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Delhi government reduces VAT on aviation turbine fuel from 25% to 7%
The Delhi government on Saturday announced its decision to reduce the Value Added Tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF).
Housing costs still too high in Ireland, Micheal Martin says
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Zimbabwe’s diaspora reshapes real estate and farming investment trends
Zimbabwean digital influencers appear to influence diaspora investment decisions through social media.
Retail Euphoria Turns Six-Week Fund Into Record-Busting AI Trade
Brian Emes manages a retail store in Lethbridge, Alberta, a small city on the Canadian prairie about a two-hour drive from the US border. On the morning of May 11, before opening the shop, the 43-year-old launched his brokerage app and bought 55 shares of an exchange-traded fund that hadn’t existed until early April.
PIO Narv Narvekar, manager of Harvard’s $57bn kitty, bows out
TOI correspondent from Washington: Nirmal Narvekar, the Indian-American financier who spent nearly a decade reshaping the investment machinery behind Harvard University’s colossal $57 billion endowment, is preparing to retire, closing one of the most consequential – and controversial – chapters in modern university finance.
PM Modi’s UAE visit seen as vital boost for India-UAE business ties
Dubai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UAE is being viewed as a vital moment for the India-UAE relationship, with Indian business leaders saying it reinforces long-term cooperation in trade, investment, energy, infrastructure and technology.The visit comes at a time of wider geopolitical and economic uncertainty, with executives saying continued engagement between both countries sends a strong signal of stability and growth opportunities for businesses operating across the India-UAE...
Lloyds Bank says people 'could save £700' with simple method
Lloyds Bank says people 'could save £700' with simple methodPeople could save £700 - or more - which could pay off your next holiday or boost your savings Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Sophie Buchan 12:59, Sat, May 16, 2026 Updated: 13:02, Sat, May 16, 2026 The bank has also urged people to follow another handy saving tip to boost their money even more (Image: Getty)Lloyds Bank is encoura...
The villagers now turning a profit after buying shares in their local pub to raise £300,000 and stop it being turned into housing development
The villagers now turning a profit after buying shares in their local pub to raise £300,000 and stop it being turned into housing developmentBy AIDAN RADNEDGE, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 12:48, 16 May 2026 | Updated: 12:48, 16 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Microsoft Exchange Zero-Day Hack Confirmed—3 Vulnerabilities Exploited
InnovationCybersecurityMicrosoft Exchange Zero-Day Hack Confirmed—3 Vulnerabilities ExploitedByDavey Winder,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst.Follow AuthorMay 16, 2026, 07:32am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Microsoft Exchange zero-day exploit confirmed at Pwn2Own Berlin.gettyHot on the...
Beyond the degree: What employers really want now
Degrees alone no longer guarantee employability, industry leaders and university experts agreed during a panel discussion at the second day of Gulf News Edufair 2026, as employers increasingly prioritise adaptability, practical exposure and cross-functional skills over academic credentials alone.Speaking during the session titled What are you really paying for? Breaking down degree value at The H Dubai Hotel, panelists stressed that students today are expected to graduate with real-world experie...
Fake lawyers, scientists, chefs and punters: meet the ‘white monkeys’ paid to make Chinese businesses look global
A foreign face is often thought to add prestige to a product or business – what’s behind this unregulated economy?Piers had been in China for all of two days in 2009 when he was used as a “white monkey” for the first time. He had travelled to a village in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, to attend a friend’s wedding and had stopped in the village to try a special crab dish at a small restaurant. Weeks later, a Chinese guest who had been at the wedding told him the restaurant had had an uptick in busine...
UAE's decision to leave OPEC a strategic one: Minister - Emirates 24|7
UAE's decision to leave OPEC a strategic one: Minister Emirates 24|7
Fuel price hike: Can Centre shield OMCs with Rs 3 cushion, or will rupee flip the script?
The government increased fuel prices by Rs 3 per litre to support oil marketing companies facing losses due to high global crude oil prices and a weakening rupee. However, further rupee depreciation could negate these gains, with companies incurring significant daily losses. The price hike offers limited relief, covering only a fraction of projected losses.
The $852 Billion ‘Charity’: Musk Vs. Altman Heads To The Jury
After three weeks of leaked journals, viral texts and two billionaires calling each other liars under oath, the Musk vs. Altman trial is now in the hands of a judge and nine-person advisory jury. Here are some highlights and what happens next.
Forget Sydney: The top five Aussie cities where you can still buy a home with a backyard for less than $700,000
Forget Sydney: The top five Aussie cities where you can still buy a home with a backyard for less than $700,000READ MORE: The stark warning about the homes Aussies will be forced to live inBy CAITLIN POWELL - NEWS REPORTER Published: 10:28, 16 May 2026 | Updated: 10:28, 16 May 2026 e-mail View comments
JCB billionaire to hand reins to youngest son in blow to apparent heir
The boss of JCB has named his younger son as his heir to the business, instead of his elder son and presumed heir. In an interview with the Telegraph, Lord Bamford said that his third child, George, would take over from his as head of the digger manufacturer rather than elder son Joseph, known as Jo. It is understood that Jo had attempted to persuade his father to give up the reins of the company in what Lord Bamford viewed as an attempted coup. Since then George has been installed as depu...
A third of Britons believe they have changed social class, survey finds
‘Polyclass’ of 6 million people consider themselves to belong to more than one social category, researchers sayMore than a third of Britons say they have changed social class, with upper-middle and upper-class people most likely to identify as belonging to more than one class, according to a survey.Working-class people were the least likely to say they had changed class or identified with more than one, with 70% saying they were in the same social category they were born into, the study by resea...
Warren Buffet's reply to Jeff Bezos on why people don't copy his investment strategy
Warren Buffett's investment approach is a 'get-rich-slowly scheme'. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos discussed this with Buffett. Buffett believes patience and long-term thinking are key. He famously advised owning stocks for 10 years or not at all. This strategy offers a competitive advantage. Buffett retired as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway in late 2025.
Starbucks pours a bitter brew: Plans laying off 300 workers in $400 m restructuring
Starbucks is laying off approximately 300 US-based roles as it consolidates its office network and shutters several locations. This move is part of a broader strategy to achieve "durable, profitable growth" by reducing complexity and costs. The company expects additional international job cuts as it reviews its global support structure.
Google’s Android Upgrade—Why You Need A New Phone In 2026
InnovationCybersecurityGoogle’s Android Upgrade—Why You Need A New Phone In 2026ByZak Doffman,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about cybersecurity, surveillance and privacy.Follow AuthorMay 16, 2026, 04:39am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.All change for Android gettyBad news for hundreds of millions of owners of Android smartphones. It tur...