India projected to surpass China as most populous country by 2023: UN report

India is projected to surpass China as the world's most populous country next year, according to a report by the United Nations on Monday which said that the world population is forecast to reach......

Pakistan is playing with fire

'By annoying the Arabs and cozying up to Iran, Pakistan may end up losing Arab economic support, annoying the Americans and increase Shia-Sunni tensions domestically,' Colonel Anil A Athale (retd)......

US, UK, France launch strikes in Syria, destroy chemical weapon factories

Russian ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov warned that such actions will not be left without consequences.The White House said it has 'a large body' of evidence indicating that the......

India, Egypt to step up defence ties, fight crime together

Signalling a major shift in ties, India and Egypt on Friday decided to step up their overall defence and security cooperation to tackle the twin challenges of terrorism and radicalisation besides......

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

Images and a round-up of all the World Cup qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday. IMAGE: Portugal's Bruno Fernandes (2nd from right) celebrates with teammates after scores their second......

PHOTOS, World Cup qualifiers: Brazil crush Peru; Romania hold Italy

IMAGE: Brazil's Douglas Costa (left) celebrates a goal against Peru during their 2018 World Cup qualifying match in Salvador on Tuesday. Photograph: Ueslei Marcelino/Reuters An inspired......

Flag bearers for Opening Ceremony

The list of flag bearers for the 202 National Olympic Committees participating in the Opening Ceremony of the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad as announced by the International Olympic Committee.Flag......