India will not be an ally of US, but another great power: WH official

India, which has a unique strategic character, will not be an ally of the United States, but another great power, a top White House official has said, asserting there is no other bilateral......

China's actions fundamentally at odds with goal of peace, stability: US

The recent Chinese actions around House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan are fundamentally at odds with the goal of peace and stability, the White House said on Friday, adding that Beijing is......

Biden's Taiwan Threat Rattles China

Key to China's decision regarding Taiwan will be its leadership's assessment whether the US will come to Taiwan's defence, explains Jayadeva Ranade, the former senior RA&W officer and China expert.......

Has India Changed Its Tibet Policy?

One priority for Delhi (for the new foreign secretary in particular) is to have an in-depth discussion with Dharamsala as soon as possible, suggests Claude Arpi. IMAGE: The Dalai Lama with India's......

Forget Hogwarts, go to Sky High

Let's get this straight off the bat: If you can sit through Harry Potter, you have no business sneering at this quintessential Disney film. Even if most people in the ticket line are half your......

EPL PHOTOS: Willian strike keeps Chelsea; City thumps Stoke

Willian of Chelsea, left, celebrates scoring with Kurt Zouma during the Premier League match against Everton at Stamford Bridge. Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images Willian's late strike snatched......

The 23-man team lists for the 2006 World Cup

The23-man lists of the 32 teams for the 2006 football World Cup after theMay 15 deadline to confirm squads ended on Monday. A look at the selections:ANGOLAGoalkeepers: Joo Ricardo (unattached),......