Lanka bars foreign research vessels amid Chinese request

Sri Lanka has decided to impose a one-year moratorium in allowing foreign vessels to conduct research in the island nation's territorial waters, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry has said, amidst frequent......

In China, Old Gives Way To The New

The National People's Congress concluded at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday March 13, 2023 as a new set of leaders took charge of the Chinese government, and the ones they......

Why is Xi Jinping Clapping?

The National People's Congress -- China's annual political gathering known as the Two Sessions -- brought leaders and lawmakers this week to set the Chinese Communist party's agenda for domestic......

Chinese research ship docks in Colombo amid security concerns from US, India

A Chinese research ship on Wednesday docked at Sri Lanka's Colombo port, officials in Colombo said, amid security concerns raised by the US over its visit. IMAGE: The Chinese research vessel Yuan......

Car sales crash in Beijing after curbs on purchase

Car sales in Beijing have crashed overnight after new rules restricting the sale of vehicle to 240,000 per year were introduced this week to reduce traffic congestion on the roads.The holiday......

Syed Modi International: Sindhu survives scare; Sen cruises into quarters

IMAGE: P V Sindhu registered a hard-fought victory against compatriot Ira Sharma at the Syed Modi International Super 300 badminton tournament on Thursday. Photograph: ANI P V Sindhu survived a......

Olympics, TT: China continue dominance

IMAGE: Yingsha Sun of China and Chuqin Wang of China in action with Szu-Yu Chen of Taiwan and Yun-Ju Lin of Taiwan in their Table Tennis Mixed Doubles quarterfinal at South Paris Arena 4, Paris,......

Paris Paralympics: MIND-BOGGLING Pix!

Sachin Sarjerao Khilari, the reigning world champion, continued his dominance in the Paralympic Games, securing a silver medal in the men's shot put F46 event. His exceptional throw of 16.32 metres......

ACT PIX: India set up China final after Harmanpreet brace

IMAGE: Harmanpreet Singh scores off a penalty corner in the Asian Champions Trophy semi-final against South Korea on Monday. Photograph: Hockey India Skipper Harmanpreet Singh's sublime form......

ACT Hockey: India down Korea to continue winning run

IMAGE: Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored two goals to help India outclass Korea 3-1 in the Hero Asian Champions Trophy on Thursday. Photographs: Hockey India Skipper Harmanpreet Singh scored a......