Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has reclaimed top spot in the list of the world's highest-paid football players from Lionel Messi, according to Forbes.

India now has 10 international Blue Flag beaches with the addition of two new beaches this year — Kovalam om Tamil Nadu and Eden in Puducherry — and recertification of eight beaches that were recognised in 2020. The Blue Flag certification is a globally recognised eco-label accorded by Foundation for Environment Education, Denmark, based on 33 stringent criteria under four major heads — environmental education and information, bathing water quality, environmental management and conservation, and safety and services at the beaches. Here's a look at India's stunning 'Blue Flag' beaches

In power for so long that a whole generation of Germans grew up knowing only her as chancellor, Angela Merkel is due to bow out of politics following Sunday's elections. AFP takes a look back at images of the East German quantum chemist who leapt into politics, becoming the world's most powerful woman.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended the Indian Diaspora for distinguishing itself across the world as he received a warm welcome from the community on his arrival in Washington. He was greeted by groups of Indian Americans at the airport soon after his plane landed on Wednesday. One of the signature events of the Prime Minister's overseas visit has been his meetings with the diaspora community in large gatherings.