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Why Trump’s pick for Fed chair will not bring home the bank for the president

Kevin Warsh, Trump’s ‘central casting’, has a long road ahead of convincing board members to lower interest ratesDonald Trump’s fate is to be frustrated by monetary policy.Even assuming he gets his way and Kevin Warsh succeeds Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve next month, it is unlikely that the president will finally gain control of the Fed. Continue reading...

The truth behind the gender wage gap myth isn’t what you’ve been told

Certain myths in the public sphere persist, no matter how many times they have been debunked. One of the most enduring in modern life is the myth of the so-called wage gap.  Recent "sky is falling" headlines warn, "Gender pay gap widens to 81 cents: Difference between men and women increases for second year in a row." Sound the alarm!THE AI REVOLUTION THREATENS OFFICE JOBS, BUT REVIVES DEMAND FOR SKILLED TRADESThe truth is, we women are doing just fine, thank you very much.Better than fine, in f...

How the airline industry could be impacted if Spirit Airlines is liquidated

Spirit has not confirmed a liquidation, though it has filed for bankruptcy protection twice. Experts predict rising fuel costs could push the company to close its doors for good. (Image credit: David J. Phillip)

Do you need to file ITR if you over 80? Here's what you should know

Do you need to file ITR if you over Heres what you should know

London council's unsuccessful fight against LTNs to wrack up £278,000 legal bill

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Billionaire investor files fraud lawsuit against Trump crypto venture and claims it’s on ‘verge of collapse’

Justin Sun alleges claims his multi-million dollar investment was secured through fraud and is demanding that his tokens be unfrozen and his voting rights restored in dispute over new governance proposal

Biotech-led boom as 8 China firms flock to Hong Kong’s thriving stock market

Eight mainland China-based companies – five of them biotech firms – passed listing hearings on the Hong Kong stock market in April, clearing the way for them to tap the city’s deep liquidity. The influx, including an AI-driven drug discovery firm, a driverless technology developer and a maker of industrial robots, comes as the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has been pushing private firms to list in Hong Kong. The market regulator has required companies that established so-called.....

Energy giants spending millions of dollars on advertising blitz to fight gas export tax, inquiry told

Shell Australia says campaign needed to ‘counter-balance’ claims by levy advocates – but Ed Husic urges industry ‘do not spend millions defending the indefensible’The gas giants are mounting a multi-million dollar advertising campaign to fight against a new export tax, prompting Labor MP Ed Husic to accuse the industry of “defending the indefensible”.Shell Australia is among half-a-dozen oil and gas companies contributing around $1m to an Australian Energy Producers (AEP) campaign that attempts...

Increased Jet Fuel Costs Hit Global Airline Industry

Airlines around the world are grounding more planes to cope with the increases in jet-fuel prices. Global capacity for May has been reduced by about 3 percentage points, with all but one of the 20 largest airlines slashing flights, according to data compiled by analytics firm Cirium Ltd. Lufthansa is scrubbing 20,000 uneconomic short-haul flights from its European summer schedule to save on fuel. Earlier in the week, United Airlines slashed its full-year profit forecast due to higher fuel prices...

Kevin Rudd adds to his staggering fortune by parachuting into $700,000 job after leaving his ambassador role early

Kevin Rudd adds to his staggering fortune by parachuting into $700,000 job after leaving his ambassador role earlyKevin Rudd earning $700,000 in new roleQuit as US ambassador a year earlyREAD MORE:  Brutal moment journalist with disability questions NDIS ministerBy NICHOLAS COMINO, POLITICAL REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 09:44, 22 April 2026 | Updated: 09:44, 22 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Manila bets on chips, AI and critical minerals in 'hub' strategy — what it promises

Manila: The global race for microchips and AI hardware is reshaping Southeast Asia.Manila’s move to join "Pax Silica" and help build a 16.2-km2 "free zone" in the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) forms part of a catch-up industrial strategy.The plan: Align the country towards advanced supply chains for semiconductors, AI infrastructure and mineral processing.While critics alternately frame it as a potential "land grab", "sellout", or outright "surrender" of sovereignty to foreign (US) interests, su...

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How to compare grocery prices in the UAE and save money daily

Dubai: Dubai: Ever picked up a loaf of bread in the supermarket, only to wonder if it's cheaper somewhere else? It's a question most of us have had at the checkout, but rarely have the time to answer. Now, there is a straightforward way to find out. The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism (MOET) has launched the Essential Goods Price Platform, a free tool that lets you compare prices on everyday grocery items across the country's leading supermarkets - all in one place.How is food reaching you d...

America First Fed? Trump nominee Kevin Warsh signals ‘monetary sovereignty’ push: analysts

US Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh’s policy vision – outlined during his Senate confirmation hearing – signals an extension of “America First” into monetary policy, Chinese analysts said. “Warsh’s policy proposals … mark a shift from acting as a ‘global central bank’ supplying unlimited liquidity worldwide to a new approach focused on tightly controlling the overall monetary spigot, prioritising domestic productivity and emphasising monetary sovereignty,” analysts at China...

China Wind Turbine Maker Eyes Spain for Factory After UK Snub

Ming Yang Smart Energy Group Ltd. is considering building a wind turbine factory in Spain after the UK blocked the Chinese company’s plans for a facility in Scotland, citing risks to national security.

How long can oil companies keep petrol, diesel prices unchanged?

How long can oil companies keep petrol diesel prices unchanged

Microsoft to Face UK Class Action Over Cloud Computing Licencing

Microsoft Corp. must face a UK class action trial over allegations it abused its dominant position in the market to overcharge businesses that used the Windows Server operating system and Azure, an antitrust tribunal has ruled.

UK Inflation Accelerates on Higher Petrol Costs

UK inflation accelerated in March, as a surge in energy costs triggered by the Iran war started to hit consumers in the pocket. The consumer prices index rose 3.3% from a year earlier, up from 3% the previous month, the Office for National Statistics said Wednesday. Santander Corporate and Investment Banking Economist Victoria Clarke reacts to the data on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)

Attock refinery announces closure of main crude plant amid road closures

ISLAMABAD: In a major setback, Attock Refinery Limited (ARL) — the only oil refinery in the north of the country — has been forced to shut down until restoration of ongoing road closures taken under security measures ahead of the possible US-Iran talks. The refinery is the only such facility catering to the fuel requirements of almost all of central and northern Punjab, as well as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. In a mandatory regulatory filing to Pakistan Stock...