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......

26/11 set up India-Saudi strategic ties

'The attacks made clear to all the Gulf States that Pakistan was the nursery and sanctuary of extremist violence and that this violence threatened all the countries in the region.' IMAGE: General......

No OIC meet in Pak: Great Game plays out within Islam

'The more emphatic denial of any proposal for an OIC foreign ministers meet in Islamabad appears aimed at keeping Pakistan on a leash,' notes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd). IMAGE:......

Inside Saudi Arabia's 5-star 'prison'

A look at the gilded cage where Saudi princes, former ministers, one of the world's richest men and other businessmen are being held prisoner. 'Lush with 600-year-old olive trees, landscaped......

Why the G20 Summit in Pittsburgh is a step forward

The visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the United States worked. On conclusion of his short trip to Pittsburgh to attend the G-20 Summit, he was in upbeat mood. His admirer and director of......

OPEC to launch environment fund

Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is likely to launch an environment fund to cut carbon emissions, even as the oil cartel looks set to reject calls for output hike to cool......