US wholesale prices jump 6% in April, biggest rise since 2022 as Iran war lifts energy costs

US wholesale inflation accelerated sharply in April, with producer prices recording their biggest annual increase since December 2022 as the 10-week Iran war pushed up energy costs and added pressure on companies to raise prices for consumers, AP reported.The US Labor Department said on Wednesday that its producer price index (PPI), which measures inflation before…

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Evening news wrap: Prateek Yadav’s autopsy reveals cause of death; CM Vijay revokes astrologer’s OSD appointment & more | India News

The post-mortem report of Prateek Yadav, son of late Mulayam Singh Yadav, who died in Lucknow on Wednesday, revealed he suffered a massive blood clot in the lungs that led to cardiorespiratory collapse. Tamil Nadu CM Vijay has cancelled astrologer Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel’s OSD appointment a day after opposition parties and allies objected to…

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NEET UG paper leak case: CBI arrests five accused, raids multiple locations | India News

NEW DELHI: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday arrested five accused persons and conducted searches at several locations across the country in connection with alleged irregularities and a paper leak linked to the NEET UG-2026 examination.The case was registered on Tuesday following a written complaint from the Department of Higher Education under the Union…

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Gunshots heard at Philippine Senate as Duterte aide, accused of crimes against humanity, tries to evade arrest for ICC trial – watch

Philippine troopers exchange fire along a hallway at the Philippine Senate in Pasay, Philippines on Wednesday May 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Multiple gunshots were heard inside the Philippine Senate on Wednesday, where senator Ronald Dela Rosa, an aide of former President Rodrigo Duterte, had sought refuge amid efforts to arrest him over an International…

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‘Removed for foreign coach’: PR Sreejesh slams Hockey India, asks: ‘Can’t Indian coaches develop hockey?’ | Hockey News

NEW DELHI: Indian hockey icon PR Sreejesh has publicly questioned Hockey India over its continued preference for foreign coaches after revealing that his stint as coach of the junior men’s side has come to an abrupt end.In a strongly-worded social media post, Sreejesh claimed he was removed despite guiding the team to success in every…

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Elon Musk says ‘SpaceX is considering several locations for the world’s most advanced spaceports’ to support future Mars and lunar travel |

The idea of rockets launching as frequently as commercial flights once sounded like pure science fiction. Elon Musk’s SpaceX is steadily pushing that boundary. The company is now reportedly exploring multiple locations across the United States and overseas to build new spaceports for its Starship programme, according to his X (formerly Twitter) post. The long-term…

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Jailer 2: Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’ eyes new release date; Nelson Dilipkumar’s directorial to be pushed to THIS holiday weekend | Tamil Movie News

‘Jailer 2’ has been one of the most anticipated Tamil films since its announcement. After the huge success of the first part, fans are eagerly waiting to see what director Nelson Dilipkumar and superstar Rajinikanth have planned for the sequel. Along with powerful action scenes, audiences are also expecting Nelson’s trademark comedy moments to play…

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