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Experts warn of 'worryingly high' food price rises as bills increase by £470
EXCLUSIVE: Experts warn of 'worryingly high' food price rises as bills increase by £470All eyes are on the Middle East waiting to see a ceasefire will be called, but Brits are facing price increases when doing the weekly food shop, even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens soonCommentsNewsEmma Mackenzie Features Writer07:00, 19 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesBrits will feel a hit to their wallets as food price set to rise due to Middle East war(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)From the missiles over t...
Why your car insurance may not pay when you need it most
Why your car insurance may not pay when you need it most
Akshaya Tritiya 2026 Gold buying tips: Best time, price check and smart investment guide
Akshaya Tritiya Gold buying tips Best time price check and smart investment guide
Should you buy gold this Akshaya Tritiya? What 5 experts have to say
Today is Akshaya Tritiya, an auspicious day in the Hindu calendars, believed to bring lasting prosperity and good fortune. Buying gold on this day is considered auspicious. Experts believe that returns on gold over the last few years reinforce its role as a long-term wealth preserver.
New firms with up to HK$100 billion market capitalisation to set up shop in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is set to announce on Monday a new batch of “strategic enterprises” establishing a presence in the city, including several firms with market capitalisations of up to HK$100 billion (US$12.8 billion), the finance chief has revealed. Writing in his weekly blog on Sunday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said the new partners were in high-growth sectors, including life and health technology, the low-altitude economy, artificial intelligence (AI), new energy materials and...
UAE retailers cut prices by up to 70% on back-to-school products
[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.]Retailers in the UAE are offering discounts of up to 70 per cent on back-to-school products as educational institutions gear up for the new academic year, as well as the return to in-person learning after nearly 50 days of remote classes.Retailers also assured consumers that there is no shortage of back-to-school products despite supply chain issues in th...
Meet this Haryana farmer earning Rs 6.5 lakh per acre growing 5 varieties of watermelon
Honoured with the Krishi Rattan Award, Ram Pratap Sharma combines advanced drip irrigation with high-end horticulture to supply watermelons to Delhi, Gurgaon, and Chandigarh.
90% of units shut: LPG crunch, raw material costs leave Khurja's ceramic kilns cold
of units shut LPG crunch raw material costs leave Khurjas ceramic kilns cold
Gujarat Gas reduces PNG price for Morbi cluster, but ceramics prices to remain dearer
Decision after Morbi Ceramics Manufacturers Association's talks with PSU, govts; fuel costs still 48% higher than pre-crisis period
China steps up aid to Africa but huge funding gap left by Trump’s cuts remains
During Vice-President Han Zheng’s visit to Nairobi in March, China signed a cash grant for drought relief and recently delivered food aid to Somalia, Togo, Zimbabwe and Zambia – helping 217,057 people in Zambia and providing Zimbabwe with 5,000 tonnes of rice. Du Xiaohui, director general of the foreign ministry’s African affairs department, later affirmed that Beijing would help nations in Africa boost food security and agricultural resilience through emergency aid and long-term support for...
Abu Dhabi volunteers log over 2 million hours in 2025, with Dh146 million economic value
The Department of Community Development (DCD) has announced that Abu Dhabi recorded more than two million volunteering hours in 2025, reflecting the emirate's growing culture of community participation during the UAE's Year of Community.Official figures show that the number of registered volunteers reached approximately 30,000, while 3,394 volunteering opportunities were offered through the approved platform — a 34 per cent increase compared to 2024. The economic value of volunteering activities...
War reparations
AMONGST Iran’s conditions in the 10-point plan Tehran forwarded to the US as part of the ceasefire was a demand for compensation for the damage inflicted on the country by America and Israel on Feb 28. As per reports, the issue of war reparations was also brought up during the recent negotiations in Islamabad. Many international law experts say that the US, prima facie, is liable to pay Iran compensation, especially where attacks on its civilian infrastructure are concerned. The extent of damage...
Jack Dorsey laying off thousands due to AI; says 'he didn’t want backs against wall'
Fintech giant Block's CEO Jack Dorsey revealed AI drove a massive 40% workforce reduction, impacting over 4,000 employees. Experiments with advanced AI models convinced leadership that fewer staff could maintain operations and growth. Dorsey emphasized acting with integrity and generosity, aiming for excellence by embracing AI proactively, not reactively.
US delegation presses Cuba to transition to market economy – media
State Department officials have reportedly warned Havana that it has a “small window” to implement reforms US officials have urged Cuba to transition from socialism to a market-based economy and compensate American citizens and corporations whose assets were seized in the 1960s, US news outlets reported on Friday and Saturday, citing sources familiar with the matter. A delegation from the US State Department outlined the demands late last week during the first trip of the kind to Ha...
How do you measure an AI boom?
Today’s artificial intelligence boom is awash in data showing the rapid progress of AI systems, and hype-filled claims about what the technology can and can’t do.
Cabinet increases DA to 60% for government staffers
Cabinet approved increase in dearness allowance for central government employees and dearness relief for pensioners| India News
Economy can weather Iran war risks: SBP chief
• Jameel Ahmad says macroeconomic indicators improved faster than expected at start of fiscal year• Claims prudent monetary, fiscal policies stabilised inflation, strengthened buffers KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad has said the country’s key macroeconomic indicators have improved faster than anticipated at the start of the fiscal year, owing to a prudent mix of monetary and fiscal policies that helped stabilise inflation and strengthen external positions. While the o...
UK delivery company, fast food chain and 5 more crash into administration
UK delivery company, fast food chain and 5 more crash into administrationA number of businesses have been forced to appoint administrators recently, including a cleaning firm, an energy company and a distillery too.CommentsLifestyleNicola Roy Multimedia content creator03:39, 19 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesA delivery company founded in 2021 has entered administration(Image: Oscar Wong via Getty Images)Throughout the past week or so, several companies have been forced to appoint administrators, including...
اکونومیست: اگر تنگه هرمز بسته بماند، ۴۵ میلیون نفر به تعداد گرسنگان در جهان اضافه میشود
اکونومیست نوشت بسته شدن تنگه هرمز با افزایش قیمت نفت، گاز و کود، کشاورزان را تحت فشار قرار داده و به کاهش کشت و برداشت منجر میشود. به برآورد برنامه جهانی غذا، در صورت تداوم این وضعیت، ۴۵ میلیون نفر دیگر در معرض ناامنی غذایی قرار میگیرند.
Pakistan eyes $1.2bn inflow next month
WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s liquidity pressures are expected to ease as the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Executive Board is set to consider approval of a Staff-Level Agreement (SLA) next month, potentially paving the way for a fresh disbursement of about $1.2 billion under the two programmes. The SLA was reached on March 28 on the successful third review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the second review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). Finance Minister Muhammad A...