Iran envoy says BRICS can showcase 'failure' of unipolar security model

IANS | May 16, 2026 12:09 PM

New Delhi/Tehran, May 16 (IANS) Iranian Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali on Saturday said that the 2026 BRICS Summit presents an important opportunity to underline how a global security framework dependent on guarantees from a "single power" has failed in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing world order.

Xi opposes Taiwan independence: Trump

IANS | May 16, 2026 12:15 AM

Washington, May 16 (IANS) U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that Chinese President Xi Jinping strongly opposes any move toward Taiwan independence, while also claiming the two leaders reached a “very good understanding” on Iran, trade and artificial intelligence during talks in China.

UAE rejects Iran’s allegations at BRICS meet

IANS | May 15, 2026 11:19 PM

Abu Dhabi, May 15 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday refuted the allegations made by Iran and rejected Iran’s “attempts to justify the Iranian terrorist attacks that targeted the United Arab Emirates”.

West Asia conflict exposes crack in US-led regional framework: Report

IANS | May 15, 2026 9:22 PM

Washington, May 15 (IANS) The West Asia conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has destabilised the security architecture in the region with far-reaching and unpredictable consequences. For years, the Gulf countries had depended on the US for their security, hosting American bases on their soil and procuring expensive US weaponry. However, Iranian attacks on these bases during the conflict raised questions over the effectiveness of US air defence systems, which have not delivered the level of protection anticipated, a report has mentioned.

BRICS Chair's statement demonstrates broad consensus on international, regional issues: Chinese envoy

IANS | May 15, 2026 8:35 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) China's Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong on Friday congratulated India for successfully hosting the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting. He stated that BRICS Chair's statement and outcome document demonstrate broad consensus on international and regional issues, the future development of BRICS and the reform of global governance and the multilateral system.

Strategic Chabahar port symbol of India-Iran cooperation: Aragchi

IANS | May 15, 2026 7:33 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Calling Chabahar Port a symbol of cooperation between Iran and India, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Aragchi on Friday expressed confidence that the India-developed port will serve as "golden gate" for access to Central Asia, the Caucasus and Europe.