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).

Drones will define future wars: US Army

IANS | May 16, 2026 6:25 AM

Washington, May 16 (IANS) The US Army has told lawmakers that drones, artificial intelligence and autonomous systems are rapidly reshaping modern warfare, as senior military leaders pointed to lessons from the Ukraine conflict and warned that future battlefields will be dominated by low-cost, scalable unmanned technologies.

Trump reveals broad Xi talks on Taiwan, AI

IANS | May 16, 2026 6:20 AM

Washington, May 16 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said he held extensive discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Taiwan, artificial intelligence, Iran, trade, cyber operations and nuclear arms reduction, describing the talks as “very historic” and signalling a possible easing of tensions between the world’s two largest economies.

John Travolta tears up as he gets feted with Honorary Palme d’Or by Cannes Film Festival

IANS | May 16, 2026 12:23 AM

Los Angeles, May 16 (IANS) Hollywood actor John Travolta was in for a surprise at the ongoing edition of the Cannes Film Festival. The surprise came ahead of the world premiere of his directorial debut ‘Propeller One-Way Night Coach’ when the festival presented him with an honorary Palme d’Or, which is the Cannes equivalent of a lifetime achievement prize.