Distinguish between terrorists and civilians: US to Israel

The United States has asked the Israeli government to distinguish between Hamas terrorists and Palestinian civilians as Israel intensified its retaliation in the region after Hamas launched a......

China backs expanding BRICS with 'like-minded partners'

China on Thursday said Beijing views the BRICS as an "open and inclusive" platform and it backs moves to expand the five-member grouping with ”like-minded partners”. IMAGE: Prime......

A Serendipitous Civil Service Career

Every twist and turn in KMC's civil service career is attributed to serendipity, an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident. He plays down his capabilities, which took him to the top......

US, allies launch declaration for future of Internet, invite India to join

More than 55 countries have launched a declaration for the future of the Internet, the White House said on Thursday, adding that the doors are still open for countries like India which have not......

India defends its decision to ban rice, wheat exports at WTO

India has defended its decision to ban export of wheat and rice at a WTO meeting even as some member countries have flagged concerns over the country's stand, an official said. Photograph: Jianan......

India, Pak bonhomie at WTO blossoms despite fractious bilateral relations

Even as the bilateral relationship between the two neighbouring countries remains hostile, there is growing coordination between India and Pakistan on one multilateral forum — the World Trade......

India among the world's most unequal nations: Report

India stands out as a poor and very unequal country, with the top 1 per cent of the population holding more than one-fifth of the total national income in 2021 and the bottom half just 13 per cent,......

Argentina, Brazil get favourable Copa America draws

IMAGE: Argentina and Brazil were handed favourable draws for next edition’s Copa America. Photograph: Ricardo Moraes/Reuters Defending Copa America champions Argentina and South American......

Football PIX: Messi's Argentina lose; Colombia shock Brazil

IMAGE: Colombia's players celebrate after Luis Diaz scored a goal against Brazil during the World Cup qualifier match in Barranquilla, Colombia, on Thursday. Photograph: Luisa Gonzalez/Reuters......

Soccer Wrap: Argentina hand Maffeo maiden call-up; Italy recall Calabria

IMAGE: Mallorca's Pablo Maffeo handed maiden call-up. Photograph: Albert Gea/Reuters Argentina have called up Mallorca's Spanish defender Pablo Maffeo for the first time ahead of this......

Champions League PIX: Rashford sent off in shocking defeat; Real advances to last 16

Rashford sees red as Man United give up two-goal lead to lose in Copenhagen IMAGE: Manchester United's Marcus Rashford is shown a red card by referee Referee Donatas Rumsas. Photograph:......

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup after Australia drops out

IMAGE: A week after FIFA's invitation, Indonesia said it was in discussions with Australia about a possible joint bid along with Malaysia and Singapore -- before saying a week later that it backed......