Putin ready to meet Trump, 'compromise' on Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin while speaking at his annual end-of-the-year news conference said that he was ready to discuss the possibility of reaching a compromise in talks with United States......

US sanctions Pak, calls its missile programme a threat

Asserting that Pakistan developing sophisticated missile technology will give it the capability to strike targets well beyond South Asia, including in the United States, a top White House official......

Biden hails fall of Assad regime, outlines what 'the US will do'

The fall of the Assad regime that brutalised, tortured and killed thousands of innocent Syrians over the past half a century is a historic opportunity for the people of the country, outgoing United......

Syrian Prez Assad flees as rebels enter Damascus

Amid a rebel offensive, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has flown out of Damascus for an unknown destination on Sunday, Reuters reported. The news agency cited two senior army officers, whom it......

Lab Or Natural? What Diamond Would You Prefer?

Suddenly, the legendary advertising line -- a diamond is forever -- is losing its shine. Kindly note the images has only been published for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy Bat......

How real is Trump's 100% tariff threat on BRICS?

President-elect Donald Trump's warning that BRICS countries will face 100 per cent tariffs if they choose to move away from the US dollar is unclear to what extent he will carry out his threat, as......

Bumper kharif production to lower food inflation in coming months: FinMin

Prospects of a bumper kharif harvest are expected to lower food inflation in the coming months, making the country’s inflation outlook benign, the Union Ministry of Finance (FinMin) said in......

India is now the biggest exporter of fuel to EU

India's export of fuels like diesel to the European Union jumped 58 per cent in the first three quarters of 2024, with a bulk of them likely coming from refining discounted Russian oil, according......

Historic! 9-year-old Indian takes down chess veteran, 66

IMAGE: At 9 years, 2 months and 18 days, Aarit Kapil is the youngest Indian and third in the world to beat a chess Grandmaster under the classical time control. Photograph: Kind courtesy Aarit......

PICS: Sinner leads Italy to second straight Davis Cup crown

IMAGE: Italy's players celebrate with the Davis Cup after victory over the Netherlands in the final at Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena Arena, Malaga, Spain, on Sunday. Photograph:......

Former Manchester United defender hangs up boots

'I have no regrets, I wouldn't change a thing.' IMAGE: Raphael Varane joined Manchester United in 2021, making 95 appearances in all competitions for the English side and helping them win the......

WTA roundup: France's Burel, Parry fall in Tunisia

IMAGE: Australian qualifier Olivia Gadecki stunned second-seeded Danielle Collins at the Guadalajara Open to reach the quarter-finals. Photograph: WTA/X Second-seeded Clara Burel and third-seeded......

Mertens dominates but upsets rock Jasmin Open

IMAGE: Elise Mertens ranked No. 32 in the world, posted a 6-2, 6-0 victory over Anastasia Zakharova of Russia. Photograph: : Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters Top seed Elise Mertens......