Section: The Himalayan Times (Nepal)
Germany still winless in Nations League after Swiss draw
BASEL: Germany were still waiting for their first-ever Nations League win after they gave a tired performance and were held to a 1-1 draw by Switzerland on Sunday. Ilkay Gundogan gave Joachim Loew’s side the perfect start with a clinical goal in the 14th minute but Silvan Widmer earned their smaller neighbours a deserved draw just before...
Spain’s Gaya nets late goal to snatch draw with Germany
Werner on target for Germany Gaya scored added-time equaliser Ukraine beat Switzerland 2-1 STUTTGART: Spain scored a stoppage-time equaliser through Jose Luis Gaya to rescue a 1-1 draw away to Germany on Thursday in their Nations League opener and first international in almost 10 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Local-born Timo Werner struck...
‘Tenet’ launches with $53M in overseas gambit at box office
NEW YORK: The first wave of big new movies released since the beginning of the pandemic, including Christopher Nolan’s mind-bending thriller “Tenet” and the long-delayed “X-Men” spinoff “The New Mutants,” arrived in theatres over the weekend, testing the waters of a radically different theatrical landscape. Warner Bros.’ “Tenet” — the...
Djokovic given smooth path at US Open, Stephens looms for Serena
NEW YORK: Top seed Novak Djokovic was handed a comfortable-looking draw on Thursday as he bids for a fourth US Open title but Serena Williams could face danger early on as the American prepares for another attempt to win a 24th major singles crown. World number one Djokovic will play Bosnia’s Damir Dzumhur in his opening match at Flushing...
Belarus leader appeals to Russia as pressure to quit grows
MINSK: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Saturday issued an appeal to long-term ally Russia as he faced growing pressure to step down following a disputed election that has triggered protests at home and condemnation abroad. Lukashenko is grappling with the biggest challenge to his 26-year rule as tens of thousands of people have taken...
Biden, lawmakers warn of foreign interference in election
WASHINGTON: Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said he is putting Russia and other foreign governments “on notice” that he would act aggressively as president to counter any interference in US elections. The statement came hours after Democratic leaders issued a new warning that Congress appears to be the target of a foreign interference...
Trump denies briefing on reported bounties against US troops
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Sunday denied that he had been briefed on reported U.S. intelligence that a Russian military intelligence unit secretly offered bounties to Taliban-linked militants for killing American troops in Afghanistan, and he appeared to minimize the allegations against Moscow. American intelligence officials concluded...
Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 9.46 million, death toll over 482,000
At least 9,469,316 people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 482,389 have died, a Reuters tally showed. More than 9.44 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 481,672 have died, a Reuters tally showed. DEATHS AND INFECTIONS At least 2,357,045 cases of the highly...
Judge: Bolton can publish book despite efforts to block it
WASHINGTON: Former national security adviser John Bolton can move forward in publishing his tell-all book, a federal judge ruled Saturday, despite efforts by the Trump administration to block the release because of concerns that classified information could be exposed. The decision from US District Judge Royce Lamberth is a victory for Bolton in...
Trump postpones G7 summit, seeks to add countries to invitation list
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE: US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would postpone a Group of Seven summit he had hoped to hold next month until September or later and expand the list of invitees to include Australia, Russia, South Korea and India. Speaking to reporters on Air Force One during his return to Washington from Cape Canaveral in...
