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Russia strikes key energy deal with Asian BRICS partner
Indonesia has agreed to buy crude oil and liquefied petroleum gas from Moscow amid global supply shocks BRICS member Indonesia has agreed to purchase crude oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from Russia, citing energy security concerns amid growing global supply disruptions, the Energy Ministry in Jakarta has said. Indonesia’s crude purchases from Russia have historically been limited and irregular, with Jakarta sourcing roughly a quarter of its oil from the Middle East via...
چرا درآمد ۱۰۰ میلیارد دلاری عوارض تنگه هرمز یک افسانه است
این ایده که حکومت ایران میتواند با دریافت عوارض از کشتیهایی که از تنگه هرمز عبور میکنند سالانه دهها میلیارد دلار درآمد داشته باشد، در تحلیلهای رسانهای مورد توجه قرار گرفته است، اما بررسیهای دقیقتر نشان میدهد که این تصور چندان قابل اتکا نیست.
Trump’s Federal Reserve pick discloses more than $130M in assets ahead of confirmation hearing
Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s pick to be the next Federal Reserve chair, has disclosed more than $130 million in assets ahead of his planned confirmation hearing next week but pledged to divest much of it if he is chosen to lead the central bank. The 69-page financial document submitted to the U.S. Office of Government…
5 smart ways to spend your tax refund
FORSUBSCRIBERSPersonal Finance5 smart ways to spend your tax refund Millions of taxpayers will see higher refunds this year. Experts offer ways to spend the money that could boost your long-term financial health.Listen to this article00:0000:00Federal income tax refunds are averaging $3,462 so far this tax season, up around 11% from a year ago.GettyShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 14, 2026, 3:56 PM EDT / Updated April 14, 2026, 3:58 PM EDTBy Kayla SteinbergTaxes are no fun, but many Americans wi...
Oil prices fall for a second day on expectations US-Iran talks may resume
BusinessInternationalOil prices fall for a second day on expectations US-Iran talks may resumeBy Reuters -Apr 15, 2026Oil prices fell for a second day on Wednesday on expectations peace talks between the U.S. and Iran may resume and eventually release supply from the key Middle East producing region trapped by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell 52 cents, or 0.55%, to $94.27 a barrel at 0054 GMT after falling 4.6% in the previous session. U.S. West Texas Intermediate...
How much will $12,000 earn in a CD at today's rates?
MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money How much will $12,000 earn in a CD at today's rates? We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Matt Richardson Matt Richardson Sr. Managing Editor, Managing Your Money Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes a...
Most Americans say they pay too much in taxes. Here's what the data shows.
MoneyWatch Most Americans say they pay too much in taxes. Here's what the data shows. .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 Reports. Read Ful...
Far-Right Spanish Group Demands Lamine Yamal’s Deportation
Rabat – A far-right Spanish group has sparked widespread controversy after calling for the deportation of football star Lamine Yamal, claiming he is “not Spanish” and urging him to “return to Morocco by boat.” The remarks have been widely condemned as xenophobic, targeting the young winger despite his key role in Spain’s national team. The group reportedly organized a street protest to amplify its message, using inflammatory chants and rhetoric directed at the player. Protesters also exp...
Industrial workers say wage hikes trail rise in cost of living; factories stay shut after protests
Workers said minimum wage rates differ across states, which was also one of the major causes of discontentment, especially in the Noida industry area, where widespread protests turned violent on Monday.
IMF cuts global growth forecast during Hormuz blockade
Higher global inflation forecast at 4.4 percent, up 0.6 points, driven by surging oil, gas and fertiliser costs.
آمریکا: مجوز کوتاهمدت فروش نفت ایران تمدید نمیشود
وزارت خزانهداری آمریکا اعلام کرد با اجرای کارزار «خشم اقتصادی» فشار حداکثری بر جمهوری اسلامی را ادامه میدهد و آماده اعمال تحریمهای ثانویه علیه موسسات مالی خارجی حامی فعالیتهای تهران است. این نهاد افزود مجوز کوتاهمدت فروش نفت ایران، که در دریا باقیمانده، تمدید نخواهد شد.
Balochistan provides thresher fuel subsidy to farmers
PakistanBalochistan provides thresher fuel subsidy to farmersBy Web Desk-Apr 15, 2026QUETTA: Balochistan government has introduced agriculture relief package for farmers amid hike in fuel prices under the impact of regional tensions. Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti has said that initially subsidy has been transferred to the accounts of 3,102 farmers as the Thresher Fuel Subsidy Scheme has been formally launched. “In the next two to three days payments will be made to further 13,128 farmers”. Chief...
