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Controversial US looksmaxxer Clavicular rips into Anthony Albanese's appearance and makes stunning claim about Australian politics
READ MORE: Moment 'looksmaxxer' walks out on 60 Minutes interviewBy MAISY RAE and ASHLEY NICKEL, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 03:54, 15 April 2026 | Updated: 03:54, 15 April 2026 e-mail View comments
India will remain fastest-growing major economy in 2026 and 2027, predicts IMF
India’s inflation is expected to pick up moderately, rising to 4.7% in 2026 from 3.3% in 2025, before easing back to 4% in 2027.| India News
'Blindsided': US farmers strained as fertiliser costs surge on war
On Andy Corriher's farm in North Carolina, planting and preparations are underway for his corn and soybean crops -- but fertiliser costs have surged on war in the Middle East, and orders he placed weeks ago have yet to arrive.The 47-year-old is among US farmers facing a double whammy of soaring fertiliser and diesel prices after US-Israeli strikes on Iran triggered Tehran's blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for such shipments."This time of year is when the majority of fertili...
Govt sets Kharif targets amid water stress, cotton shortfall
ISLAMABAD: As the Rabi crop season nears completion, with wheat as the strategic crop ensuring the country’s food security, the federal government on Tuesday announced production targets for the upcoming Kharif crop season. Soil moisture, especially in major agricultural plains, remains under stress due to drier conditions in previous months. The Federal Committee on Agriculture (FCA), a high-powered body chaired by Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain, fixed a...
Top shares to buy: Stock recommendations for today - check list
Stock market recommendations: Sona BLW Precision Forgings, Deepak Nitrite, and Vindhya Telelinks are the top stock recommendations from Mehul Kothari, DVP - Technical Research at Anand Rathi Shares for April 15, 2026. Let’s take a look:
Gold prices today in Pakistan — April 15, 2026
BusinessGold prices today in Pakistan — April 15, 2026By Web Desk-Apr 15, 2026KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan rose on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in line with trends in the global bullion market amid geopolitical developments. In the local market, the price of 24-karat gold per tola increased by Rs 3,500, settling at Rs 503,462 compared to Rs 499,962 on the previous trading day, according to rates issued by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. Similarly, the price of 10 grams...
Iranian Rial to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- April 15, 2026
BusinessMust ReadIranian Rial to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- April 15, 2026By Web Desk-Apr 15, 2026As of April 15, 2026, the authentic mid-market exchange rate stands at 1 Iranian Rial (IRR) ≈ 0.000212 PKR. This figure is based on reliable local and global sources around 09:30 UTC / approx. 02:30 PKT). While the Iranian Rial continues to face significant challenges internationally due to sanctions and economic conditions, it has exhibited notable localized appreciation in Pakistan’s open currenc...
Balochistan provides thresher fuel subsidy to farmers
QUETTA: Balochistan government has introduced agriculture relief package for farmers amid hike in fuel prices under the impact of regional tensions. Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti has said that initially subsidy has been transferred to the accounts of 3,102 farmers as the Thresher Fuel Subsidy Scheme has been formally launched. “In the next two to three days payments will be made to further 13,128 farmers”. Chief Minister said that overall, 85,000 farmers have registered themselves in...
