Russia grants asylum to ousted Syrian president Assad

Following the political crisis in Syria, Russia has granted asylum to Bashar al-Assad and his family, TASS reported citing a Kremlin source. IMAGE: Smoke rises, after Syrian rebels announced that......

8 Indians serving in Russian forces dead; 63 seek early discharge: Govt

Eight Indians working in the Russian armed forces have died and 12 others already left the military, the government said in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. IMAGE: Indians trapped in Russian warzone.......

In a first, Russia launches ICBM strike on Ukrainian city

The Ukrainian Air Force on Thursday said that Russia launched a massive missile attack on the city of Dnipro, involving intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). IMAGE: Firefighters work at the......

Canada's deputy PM resigns citing rift with Trudeau

Hours before making the statement on Canada's economy, Chrystia Freeland, Canada's Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister announced her resignation from the Cabinet. IMAGE: Canadian Prime......

Moody's, Fitch downgrade Russia's rating to 'junk' following sanctions by West

Moody's and Fitch on Thursday downgraded Russia's sovereign rating to 'junk' grade following severe sanctions by western countries. IMAGE: People walk past the Central Bank headquarters in......

India's trade deficit with Russia grows seven-fold to $34.79 billion

The rising dependence on discounted crude oil has resulted in India’s trade deficit with Russia hitting the second-highest place last year, after China, reveals Department of Commerce data.......

Global Fuel Prices Lower, But Pump Rates Still High

Global oil prices have slumped and India has access to larger amounts of discounted Russian crude oil, yet refiners are not passing on their savings to consumers. IMAGE: A petrol filling station......

US hopes India would 'reconsider' its decision to ban wheat exports

The US hopes India will “reconsider” its decision to ban wheat exports, with Washington “encouraging" countries not to restrict exports as that will exacerbate food shortages,......

Boost for boxing! LA 2028 doors open after IOC vote

IMAGE: International Olympics Committee(IOC) president Thomas Bach speaking during the 144th IOC Session. Photograph: Louisa Gouliamaki/Reuters Boxing was included on Thursday in the Los......

IOC blames Russia for Paris Olympics gender row

'These two female focuses were born as women, they were raised as women, they have been competing as women, they have been winning and losing as every other person.' IMAGE: Imane Khelif, who won......

Judge manipulates score in Paris Games qualifier, banned

Evangelia Trikomiti, president of the Superior Jury at the competition, was found to have "unduly interfered" with the judges' work, after which the Polish Gymnastics Federation and some members of......

SEE: Gukesh returns to grand welcome in Chennai

Photograph and Video: ANI Newly-crowned World chess champion D Gukesh returned home to an enthusiastic reception as hundreds of eager fans, and officials from the Tamil Nadu government and the......

Boxing body accuses IOC of 'abusive behaviour' in Olympic market

IMAGE: International Boxing Association (AIBA) President Umar Kremlev attends a news conference ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Lausanne, Switzerland June 28, 2021. Photograph: Denis......