Trump confirms Hamza bin Laden's death in US op

United States President Donald Trump on Saturday confirmed that Hamza bin Laden, the son of deceased Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, was killed in an American counter-terrorism operation along the......

Winners of the 2019 Drone Awards

The sky is literally the limit for the Drone Awards competition that has unveiled the stunning winning photos for 2019. From cross-country skiers that look like fish, voted Photo Of The Year, to......

Osama bin Laden's son Hamza dead, says US media

Deceased Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden's son Hamza, the potential heir of the global terror group, has been killed in an air strike, United States media reported, citing intelligence officials.......

Can Xi help resolve Trump-Kim dispute?

Ahead of the G-20 summit in Osaka this week, Xi has reasserted China's role as a global player, points out Dr Rajaram Panda. IMAGE: Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un......

Why Kochi has an exciting future

This small town on the south-west coast of the Indian peninsula was the site of the first European colonial settlement in India by the Portuguese, way back in 1503. Kochi (Cochin) was occupied by......

Will Scott Boland rise to the occasion in unfamiliar conditions?

'You have just got to put your best foot forward' IMAGE: Scott Boland had a forgettable white-ball debut back in 2016 against India in one of the inconsequential bilateral......

Sports shorts: Javelin thrower Chopra qualifies for Diamond League Final

IMAGE:  Neeraj Chopra in action. Photograph: Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images for IAAF India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has qualified for the prestigious Diamond League......

Day 6: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

White triumph caps golden century for United States IMAGE: Silver medalist Ayumu Hirano of Japan, gold medalist Shaun White of the United States and bronze medalist Scotty James of Australia pose......

North Korea to send athletes, cheer squad to Winter Olympics: South Korea

South Korea proposed that athletes from the two Koreas march together at the Games' opening ceremony and other joint activities between the two nations during the Winter Olympics. IMAGE: Head of......

Why this Israeli tennis player quit?

Israeli Peer forced to call time on career IMAGE: Shahar Peer of Israel won five singles titles in 12 years on the WTA Tour and reached her career high ranking in January 2011. Photograph: Stu......