Belgium moves toward recognising Palestinian state

Belgium will move toward recognising a Palestinian state, the country’s foreign minister said Tuesday, joining a growing list of countries preparing to take the step as Israel steps up its offensive in Gaza.

Kim in Beijing to attend military parade

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in Beijing accompanied by his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, to attend a major Chinese military parade set to showcase nuclear missiles and other strategic assets.

Satwik-Chirag elated winning bronze at World C’ships

It feels like redemption, says Chirag Shetty, one half of the celebrated SatChi combo that ensured that India did not go medal-less at the just-concluded World Badminton Championship in Paris, the city where the two endured the biggest heartbreak of their career.

Confident India plays mighty Korea in Super 4s

Buoyed by an unbeaten pool campaign, a confident and determined Indian men’s hockey team will need to lift its game a notch against title-holders and five-time champions Korea when the two sides clash in their first Super 4 stage match of the Asia Cup here on Wednesday.