Xi Jinping Is Very Busy!

Xi Jinping -- general secretary of the Chinese Communist party and China's president -- has been very busy this week, hosting a likely ally in Africa and leaders from the Arab world. IMAGE:......

Modi, Egyptian Prez discuss 'concerns' over Israel-Hamas conflict

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and exchanged views on the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in West Asia. After his telephonic......

'I'll be here': French Prez Macron to be R-Day chief guest

French President Emmanuel Macron will be the Chief Guest at the Republic Day celebrations on January 26 that would make him the sixth French leader to grace the prestigious annual event. IMAGE:......

Modi invites Biden to be 2024 Republic Day chief guest

Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited US President Joe Biden to be the Chief Guest for the Republic Day celebrations on January 26 next year, US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said on Wednesday.......

PICS: FIFA World Cup kicks off in glitzy opening!

IMAGE: General view outside the stadium with fireworks during the opening ceremony at Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor, Qatar, on Sunday. Photograph: Hamad I Mohammed Qatar's ruler opened the World Cup on......

Qatar World Cup: A showcase for political tensions

'Qatari authorities have had to tread a fine balance over Iran and Palestine but, in the end, the tournament once again puts Qatar at the center of regional diplomacy' IMAGE: Fans hold up a shirt......

PIX: Egypt erupts in jubilation after sealing first World Cup berth in 28 years

IMAGE: Egyptians celebrate after their football team defeated Congo in the World Cup qualifiers in Cairo, Egypt on Sunday. Photograph: Mohamed Abd El Ghany/Reuters Egypt's capital crackled with......

Jordan stun Australia in World Cup qualifier

Australia face a fight to reach the World Cup after they slumped to a shock 2-1 defeat away to Jordan on Tuesday to leave the Socceroos still searching for their first win in the fourth round of......

Bagan whipped by Al Wehdat

Mohun Bagan suffered their fifth successive defeat in the AFC Cup, this time a 0-5 thrashing by Jordan's Al Wehdat in their Group D away match in Amman. Mohun Bagan missing regular goalkeeper......