Jolt to Ukraine peace as Putin-Trump meet likely to be stalled

A meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, ahead of a summit between the two countries presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump has been......

Trump, Putin plan high-level talks in Budapest to end Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump on Thursday held a "lengthy" call with Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday. IMAGE: Russian......

They don't like each other...: Trump on stalled Russia-Ukraine peace

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) expressed optimism about the possibility of brokering a "long-lasting" peace between Russia and Ukraine, despite acknowledging the deep personal......

Trump admin to help Ukraine launch missile strikes against Russia?

The intelligence-sharing pact allows the Pentagon and US intel agencies to help Kyiv target oil refineries, pipelines and other infrastructure that provide the Kremlin with revenues needed to......

Domestic expansion, Europe recovery to drive growth for Tata Steel

There is positive sentiment for Tata Steel on the basis of strong domestic demand, a turnaround of European operations and moderate valuations. Photograph: Andrew Yates/Reuters A combination of......

US sanctions on Russian oil firms to hit Reliance

US sanctions against two of Russia's largest oil companies are expected to impact Reliance Industries' crude imports from Russia, while state-run refiners may continue purchases through......

India spent 2.5 bn euro to buy Russian oil in Sep

India, the world's third-largest oil consumer, spent 2.5 billion euro on buying crude oil from Russia in September, 14 per cent less than the previous month, a European think tank said.......

Sensex pares gains on profit-booking; ends up 130 pts

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended marginally higher on Thursday, helped by robust buying in IT and tech stocks amid growing optimism on the US-India trade deal front. Photograph:......

Historic! Bhanwala shoots down maiden Worlds medal

IMAGE: Anish Bhanwala won silver in the men’s rapid-fire pistol with a score of 28 in the final at the ISSF World Championships, in Cairo on Sunday. Photograph: NRAI/X India's Anish Bhanwala......

FIDE launches 'ChessMom' plan to support mothers in chess

IMAGE: Grandmaster Harika Dronavalli with her daughter Hanvika. Photograph: Harika Dronavall/Instagram Mothers competing in elite chess will be able to take advantage of a new set of......

Ravinder wins 50m pistol gold at World Championships

IMAGE: Ravinder Singh, a 29-year-old Naik Subedar in the Indian Army, achieved the biggest success in his shooting career by winning gold in the men's 50m pistol, a non-Olympic discipline.......

PIX: Sweden stunned at home, World Cup dream in ruins

IMAGE: Kosovo's Fisnik Asllani and Veldin Hodza celebrate after the match. Photograph: TT News Agency via Reuters Sweden's World Cup hopes were dealt a crushing blow as they suffered a 1-0 home......

Para Worlds: Dharambir, Atul deliver podium finishes

IMAGE: India's Dharambir Nain won silver in the men's Club Throw F51 event with an effort of 29.71m. Photograph: SAI Media Reigning Paralympic champion Dharambir Nain and Atul Kaushik picked up a......