Injury setback halts Dane van Niekerk's comeback tour

IANS | March 17, 2026 10:01 AM

Hamilton, March 17 (IANS) Dane van Niekerk’s long-awaited return to international cricket has faced an obstacle. The all-rounder will not join the South Africa women's national team on their ongoing tour of New Zealand due to a calf injury.

Neymar still chasing Brazil World Cup recall

IANS | March 17, 2026 9:48 AM

Rio de Janeiro, March 17 (IANS) Neymar said that he has not given up hope of securing a spot in Brazil's World Cup squad after being overlooked for warm-up friendlies against France and Croatia later this month.

TSA chaos hits US airports amid shutdowns

IANS | March 17, 2026 9:46 AM

Washington, March 17 (IANS) Air travel across the United States is in disarray due to a prolonged government shutdown, disrupting airport security operations and causing long queues, widespread delays, and stranded passengers.

US seals $57 billion Indo-Pacific energy deals

IANS | March 17, 2026 9:27 AM

Washington, March 17 (IANS) The United States has secured energy agreements worth $57 billion with Indo-Pacific partners, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said noting that this is part of a broader push to strengthen allies' energy security.