Expect to have real, inclusive govt in Afghanistan: US

The United States and the international community expects the Taliban to form an inclusive government with representations from different communities and interests, Secretary of State Antony......

Rise and Rise of Qatar in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

Considering that Qatar is a trusted ally of Washington for decades, it is expected to be a steady influence on the Taliban leadership, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: Qatar's Deputy......

'Taliban not involved in Kashmir violence'

'It was always anticipated that the return of the Taliban would embolden armed Islamists including anti-India groups like the Lashkar and Jaish.' IMAGE: A Talib sits guard while his comrades pray,......

Modi, Qatar's emir hold talks to boost bilateral ties

IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives ceremonial honours at Emiri Diwan in Doha. Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani can also be seen. Photographs: MEA/Twitter With an intent to give......

December ministerial may decide fate of Doha round talks

Next week's meeting of trade ministers from all the 157 member-countries of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) is an important one. This year is the tenth anniversary of the Doha Round of global......

WTO mini-ministerial called off

The WTO mini-ministerial scheduled to be held later this month to break the impasse on crucial farm and industrial tariff negotiations has been called off.With the ministerial called off, the April......

WTO Ministerial unlikely this year: UK

Britain on Thursday said it was unlikely that the next World Trade Organisation Ministerial will be held this year, indicating that completion of the Doha Development Round of trade negotiations......

'Stronger political will needed to end Doha talks'

A strong political will is needed to complete Doha Development Agenda after the WTO Ministerial meet in Bali this December, Indonesian Minister for Tourism and Creative Economy Mari Elka Pangestu......