Jakarta: Countries must avoid tensions and cooperate to support a recovery from the pandemic as it lingers in many parts of the world, Indonesian President Joko Widodo told a gathering...

Moscow:  Russia said on Wednesday it was returning more troops and weapons to bases, yet another gesture apparently aimed at easing fears it is planning to invade Ukraine, even as...

Washington:  The United States has accused China of failing to meet its commitments to the World Trade Organisation and says it is exploring new ways to combat aggressive Chinese trade...

Moscow:  As the West warily eyed Russian troop movements near Ukraine, European leaders headed to the region on Tuesday for last-minute diplomacy, buoyed by signals from the Kremlin that there...

Paris: Paris St Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino has backed Lionel Messi to come alive against Real Madrid in Tuesday's Champions League last-16 first-leg despite an underwhelming domestic campaign. Messi has...

Moscow:  Russia's top diplomat advised President Vladimir Putin on Monday to continue talks with the West on Russian security demands amid tensions over Ukraine. The statement by Foreign Minister Sergey...

Washington:  Some airlines cancelled flights to the Ukrainian capital and troops there unloaded fresh shipments of weapons from NATO members Sunday, as its president sought to project confidence in the...

Sydney: Star Australia batter Steven Smith was on Sunday ruled out of the remainder of the T20I series against Sri Lanka after suffering a concussion while fielding during his side’s...

Moscow: Some airlines have cancelled or diverted flights to Ukraine amid heightened fears that an invasion by Russia is imminent despite intensive weekend talks between the Kremlin and the West....

Berlin: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is flying to Ukraine and Russia this week in an effort to help defuse escalating tensions as Western intelligence officials warn that a Russian invasion...