اقتصاد

Iran War Drives Africa’s Fertilizer Crisis

Africa’s farmland could be worth $1 trillion, but global shocks are raising the stakes. Fertilizer shortages, rising costs and supply disruptions are putting pressure on food production across the continent. (Source: Bloomberg)

Octopus Energy, British Gas and EDF customers could save £230 with 'series of low-cost adjustments'

Households with British Gas, EDF, EON, OVO and Octopus Energy could cut their annual bills by up to £230 by making small changes to daily routines, according to new guidance. It comes as the energy price cap stands at £1,641 a year for a typical household paying by Direct Debit between April and June 2026 — a 6.6 per cent drop from the previous cap of £1,758.Gordon Wallis, an energy expert at Your NRG, outlined a series of low‑cost adjustments that can reduce energy use without major upgrades.“P...

8th Pay Commission: 69000 बेस‍िक, आपकी कितनी बढ़ेगी सैलरी? आया ये अपडेट

th Pay Commission

Studying abroad from the UAE: Why early financial planning matters

For families across the UAE, an international education is one of the most ambitious goals they will set, and one of the longest in the making. A three- or four-year overseas degree in the US, UK, Australia or Canada can cost between $192,000 and $256,000 per child — yet HSBC's Quality of Life research shows many parents intend to fund this without a structured plan. The good news: starting early changes the picture entirely. At HSBC, we have built our wealth and Premier proposition around...

China'a trade figures: Exports jump 14.1% in April, ahead of Trump-Xi visit

China's exports surged 14.1% in April, significantly exceeding expectations and bolstering the nation's economy despite global uncertainties. This strong performance precedes a crucial meeting between US and Chinese leaders, where trade tensions and other disputes are expected to be discussed. Analysts anticipate continued export-driven growth for China this year.

British Airways warns all airlines will have to increase fares as a result of Iran war

The British Airways boss has warned all airlines will have to increase fares to combat rising fuel costs as a result of the Iran war.Luis Gallego, chief executive of the airline, said the business is "managing the uncertainty" caused by increased fuel prices.He said British Airways would take "necessary action on yields, costs and capacity", but admitted all airlines will "need to increase fares" to "mitigate the impact" of rising jet fuel prices.The war against Iran has resulted in the closure...

Joint Home Loan: होम लोन लेने के लिए अपनी मां को बनाएं को-एप्लिकेंट, फायदे-ही-फायदे

Joint Home Loan

Region could witness new political alignment after US-Iran war: Moghadam

ISLAMABAD: Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Reza Amiri Moghadam believes the region could witness new political alignments once the ongoing war involving the United States and Israel comes to an end. He was speaking at a roundtable hosted by the Centre for International Strategic Studies (CISS), Islamabad, where diplomats, academics and policy practitioners discussed the future course of Pakistan-Iran ties and the evolving regional situation as the conflict continues under what participants desc...

What will it take to free 1,600 stranded ships from Hormuz deep waters?

President Trump's "Project Freedom" to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz lasted only 48 hours, leaving thousands of vessels stranded. Despite US military guidance for two ships, the operation was paused due to ongoing dangers, with shipping executives unwilling to risk passage without a proven peace accord.

Taxation with equity

THE exodus of a large number of multinational companies (MNCs) over the past two years should have raised red flags among policymakers and the IMF. Instead, it has been met with a business-as-usual approach. Despite the glib explanation of how ‘global capital allocation decisions’ were the main factor behind the high-profile exits, three associated facts point clearly to deeper issues closer to home. The first is the sheer number of companies choosing to exit, in conjunction with the wide range...

Removing subsidies

THE government’s commitment to the IMF to scrap untargeted residential electricity subsidies from next year and replace them with a targeted support mechanism through the Benazir Income Support Programme is politically fraught but economically difficult to avoid any longer. It is also important to end untargeted subsidies because high tariffs have created powerful incentives for consumers to indulge in ‘legal power theft’ by manipulating the system. Households that can afford to do so instal mul...

15 मई से पहले बढ़ सकते हैं पेट्रोल-डीजल के दाम, हर दिन हो रहा भारी नुकसान

Uber के लिए 6 हजार, 5 हजार का डोसा... अमेरिका का खर्च देख महिला के उड़े होश

Uber

WWE SmackDown Results, Winners And Grades On May 8, 2026

BusinessSportsMoneyWWE SmackDown Results, Winners And Grades On May 8, 2026ByAlfred Konuwa,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about men in tights & the billions they make for men in suits.Follow AuthorMay 08, 2026, 11:01pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Gunther and Cody Rhodes will face off at WWE Clash in Italy. WWEWWE SmackDown (May 8, 2026) Key...

David Pocock applauds $387.4m in extra funding for CSIRO after tens of thousands sign petition

Analysis commissioned by independent senator found national science agency’s funding is at its lowest since 1978Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Albanese government will boost funding to CSIRO by $387.4m in a bid to meet the long-term costs of the national science agency.It follows months of advocacy by scientists and staff after hundreds of job cuts and cost-cutting measures. Continue reading...

Akamai Lands $1.8 Billion Anthropic Deal As CDN Becomes AI Cloud

InnovationCloudAkamai Lands $1.8 Billion Anthropic Deal As CDN Becomes AI CloudByJanakiram MSV,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover emerging technologies with a focus on infrastructure and AIFollow AuthorMay 08, 2026, 10:24pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.NetworkPixabayA content delivery company best known for moving video bits faster has just si...

Mideast war taking a toll on Pakistan’s ‘wedding economy’

• Marriage halls increase rates or avoid long-term pricing commitments due to economic uncertainty• Govt austerity measures have led to stricter enforcement of wedding regulations, including the 10pm curfew and one-dish policy KARACHI: With temperatures climbing, wedding invitations seem to have mercifully dwindled to a stop for those who dread the sweat of suits, heels, and layers of makeup. And not a day too soon, given how the ongoing war has impacted this wedding-obsessed country. Amid surgi...

FCC staff pay, perks surpass SC’s amid supremacy row

ISLAMABAD: The newly created Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has pushed the emoluments of its staff and officers to unprecedented levels as debate continues over the constitutional supremacy of FCC and Supreme Court. The development comes amid an intensifying constitutional debate between the FCC and the SC over their respective jurisdictions and authority following the 27th Constitutional Amendment. In a recent judgement, the SC ruled it is not subordinate to the FCC despite FCC’s repeated...

World adds 89 ultra-rich people a day despite market uncertainty

Dubai: Global wealth creation has accelerated despite geopolitical uncertainty, higher interest-rate concerns and uneven economic growth, with 89 new ultra-high-net-worth individuals created every day over the past five years, according to Knight Frank’s Wealth Report 2026.Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The 20th edition of the report shows the global population of ultra-high-net-worth individuals, defined as people with net assets of at least $30 million, rose by 1...

General Motors to pay $12.75m settlement for selling drivers’ location and data

Automaker had given ‘numerous statements reassuring drivers that it would not do so’, says California attorney generalGeneral Motors (GM) agreed to pay $12.75m to resolve claims that it illegally sold hundreds of thousands of Californians’ location and driving data to two data brokers, said the state’s attorney general, Rob Bonta, on Friday. He said this came after the Detroit-based automaker had given “numerous statements reassuring drivers that it would not do so”.“General Motors sold the data...