US, Iran to hold historic talks on nuclear programme

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, the foreign ministers of United States and Iran will hold talks on Tehran's controversial nuclear drive at a landmark meeting on Thursday -- the first between......

Explosions rock Medina, Qatif, and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia

Three suicide bombers struck in Saudi Arabia on Monday, including a shocking attack at Islam's second holiest site, the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, where four security guards were killed. IMAGE:......

Why Delhi is concerned about the Taliban

India is apprehensive about the Taliban's return as it would mean loss of access to Baluch rebels and help to the restive tribals of Waziristan.This would be a setback to the Indian strategy of......

Obama hails historic deal on Iran nuke issue; Israel slams it

United States President Barack Obama has hailed the "historic understanding" reached between world powers and Iran over the framework of a deal on its contentious nuclear programme, even as Israel......