield agreement on key issues, including Iran’s nuclear programme.

IPL 2026: Salt, Patidar fifties, fine bowling power RCB to 18-run win over MI (Ld)

IANS | April 13, 2026 12:23 AM

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Brilliant, blazing half-centuries by Phil Salt (78) and Rajat Patidar (53), followed by some fine restrictive bowling, helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) hand five-time champions Mumbai Indians an 18-run defeat in Match 20 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

IPL 2026: Rutherford's unbeaten 71 in vain as RCB beat MI by 18 runs

IANS | April 13, 2026 12:11 AM

Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Superb all-round bowling by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru strangled Mumbai Indians' hopes of successfully mounting the highest-ever chase at the Wankhede, as the visitors romped to an 18-run victory in Match 20 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday.

Sinner topples Alcaraz to win Monte Carlo Masters crown

IANS | April 13, 2026 12:00 AM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Jannik Sinner delivered a composed performance to defeat Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 in the final of the Monte Carlo Masters to return to the World No. 1 ranking for the first time since November 2025.