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Pope Leo, Vance seek to mend fences after Trump feud

Pope Leo XIV and Vice President Vance on Saturday both said the presumed feud with President Trump was misinterpreted.  “There’s been a certain narrative that has not been accurate in all of its aspects, but because of the political situation created when, on the first day of the trip, the president of the United States…

Oil prices surge 7%; US issues warning as gas tops $4 per gallon amid Hormuz tensions

Oil prices have spiked dramatically as Iran re-imposed a blockade on the vital Strait of Hormuz, sparking global market jitters. Indian tankers faced gunfire, and US forces seized an Iranian vessel, escalating military tensions. Diplomatic efforts are underway in Pakistan, but a ceasefire extension remains uncertain.

How an integrated value chain help gold traders manage risk in fluctuating markets

Gold and silver prices have swung sharply over the past month since the start of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, underlining the intense volatility gripping the precious metals markets. Gold has ranged from $4,100 to $5,400 over the past six weeks with prices settling in the middle of this range while silver has ranged from $61 to $96 with current prices somewhere in the middle. Analysts attribute the recent volatility to fluctuations in the oil market and related inflationary pressure...

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Oil Price Surge: US-ईरान में फिर घमासान, होर्मुज पर टेंशन हाई, अचानक तेल की कीमतों में लगी आग

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'डॉलर नहीं तो युआन ही सही', अमेरिका से मदद मांगते हुए UAE ने क्यों चला चीन वाला दांव?

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Oil and Gas Jump After US Seizure of Iranian Ship Imperils Talks

Oil and natural gas prices have soared after the US Navy seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship during a chaotic weekend that saw Tehran firing at vessels and reimposing controls in the Strait of Hormuz. Bloomberg's Laura Davison and Stephen Stapczynski report on the latest. (Source: Bloomberg)

UP government suspends smart meter rollout, offers relief to consumers

The move comes amid wide scale opposition against the installation of prepaid smart electricity meters across the state.

Oil prices surge amid mixed signals on US-Iran peace talks

Brent crude rises more than 7 percent as Washington and Tehran offer conflicting accounts on ceasefire negotiations.

Australia adds more than 3,400 people a DAY in the middle of a housing crisis: What the Albanese government has to say

Australia adds more than 3,400 people a DAY in the middle of a housing crisis: What the Albanese government has to sayREAD MORE: Huge tax change coming for millions of Australians By NICHOLAS COMINO, POLITICAL REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 03:28, 20 April 2026 | Updated: 03:31, 20 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Microdrama Takes Center Stage at Cairns Crocodiles as FlareFlow Data Shows Australia Outperforming Global Markets (EXCLUSIVE)

Vertical drama is entering Australia’s mainstream screen industry conversation, with Cairns Crocodiles set to host a dedicated microdrama panel that brings together platform executives, broadcasters and content creators at the annual APAC creativity festival. Tim Oh, general manager of leader microdrama company COL Group International, is scheduled to appear at the Queensland event alongside Nikyah […]

Top stocks to buy: Stock recommendations for April 20 week - check list

​Stock market recommendations: Bharat Electronics, and MTAR Technologies are the top stock recommendations by Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk for this trading week starting April 20, 2026. The brokerage shares the target prices and rationale.

Singapore tycoon sues banks for US$1 billion from collapse of Australian NewSat

In the early 2010s, a small Australian company tried to build a fleet of satellites before lenders, concerned about its chief executive officer’s flamboyant behaviour, pulled hundreds of millions of dollars of financing. The firm collapsed in 2015. More than a decade later, Singapore real estate tycoon Ching Chiat Kwong, who says he put US$100 million of his own money into NewSat, has not forgotten. The Supreme Court of Victoria begins hearing a case on Monday brought by the liquidators of the.....

China’s C919 sees delivery delays in 2026, with 3 units shipped in 3 months

Deliveries of China’s home-grown C919 narrowbody airliner, billed to challenge mainstream models from Boeing and Airbus, appear to be delayed, with only three units shipped to Chinese carriers in the first quarter of 2026. Observers point to several factors holding back the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac). While some C919s are said to be stuck on the tarmac waiting for engines, analysts also say prioritising quality over speed is the right bet for the planemaker. Only three C919...

Are you covered? What UAE residents need to know about war-risk insurance

Standard insurance policies in the UAE typically exclude war-related risks; therefore, losses for local insurers have been “limited”.“Standard insurance policies in the UAE typically exclude war-related risks, which are instead covered through add-on benefits. UAE insurers generally cede all this exposure to international reinsurers, and any increase in reinsurance costs is expected to be largely passed on to policyholders,” according to the latest research by AM Best on the UAE’s insurance mark...

Pennsylvania man accused of stealing over 100 sets of human remains appears in court in ‘horror movie’ case

A Pennsylvania man accused of stealing more than 100 sets of human remains from a historic cemetery appeared in court Friday, where he reportedly waived his right to an evidentiary hearing.Jonathan Gerlach, 34, appeared in Delaware County court wearing a lime green prison jumpsuit. Clean-shaven with his hair tied back in a bun, he looked noticeably different from his booking photo. He spoke little during the brief proceeding, according to FOX 29 Philadelphia.Gerlach is facing nearly 500 charges...

Why SMEs struggle to access capital

Over the decades, the number of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Pakistan has been growing consistently. This sector has much more potential to increase economic resilience and promise long-term solutions for sustainable growth. Over 7.1 million SMEs collectively employ more than 25m people across the private sector, as stated by the Economic Census of the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Economic performance is not based solely on trading floor activities or boardroom planning. The n...

Focus on outflows and inflows

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has revealed that Pakistani businessmen have moved billions abroad over the past three to four years. Business leaders, in response, continue to hold press conferences, laying out a familiar catalogue of concerns: policy inconsistency, misgovernance, and a persistent lack of trust in the system. Their arguments are neither new nor entirely unfounded, but they circle within a debate that seems to offer no clear exit. And so, the discussion goes on. Yet, amid this p...

Addressing markup consumer prices

Pakistan’s sales tax system was designed in a value-added mode to collect revenues at every link of the supply chain and document the economy. However, despite being in place for over a quarter of a century, the consumption tax regime continues to suffer from gaps at multiple stages of the value chain. Wholesalers and retailers that were originally meant to be brought into the tax net remain either partially documented or entirely outside it, underscoring the limits of the system’s effectivenes...

South Korea targets India, Vietnam in ‘co-prosperity’ push for trade and tech

Bolstering strategic partnerships and economic ties will be high on the agenda during South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s six-day trip to India and Vietnam, as Seoul seeks to expand cooperation with the Global South amid the Middle East turmoil. Lee, who arrived in New Delhi on Sunday, is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, business leaders and Korean expatriates before concluding the visit on Tuesday. National security adviser Wi Sung-rak said South Korea will “comprehensively...