India's defence diplomacy: Many forces at work

As India contemplates the dawn of a new decade, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh must watch with satisfaction the glints in the eyes of foreign nations as they salivate over the $100 billion defence......

Why is the US indulging Pakistan?

Instead of sneering, we whined. Washington's decision to sell F16s to Pakistan could hardly have come as a surprise to India.Let us for a moment ignore the possible American motivations --......

FIFA initiates investigation into Israel FA's actions

IMAGE: The Palestine FA said it wanted FIFA to adopt appropriate sanctions against Israeli teams, including the national side and clubs. Photograph: Arnd Wiegmann / Reuters FIFA's......

Why FIFA has stripped Indonesia of WC hosting rights

IMAGE: The loss of hosting rights will be a big setback in Indonesia, where football has a massive following, despite the lack of international success since qualifying for the 1938 World Cup as......

Why some Iranians want their own country banned from World Cup

'They should be banned until we have a democratic country like any other country in the world.' IMAGE: A group of current and former Iranian sportspeople sent a letter to FIFA demanding their own......

'Players views must be respected'

IMAGE: Manchester United's Paul Pogba applauds fans while holding a Palestinian flag with Amad Diallo. Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Reuters Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer......

EPL: Brighton stun City; Chelsea beat Leicester

Brighton bounce back to beat 10-man Man City 3-2 IMAGE: Brighton & Hove Albion's Dan Burn celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates. Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Reuters Brighton &......