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رویترز: محاصره دریایی آمریکا علیه جمهوری اسلامی شامل اقلام غذایی و پزشکی نمیشود
خبرگزاری رویترز گزارش داد ستاد فرماندهی مرکزی آمریکا (سنتکام) در اطلاعیهای خطاب به فعالان حملونقل اعلام کرده است که محمولههای بشردوستانه مشمول محاصره دریایی علیه جمهوری اسلامی نخواهند شد.
Investor confidence in Abu Dhabi holds firm with record real estate activity
The UAE continues to demonstrate resilience, stability and economic strength, with Abu Dhabi reaffirming its position as a highly attractive destination for global investors despite recent regional geopolitical developments. Backed by robust fundamentals, world-class infrastructure and forward-looking leadership, the capital remains firmly open for business.In a clear signal of market confidence, Metropolitan Capital Real Estate, a leading real estate agency based in the Capital, recorded around...
U.S. stocks set to sink, oil prices rise amid Trump's blockade plan
MoneyWatch Stock futures sink, oil prices jump as U.S. prepares to blockade Strait of Hormuz .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. R...
Punjab’s residents left reeling amid hours-long loadshedding
LAHORE: Widespread loadshedding has been reported in urban and rural areas across Punjab as distribution companies (Discos) grapple with an increasing gap in supply and demand. The situation is reported to be worse in rural areas, especially those covered by the Multan Electric Power Company (Mepco), where, at present, discos are observing loadshedding on an hourly basis and up to 16 hours in some areas. “We cannot even sleep at night due to the loadshedding being observed by Mepco these days,”...
England's £10BILLION annual cocaine habit: Users hoovered up almost 130 tonnes of the Class A drug in a YEAR according to official study that analysed sewage to find hotspots
England's £10BILLION annual cocaine habit: Users hoovered up almost 130 tonnes of the Class A drug in a YEAR according to official study that analysed sewage to find hotspotsBy DAVID WILCOCK, DEPUTY POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 13:39, 13 April 2026 | Updated: 13:41, 13 April 2026 e-mail View comments
International Dark Sky Week: China's legal path to a starry economy
As darkness falls on April 13, the 2026 International Dark Sky Week kicks off with a simple yet powerful call: go dark. The annual campaign, running April 13 to 20, invites people around the world to step outside after sunset, reconnect with the
Many in UK 'missing out' on £1,000 per year 'free' from HMRC
Many in UK 'missing out' on £1,000 per year 'free' from HMRCMore than one in three people eligible for it don't know about itCommentsMoneySteven Smith Content Editor13:27, 13 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesIt's worth a substantial amount(Image: Alphotographic via Getty Images)People across the UK are being alerted to an HMRC payment that adds up to substantial cash. One of the biggest challenges for many prospective buyers is accumulating a sufficient deposit to secure that c...
UAE and China sign 24 deals to push trade past $100 billion
Dubai: The UAE and China have signed 24 agreements to expand trade, investment and sector collaboration, marking a further step in strengthening economic ties between the two countries.Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The agreements were announced during the UAE-China Business Promotion Conference held in Beijing, alongside the official visit of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, who is leading a senior delegation.Get updated fa...
Floyd Mayweather hit with $100k lawsuit amid $7million tax debt
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr is once again in legal trouble after a company accused him of not paying for private jet services. A complaint filed in Los Angeles County claims that Jet Set Aircraft Inc. is owed more than $105,000. The case is linked to a private charter flight in 2025. The lawsuit also names Mayweather’s company, TBE Aviation, and other individuals who were allegedly involved in arranging the trip.
Family-run business set to close after 47 years - with all jobs lost
Family-run business set to close after 47 years - with all jobs lostA family run business has shut their doors for good after nearly half a century of buisness - as the owner revealed a decline in footfall and struggling to keep up with rising costsCommentsNewsNiamh Kirk Lifestyle Writer13:17, 13 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesThe business has announced it is closing after struggling to keep up with rising costs(Image: Getty)A family run business is set to close its doors after nearly a century of trading...
