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Livestock Sector Contributes 35% of Morocco’s Agricultural GDP

Rabat – Morocco’s Minister of Agriculture, Ahmed Bouari, said today that the livestock sector contributes around 35% of the country’s agricultural GDP. Bouari made the remarks at a high-level international conference as part of the International Agriculture Fair in Morocco (SIAM). Bouari said animal production is a key pillar in Morocco’s agricultural sector and a major source of income for nearly 1.2 million livestock breeders. A census in 2025 shows Morocco has around 33 million head of...

Trump claims credit for inflation coming down during Biden presidency

Donald Trump has taken credit for inflation coming down while Joe Biden was still in office as president. Speaking on CNBC via phone call on Tuesday (21 April), presenter Joe Kernen told the president that by the time Biden had left office, inflation was “down to about 3 per cent”. Trump responded: “No, it wasn

Odd Lots: QXO’s Brad Jacobs on His Big Insulation Bet (Podcast)

He’s done it again. On Sunday night, building supply company QXO announced that it would be acquiring TopBuild for $17 billion. TopBuild sells and installs insulation for both the residential and commercial markets. For Brad Jacobs, the CEO of QXO, this is just the latest in a lifetime of deals he’s made. In fact, he’s made over 500 deals in his life across numerous public companies that he’s founded, most of which have XO somewhere in the ticker. Brad’s companies all tend to be highly focused o

Two CIA officers killed in Mexico when their car skidded off ravine and exploded after meeting about bust of 'largest ever drug lab'

Two CIA officers killed in Mexico when their car skidded off ravine and exploded after meeting about bust of 'largest ever drug lab'By WILL POTTER, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 15:12, 21 April 2026 | Updated: 15:27, 21 April 2026 e-mail 3 View comments

Scam messages offering ships safe transit through Hormuz, security firm warns

InternationalScam messages offering ships safe transit through Hormuz, security firm warnsBy Reuters -Apr 21, 2026Fraudulent messages promising safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for cryptocurrency have been sent to some shipping companies whose ​vessels are stranded west of the waterway, Greek maritime risk management ‌firm MARISKS has warned. The US has maintained its blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran has lifted and then re-imposed its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, t...

Ugandan Banks Balk at New ‘Foreign Agents’ Registration Law

Ugandan banks are seeking an exemption from proposed legislation requiring all businesses and individuals that receive funds from outside the country to be registered, arguing that the measure will negatively impact their ability to raise capital.

Asian countries face 'desperate' demand for Russian oil — expert

The Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia are all actively negotiating with Russia to secure crude supplies following Middle East disruptions, Jaziri Alkaf, the former Senator of the Parliament of Malaysia, said

Trump says Fed nominee should cut rates right away

President Trump on Tuesday said he would be disappointed if the Federal Reserve Chair nominee Kevin Warsh does not cut interest rates right away — comments that came moments before Warsh’s scheduled confirmation hearing on the Hill.  When asked if he’d be disappointed if Warsh didn’t move quickly to lower benchmark interest rates, the president…

Welsh farmers launch landmark claim against ‘intimidating’ pylon firm

About 500 farmers challenge Green Gen Cymru in high court over alleged disregard for landowners and biosecurityA group of 500 Welsh farmers have brought a landmark legal claim to the high court over the alleged conduct of a green energy developer planning to build electricity pylon routes across their land.The court will hear allegations that Green Gen Cymru “unlawfully sought entry to private land, intimidated landowners, and showed disregard for biosecurity and basic rights”, as well as examin...

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US Natural Gas Ticks Down on Mild Weather, Growing Surplus

US natural gas futures fell slightly as weather forecasts shifted warmer, indicating slightly lower demand for the heating and power-plant fuel. Expectations that domestic stockpiles will move higher above the five-year average may also be putting pressure on prices.

Nestle India profit jumps 26% on strong demand, shares rise

BusinessInternationalNestle India profit jumps 26% on strong demand, shares riseBy Reuters -Apr 21, 2026Nestle India posted ​a 26% increase in quarterly profit ‌on Tuesday, benefiting from strong demand for packaged foods, including KitKat chocolates and Maggi instant ​noodles. Shares of the company rose 6.8% ​to 1,373.3 rupees after the results. After ⁠a prolonged slowdown in consumption, demand for ​consumer packaged goods in India began picking up ​about four quarters ago, with easing inflati...

UAE’s resilience mirrors strength of women leaders, says Ajman Free Zone chief

The UAE’s ability to adapt, endure and move forward in uncertain times reflects the very qualities that define strong leadership, Ismail Al Naqi, Director General of the Free Zones Authority of Ajman, said on Tuesday, drawing a parallel between the nation’s resilience and the role of women shaping its future.Delivering a keynote address at the Tristar presents Limitless: The UAE Power Women’s Forum, held in association with Gulf News at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Al Naqi described t...

Trump: ‘I’d love somebody to buy’ Spirit Airlines

President Trump came out against a potential merger between American Airlines and United Airlines in an interview with CNBC on Tuesday, but suggested Spirit Airlines should be bought.  “I’d love somebody to buy Spirit, it’s 14,000 jobs. Maybe the federal government should help that one out. I told my people,” Trump told CNBC’s Squawk Box. …

Leave, holidays and encashment: What India’s changing labour laws mean for employees

For employers and employees, understanding how leave works today is not always straightforward. This is because two legal systems operate side by side: the new central labour codes and the older State-level Shops and Establishments (S&E) laws.

US waiver set to keep Russian oil exports to India near record high

InternationalUS waiver set to keep Russian oil exports to India near record highBy Reuters -Apr 21, 2026Russian oil sales to India are set to remain ‌near record highs in April and May following a new US sanctions waiver, and refiners have already secured much of their supply needs via non-sanctioned entities and vessels, traders said and data showed on Tuesday. The robust exports to India – the second-largest buyer ​of Russian crude after China and largest importer of its flagship Urals grade –...

Saudi IT Firm to Press Ahead with IPO Despite War Uncertainty

Saudi Arabian information technology services firm Dar Al Balad Business Solutions Co. is pressing ahead with plans to list on the kingdom’s stock exchange despite the disruptions caused by the regional conflict.

Hong Kong aiming to curb illicit fuel trade with tougher penalties: source

Buyers of illicit fuel in Hong Kong could face a maximum penalty of HK$1 million (US$127,687) and one year in prison under proposed legal amendments aimed at curbing illegal refuelling amid surging global oil prices, the South China Morning Post has learned. According to a government source, the Security Bureau has also proposed tougher penalties for sellers, increasing the maximum fine for a first conviction from HK$100,000 to HK$3 million and raising the maximum jail term from six months to...

Kevin Warsh set to testify that the Fed will remain "strictly independent"

MoneyWatch Kevin Warsh set to testify that the Federal Reserve will remain "strictly independent" .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Aimee Picchi Aimee Picchi Associate Managing Editor, MoneyWatch Aimee Picchi is the associate managing editor for CBS MoneyWatch, where she covers business and personal finance. She previously worked at Bloomberg News and has written for national news outlets including USA Today and Consumer Repor...

Royal Mail plans to invest $675 million to fuel service improvement 

BusinessInternationalRoyal Mail plans to invest $675 million to fuel service improvement By Reuters -Apr 21, 2026Royal Mail has pledged to invest 500 million pounds ($675.25 million) over the next five years as ​part of its universal service improvement plan to better ‌cater to customers, parent company International Distribution Services said on Tuesday. The investment will be funded by savings from reforms to the postal services operator’s ​Universal Service Obligation approved by regulator Of...