Recent Views 13 Pakistan seeks Brics entry for economic relief, but India’s veto keeps the door shut. Pakistan’s attempt to join Brics remains unresolved as leaders of the grouping gather in New Delhi for the 18th summit. Islamabad formally applied for membership in 2023, but India’s opposition has kept it outside the bloc.Brics originally comprised…
Recent Views 13 The speed of the offensive has raised questions over the preparedness of Saudi-backed Yemeni forces Yemen’s strategically important Red Sea port of Mocha fell to Iran-backed Houthi fighters in a rapid offensive after forces defending the city appealed for Saudi air support that never arrived, according to CNN.The collapse came after a…
Recent Views 13 The bath was incorporated directly into the emperor’s palace, with its heating system, bathing areas and sophisticated architecture working together within a relatively compact space. Nearly 1,700 years ago, an emperor could retreat from the demands of the Roman court without leaving his palace. Beneath a monumental tower in what is now…
Recent Views 12 Magnus Carlsen gives POTM trophy to Vidit Gujrathi (GCL Photo) BENGALURU: Ganges Grandmasters and defending champions APL Pipers strengthened their chances of reaching the Global Chess League final after convincing victories in the penultimate round of Season 4 in Bengaluru on Friday. Both teams now need just a win in their final…
Recent Views 13 Africa has emerged as the world’s most active terrorism theatre, according to a new US House Homeland Security Committee report. Africa has emerged as the world’s most active theatre of terrorism, with more than two-thirds of Islamic State (ISIS) activity taking place on the continent, according to a new report by the…
Recent Views 11 Pakistan great Wasim Akram has expressed frustration over the country’s continued struggles in Test cricket, arguing that the lack of quality batting talent emerging through the system has become a major concern.Speaking to the media in Lahore on Friday, the former fast bowler said Pakistan’s home-and-away Test series defeat to Bangladesh should…
Recent Views 12 Coach Ishank Jaggi during the 2026 Jharkhand T20 Cricket League Kolkata: Almost fourteen years after Ishank Jaggi was named Player of the Match when East Zone last won the Duleep Trophy, he watched Ishan Kishan collect the same award as the region ended its long wait for the title.For Jaggi, the coincidence…
Recent Views 11 India’s KL Rahul (PTI Photo) India’s next Test assignment will take them to New Zealand for a two-match series beginning November 19, and former Kiwi fast bowler Trent Boult believes KL Rahul will be one of the Indian batters worth watching closely.The two Tests will form part of India’s marathon New Zealand…
Recent Views 12 Beijing: Chinese leader Xi Jinping waves from an open-top limousine during a parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of Communist China, in Beijing. AP/PTI( Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, following an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. While the visit itself…
Recent Views 12 Gujarat has amended its rules to exempt residential houses owned or occupied by serving defence personnel, their spouses, former soldiers and widows of soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice from Panchayat Tax. The decision applies to eligible beneficiaries whose residential property falls within the limits of a Gram Panchayat in Gujarat, with…
