WTO chief says global trade deal within reach

Last Updated: Saturday, October 5, 2013, 19:18

The World Trade Organization (WTO) appealed on Saturday for support from Asia-Pacific nations to help clinch a deal on easing global trade constraints at crunch December talks, saying agreement is "clearly within reach".

Bali meet: WTO chief appeals Sharma for political momentum

Last Updated: Friday, October 4, 2013, 22:28

New WTO chief Roberto Azevedo has appealed to Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma for a "political momentum" for successful outcome of the forthcoming Bali meet of the multilateral body.

Countdown to global trade deadline marked by dire warnings

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 11:49

The World Trade Organization has about 20 working days left to stitch together the first global trade deal in two decades, but even the faster tempo of talks under new chief Roberto Azevedo may be too little, too late.

Free tickets to music students for Yesudas` Doha concert

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 19:35

As many as 25 classical music students in Qatar will get an opportunity to attend legendary singer K J Yesudas`s concert for free.

Indian boy dies in Qatar

Last Updated: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 00:25

A five-year-old Indian boy died in Qatar, a week after falling into a manhole, a newspaper reported Wednesday.

Taliban unwilling to engage with US or any country: Dobbins

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 09:59

In the aftermath of the failed Doha peace process, the Taliban leadership is unwilling to hold peace talks with the US or for any other country, a top American diplomat has said.

'Qatar firms waiting for policy reforms to invest in India'

Last Updated: Thursday, September 12, 2013, 13:58

Many Qatar firms are waiting for some policy reforms in India before they make huge investments in different sectors, a senior member of an Indian trade mission to Doha has said.

WTO: India hopes for a possible outcome at Bali meet

Last Updated: Monday, July 29, 2013, 16:14

Under the TFA, a proposal of developed countries, WTO members are negotiating ways to facilitate trade, simplify and harmonise customs rules and reduce transactions cost.

Taliban office plot to break up Afghanistan: Karzai aide

Last Updated: Thursday, July 18, 2013, 17:43

Taliban office in Doha was a plot to break up Afghanistan orchestrated by either Pakistan or the United States, a top aide to the Afghan president has said.