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,......

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......

Pak terror may scuttle US need for India deal on Kabul

'The Delhi-Washington stalemate can end only if India's concern over trans-border terrorism is addressed.''The Indian security establishment expects a spike in terrorist attacks in the months......

Taliban Treaty: Pakistan's biggest victory since 1947

'Pakistan's trump card is that it is the only credible guarantor on the horizon who can reasonably assure the Western world that Afghanistan will not again become the revolving door for......

Barca's Xavi 'proud and calm' after sacking

IMAGE: The 44-year-old Xavi arrived at Barcelona on a three-year deal following the departure of another club legend, Dutchman Ronald Koeman, at the end of 2021. Photograph: Ibraheem Al......

Sunil Chhetri: The backbencher and prankster who will finish on top

IMAGE: Sunil Chhetri will drop curtains on his illustrious career on June 6 at the Salt Lake Stadium when India take on Kuwait. Photographs: Ibraheem Al Omari/Reuters Football was not very close......

Football: India lose to Syria; crash out of Asian Cup

IMAGE: India captain Sunil Chhetri reacts during the Asian Cup match against Syria at Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor, on Tuesday. Photograph: Ibraheem Al Omari/Reuters India's wait for a maiden knockout......

From Tokyo to Paris: Trans athletes face new hurdles, restrictions

IMAGE: French sprinter Halba Diouf feels she is being marginalised and hounded after her dream of participating at next year's Paris Olympics was shattered when World Athletics (WA) banned......

Diamond League PIX: Richardson is fastest woman in Doha

IMAGE: Sha'Carri Richardson of the United States poses for the cameras after winning the women's 100 metres in the Doha Diamond League meeting, at Suheim bin Hamad Stadium, in Doha, Qatar, on......