Rising food, gas, utility costs squeeze Americans amid tariff, war concerns

IANS | April 27, 2026 10:24 AM

Los Angeles, April 27 (IANS) Americans are feeling the strain as the cost of groceries, gasoline, and utilities continues to rise. Economists say a one-two punch of new US tariffs and a war-driven spike in global energy prices are pushing up everyday expenses and threatening to slow growth just as households had begun to regain some breathing room.

Iran presents new proposal to US for reopening Hormuz, ending war: Report

IANS | April 27, 2026 8:48 AM

Washington, April 27 (IANS) Iran has presented the United States with a new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war, while postponing nuclear negotiations to a later stage, according to a report, which cited a US official and two sources familiar with the matter.

Israel fighting for rights of Christians: PM Netanyahu

IANS | April 26, 2026 11:55 PM

Jerusalem, April 26 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel is fighting for the rights of Christians throughout the Middle East through a video message released by the Prime Minister's Office.

WHCD shooting: FBI probes suspect trail and writings

IANS | April 26, 2026 11:04 PM

Washington, April 26 (IANS) Federal investigators are expanding their probe into the suspect behind the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, focusing on his cross-country travel, online activity, and possible writings as they work to establish motive, reports said on Sunday.