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India-US trade deal: Three-day talks to begin from April 20; what to expect
India and the United States will resume trade talks next week in Washington. A delegation of Indian officials will meet their US counterparts. Discussions will focus on the first phase of a proposed bilateral trade agreement. Recent changes in US tariff policy necessitate a review of the earlier finalized trade structure.
Falling fertility, debt and AI: is the US headed toward a population crisis?
Americans having less kids plus an ageing population could be a recipe for disaster that further erodes social stabilityRemember environmentalist Paul Ehrlich’s 1960s-vintage prediction about how overpopulation would deplete the Earth’s resources and condemn millions to starvation? His Malthusian condemnation of humanity’s voracious appetite has kept a grip on the debate over the future of the planet, even scaring the young out of having children.Ehrlich was wrong. Yet as we have come around to...
Syrian Minister Denies Claims Over 64 Million SYP Tax Exemption
Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh said the total annual income exempt from tax reaches 64 million Syrian pounds, at the old nominal value, denying what he described as “inaccurate and partial” figures circulating in some media outlets and online platforms about tax exemptions. In remarks to the state news agency SANA, Barnieh said he had followed reports claiming that anyone earning less than 5 million Syrian pounds is exempt from tax. He stressed that this information is “incorrect...
The stock market’s new approach to valuation
It is demonstrating an Earnings Before Iran, Tariffs and Dubious Announcements (ebitda) mentality
Real estate investors are buying up long-term care facilities. Residents can suffer
Real estate investment trusts are landlords for thousands of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals. Some select the managers and keep close watch but deny blame for bad care.(Image credit: Taylor Glascock for KFF Health News)
UAE growth accelerates in early 2026 driven by banking and trade gains
Dubai: UAE economic growth accelerated in the early months of 2026, driven by expanding banking activity, rising foreign trade flows, and sustained investment momentum, according to official data and international reports.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Economic indicators point to a system underpinned by liquidity, capital strength, and policy continuity. The country continues to position itself as a stable and adaptive economic hub amid shift...
UAE refers poultry market group to prosecutors over alleged price-fixing
The UAE’s Ministry of Economy and Tourism has referred a group accused of monopolistic practices in the poultry market to the Federal Public Prosecution for investigation and legal action.In a statement issued on Sunday, the ministry said the move came after confirming the group’s involvement in exploiting current exceptional circumstances and colluding to fix prices.It said the case involved manipulation of poultry prices and unjustified increases, in violation of the Competition Law and Consum...
China’s Orient Securities Deal to Create $86 Billion Brokerage
Two Shanghai government‑backed brokerages plan to merge in a deal that will create a firm with around $86 billion in assets, underscoring China’s push to consolidate the securities industry as it seeks to build world‑class investment banks.
Blood bank ex-staffer arrested 6 months after children get HIV ‘following blood transfusion’
Zelensky says oil sanctions relief provides billions for Russian military
InternationalZelensky says oil sanctions relief provides billions for Russian militaryBy AFP -Apr 19, 2026KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday condemned the easing of sanctions on Russian oil after the United States extended a waiver meant to soften surging energy prices driven by the Middle East war. “Every dollar paid for Russian oil is money for the war” and is used for devastating strikes on Ukraine, Zelensky said in a post on X. Zelensky did not mention the United States,...
Police investigate attempted arson attack at north-west London synagogue
Minor smoke damage and no injuries reported at synagogue in Harrow, after spate of similar incidents in recent weeksAn attempted arson attack has been reported at a north-west London synagogue, after a spate of similar incidents.The incident at Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow on Saturday night caused minor smoke damage to an internal room but no injuries or significant structural damage, according to the Community Security Trust, which monitors antisemitism and provides protection for Jewish c...
The surprising capital cities where Aussie house prices are shrinking while the market is red hot in other states
The surprising capital cities where Aussie house prices are shrinking while the market is red hot in other statesProperty value has decreased in Melbourne and SydneyBoth recorded downturns for the first time since 2020READ MORE: Photo exposes alarming truth about Australia's property market By ASHLEY NICKEL, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 10:33, 19 April 2026 | Updated: 10:33, 19 April 2026 e-mail View comments
California oil stocks fall to record lows as Hormuz disruption bites
InternationalCalifornia oil stocks fall to record lows as Hormuz disruption bitesBy Reuters -Apr 19, 2026NEW YORK: California’s oil inventories have declined to record lows as fuel prices have surged nationwide amid the war in Iran, and analysts warn that the full effect of supply disruptions tied to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has yet to hit the Golden State. Motorists in California as of Thursday were paying an average of $5.86 a gallon, highest in the U.S., far above the $4.09-per-ga...
‘Washing up liquid cleans everything, even your toilet’: 20 questions with the Queen of Clean
Lynsey Crombie shares nearly all the cleaning advice you’ll ever need, including her honest opinions on eco products and cleaning tools
Iran war impact: India's growth stays firm at 6.8%; oil shocks threaten US outlook
India's economy shows resilience amidst global turmoil. SBI Research projects strong GDP growth between 6.8% and 7.1% for FY27. The nation navigates oil shocks from a position of strength. Domestic fundamentals provide a buffer. Potential risks like Super El Nino are noted. Inflation is expected at 4.5% with fiscal deficit around 4.5-4.6%.
'My school cannot afford free breakfast club'
'My school cannot afford free breakfast club'Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJason Arunn MurugesuNorth East and CumbriaGettyBarbara Middleton says she has declined taking part in the government schemeA head teacher has criticised the government's free breakfast club scheme for being too expensive for her school to run.Barbara Middleton, of Shiremoor Primary School in Newcastle, said she had so far declined to take up the government's free breakfast club offer due t...
US sanctions relief on Russian oil extension important but not critical for India — expert
However, it is not critical, according to a researcher and senior advisor at the Indian Institute of Energy and Resources
IEA Head Pitches Iraq-Turkey Pipeline to Bypass Hormuz: Hürriyet
International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol proposed building a new oil pipeline linking Iraq’s Basra oil fields and Turkey’s Mediterranean oil terminal in Ceyhan to shift the balance away from the Strait of Hormuz, according to Turkish newspaper Hürriyet.
Bank Holidays April 2026 India: Banks closed up to 3 days next week. Full list
Bank Holidays April India Banks closed up to days next week Full list
'With four jobs in London I couldn't afford rent so I'm going to Manchester'
'With four jobs in London I couldn't afford rent so I'm going to Manchester'Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMeghan OwenLondon work and money correspondentBBCLauren Elcock is leaving London because her rent is too expensive"I'm a born-and-bred Londoner but I'm leaving because I can't afford it. I'm being driven out of my own home."Lauren Elcock, 31, who is struggling to pay £850 a month for her room in a shared rental in north-east Lond...