World leaders react with caution to Trump's triumph

World leaders are reacting with caution to Donald Trump's jaw-dropping victory in the US presidential election, with some of them reminding him of the democratic values and the global......

Hassan Rouhani sworn in as Iran's president

Hassan Rouhani, a moderate cleric who was a surprise winner in the recent elections, took oath on Sunday as Iran's seventh president at a ceremony attended by a galaxy of world leaders, including......

US Cong panel seeks report on defence ties with India

Agreeing to a $633.3 billion defence authorisation bill for the fiscal 2013, a conference committee of the United States Congress has sought from the authorities a "review and report" regarding......

Israel hints at pre-emptive action against Iran

Israel's Defence Minister Ehud Barak has hinted that the Jewish state may take pre-emptive action against Iran to foil its nuclear ambitions in case sanctions against the Islamic Republic fail to......

Iranian fans savour victory but wrangle over protests

IMAGE: Loud jeers were heard from Iranian supporters as the anthem played, with the team singing quietly. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Iran's national soccer team sang during the......

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

Summary of World Cup qualifiers played across the world on Thursday IMAGE: England's Raheem Sterling scores their first goal against Hungary at Puskas Arena, Budapest. Photograph: Carl......