ECUADOR
Messi, Vinicius have frustrating nights as Argentina loses and Brazil draws in World Cup qualifying
Lionel Messi's Argentina suffered a 2-1 defeat against Paraguay in the South American World Cup qualifiers. Despite Lautaro Martinez's early goal, Paraguay rallied to secure the victory. Meanwhile, Brazil was held to a 1-1 draw by Venezuela, with Vinicius Junior missing a penalty. Ecuador triumphed over Bolivia with a resounding 4-0 win.
Colombia edges defending champion Argentina 2-1 in South American World Cup qualifiers
James Rodriguez scored a penalty and provided an assist to help Colombia defeat Argentina 2-1 in a South American World Cup qualifier. Yerson Mosquera opened the scoring for Colombia, while Nico Gonzalez equalized for Argentina. Rodriguez's penalty secured the win, keeping Colombia unbeaten in qualifying and two points behind leaders Argentina.
Brazil vs Ecuador live streaming: Prediction, kick off, how to watch soccer world cup South American qualifier match
Brazil will play Ecuador today. The soccer world cup 2026 qualifier match will be live streamed for football fans in the US.
Why Indian shrimp farmers are facing an Ecuadorian problem
Shrimp cultivators are facing a margin squeeze due to a combination of external and internal factors. The budget has promised some relief, but is that enough?
Panama announces more migrant deportation flights to Ecuador, India and China
Panama's government has announced additional deportation flights for migrants to Ecuador, India, and China. President Jose Mulino, who aims to reduce U.S.-bound migration, said the flights are financed by Washington and began with Colombian migrants. The flights are scheduled throughout August and early September.
Boxer Nishant Dev's loss at Paris Olympics sparks controversy as Vijender Singh, Randeep Hooda criticise scoring system
Indian boxer Nishant Dev¡¯s quarter-final loss to Mexico¡¯s Marco Verde at the Paris Olympics has triggered criticism of the scoring system. Despite leading in the first round, Dev lost with a 4-1 split decision. Former boxer Vijender Singh and actor Randeep Hooda have voiced concerns over the fairness of the judges' decisions. The loss adds to India's string of disappointing performances, including the elimination of Amit Panghal.
- Go To Page 1
Indians disappoint in men's 20km race walk at Olympics 2024
Indian race walkers Vikash Singh and Paramjeet Singh finished in 30th and 37th positions respectively in the 20km Olympic event. National record-holder Akshdeep Singh pulled out after the 6km mark. Brazil's Caio Bonfim and Spain's Alvaro Martin won silver and bronze medals, respectively. Priyanka Goswami will compete in the women's 20km race walk event later.
India at Olympics, Day 5 Schedule: Badminton stars PV Sindhu, Sen in action, Olympic medallist Lovlina to open campaign and more
Olympics 2024 India Schedule: India's Olympic journey continued with Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh claiming a bronze medal in shooting. Key athletes like PV Sindu, Lakshya Sen, and HS Prannoy in badminton, and shooters Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar and Swapnil Kusale, aimed for their next medals. Lovlina Borgohain commenced her boxing campaign in women's 75kg category.
All eyes on Nikhat, Lovlina as boxers open Olympic campaign hoping to negotiate difficult draws
Indian boxers Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain, and Nishant Dev have tough matches ahead as they try for India's best-ever Olympic boxing results in Paris. Zareen faces strong rivals in her weight class, Borgohain is up against top fighters in a new weight, and Nishant has a promising draw but still tough opponents. The boxing matches will be at the North Paris Arena and Stade Roland-Garros.
Lionel Messi's 109th goal leads defending champion Argentina over Canada 2-0 and into Copa America final
Messi redirected Enzo Fern¨¢ndez¡¯s shot following a poor Isma?l Kon¨¦ clearance in off the face of Cr¨¦peau from 4 yards in the 51st for his first goal of the tournament. Messi has 28 goals in his last 25 matches for Argentina and 14 in Copa America play, three shy of the record. He has scored against 38 different nations.
Is this the end of Ronaldo¡¯s international career? The Portuguese star crashes out of Euro 2024 without scoring a goal
Portugal's European Championship exit likely ends Cristiano Ronaldo¡¯s international career. The 39-year-old struggled, scoring only in shootouts. Portugal lost 5-3 to France on penalties. Coach Roberto Martinez hasn¡¯t decided Ronaldo¡¯s future. Ronaldo earned his 212th cap, scored 130 goals, and set records in six European Championships with 14 goals.
Martinez saves Messi blushes as Argentina beat Ecuador to reach Copa semis
Emiliano Martinez saved two penalties as Argentina triumphed over Ecuador in a shoot-out to reach the Copa America semi-finals. Lisandro Martinez scored, Kevin Rodriguez equalized; Messi missed his penalty. Argentina won 4-2 at NRG Stadium, Houston, and will face Venezuela or Canada next. Contributions came from Enzo Fernandez, Rodrigo De Paul, and Alexis Mac Allister.
Argentina vs Ecuador Copa America 2024 quarterfinals live: Predictions, how to watch Lionel Messi's game
Lionel Messi's Argentina will play Ecuador in Copa America 2024 quarterfinals. Messi's injury update has also been revealed by Argentina team management.
What you need to know about Julian Assange, WikiLeaks' controversial founder
Julian Assange, who recently secured his freedom through a plea deal with US authorities, is a polarizing figure known for his role in WikiLeaks. Seen by many as a champion of press freedom, he gained global attention by releasing classified US military documents, including the infamous Iraq and Afghanistan war logs. Assange's legal troubles began with allegations in Sweden, followed by seeking asylum in Ecuador's embassy in London to avoid extradition to the US, where he faced charges under the Espionage Act.
