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Stepfather tells Japanese investigators ‘there’s no doubt’ he killed missing boy

A Japanese man arrested for abandoning the body of his stepson who had been missing for weeks has admitted to killing the boy and allegedly hiding the corpse in different locations amid an extensive search by police in Kyoto prefecture. The arrest on Thursday morning marked a dramatic turn of events in the investigation, which was launched when 11-year-old Yuki Adachi went missing on March 23 after the stepfather claimed to have driven him to school. The 37-year-old, also called Yuki Adachi, is....

UK economy grew faster than expected in February

UK economy grew faster than expected in FebruaryJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJemma CrewBusiness reporterEPA/ShutterstockThe UK economy grew by a faster-than-expected 0.5% in February, official figures show. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) also said the economy grew by 0.1% in January after previously saying the start of the year had seen no growth. The figures cover a period before the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran on 28 February, which has caused a major energy...

UK economy showed surprise 0.5% growth before Iran war

ONS figure for February suggests economy was gaining momentum before conflict stoked inflation with soaring energy pricesThe UK economy unexpectedly expanded by 0.5% in February, before the war in the Middle East dashed hopes of an uptick in growth this year, official figures show.The unusually large increase reported by the Office for National Statistics, suggests the economy had gained momentum before the conflict began. Economists had forecast just a 0.1% expansion. Continue reading...

Foreign Investors Keep Selling Chinese Bonds Despite Resilience

Foreign investors have pulled about $180 billion from Chinese bonds over the past year, underscoring how hard it is to retain overseas capital, even as the market held up better than most during the US-Iran war.

Insight with Haslinda Amin 4/16/2026

Insight with Haslinda Amin, a daily news program featuring in-depth, high-profile interviews and analysis to give viewers the complete picture on the stories that matter. The show features prominent leaders spanning the worlds of business, finance, politics and culture. (Source: Bloomberg)

Private Credit's Biggest User Is in an Even Worse Place

As private credit managers mount a spirited defense of their industry to discourage investors from fleeing, they’ve found at least one persuasive argument for why much of the cash they lent to software firms at the start of the decade shouldn’t be at risk. If the leveraged buyouts they financed do get into difficulties because of competition from artificial intelligence, the private equity owners are first in line to lose money.

How Bond Market Volatility Hurts the UK Economy

The war in the Middle East has upended the UK bond market. Gilts have performed worse than almost all of their global peers since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, in large part because of the UK’s dependence on imported energy.

FTSE 100 Poised to Miss Out on Rally

Indian LNG Importers Scoop Up Spot Shipments After Prices Recede

India’s liquefied natural gas importers have accelerated purchases from the spot market, taking advantage of a recent dip in prices, as the country looks to ease a supply crunch triggered by the war in the Middle East.

Iran-Linked Ships Take New Path To Trickle Into the Persian Gulf

At least two US-sanctioned, Iran-linked vessels made their way through the Strait of Hormuz and into the Persian Gulf on Thursday, taking what may be a new route from the United Arab Emirates even as a US blockade enters its third day.

Middle East crisis live: Trump says Israel and Lebanon to hold talks Thursday; US hits Iran’s oil sector with new sanctions

New meeting to come after rare direct talks between the countries mediated by US; Netanyahu earlier says Israel about to ‘overwhelm’ part of southern LebanonUS and Iran in indirect talks to extend two-week ceasefireHello and welcome to our live coverage of events in the Middle East.Donald Trump says the leaders of Israel and Lebanon will hold talks on Thursday, after the countries’ first face-to-face diplomatic negotiations in decades.Pakistan’s army chief met with Iran’s foreign minister in Teh...

Pakistan Army Chief Visits Tehran for Peace Talks

Pakistan’s army chief landed in Tehran to help revive US-Iran talks after failed negotiations in Islamabad. Field Marshal Asim Munir was welcomed by top Iranian officials amid ongoing mediation efforts. (Source: Bloomberg)

Dubai launches major AI training drive for government staff

Dubai has launched a new initiative to train 50,000 government employees in artificial intelligence as part of efforts to modernise public services and improve efficiency.The programme, called the AI Workforce Transformation Programme (AI+), is being led by Digital Dubai in partnership with the Dubai Government Human Resources Department and the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence under the Dubai Future Foundation.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply clic...

Mark Mobius, Emerging Markets Investing Pioneer, Dies at 89

Mark Mobius, who put emerging markets on investors’ radar with on-the-ground insights over more than four peripatetic decades, has died. He was 89. Bloomberg contributors share personal memories and look back at some of his most iconic interviews. (Source: Bloomberg)

Zimbabwe’s Upstart Dollar Bourse Overtakes 132-Year-Old Exchange

Zimbabwe’s dollar-denominated stock exchange has eclipsed the country’s 132-year-old main bourse, propelled by the biggest listing in the nation’s history.

Knowledge Nugget | From Silk to Tea Horse Road: 5 Key Ancient Trade Routes that shaped India and the World

What connected India to the world before modern transport? How did the Silk Road, Tea Horse Road, and Grand Trunk Road shape trade, culture, and religion? Here are 5 key ancient routes that moved goods, ideas, and empires. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about the First International Spice Routes Conference.

Warsaw Bourse Seeks Closer Regional Ties to Stem IPO Exodus

The Warsaw Stock Exchange is calling for enhanced cooperation among its regional peers in a bid to stop the flight of major eastern European listings to western financial hubs.

Goldman’s Olson Sees Private Credit Market Growing Despite Fears

Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s global head of alternatives for wealth expects private credit firms to keep drawing capital despite recent redemption episodes, due to the premium illiquid investments command.

Pakistan receives $2bn from Saudi Arabia: State Bank

The State Bank of Pakistan confirmed on Thursday that Pakistan has received $2 billion the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The development comes as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is in Saudi Arabia to push diplomatic efforts to promote peace in the Middle East. A day earlier, the kingdom pledged an additional $3 billion in deposits for Pakistan and extended its existing $5bn facility for a further three years. Pakistan will reportedly return a $3.5bn loan...

Oil prices drop below $95 and Asian stocks hit record highs as Iran peace deal hopes grow

NewsBusinessOil prices drop below $95 and Asian stocks hit record highs as Iran peace deal hopes growBrent ‌crude opens 0.4 per cent lower at $94.55 a barrel after reports Iran could consider allowing ships to sail freely through the Omani side of Strait of HormuzStuti Mishra Thursday 16 April 2026 05:46 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","rem...