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Spirit Airlines asks Trump administration for emergency bailout as it faces liquidation over rising fuel costs: reports
NewsWorldAmericasSpirit Airlines asks Trump administration for emergency bailout as it faces liquidation over rising fuel costs: reportsSpirit Airlines was expected to emerge from bankruptcy this summer but then the Iran war caused oil prices to surgeRachel Dobkin in New York Saturday 18 April 2026 02:54 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","rem...
I'm 13. But I'll be in my 40s before I can afford a house. This is my plea to Albo
I'm 13. But I'll be in my 40s before I can afford a house. This is my plea to AlboAdelaide teen fears that he'll never afford a homeSebastian, 13, is leading calls for changeREAD MORE: Aussies divided over bold call to overhaul home ownership lawsBy KYLIE STEVENS, SENIOR BREAKING NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 02:32, 18 April 2026 | Updated: 02:42, 18 April 2026 e-mail View comments
How weather and govt policy slowed Punjab’s wheat procurement this season
Punjab is one of India’s largest wheat-producing states, but unseasonal rains and delays have slowed procurement this time.
Energy concerns ease in major relief for India as Iran opens Strait of Hormuz
The decision will allow some 15 Indian-flagged and owned merchant vessels currently to the west of the strait to transit the waterway.| India News
Dollar slips below Rs279 after 3 years
KARACHI: After three years, the US dollar slipped below Rs279 on Friday in the inter-bank market, reflecting a sign of exchange rate stability. According to data issued by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan, the buying rate in the inter-bank market on Friday was Rs278.95, against Rs279 a day earlier. The US dollar was traded between Rs277-278 in March 2023 in the interbank market. However, before this appreciation of the rupee, the country was on the verge of default but recovered...
New 'six times income' mortgage 'eyes wide open' alert
New 'six times income' mortgage 'eyes wide open' alertIt opens up more opportunities for buyers, but one broker has issued a note of cautionCommentsMoneySteven Smith Content Editor02:04, 18 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesThere's a word of caution for borrowers(Image: Iryna Melnyk via Getty Images)A major mortgage provider has announced it will now lend up to six times income, not just to first-time buyers, but also to home movers and those remortgaging. But with inflation rising a...
China family buries luxury car as offering, prompting government reprimand, public apology
A Mercedes-Benz was buried as a funerary offering in a village in northeastern China, igniting public outrage over legal violations and environmental safety. A viral video shows some villagers in Liaoyang, Liaoning province, attending the funeral of a septuagenarian on April 9. Sources told the mainland media that the dead person was an avid collector of luxury cars, prompting his children to bury a real vehicle to ensure his soul’s peaceful passage. The car, a black Mercedes-Benz S450L valued....
China plans export ban to US after report warns how Tesla may prove to be nightmare
China is considering restricting exports of advanced solar panel manufacturing equipment to the US, targeting high-efficiency technologies like HJT. This move could significantly impact US efforts to localize solar production and space-based computing ambitions, including those of Tesla, amid escalating tech rivalry.
HMP Berwyn inmate could lose testicle after vicious 'punishment' attack in his cell
A prisoner at HMP Berwyn who was jailed for seriously injuring a baby faces losing a testicle after being savagely attacked by four fellow inmates. Qasim Afzal was set upon in his cell at the Wrexham prison, with his attackers filming the brutal beating on a mobile phone.Caernarfon Crown Court was told the assault was so vicious that one of the victim's testicles had "died" and may need to be surgically removed. The premeditated attack took place in February 2024, carried out by t...
FinMin warns prolonged Gulf conflict may raise risks despite economic resilience
Finance Minister Aurangzeb on Saturday said Pakistan’s economy remained stable amid rising global uncertainty triggered by the Gulf conflict, but warned that prolonged geopolitical tensions could weigh on inflation, growth, and external balances. In an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN)’s programme The Heat, Aurangzeb said the government was currently managing the “first-order impact” of surging energy prices through careful procurement, pricing s...
US allows sales of Russian oil loaded before April 17 to continue until May 16
The general license replaces the previous one, which expired on April 11
Fermi Shares Plunge After Announcing Departure of CEO
Fermi shares fell as much as 31% in post-market trading after the developer behind a massive planned AI campus in Texas announced the immediate departure of co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Toby Neugebauer.
17 banks get govt nod to import bullion
The delay in the issuance of the list of banks authorised to import gold and silver had “effectively halted gold imports” into the country, Madhavi Arora, Chief Economist at Emkay Global Financial Services, said.
Indian refiners purchase Iranian oil, pay in yuan
India Business News: New Delhi: Using the one-month window provided by a temporary US sanctions waiver, Indian refiners purchased Iranian oil and settled payments in Chine.
Dubai gold buyers return ahead of Akshaya Tritiya on price dip
Dubai: Gold retailers across the UAE are heading into Akshaya Tritiya with stronger momentum than last year, supported by a recent easing in prices, early buying activity, and a change in how residents are approaching purchases this season.Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Footfall has been building steadily in the run-up to the festival, with buyers moving earlier than usual to secure designs and lock in rates. Conversations at retail counters are more deliberate, wi...
Stocks soar and oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open
With word of the Strait of Hormuz reopening, the stock market soared on Friday. Oil prices dropped about 10%, and as a result, gas prices ticked downward. Kelly O
Shock therapy: war forces oil-addicted Asia to finally go green
The age of cheap oil is over and Thailand’s rooftops are reflecting that fact. Across homes, garages and warehouses in the sun-drenched kingdom, the blue-black sheen of solar panels is spreading, as the Iran war has done what years of climate summits could not: turn solar power into a necessity. Demand for solar panels has swamped companies like Wayso, whose managing director is colouring in Thailand’s rooftops as fast as he can find technicians to do it. “We can’t hire quickly enough,” Suwat...
Mortgage rates show signs of falling after Iran war peak
Mortgage rates show signs of falling after Iran war peakJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesMajor mortgage lenders are making "meaningful" cuts to the rates on new deals, bringing some solace to first-time buyers hit by the economic impact of the Iran war.Money markets are reacting to hopes of a long-term truce in the war so the recent rapid rise in borrowing costs has halted and is now starting to reverse.Experts say there is...
'I'm the lucky one' - more than one in three young men now live with their parents
'I'm the lucky one' - more than one in three young men now live with their parentsJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEleanor LawrieSocial affairs reporterFamily handoutNathan says he has saved £50,000 by living with his father in ManchesterMore than one in three young men in the UK were living with their parents in 2025, up from 26% in 2000, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).The increase is being driven by high renting costs and rising house p...
Wall Street Week | Paulson on Iran War, Energy Market Disruptions, Copper Supply Strain, Tax Debate
This week, Former Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson warns the biggest economic risk from the Iran war may come from global shocks spilling into US markets. Plus, How rising demand for copper is outpacing supply, exposing gaps in US production and increasing reliance on imports. Later, are the wealthiest Americans paying their fair share, or does the tax system allow too much income to go untaxed? (Source: Bloomberg)