Meet Ghani Baradar, Taliban's public face and Mullah Omar's brother-in-law

Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban leader freed from a Pakistani jail on the request of the US less than three years ago, has emerged as an "undisputed victor" of the 20-year war in Afghanistan,......

India reacts cautiously to US-Taliban peace deal

In a guarded reaction to the peace deal between the United States and the Taliban, India on Saturday said its consistent policy has been to support all opportunities that can bring peace, security......

US, Taliban sign peace agreement to end 18-yr war

The United States and the Taliban on Saturday signed a peace deal in Doha, Qatar, after months of negotiations, aimed at ending the 18-year long war in Afghanistan and which will pave the way for......

Biden ready to reset US-Pak ties

US-Pakistan relations are poised to touch a qualitatively new level under the Biden administration, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: Then US vice president Joe Biden, centre, plays host to......

PIX: Rublev, Draper to clash in Qatar Open final

IMAGE: Russia's Andrey Rublev waves to the stands after defeating Canada's Felix Auger Aliassime in the semi-finals of the Qatar Open, at Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, Doha, on......

Alcaraz rues lapse that let Lehecka off the hook

IMAGE: Carlos Alcaraz waves to the crowd following his shock defeat to the Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka in the quarter-finals of the Qatar Open. Photograph: Ibraheem Al Omari/Reuters World number......

Jiri Lehecka shocks Carlos Alcaraz in Doha

IMAGE: The Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka in action during the Qatar Open quarter-final against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz at Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, Doha, on Thursday.......

Alcaraz drops set to Italian qualifier Nardi in Doha

IMAGE: Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in action during his Qatar Open Round of 16 match against Italy's Luca Nardi, at Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, Doha, on Wednesday. Photograph:......

Qatar Open: Alcaraz overpowers Cilic; on course for Djokovic clash

IMAGE: Carlos Alcaraz reacts during his opening round match against Croatia's Marin Cilic at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha on Monday. Photographs: Ibraheem Al Omari/Reuters World No. 3 Carlos......