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Is this the best time to buy a home? Expert share why property might be more affordable in 2026
Homebuyers in 2026 face a complex affordability landscape. While loan rates are historically low, rising construction costs and a shrinking supply of affordable homes present challenges. Buyers must honestly assess their finances and consider long-term implications for a sustainable purchase.
'I lost my soul': Shailene Woodley opens up after Aaron Rodgers split
Aaron Rodgers, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ star player, has often spoken about how happy he has been in his life ever since he got married to his wife even as his ex girlfriend Shailene Woodley has often spoken about how their break up caused her depression. While Aaron Rodgers’ wife’s identity has not been revealed yet, his ex girlfriend, popular actress Shailene Woodley’s comments have sparked chaos.
Top Africa Bourse to Tighten Algo-Trading, Market-Access Rules
Africa’s biggest stock-exchange operator is working to tighten oversight of how brokers and trading firms access the bourse to lessen the risk of rogue algorithms and trading errors that could disrupt the market.
UK’s higher-earning immigrants may be driven out by tougher rules, report suggests
Figures raise questions over ministers’ plans to raise qualifying period for settled status from five years to 10Higher-earning immigrants are less likely to remain in the UK long-term and could be further deterred from staying by the government’s planned crackdown on settlement rights, analysis has revealed.A report from the Migration Advisory Committee’s , Who Stays, Who Leaves?, follows about 900,000 journeys between 2014 and 2024. Continue reading...
Prince Aga Khan assures KP CM Sohail Afridi of investment in the province
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Monday met visiting Prince Rahim al-Hussaini Aga Khan V at the Lower Chitral Airport, where the latter assured him of investment in the province. Prince Rahim arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday for a week-long visit — his first to the country since being named the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community last year. Speaking to reporters during a visit to Chitral, CM Afridi said he had made the visit to welcome Prince Rahim on his arrival. “During...
Labour needs ‘system reset’ to tackle youth unemployment, report to say
Alan Milburn, who is leading review commissioned by government, says current strategy ‘going in wrong direction’Labour has failed to tackle soaring youth unemployment and must launch a “system reset” involving a fresh attempt to overhaul health and disability benefits, a report commissioned by the government is to warn.Alan Milburn, who is leading a review into why almost a million young people are not in education or work, said ministers had so far responded with a series of disjointed jobs pro...
Could Brazilian oil emerge as one of the big winners of the Iran war?
China and India are among those ramping up imports of Brazilian crude amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
Fuel shock: How price hike changes what you eat, what you buy and how you travel
Fuel prices have risen sharply, adding to household expenses and transportation costs. This surge, driven by global events, is straining supply chains and impacting everyday goods. Oil marketing companies are seeing stock gains. The government faces a balancing act between consumer relief and revenue. The economic outlook remains a focus amidst these challenges.
Iran War Squeezes India’s Gas Power Supply as Demand Hits Record
India’s gas power generation has plunged to the lowest level in at least six years, with the Iran war hitting fuel shipments, straining electricity supplies at a time when a scorching summer is pushing demand to record highs.
Italian Stocks Hit First Record in 26 Years Led by Energy, Chips
Italy’s benchmark equity index rose past its all-time closing high set in 2000, with a recent rally in energy and chip stocks supercharging it to record levels.
THE ECONOMICS OF PAKISTAN’S EIDUL AZHA
The animals arrive before the city wakes. By three in the morning, a few weeks before Eidul Azha, the livestock markets on the periphery of Karachi are already dense with noise and colour, the restless lowing of cattle from Sindh’s interior, the sharper bleating of goats driven down from Balochistan, the occasional camel standing in imperious silence while traders haggle beneath fluorescent lights. The men who have brought these animals have been travelling for days. They have fed these animals,...
‘AI job cuts could trigger a social calamity’: Pope Leo warns against unchecked automation
Pope Leo XIV has issued a stark warning about the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, cautioning that mass job losses caused by automation could become a “social calamity” if governments and corporations fail to act responsibly. In his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas (‘Magnificent Humanity’), released on Monday, the pope argued that while AI can help humanity by taking over dangerous and repetitive tasks, it must never be allowed to undermine human dignity or leave millions without mean...
Stock market: Which are the top gainers and losers on NSE & BSE today? Check list
Stock markets surged on Monday, with Sensex and Nifty crossing significant milestones. Easing West Asian tensions and falling crude oil prices fueled investor optimism, particularly after US President Trump indicated a deal with Iran was largely negotiated. Banking stocks led the rally, while global markets also saw gains.
Reform’s overtime tax scrap ‘fundamentally flawed’ despite ‘good intentions’, warns economist
An economist has warned that Reform’s plan to scrap tax on overtime pay is “fundamentally flawed”.Speaking to GB News, Julian Jessop said he could not find a single economics expert who would endorse the plan. Last week, Reform UK unveiled the £5billion tax break, dubbed the "hard work bonus," to eliminate tax on overtime for anyone earning below £75,000 annually who also works more than 40 hours per week.Nigel Farage said the measure would “restore the appeal of a strong work culture” across Br...
£325billion of dirty money flows through Britain every year as criminals funnel funds worth 10% of UK's GDP, report claims
£325billion of dirty money flows through Britain every year as criminals funnel funds worth 10% of UK's GDP, report claimsSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ARTHUR PARASHAR, SENIOR REPORTER Published: 12:23, 25 May 2026 | Updated: 12:23, 25 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Rise in shoplifting and theft in UK finds nine in 10 retailers in rural areas targeted
Research shows cost of crime for each affected business was on average £83,000 in past yearNine in 10 retailers based in rural locations have been victims of crime in the past 12 months, according to research, underlining the widespread impact of the rise in shoplifting and theft even in more remote parts of the UK.Rural retailers include farm shops as well as stores selling machinery and other equipment. The financial cost of crime for each affected retailer was on average £83,000 during the pa...
Gold price today: Yellow metal rises; check 24K, 22K city-wise rates
Gold prices surged on Monday, buoyed by global market optimism stemming from potential US-Iran peace talks. Retail rates in major Indian cities also climbed, with 22K, 24K, and 18K gold seeing gains. Analysts attribute this rise to a weaker US dollar and easing crude oil prices, signaling reduced inflationary fears and supporting precious metal markets.
New Lucknow and Kanpur expressway to drive property demand: Report
A new 63-km expressway connecting Lucknow and Kanpur is poised to invigorate real estate, particularly in peri-urban areas, by boosting connectivity and industrial movement. This strategically vital corridor, linking to the Ganga Expressway, is expected to spur demand for plotted developments and logistics parks. The project promises enhanced regional integration and economic growth.
Hundreds of tourists stranded mid-air after technical snag hits cable car in Gulmarg
Hundreds of tourists faced an unexpected halt at Gulmarg's famous Gondola cable car service due to a technical glitch on Monday. Officials confirmed that both phases of the popular attraction were suspended. Trained rescue teams from SDRF and NDRF safely evacuated all stranded visitors from the cabins. Restoration efforts are currently in progress.
Oil prices fall below $100 a barrel on hopes of Iran peace deal
Brent crude futures down 5.5% to lowest level in two weeks and stock markets riseOil prices have fallen below $100 a barrel and stock markets have risen on hopes that the US and Iran are inching closer to a peace deal.Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, were down 5.5% to just below $98 a barrel, the lowest levels in two weeks, with hopes that an agreement to end the US-Israeli war on Iran can be struck. Continue reading...