US diplomat in Nepal summits Mt. Everest

IANS | May 21, 2026 11:48 AM

Kathmandu, May 21 (IANS) Mike Harker, Public Affairs Chief at the US Embassy in Nepal, successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest (Sagarmatha), becoming one of the season's most high-profile climbers from the diplomatic community to scale the world's highest peak.

From gas to groceries, rising prices weigh on US consumers

IANS | May 21, 2026 10:17 AM

Washington, May 21 (IANS) Americans are paying more for groceries, gasoline and other everyday necessities as inflation accelerates again, with economists increasingly pointing to geopolitical conflict and energy disruptions as key drivers of rising living costs.

Adani case settlement clears path for nuclear push: US industry leader

IANS | May 21, 2026 9:44 AM

Washington, May 21 (IANS) Industrial conglomerate Adani Group’s settlement of its legal issues in the United States could help accelerate India’s ambitions in the nuclear energy sector, industry veteran Dr Kris Singh has said, adding that the diversified Group is well-positioned to contribute to large-scale infrastructure development in the field.

IMF reviews Pakistan's reform commitments, budget strategy

IANS | May 21, 2026 8:24 AM

Washington, May 21 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said its staff mission had held “constructive discussions” with Pakistani authorities on the country’s economic situation, including the fallout from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, while reviewing Islamabad’s reform commitments and budget strategy for fiscal year 2027.