Fuller sworn in to replace Greene
Rep. Clay Fuller (R-Ga.) was sworn into office on Tuesday after winning a special election to replace former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.). Fuller will serve out the remaining months of Greene’s term — helping Republicans maintain their razor-thin majority in the House and bolster support for President Trump’s agenda in Congress. “You were sent…
HSBC's Liao: Customers in Risk‑Off Mode as Tensions Rise
HSBC Asia and Middle East Co‑CEO David Liao says the bank’s broader customer base has shifted into "risk‑off mode" amid the Iran conflict. However, he notes that the balance sheets remain fairly stable across both wholesale and retail businesses. Liao spoke to Bloomberg on the sidelines of the HSBC Global Investment Summit in Hong Kong. (Source: Bloomberg)
TWG Global's Hochstein Warns of Iran’s Hormuz Leverage
Amos Hochstein, Managing Partner at TWG Global, says the Middle East conflict has created a new geopolitical risk, with Iran using control of the Strait of Hormuz as leverage. Hochstein, a senior adviser to former President Joe Biden, spoke to Bloomberg on the sidelines of the HSBC Global Investment Summit in Hong Kong. (Source: Bloomberg)
FinMin welcomes IMF mission’s expected visit next month for budget, tax talks
PakistanFinMin welcomes IMF mission’s expected visit next month for budget, tax talksBy Web Desk-Apr 15, 2026ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday welcomed the expected visit of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission next month for budget discussions, including key deliberations on taxation. The finance minister held a meeting with Dan Katz, First Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, on the sidelines of the World Bank–IMF Spring Meetings 2026, where discussion...
US economy 'strong', seen topping 3.5% in 2026: Bessent
WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent affirmed that the fundamentals of the US economy remain strong and that growth could exceed three or reach 3.5 percent this year.Why a US government shutdown could shake the world economyBessent said during a Wall Street Journal Opinion Live event in Washington that US tariffs imposed on other countries could return to previous levels by July, after the Supreme Court ruled in February that President Donald Trump had exceeded his authority by imposi...
Wealth of Aussies laid bare as one generation takes the top spot - so how do you compare to everyone else your age?
Wealth of Aussies laid bare as one generation takes the top spot - so how do you compare to everyone else your age?Average wealth of generation laid bareBaby boomers unsurprisingly wealthiest READ MORE: How trusting my mum's financial advisor was a terrible decision By SARAH BROOKES - SENIOR REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 03:14, 15 April 2026 | Updated: 03:14, 15 April 2026 e-mail View comments
France shifts from fuel relief to $10.7-billion electrification, 'heat pumps' drive
France plans to nearly double annual electrification spending to €10 billion, or about $10.7 billion, by 2030, local media reported.For Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, the move marks a pivot from broad fuel subsidies and toward targetted investment in electric vehicles (EVs), heat pumps and other low-carbon systems, even as the government is mulling over plans to limit fuel retailers' profits, local media including Le Parisien reported.The funding increase will come from reallocating existing...
Why UAE is experiencing a winter-like chill in mid-April
Residents across the UAE have been stepping out to breezy mornings and unusually mild afternoons last few weeks, a welcome break from the expected April heat in previous years.For many, the cooler air has felt more like winter lingering than spring transitioning into summer. The shift has been noticeable — from dust-laden winds sweeping through internal areas to cloud cover rolling in from multiple directions.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.According to meteo...
UAE’s Nafis extended: New salary support, family benefits, key changes explained
The UAE has extended the Nafis programme to 2040 and announced a new phase of updates that will begin from September 2026, including fresh family benefits, revised salary support and a stronger focus on skills-based jobs in strategic sectors.Here is a simple guide to how the programme works, what changes next, and what it means for Emiratis working in the private sector.What is Nafis?Nafis is a federal programme launched in September 2021 to increase the number of Emiratis working in the private...
RAC Drive says your car could have 'rodent and insect' infestation
RAC Drive says your car could have 'rodent and insect' infestationYou may be going on holiday and leaving your car undriven for a few weeksCommentsLifestyleSophie Buchan Money and Lifestyle Writer02:57, 15 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesRAC Drive has issued advice for drivers on its website(Image: Getty)Many people will be leaving their cars undriven as they head on holiday this year. But this could cause an issue - and you could even have an "infestation".According to RAC Drive, ther...
Hedge Fund MS Capital Says It Won $1 Billion Mandate for China
Quantitative hedge fund Meridian & Saturn Capital said it won a $1 billion mandate to trade Chinese stocks, another sign investors are boosting allocations to the world’s second-largest economy.
More than a third of people ‘fail to ask about pension when moving jobs’
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