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Orleans, March 21 Unable to control her errors, India's young shuttler Tanvi Sharma lost in straight games against former world champion Nozomi Okuhara in the women's singles semifinals of the Orleans Masters Super 300 tournament here on Saturday.The 17-year-old Indian, a silver medallist at...

March 21, New Delhi – Donald Trump has criticized NATO allies for not supporting the U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran, calling the alliance a "paper tiger" without American backing.In a social media post on March 20, Trump accused allies of refusing to join efforts to secure shipping...

Sydney, March 21 Japan continued their impressive run in the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup as they defeated the hosts, Australia, 1-0 in the final played at Stadium Australia on Saturday. With this win, they have secured the title for the third time in the tournament's history.While Maika...

Tehran, March 21 Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that Iran is seeking "not a ceasefire, but a complete, comprehensive, and lasting end to the war," according to Kyodo News.In a telephone interview with Kyodo News on Friday, Araghchi described the US-Israeli strikes on Iran...

Seoul, March 21 – South Korea is in close talks with countries, including Iran, to ensure a swift normalization of the Strait of Hormuz after Tehran said it is ready to allow vessels bound for Japan to pass through the sea route, which has been virtually closed following the Middle East crisis...

March 21, New Delhi – According to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, Iran is prepared to allow Japanese-related vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.Araqchi told a Japanese news agency that Tehran has initiated discussions with Tokyo on the possible reopening of the strait. Japan...

Washington, March 21 – US President Donald Trump has said that his administration is considering "winding down" its military operation against Iran, while calling on South Korea, China, Japan, and other countries to get involved in efforts to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz.Trump made the...

March 21, New Delhi – India continued its strong performance in the women's singles at the 2026 Orleans Masters Super 300, with Tanvi Sharma and Isharani Baruah winning their respective quarter-final matches on Friday.Tanvi, the 17-year-old prodigy, defeated sixth-seeded Japanese player...

Seoul, March 21 – South Korea will join seven other countries, including European nations and Japan, in a joint statement condemning Iran's attacks in the Gulf and the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the foreign ministry said.The joint statement, issued by Britain, France, Germany...

In the Orleans Masters Badminton tournament, India's Tanvi Sharma will face former world champion Nozomi Okuhara of Japan in the women's singles semi-final at the Palais des Sports in France this evening. Tanvi defeated Japan's sixth-seeded Natsuki Nidaira 21-14, 21-14 in yesterday's...

Orleans (France), March 20 India's Tanvi Sharma produced a strong performance to reach the semifinals of the Orleans Masters 2026 on Friday, defeating sixth seed Natsuki Nidaira of Japan in straight games, 21-14, 21-14, in a 43-minute match.She will next face a tough challenge against fifth...

Washington, March 20: The national interests of the United States, India, Israel, Italy, and Japan form a critical alliance across the Indo-Pacific and Mediterranean-Atlantic theatres, highlighting the importance of these regions for all five nations. This alignment should be consolidated into a...

March 20, New Delhi — In Washington, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated on Friday that her country is ready to support United States efforts to promote peace and prosperity globally.Following talks with US President Donald Trump, the two leaders agreed to maintain close coordination...

March 20, New Delhi – U.S. President Donald Trump combined humor with a somewhat awkward historical reference during a press briefing with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the White House on Thursday.The lighthearted tone became a little uncomfortable when Trump referenced Japan's...

March 20, New Delhi — Governments around the world are implementing measures to protect consumers from the rising cost of energy, which has been driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. These measures range from tax cuts and subsidies to adjustments in supply.Germany is exploring...

Washington, March 20 – The United States and Japan announced over $100 billion in investments in energy and infrastructure, along with new measures for defense and supply chains, signaling a closer strategic alignment in the Indo-Pacific region.President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sanae...

Washington, March 20 – US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi concluded a day of meetings at the White House with a carefully staged display of warmth, personal praise, and allied purpose, using a bilateral visit shadowed by war in the Middle East to underscore the...

Washington, March 20 – President Donald Trump’s attempt to defend the US’s strikes on Iran by invoking the Pearl Harbor attack appeared to unsettle Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during their meeting at the White House, creating an awkward moment in an otherwise warm display of alliance...

Washington, March 20— Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told US President Donald Trump at the White House that she believed “only you, Donald, can achieve peace across the world,” offering strong public backing as the two leaders discussed Iran, energy security, and turmoil in the Middle...

Washington, March 19 Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told Donald Trump on Thursday that the situation in West Asia was extremely grave, and she believed that only the US President could bring peace and prosperity to the world.Meeting Trump at the White House, Takaichi said that Iran's...