In a first, Pope Francis meets grand imam of Al-Azhar in Vatican

IMAGE: Pope Francis talks with Sheikh Ahmed Mohamed el-Tayeb at the Vatican. Photograph: Max Rossi/Reuters In a historic moment, Pope Francis met the grand imam of Cairo's Al-Azhar......

China, Pakistan Seek UN Terror Tag for Baloch Militant Group

Pakistan and China have submitted a joint bid at the United Nations Security Council to designate the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its suicide wing -- Majeed Brigade -- as a terrorist......

Modi's Risky Gamble With The Taliban

Developing relations with the Taliban is needed, but plunging headlong into Afghanistan without due thought will be akin to the rooster entering a KFC outlet, warns Lieutenant General Prakash......

'Taliban Was Never Anti-India'

'Pakistan is uncomfortable with the Indian presence in Afghanistan. They want the Taliban to ensure that there is no Indian presence in Afghanistan.' IMAGE: External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam......

Shaheen Afridi dropped for Pakistan's must-win Test

IMAGE: Shaheen Afridi is working with Azhar Mahmood to be more effective. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters After facing criticism for heavy defeat in the series-opener, Pakistan on......

Azhar's double ton puts Pakistan in control on Day 2

Azhar Ali struck his maiden Test double hundred and Asad Shafiq registered his sixth century as Pakistan took firm control of the second and final Test against Bangladesh in Mirpur, Dhaka , on......

Legends League: Sehwag, Yuvraj, Harbhajan to play for India Maharaja

IMAGE: Virender Sehwag and Harbhajan Singh will be among a host of former stars in the India Maharaja team which will take part in the inaugural edition of the Legends League Cricket. Photograph:......

Spinner Sajid Khan puts Pakistan on top against Bangladesh

IMAGE: Pakistan off-spinner Sajid Khan is congratulated by teammates on claiming a career-best 6 for 35 against Bangladesh on Day 4 of the second Test. Photograph: PCB Media/Twitter Off-spinner......

IPL 8 Squads: Kolkata Knight Riders

Check out the Kolkata Knight Riders squad for the eighth edition of the Indian Premier League. Gautam Gambhir (captain) Sunil Narine Robin Uthappa Piyush Chawla Yusuf Pathan Shakib Al......