Democrats keep control of US Senate after crucial midterm polls

The ruling Democratic Party will retain majority control of the United States Senate as two of its candidates are projected to win their pivotal races against Republican rivals, in a major boost to......

Low expectations from first face-to-face Biden-Xi meeting at G20 Summit

US President Joe Biden will meet China's President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the G20 Summit coming Monday in Bali, Indonesia and neither side is expecting any coolants to douse the fire of......

Monarchs who abdicated in 21st century

Japan's cabinet approved a bill on Friday that would allow Emperor Akihito to step down, paving the way for the first abdication by a Japanese emperor in nearly two centuries. Following is the list......

Well Done, Ambassador T P Seetharam!

'His assignment as the Ambassador to the UAE was particularly appreciated by the Emiratis and Indians alike. He retires in a trail of glory,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.Illustration: Uttam......

When was ASEAN formed?

ASEAN When was ASEAN formed?In 2002, India and ASEAN countries decided to develop "concerted programmes" of cooperation in combating terrorism and also agreed to work for creating a Free Trade......

When debt pushes kids out of school

Liberia, all of eleven and living in Arua in north-western Uganda, is paying a heavy price-- she will not be able to attend school from next term. This is because the government has introduced......

PHOTOS, World Cup qualifiers: Brazil crush Peru; Romania hold Italy

IMAGE: Brazil's Douglas Costa (left) celebrates a goal against Peru during their 2018 World Cup qualifying match in Salvador on Tuesday. Photograph: Ueslei Marcelino/Reuters An inspired......