Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez is all geared up for the upcoming Champions Trophy clash against India. He said that any encounter between the traditional rivals on the cricketing field is "always very special".

Buoyed by the positive vibes from his India trip, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has termed the visit as ‘successful’.

President Asif Ali Zardari on blamed national and international forces for his Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) defeat in the May 11 polls.

Hours after Pakistan's Prime Minister-designate Nawaz Sharif complained that President Asif Ali Zardari had not yet congratulated him on his victory in Pakistan's general elections, the President set things right by telephoning the PML-N Chief.

Describing India and China as strong, prosperous and influential nations, the US on Monday said contributions from the two Asian countries were vital for addressing global and regional challenges.

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) on Monday said that cell phone towers in the city were not illegal and radiation from them doesn't affect health adversely.

China on Monday said it looks forward to addressing the detention of its national for alleged desecration of the holy Quran in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir through "friendly consultations" with the Pakistan government.

An aide to Afghan President Hamid Karzai says he will seek military aid from India during a three-day visit this week.

With the image of his government in tatters, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will present the last Report Card of UPA-II on May 22 in which he is expected to list the positives such as Direct Benefit Transfer and FDI in retail in a bid to boost the sagging morale of Congressmen with elections less than a year away.

President Asif Ali Zardari has said that he should have quit his position and led the Pakistan People's Party's campaign in order to ensure a better performance in the just concluded general election.