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.

Usha Vance promotes reading drive in Florida

IANS | May 16, 2026 8:37 AM

Washington, May 16 (IANS) As part of her effort to promote childhood literacy, US Second Lady Usha Vance visited a charter school in Florida during which she highlighted her Summer Reading Challenge for students across the country.

Indian mangoes arrive in Seattle stores

IANS | May 16, 2026 8:13 AM

Washington, May 16 (IANS) Indian mangoes are making a fresh push into the US Pacific Northwest, with Seattle-area stores beginning to stock the prized fruit after what Indian officials described as a year-long outreach effort involving retailers, distributors and local consumers.

Trump-Xi summit high on symbolism, low on concrete outcomes: Experts

IANS | May 16, 2026 6:55 AM

Washington, May 16 (IANS) The high-profile summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered symbolism and strategic messaging but produced few concrete breakthroughs, according to leading China experts at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR).