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Malaysian Billionaire Brothers’ IOI Properties To Buy Prime Singapore Office Tower For $2 Billion

The acquisition will boost the presence of IOI Properties Group—controlled by Malaysian billionaire brothers Lee Yeow Chor and Lee Yeow Seng—in Singapore’s CBD, adding to its portfolio that includes IOI Central Boulevard Towers and South Beach Tower.

250,000 people in UK to lose jobs in next year, new report says

250,000 people in UK to lose jobs in next year, new report saysThe report says the country will come close to recessionMoneyNeil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle)06:31, 20 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesThousands look set to lose their jobsBritain is to “flirt” with recession and unemployment will be sent soaring amid the fallout of the Iran war, according to economic forecasters. The latest Item Club report predicts the economy will flatline in the second and third quarters, which will leave gr...

ICICI Bank vs HDFC Bank after Q4: Which stock looks like a better buy now?

ICICI Bank vs HDFC Bank after Q Which stock looks like a better buy now

The economy amid the US-Iran war

April 2026 will be a tough month for Pakistan’s balance of payments. Pakistan has been asked to repay its total debt of $3.5 billion to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), including a $450 million 30-year-old loan. This, along with a $1.3bn Eurobond maturing on April 8, 2026, has brought the debt repayment needs so far this month to $4.8bn. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) currently has foreign reserves of $16.38bn, while net foreign reserves held by commercial banks are $5.4...

Debt problems in seaside town among UK's worst

Debt problems in seaside town among UK's worstJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleOwen SennittNorfolkGreat Yarmouth Borough CouncilGreat Yarmouth has the third highest rate of people using debt respite services in the countryA seaside town has the third highest rate of people needing debt support in England and Wales partly due to it being a seasonal holiday destination, experts have said.Government figures show people in the Great Yarmouth area are accessing debt respite services mu...

Why I quit my $300,000-a-year job during a cost-of-living crisis: 'Giving that up took courage'

Why I quit my $300,000-a-year job during a cost-of-living crisis: 'Giving that up took courage'Husband left $300,000 FIFO job to save marriageCouple revealed itinerant lifestyle took a toll READ MORE: Inside the beach town where FIFO families are living the high life By SARAH BROOKES - SENIOR REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 06:21, 20 April 2026 | Updated: 06:21, 20 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Iran War Deepens China’s Dependence on the US for Niche Gas

China is set to import a record volume of US ethane this month as petrochemical producers seek alternative feedstocks for their operations after the war in the Middle East choked off crucial supplies.

Tell Me Why investing in gold is now within everyone’s reach

As inflation rises and economic uncertainty looms, UAE-based fintech platform OGold aims to transform how people interact with gold, turning it from a traditional store of value into a flexible, everyday financial tool. Speaking on Gulf News’ Tell Me Why podcast, CEO and Co-founder, Ahmed Abdeltawab outlines how OGold is redefining access to the precious metal and why he believes it represents a major shift in personal finance.Traditional gold ownership has long been limited by high entry costs,...

Gold prices in Dubai drop over Dh5 per gram amid rising US-Iran tensions

Gold prices dropped by over Dh5 per gram at the start of the week in Dubai on Monday morning as the US dollar strengthened amid renewed US-Iran tensions.The 24K gold price fell Dh5.25 per gram to Dh577.00 per gram in Dubai on Monday, down from Dh582.25 per gram at the close of the market over the weekend.Among the other variants of the yellow metal, 22K, 21K, 18K and 14K fell to Dh534.25, Dh512.25, Dh439.00 and Dh342.50 per gram, respectively.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on Wh...

US stock futures fall after rally as Mideast tensions flare

United States stock index futures inched lower on ​Monday after a record rally on Wall Street last week as dimming prospects of an end ‌to the Iran conflict prompted investors to curb their risk appetite. Iran opened the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, prompting a buying frenzy across markets, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hitting record highs for the third consecutive session. They also marked ​their biggest weekly jumps since May. However, Tehran reimposed the closure of the waterway...

NYPD investigating 'reckless' drag racing street takeover in Queens

A drag-racing street takeover involving more than 100 vehicles in Queens over the weekend triggered a NYPD investigation, as authorities continue searching for suspects.The incident was reported on Saturday shortly before 2 a.m. near Eliot Avenue and 69th Street, according to the NYPD.When officers arrived at the scene, they activated their lights and sirens to disperse the crowd. Dozens of vehicles then fled the area.CHICAGO MAYOR WARNS OF ‘TEEN TREND’ AFTER TAKEOVER CHAOS, VIOLENCE CONCERNS GR...

Asia growth forecasts slashed as Iran war and tariffs threaten supply chains

Asia-Pacific economies are likely to suffer a slowdown in growth this year, as rising costs linked to the US-Israel war on Iran combine with lingering trade uncertainty to threaten global trade flows, according to forecasts by top international organisations. The predictions come despite China showing resilience in the first quarter by posting better-than-expected growth of 5 per cent and finance minister Lan Foan last week stressing that the world’s second-largest economy would remain an engine...

Liverpool sacrifice nears £150million as familiar problem hits pursestrings again

Liverpool sacrifice nears £150million as familiar problem hits pursestrings againLiverpool will bid farewell to two club heroes in Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson with another rebuild billedCommentsSportStephen Killen Senior Sports Content Creator06:00, 20 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesMohamed Salah will leave Liverpool as a free agent at the end of the season.(Image: PA)While Liverpool and Arne Slot battle for the remaining six games to qualify for next season's Champions League, there will be ano...

What is Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool and why has India launched it?

What is Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool and why has India launched it

ICICI Bank rises nearly 2% after Q4 results: Should you buy now?

ICICI Bank rises nearly after Q results Should you buy now

Businessmaxxing: the (many) sectors where London rules the world

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Oil prices surge after Trump announces Iranian tanker seized and Strait of Hormuz closed

Oil prices surge after Trump announces Iranian tanker seized and Strait of Hormuz closedThe US will head to Pakistan on Monday to try and secure a peace deal, but Iran has hit out fiercely against Donald Trump's latest move.NewsCallum Hoare05:50, 20 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesGlobal oil prices rose overnight after President Donald Trump said the US has intercepted and seized an Iran-flagged cargo ship.‌Brent crude futures were up by 4.74% at $94.66 (£70.11) a barrel as of 5:30am, which was a drop...

Dubai gold drops despite Hormuz tensions, rates outlook tightens grip

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai edged lower on Monday morning, tracking a global pullback that reflects how interest rate expectations are shaping investor behaviour more than geopolitical tension at this stage. (Check latest UAE gold prices , alongside prices in , , , , , and .)Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 8:25 am, 24K gold was priced at Dh577.50 per gram, down from Dh582.25 on Sunday. The 22K variant dropped to Dh534.75 from Dh...

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