Three trapped after coal mine accident in northwest China

Three trapped after coal mine accident in northwest China

Three trapped after coal mine accident in northwest China Beijing, Sep 26 (IANS) Three people are trapped following a coal mine accident in northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, local authorities said Friday. The accident occurred around 3:30 pm on Thursday when part of an underground tunnel collapsed in Zhenping County, in the city of Ankang. Eight…

Sensex, Nifty Slip in Early Trade Amid Selling Pressure

Sensex, Nifty Slip in Early Trade Amid Selling Pressure

New Delhi, September 26 (HS): Indian equity markets opened on a weak note on Friday, with both the Sensex and Nifty under pressure in the early session. After a cautious opening, the indices witnessed volatile movement as buyers and sellers tussled for dominance, leaving benchmark indices in the red. By the end of the first…

Asia Cup 2025: Coach Phil Simmons Blames Dropped Catches, Poor Shot Selection for Bangladesh’s Exit

Asia Cup 2025: Coach Phil Simmons Blames Dropped Catches, Poor Shot Selection for Bangladesh’s Exit

Dubai, September 26 (HS): Following Bangladesh’s narrow 11-run defeat to Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash, head coach Phil Simmons pointed to dropped catches and poor shot selection as decisive factors behind his side’s elimination from the tournament.Chasing 136 for victory, Bangladesh fell short at 124 for 9, ending their hopes of…

Trump Slaps New Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals, Trucks and Cabinets

Trump Slaps New Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals, Trucks and Cabinets

Washington, Sept 26(HS): U.S. President Donald Trump announced a fresh round of tariffs on Thursday, expanding his protectionist trade agenda with sweeping new levies on key industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to heavy machinery and furniture.Under the measures, branded pharmaceutical imports will face a 100% tariff unless manufacturers commit to building production facilities in the United…

Weak Cues from Global Markets; Asia Sees Broad Selling Pressure

Weak Cues from Global Markets; Asia Sees Broad Selling Pressure

New Delhi, September 26 (HS): Global markets signaled weakness on Friday as pressure from profit booking continued across major indices. U.S. markets closed lower in the previous session for the third consecutive day, while European bourses also ended in the red. Asian markets mirrored the trend, with most regional indices trading lower. On Wall Street,…

Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan Edge Bangladesh by 11 Runs to Book Final Spot Against India

Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan Edge Bangladesh by 11 Runs to Book Final Spot Against India

Dubai, September 26 (HS): Pakistan sealed their place in the Asia Cup 2025 final after defeating Bangladesh by 11 runs in a tense Super Four encounter at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday. The victory sets up a high-voltage clash against India in the title decider on September 28.Batting first, Pakistan were in early trouble…

Trump Presses Erdogan on Russian Oil, F-35 Dispute Remains Unresolved

Trump Presses Erdogan on Russian Oil, F-35 Dispute Remains Unresolved

Washington, Sept 26(HS): U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Turkey to halt energy imports from Russia, warning that continued purchases undermine efforts to weaken Moscow’s war machine in Ukraine.Speaking alongside Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during White House talks on Thursday, Trump said the “best thing” Ankara could do would be to stop buying Russian…

Gary Stead Takes Charge of High-Performance Coaching Role at New Zealand Cricket

Gary Stead Takes Charge of High-Performance Coaching Role at New Zealand Cricket

Wellington, September 26 (HS): Former New Zealand head coach Gary Stead has taken up a new role in High-Performance Coaching at New Zealand Cricket (NZC), where he will focus on nurturing upcoming players and coaches while advancing the board’s high-performance programmes. Stead, who earlier this year completed an eight-year tenure as head coach of the…

Starmer to Unveil UK-Wide Digital ID Plan Amid Immigration Debate

Starmer to Unveil UK-Wide Digital ID Plan Amid Immigration Debate

London, Sept 26(HS): Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to announce plans for a compulsory national digital ID scheme in a speech on Friday, framing it as part of his government’s agenda to modernise state services and curb illegal working.According to senior government figures, the scheme would replace reliance on physical documents with a…