UK to ban Russia's Wagner Group as terrorist organisation

The United Kingdom government will table a draft proscription order in the House of Commons on Wednesday which will impose a ban on Russia's mercenary Wagner Group as a terrorist organisation.......

Who Gains From Prigozhin's Death?

There is a congruence of interests between Ukrainian intelligence and its Western mentors to destroy Wagner and eliminate it from the geopolitical chessboard altogether, argues Ambassador M K......

Oppn warns of Russia-like mutiny if Mumbai police hires 'contractual cops'

The opposition in Maharashtra on Tuesday raised concerns over the plan to rope in contractual personnel by the Mumbai police and said the 'risky' move will be detrimental to the force as well as to......

Is Putin Really A Tough Guy?

The mixed narratives emerging from Russia undermine Mr Putin's position and authority even more than the actual facts, observes Mihir S Sharma. IMAGE: Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting......

FIFA WC: Moriyasu to erase Jap pain from last WC

IMAGE: Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu celebrates after the match against Germany. Photograph: Molly Darlington/Reuters Hajime Moriyasu made no secret of his aim to lead Japan to the quarter-finals......

Russia salutes 'heroes' after Croatia ends World Cup dream

IMAGE: Denis Cheryshev celebrates after scoring Russia's first goal in the World Cup quarter-final against Croatia on Saturday. Photograph: Maxim Shemetov/Reuters The Kremlin dubbed the Russian......

How Belgium plan to get the better of 'favourites' Brazil

'Against a team like Brazil, you must attack and defend with 11 players.' 'We have to defend as well as we can and then cause them pain when we have the ball. It can be that simple and this squad......

My tactics to blame for loss, says 'devastated' Japan coach

'I blamed myself, and I question my tactics' 'I am very disappointed. I am devastated' IMAGE:  Japan's Keisuke Honda receives instructions from coach Akira Nishino before being......

After great escape, Belgians eye Brazil without pressure

IMAGE: Belgium's Romelu Lukaku is thwarted in his attempt to score by Japan's Maya Yoshida in Monday's World Cup Round of 16 match. Photograph: Toru Hanai/Reuters It took a great escape in injury......