Israel, Hamas reach deal on 4-day ceasefire, hostage release

Israel and Hamas agreed on Wednesday to a temporary four-day ceasefire to allow the release of 50 hostages held by the militant group in Gaza in exchange for 150 Palestinian detainees and the entry......

Egypt's strategic partnership for India, highest award for Modi

Imparting new momentum, India and Egypt on Sunday elevated their relationship to a ‘strategic partnership' after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held......

'Help me! I don't want to die in Sudan'

'We are running out of food and water. There's no electricity either.' IMAGE: People gather to get bread during clashes between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and the army in Khartoum,......

A spoilsport in a time of genocide remembrance

'The response to savagery and mass injustice is never a persistent howl.''There will be, among the victims, those who choose to forget the scars, those who go on living, those who challenge the......

Sky marshals may be grounded soon

Sky marshals could soon be grounded if some private airlines keep dawdling over the former's maintenance. Sky marshals are undercover law agents on board flights to counter hijackings. A sky......

Savvy investment tips for you

Are you always at a loss while planning your finances? Are you aware of the investment options available in the market? How best can you plan your finances? What are the crieria for evaluating an......

Good times end in Dubai

Dubai's Hot 100 party last month was a reminder of the city's high-rolling times before the credit crunch. The annual celebration, laid on by a magazine profiling the United Arab Emirates' smart......

Ahmedabad, Kolkata among new global hotspots

You may never have heard of Chengdu, a city of 4.1 million people in central China. But you will soon. The Chinese government has invested billions of dollars to entice U.S. companies to start......

FIFA WC PIX: Croatia edge Morocco 2-1 to clinch third spot

'This is bronze with a golden glow. We won a tough game' 'This is a medal for the Croatian people... It's really great that we won two medals in two tournaments, big congratulations to my players'......

FIFA World Cup PIX: France down Morocco, set up Argentina final

Images from the FIFA World Cup semi-final played between France and Morocco at the Al Bayt Stadium on Wednesday. IMAGE: France players celebrate after their win over Morocco to progress to......

Meet the tactical coach behind Morocco's remarkable rise

Regragui's tactical masterclass sends Portugal packing IMAGE: Walid Regragui, Head Coach of Morocco, celebrates with the team after the 1-0 win against Portugal. Photograph: Francois......

FIFA World Cup PHOTOS: Morocco script history, stun Portugal to enter semis

Images from the FIFA World Cup Quarter-final match between Portugal and Morocco on Saturday. IMAGE: Morocco players celebrate after the 1-0 win against Portugal. Photograph: Justin......

FIFA WC: Qatar will look to shut down critics as kick-off arrives

IMAGE: Football fans are pictured at the Corniche ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in Doha, Qatar, on Friday. Photograph: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images The moment of truth for Qatar's ability......