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Struggling Spirit Airlines 'pleads for help from Trump' as financial collapse looms

Struggling Spirit Airlines 'pleads for help from Trump' as financial collapse loomsBy LAUREN ACTON-TAYLOR, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 06:06, 18 April 2026 | Updated: 06:08, 18 April 2026 e-mail View comments

US extends sanctions waiver on purchases of Russian oil

InternationalUS extends sanctions waiver on purchases of Russian oilBy AFP -Apr 18, 2026WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump’s administration on Friday issued a month-long sanctions waiver allowing the sale of Russian oil and petroleum products that are at sea, extending an earlier move to soften surging energy prices. The license, issued by the Treasury Department, comes two days after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that Washington would not renew the waiver. The latest move allows for...

Gold, silver prices rise again in local and international markets

Gold and silver prices recorded another increase on Saturday in both international and local markets after declining on Friday, following a three-day upward trend in global and domestic markets. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA), in the international bullion market, the price of gold rose by $45 per ounce to reach $4,837. In the local market, the price of gold per tola increased by Rs4,500 to Rs506,062, while the rate for 10 grams rose by Rs3,858...

‘Take a long-term view’: Hong Kong minister says Middle East investment unaffected

Hong Kong’s investments in the Middle East will not be derailed by ongoing conflicts, the commerce minister has said, expressing confidence in the region’s economic prospects and urging businesses to take a long-term view. “The geopolitical situation has a temporary impact, but in the long term, we remain hopeful about development in the Middle East,” Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau Ying-wah told a radio programme on Saturday. “We have many strengths in areas such as...

US Authorizes Sale of Russian Oil Loaded on Vessels as of April 17

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control issued a general license for the delivery and sale of Russian oil, extending the easing of US sanctions to crude loaded onto ships as of April 17.

New Jersey announces $150 transit tickets to reach the World Cup

Transit fares from New York to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey for World Cup matches will rise to $150.

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The burden of taxes

THE unwarranted and illegal war imposed on Iran represents an extraordinary exogenous shock for developing countries. Pakistan is particularly vulnerable on this front. It has an outsized import dependency on a wide range of products, from energy to food, and from industrial raw materials to finished goods. Remittances from non-resident Pakistanis keep not just the external account afloat, but also provide a vital lifeline to 30 to 40 million family members at home. Amplifying Pakistan’s exposur...

Meta’s biggest layoffs start May 20 with 8,000 job cuts: Who’s most at risk?

Meta is cutting close to 8,000 employees on May 20 in the first wave of what could be its biggest round of layoffs ever—surpassing even the 2022–23 "year of efficiency." A second wave is planned for later in 2026, with details still being finalised. The cuts are tied to Zuckerberg's massive AI spending push, with roles in sales, recruiting, middle management, and non-AI-adjacent functions considered most at risk.

UAE: MoFA cuts service delivery time by 90% with six-minute transactions

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), announced yesterday a major success in fundamentally reengineering its processes, resulting in a reduction of service delivery time by up to 90%. Some transactions can now be completed in as little as six minutes. The Ministry stated that this achievement in accelerating transaction processing and streamlining official procedures is reflected in performance indicators that demonstrate a high level of operational excellence. Get updated fast...

Akshay Tritiya: अक्षय तृतीया पर कई शुभ योग, लेकिन इस चीज की खरीदारी करा सकती है बड़ा नुकसान

Akshay Tritiya

Flights cancelled, diverted: IAF's ‘hard landing’ at Pune airport led to 11-hour shutdown

The disruption began around 10:25 pm on Friday when an IAF aircraft made a “hard landing” that left the aircraft stranded on the runway.| India News

Mythos "Serious Threat" To Banks, New Models May Be "Distressing": Barclays CEO

Mythos, announced on April 7, is being deployed as part of Anthropic's "Project Glasswing", a controlled initiative under which select organisations are permitted to use the unreleased Claude Mythos Preview model for defensive cybersecurity purposes

Ukraine says it struck oil refineries, port in Russia

Ukrainian forces overnight struck two oil refineries in Russia's Samara region and Vysotsk port, which houses a Lukoil terminal, as well as an oil depot in Russia-occupied Crimea, Kyiv's drone forces commander said. The Syzran and Novokuibyshevsk refineries came under the strikes, Robert Brovdi said on the Telegram app. Russia unleashed its deadliest attack so far this year on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and other cities Wednesday night, killing at least 17 ‌people, including a 12-...

Strait of Hormuz reopens: More than 20 ships turn back to Iran amid US blockade

Iran has said it has fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, but vessel movement remains tightly controlled, with Tehran retaining oversight of transit routes and limiting passage to designated corridors.The strategic waterway, which carries around 20% of global oil trade, has been under severe strain since the US–Israel conflict with Iran escalated in late February. A fragile US–Iran ceasefire is set to expire on April 22, fuelling concerns over renewed disruption.Get update...

Martin Lewis pensions warning over 'significant risk' for your finances

Martin Lewis pensions warning over 'significant risk' for your financesYou could miss out on what you are due if you are note carefulCommentsMoneyNicholas Dawson04:40, 18 Apr 2026View ImageMartin Lewis shared some tips on his BBC podcast(Image: ITV)Pensioners have been pointed to a key principle when it comes to managing their finances. Martin Lewis recently spoke about the important thing to remember when it comes to your household finances.‌The consumer expert told listeners to his B...

19 years after Rs 19 lakh vanished from ATM, apex consumer body slashes 25 per cent insurance payout

The apex consumer body was hearing a first appeal filed by the insurance company challenging the order of the Delhi State Consumer Commission directing payment of the full insured amount of Rs 19.03 lakh with interest.

Gas price relief in sight as sanction exemptions on Russian oil are extended for a month in sudden reversal... despite heavy criticism over 'betrayal'

Gas price relief in sight as sanction exemptions on Russian oil are extended for a month in sudden reversal... despite heavy criticism over 'betrayal'By SOPHIE GABLE, US REPORTER Published: 04:30, 18 April 2026 | Updated: 04:31, 18 April 2026 e-mail View comments

TCS Nashik case: Woman who was referred to as HR manager held no leadership responsibilities

TCS clarified that an individual wrongly identified as an HR manager in the Nashik controversy was a process associate with no recruitment involvement. The company denied reports of the unit's shutdown and reiterated its zero-tolerance policy for misconduct, while also stating no internal complaints were received. An independent inquiry, supported by external agencies, is underway.

US stock market at record high after Trump says ‘Hormuz is open’

Global markets surged Friday as easing West Asia tensions spurred a broad risk rally. Wall Street benchmarks hit record highs, led by small-cap stocks, as falling oil prices boosted confidence. Investors anticipate an end to the conflict, with US President Trump expressing optimism for a swift resolution and a deal on uranium.