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India and Sri Lanka discuss proposed oil pipeline

The Indian vice president and Sri Lankan president held talks on Sunday India and Sri Lanka have held talks on setting up an oil pipeline connecting the two South Asian nations. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said the discussions on Sunday between Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake also touched on bilateral ties, housing projects, and issues concerning the fishing industry of the two countries. “Some initiatives that...

Telegram co-founder says he faces multiple years in prison in France

"Macron’s France is losing legitimacy as it weaponizes criminal investigations to suppress free speech and privacy," Pavel Durov said

William Hill Owner Evoke in Takeover Talks With Bally’s Intralot

Bally’s Intralot SA is in talks to buy William Hill owner Evoke Plc in a proposed deal that could rescue the struggling British gambling firm.

Horizons Middle East & Africa 4/20/2026 (Video)

Singapore's Growth Model Faces Test Amid Global Trade Challenges

Despite the existing challenges, Singapore is projected to outpace many developed peers as economies grapple with fallout from the Iran war.

India Widens Russian Insurance List as Iran War Hurts Oil Flows

India allowed more Russian insurers to provide cover for vessels calling at its ports, while extending permits for others, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz hits energy shipments from the Persian Gulf.

Gold, silver prices drop across global and local markets

Gold and silver prices declined in both international and domestic markets, reflecting a broader downward trend in precious metals. In the international bullion market, the price of gold fell by $49 per ounce, settling at $4,788. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), in the local market, gold prices also recorded a significant drop. The price per tola decreased by Rs4,900 to reach Rs501,162. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of gold declined by Rs4,2...

A Stock Trader’s Guide to a Fractured Economic World

Investors are set to pour more money into defense, energy and technology stocks as the Middle East war forces governments to prioritize security and become more self reliant.

Has the U.S. Seizure of an Iranian Ship Doomed Peace Talks? | Insight with Haslinda Amin 04/20/2026

Insight with Haslinda Amin, a daily news program featuring in-depth, high-profile interviews and analysis to give viewers the complete picture on the stories that matter. The show features prominent leaders spanning the worlds of business, finance, politics and culture. (Source: Bloomberg)

Stocks Set to Fall on Renewed US-Iran Tensions

Yuan for oil payments? UAE seeks US safety net amid Iran war - report

The UAE has requested a US financial safety net amid concerns that an Iran war could severely damage its economy and investor confidence. Talks included a currency-swap line proposal, as the UAE fears needing to use other currencies for transactions if dollar shortages arise.

U.K police investigating if attacks in London are the work of Iranian proxies

U.K. police said Sunday they are investigating whether a string of arson attacks on Jewish sites in London are the work of Iranian proxies, the latest of which caused minor damage on Saturday night.(Image credit: Jamie Lashmar)

Chinese researchers create ultra-thin copper foil with exceptional strength

Must ReadScience & TechnologyChinese researchers create ultra-thin copper foil with exceptional strengthBy Kumail Shah-Apr 20, 2026Chinese researchers have created an ultra-thin copper foil with exceptional strength, conductivity, and thermal stability, opening new possibilities for advanced batteries and integrated circuits. Copper foil functions as both an electric current pathway and a heat conductor. Historically, enhancing strength often compromised conductivity, and improving conductiv...

The looming battle over the Fed’s balance sheet

What will Warsh choose?

ICICI Bank vs HDFC Bank after Q4: Which stock looks like a better buy now?

ICICI Bank vs HDFC Bank after Q Which stock looks like a better buy now

The economy amid the US-Iran war

April 2026 will be a tough month for Pakistan’s balance of payments. Pakistan has been asked to repay its total debt of $3.5 billion to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), including a $450 million 30-year-old loan. This, along with a $1.3bn Eurobond maturing on April 8, 2026, has brought the debt repayment needs so far this month to $4.8bn. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) currently has foreign reserves of $16.38bn, while net foreign reserves held by commercial banks are $5.4...

Debt problems in seaside town among UK's worst

Debt problems in seaside town among UK's worstJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleOwen SennittNorfolkGreat Yarmouth Borough CouncilGreat Yarmouth has the third highest rate of people using debt respite services in the countryA seaside town has the third highest rate of people needing debt support in England and Wales partly due to it being a seasonal holiday destination, experts have said.Government figures show people in the Great Yarmouth area are accessing debt respite services mu...

Iran War Deepens China’s Dependence on the US for Niche Gas

China is set to import a record volume of US ethane this month as petrochemical producers seek alternative feedstocks for their operations after the war in the Middle East choked off crucial supplies.

US Seizes Iranian Ship, Peace Talks in Doubt

Over the weekend, the US Navy fired upon and boarded an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman. It's the first seizure in the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump and Iranian officials offered disparate views on the next stage of the war, casting uncertainty over whether the two sides would meet for peace talks with a ceasefire set to expire in the coming days. (Source: Bloomberg)

Tell Me Why investing in gold is now within everyone’s reach

As inflation rises and economic uncertainty looms, UAE-based fintech platform OGold aims to transform how people interact with gold, turning it from a traditional store of value into a flexible, everyday financial tool. Speaking on Gulf News’ Tell Me Why podcast, CEO and Co-founder, Ahmed Abdeltawab outlines how OGold is redefining access to the precious metal and why he believes it represents a major shift in personal finance.Traditional gold ownership has long been limited by high entry costs,...