Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey met in Islamabad in what analysts say is the formal opening of a new diplomatic formation that could reshape the post-war regional order. Their immediate goal is a ceasefire; their larger ambition is to ensure that neither Iran nor Israel emerges from this war in a dominant position. Pakistan's foreign minister then flew directly to Beijing and mooted a Chinese role as guarantor of any eventual agreement. Prem Panicker continues his must read daily blog on the Gulf War.
The ceasefire is still technically holding, to the extent that no overt hostilities have been reported yet, but the rhetoric has hardened dangerously. The week ahead will also clarify whether the Islamabad failure was a negotiating tactic or whether Washington has genuinely locked itself into a position from which the only exits are climb-down, escalation, or the slow bleed of a new status quo that nobody chose and nobody controls. Prem Panicker continues his must read blog on the Iran War.
'I suspect that Bangladesh being given permission stuck in India's official craw, and this story was an attempt to balance the scales by giving the impression that a similar waiver had been given to India as well.'
In opting to wear the dress designed by Christopher John Rogers and Sergio Hudson, Harris has sent her own message to the country that Black designers have arrived on the scene.
Adriana Lima, Sofia Vergara, Karolina Kurkova...Here's a look at who wore what at the annual CFDA Fashion Awards last night!
The 49-year-old star is being honoured by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) for her impact on fashion.
We must bring a laser focus on our own interests, and define our friends and foes more clearly instead of trying to live by somebody else's rules. We must grow up, think for ourselves, think India First, asserts R Jagannathan.
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Style Awards took place in New York on June 6 and a host of sexy celebs descended to make their presence felt at the event. Tell us what you think of their red carpet choices!
The pop singer showed up in this sheer dress by Adam Selman at the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) fashion awards. But did she just cross the thin line between edgy and crass?
Snapshots from this year's CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund dinner
The actor hung out with the ace designer at a fashion event in New York.
Rihanna wasn't there but here's who turned up at the CFDA Fashion Awards!
We look back at the most 'whoa' red carpet appearances of 2014. YOU get to vote for the most outrageous one!
A look at the models who impressed us with their red carpet appearance.
20 occasions she captured our attention.
If "innovation" were a person, he or she would have looked like David Bowie.
'It is strange that a country like India, which had gone through crisis after crisis resulting from militancy, insurgency and terrorist attacks, should still be practising ad hocism in managing its security imperatives,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant and former member of the Joint Intelligence Council.
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