All you need to know about Copa America 2024
Defending champions Argentina will take on debutants Canada in the opening match at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Group A encounter kicks off at 5:30 AM IST on June 21. All Copa America 2024 matches will be live-streamed in India.
Exports of marine products drop 9% to $7.37 billion in 2023-24
According to exporters, demand slowdown, high inflation in developed economies and increasing exports of frozen shrimp from Ecuador to America are some of the reasons for dip in India's exports last fiscal. Leading exporters from the sector Yogesh Gupta, Managing Director, Megaa Moda, said that as the US has imposed anti-dumping duty on Ecuador, "our products would now compete and increase exports".
New species of Amazon anaconda, world's largest snake, discovered
Researchers in Ecuador's rainforest have discovered the world's largest snake species, the green anaconda. The recently discovered species, Eunectes akiyama, split from its relatives 10 million years ago. The anacondas and arapaima fish are accumulating petrochemical metals from oil spills, posing risks to human health.
Russia buys bananas and papayas from India amid spat with Ecuador
Russia received its first shipment of bananas from India in January, and another shipment is expected at the end of February. The Russian agricultural watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor said that "the volume of exports of Indian bananas to the Russian market will increase," indicating a rising demand for Indian bananas in Russia. India, known for producing a significant amount of bananas, has expressed a desire to export other fruits to Russia, including papaya, guava, mangoes, and pineapples.
Cabinet approves memoranda on health products with Netherlands, Dominican Republic, Ecuador
The Union Cabinet approved separate memorandum on cooperation in medical products regulation with the Netherlands, Dominican Republic, and Ecuador. The Health Ministry's CDSCO signed MoUs with the regulatory authorities of these countries. The MoUs facilitate interaction among regulatory agencies and address issues of substandard and falsified medicines in international markets.
41 hostage prison workers freed in Ecuador, 136 still captive
Over 40 Ecuador prison officials taken hostage by inmates amid a violent campaign by gangs have been released. The SNAI prisons agency stated that 24 guards and 17 administrative employees were freed, while 133 guards and three employees are still held hostage. President Daniel Noboa initiated a military crackdown on criminal groups, leading to a confrontation with narco gangs. The violence resulted in 19 deaths, including a guard killed in clashes in El Oro. The crisis also saw prison riots, escapes, and attacks on police, prompting a large-scale deployment of troops to restore order.
Ecuador president says country is at war with drug gangs
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa declares his country "at war" with drug gangs holding prison guards hostage. He names 22 gangs as terrorist organizations and makes them military targets. The surge in violence includes gunmen taking over a live TV broadcast and explosions in multiple cities. With a state of emergency declared and plans for high-security prisons, the government aims to address the security crisis linked to rising drug trafficking. The president pledges to deport foreign prisoners, particularly Colombians, to reduce prison populations. The U.S. offers aid, condemning criminal attacks by armed groups.
What we know about 'Fito,' Ecuador's notorious drug lord and his gang that stormed TV station during live show
After a gang of armed criminals stormed a TV station in the Latin American country of Ecuador, they ordered the employees to lie down on the ground. A panic-stricken woman could be heard pleading, "Don't shoot, please don't shoot." Know the high-octane drama blow by blow.
Gunmen in Ecuador storm TV studio in wave of violence
Attackers carrying rifles and grenades stormed the studio of TC television in the port city of Guayaquil as a woman was heard amid gunshots pleading: "Don't shoot, please don't shoot." The intruders forced terrified crew onto the ground, and a person could be heard screaming in apparent pain as the studio lights went off but the live broadcast continued. "Please, they came in to kill us. God don't let this happen. The criminals are on air," a TC employee told AFP in a WhatsApp message.
Chinese embassy in Ecuador will be temporarily closed from Jan 10
In the face of escalating violence in recent days, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa signed an executive decree, declaring the South American country in a state of "internal armed conflict", identifying several organised crime groups as terrorist organizations and non-state belligerents.
Has Ecuador's most infamous drug lord 'Fito' escaped from jail?
The jail authorities planned to move Fito, or Jose Adolfo Macias, to La Roca. But they could not find him. Confirming it, the police have said that the search for Fito is taking place within the prison. Who is Fito and why is he so important?
Daniel Noboa wins Ecuador presidential race, pledges to rebuild country
Thirty five-year-old Noboa, a surprise qualifier for the run-off in the early election, has pledged to improve the economy and create jobs for young people, as well as to house dangerous criminals on prison ships.
FIFA charges Ecuador over fan chants at World Cup opener
FIFA said the charge was brought "due to chants" at the game against Qatar on Sunday and cited the section of its disciplinary code dealing with discrimination. The chants were reportedly directed at Chile, which brought a legal case ahead of the World Cup to try to take Ecuador's place.
Brain Freeze: Ecuador 2 Jio Cinema 0
As for the football that followed, streaming, by definition, means a free-flowing experience. That¡¯s why it¡¯s not called ¡®glaciering¡¯,¡®thawing¡¯, or ¡®freezing¡¯. But for those who did experience a smooth viewing of Sunday¡¯s opening game between Qatar and Ecuador, unlike their Jio Cinema-holding counterparts, they weren¡¯t spared the quality of the game ¨C also variously and coincidentally described as ¡®glaciering¡¯, ¡®thawing¡¯ and ¡®freezing¡¯.
2022 FIFA World Cup Day 1 Preview: Host country Qatar takes on Ecuador; match timing, live streaming and more
Now, it's time to leave everything behind and focus on the beautiful game. Host Qatar will open the tournament against Ecuador, and this will be their first World Cup appearance.
Load More