Pakistan operationalises ‘Gabd Border Terminal’ transit corridor with Iran, reducing reliance on Afghanistan
BusinessMust ReadPakistan operationalises ‘Gabd Border Terminal’ transit corridor with Iran, reducing reliance on AfghanistanBy Web Desk-Apr 15, 2026KARACHI: Pakistan has operationalised a new transit trade corridor through Iran by activating the Gabd-Rimdan border terminal, marking a major step toward strengthening regional connectivity and reducing reliance on the traditional Afghanistan route. The development comes amid growing calls within the country to expand trade with Iran, particularly...
Iran war promises green edge for Asia as plastic packaging runs short
InternationalMust ReadIran war promises green edge for Asia as plastic packaging runs shortBy Reuters -Apr 15, 2026SEOUL: An ‘eco-friendly’ range of paper tubes and pouches touted by Yonwoo, a South Korean maker of packaging for cosmetics, has reaped unexpected benefit from the Iran war, which has disrupted supplies of the plastic needed to turn out single-use wrapping. While the Iran conflict has sent plastic prices soaring to roughly four-year highs by choking off flows of the required raw m...
Saudi Arabia announces $3bn additional support to Pakistan, extends $5bn deposit
BusinessTop NewsSaudi Arabia announces $3bn additional support to Pakistan, extends $5bn depositBy Web Desk-Apr 15, 2026ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has announced that the Saudi Arabia has committed an additional $3 billion in deposits for Pakistan, with disbursement expected in the coming week, according to a statement issued by the Finance Ministry on Wednesday. He further stated that the existing $5 billion Saudi deposit would no longer rema...
Oil prices fall for a second day on expectations US-Iran talks may resume
BusinessInternationalOil prices fall for a second day on expectations US-Iran talks may resumeBy Reuters -Apr 15, 2026Oil prices fell for a second day on Wednesday on expectations peace talks between the U.S. and Iran may resume and eventually release supply from the key Middle East producing region trapped by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell 52 cents, or 0.55%, to $94.27 a barrel at 0054 GMT after falling 4.6% in the previous session. U.S. West Texas Intermediate...
Rs750 prize bond draw results announced
Rs750 prize bond draw results announcedBy Web Desk-Apr 15, 2026QUETTA: The National Savings Center has announced the results of the Rs750 prize bond draw held on April 15, 2026. The Rs 750 prize bond draw was held in Quetta on Wednesday, today, under the Draw No. 106. The Central Directorate of National Savings manages prize bonds, which remain one of the country’s widely used savings instruments, offering investors periodic cash prizes. Prizes of Rs 750 prize bond draw 1st Prize: Rs1,500,000 (...
War is over for Wall Street, while oil drags down bonds and gold
BusinessInternationalWar is over for Wall Street, while oil drags down bonds and goldBy Reuters -Apr 15, 2026As the conflict in the Middle East edges towards its eighth week, financial markets are starting to diverge. US stocks have wiped out all the losses incurred since the start of the war, but oil prices are still punishingly high, dragging on both government bonds and gold. There are dramatic disparities in emerging markets too. Brazilian markets have surged and China’s have seen healthy...
Silver Rate in Pakistan Today- April 15, 2026
BusinessPakistanSilver Rate in Pakistan Today- April 15, 2026By Web Desk-Apr 15, 2026Karachi, April 15, 2026 – Silver prices in Pakistan have maintained firm upward momentum today, with the chandi ka rate at Rs. 9,002 per tola—demonstrating sustained strength driven by international precious metals trends and active local demand. This performance continues the recent positive pattern, as silver remains highly responsive to global market signals and safe-haven buying interest. Current local rates...
Norway oil exports hit record high on Iran war
BusinessInternationalNorway oil exports hit record high on Iran warBy AFP -Apr 15, 2026OSLO, Norway: Norway’s crude oil exports hit a record high in March as the war in Iran and closure of the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping lane drove up oil prices, Statistics Norway said Wednesday. The Scandinavian country is the largest producer of oil and natural gas in Europe excluding Russia. Around a fifth of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) passes through the Strait of Hormuz in peaceti...