Investor confidence in Abu Dhabi holds firm with record real estate activity
The UAE continues to demonstrate resilience, stability and economic strength, with Abu Dhabi reaffirming its position as a highly attractive destination for global investors despite recent regional geopolitical developments. Backed by robust fundamentals, world-class infrastructure and forward-looking leadership, the capital remains firmly open for business. In a clear signal of market confidence, Metropolitan Capital Real Estate, a leading real estate agency based in the Capital, recorded...
Putin Says Russia, Indonesia Will Be Able to Find Solution to Maintain Stable Trade
Russia and Indonesia will be able to find a solution to maintain a stable trade situation, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday.
South Africa agrees new climate loan, critical minerals cooperation on Germany visit
Germany has agreed to give South Africa a new 200 million euro ($234 million) concessional climate loan, and the two countries will deepen cooperation in other areas like critical minerals, South Africa’s foreign minister said on Monday. The loan will support investment in South Africa’s power grid and renewable energy capacity, Minister Ronald Lamola said after talks with German counterpart Johann Wadephul in Berlin. He said German and European Union funding for green hydrogen...
Military escalation in Middle East could push more than 30 million people into poverty worldwide, UNDP warns
Ongoing military escalation in the Middle East puts tens of millions of people at risk of falling into poverty across 162 countries, according to new projections released today by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). While the impacts are concentrated in countries directly affected by the conflict and those dependent on imported energy, the findings point to significant longer-term harm to poorer countries far removed from the fighting. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the G...
HSBC Said to Lose Second Dubai Bond Banker to Wall Street Rival
A senior Dubai-based bond banker at HSBC Holdings Plc is moving to Bank of America Corp., marking the second departure from the British lender in recent days as rivals continue to bolster staffing despite uncertainty stemming from the Iran war.
Stock Market Trading Shows Fear of Risk Despite Weeks of Gains
On the surface, it appears that the stock market has been on a tear for the past couple of weeks. Look under the hood, however, and you’ll see that investors are buying but without the enthusiasm that usually marks the start of a major rally.
Sharjah Islamic Bank posts 19.4% profit growth in Q1
Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) reported a strong financial and operational performance for the first quarter of 2026, posting a net profit after tax of Dh380.7 million, up 19.4 per cent from Dh318.9 million in the same period last year.Income from investments in Islamic financing and Sukuk rose by Dh131.8 million, or 14.4 per cent, to reach approximately Dh1.05 billion by the end of March 2026, compared to Dh914.3 million a year earlier. Meanwhile, total profit distributions to depositors and Sukuk...
Goldman Stock Traders Post Second Consecutive Quarterly Record
Goldman Sachs Group’s equity traders beat their own previous all-time high by more than $1 billion, reporting revenue of $5.33 billion for the first three months of the year. Dani Burger reports on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)
Jet fuel shortage explained: Why airfares rise when its supply tightens
Dubai: Jet fuel shortages are fast becoming one of the biggest hidden pressures on global aviation, affecting everything from airline profitability to the price travellers pay for tickets.While passengers may only notice the impact when fares suddenly rise, the causes run much deeper — from refinery bottlenecks and geopolitical tensions to fragile shipping routes and surging travel demand.“Jet fuel remains the single most critical input cost for airlines after labour,” Willie Walsh, Director-Gen...
Key update on when UK petrol and diesel prices 'will start to fall'
Key update on when UK petrol and diesel prices 'will start to fall'Both fuels have shot up in price since the conflict in the Middle East began at the end of FebruaryCommentsMoneySteven Smith Content Editor12:44, 13 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesDiesel has shot up more than petrol(Image: richard johnson via Getty Images)The rise in fuel prices since the start of the Middle East conflict has nearly reached a standstill, new figures show. Average pump prices at UK forecourts increased for the 43r...