Is Xi Losing Control Over Power?

Two of Xi Jinping's chosen officials have disappeared from view, an indication of turmoil in Xi's government, months after he installed a collection of loyalist leaders in his cabinet, observes Dr......

Russia drops mutiny charges against Prigozhin; Wagner forces to hand over arms

Russia dropped the "armed mutiny" criminal charges against Wagner mercenary group's founder Yevgeny Prigozhin and its members, a domestic intelligence agency said on Tuesday, The New York Times......

No plan to overthrow power in Russia, says Wagner chief in audio message

Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin on Monday said the purpose of the march towards Moscow was to stop the destruction of the private military company and "bring to justice those who, through their......

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......

Keys STUNS Swiatek; Sabalenka one step closer to history

IMAGE: Madison Keys of the US reacts during her semi final match against Poland's Iga Swiatek. Photograph: Jaimi Joy/Reuters Madison Keys stunned second seed Iga Swiatek 5-7, 6-1, 7-6(8) in a......

Sabalenka vs Keys: Power showdown in Australian Open final

IMAGE: Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka writes a message on the TV camera after winning her semi final match against Spain's Paula Badosa. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Defending champion Aryna......

Wimbledon: Why are Russians, Belarusians allowed to compete this year?

IMAGE: All England Lawn Tennis Club announced the ban on players from both countries in April 2022, sparking swift condemnation by the men's ATP Tour and women's WTA Tour as well as several......

Russians will be winning 'medals of blood' if allowed in Olympics

'The Russian army is killing Ukrainian athletes and coaches and destroying sports grounds as well as sports halls' 'The medals that Russian athletes are going to win are medals of blood, deaths and......

Denmark, Estonia threaten to boycott 2024 Olympics

Denmark opposes Russians competing in 2024 Olympics IMAGE: Estonia could boycott Paris Olympics next year if Russian and Belarusian athletes are not removed from the competition. Photograph:......