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Italian lawyers could win ‘wild west-style bounties’ if immigration clients go home
Giorgia Meloni’s far-right government to ask MPs to back controversial voluntary repatriation schemeItalian lawyers will be paid bonuses if they successfully convince their immigrant clients to return home under a government plan that has been compared to a “wild west-style bounty”.The incentive is in the latest security bill from Giorgia Meloni’s far-right government and goes to the lower house of parliament for final approval this week. It was passed by the upper house after fiery debate. Cont...
Al Khayyat Family Expands Investments in Syria
Qatari food company Baladna has secured an agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, to finance the company’s first agricultural project in Syria, expected to be a dairy plant in Adra Industrial City, near Damascus. The agreement was signed on April 18 at the World Bank’s headquarters in Washington, in the presence of Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh, on the sidelines of the 2026 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and t...
Hong Kong homebuyers extend sell-out streak amid renewed confidence in market
Hong Kong homebuyers’ strong demand for new flats extended a streak of brisk sales for developers with one project selling out in a single day, underscoring the city’s broader recovery in housing prices. All 88 units at the Pavilia Farm III project by New World Development and MTR Corporation in Sha Tin were sold on Saturday, prompting the developers to put 75 more flats on sale later that night. Elsewhere in Kai Tak, 133 units of KT Marina II were snapped up over the weekend, according to...
UK seeks EU deals on steel and EVs in push for closer economic ties
Agreements would aim to shield British industry from new steel tariffs and stricter rules on electric vehicles due in 2027Downing Street hopes to secure deals on steel and electric cars with the EU as it seeks to upgrade the post-Brexit economic relationship.Amid economic uncertainty caused by the conflict in the Middle East and strains in relations with the US, Keir Starmer is seeking closer economic ties with the EU. Continue reading...
Big Tech’s $4 Trillion Boomerang Powers S&P 500 to New Heights
Big Tech stocks are back and powering the S&P 500 Index to new highs, giving investors confidence that the latest equity market rally has room to run even as the risks from the war with Iran remain.
Hormuz Shipping Traffic Grinds to a Halt as Tensions Deepen
Observed transits of commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz have come to a halt following a brief surge on Saturday as tensions ratcheted higher after vessels came under gunfire in the waterway and Iran warned against crossings.
Dalal Street this week: US-Iran tensions, crude swings and Q4 earnings to drive markets
Dalal Street eyes US-Iran conflict, crude oil, and corporate earnings for direction. HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank reported Q4 results, with the former warning of West Asia conflict risks. Analysts anticipate continued focus on geopolitical developments and their impact on global markets and capital flows.
Two arrested as police foiled bid to smuggle Iranian currency worth over Rs2bn
Railway Police Quetta Division on Sunday foiled two major attempts to smuggle Iranian currency within a span of just two days, arresting two suspects and recovering currency worth billions of rupees. According to a statement issued by the Railway Police, officials recovered Iranian currency worth Rs1.70 billion in one case and Rs560 million in another. "Both suspects were arrested on the spot for failing to produce any legal licence or documentation and were later handed over to the Feder...
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Dubai rents hold steady as Q1 activity signals market stability
Dubai: Dubai’s rental market remained steady in the first quarter of 2026, with fresh data pointing to stable demand, fewer contract cancellations and continued investor confidence.Figures from the Dubai Land Department show that rental contracts worth Dh32.2 billion were signed between January and March, underlining consistent activity across the market.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. Steady demand and fewer disruptionsA total of 118,385 new...
UAE back-to-school rush: 70% discounts as families shop earlier than usual
Sharjah : As families across the UAE prepare for a return to in-person schooling after a prolonged period of distance learning, Sharjah Coop has reported a noticeable shift in consumer behaviour, marked by increased early planning and heightened readiness among households.Faisal Khaled Al Nabooda, Director of Marketing and Public Relations at Sharjah Coop, said the transition back to classrooms has been met with strong enthusiasm from families and students alike, following their adaptability dur...
Bank bosses called to meeting with Reeves over impact of Iran war on UK economy
HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds, NatWest and Santander will this week discuss with chancellor how to limit effects of conflict Middle East crisis – live updatesThe bosses of Britain’s “big five” retail banks have been summoned to a meeting with the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, this week to discuss how to limit the economic impact of the crisis in the Middle East triggered by the US and Israel’s attacks on Iran.The chief executives of HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds, NatWest and Santander have been asked to attend a...
Car ploughs into pedestrians in Soho leaving woman critically hurt and man with life-changing injuries - as police arrest woman, 29, for 'attempted murder'
Car ploughs into pedestrians in Soho leaving woman critically hurt and man with life-changing injuries - as police arrest woman, 29, for 'attempted murder'By GETHIN HICKS, REPORTER Published: 13:01, 19 April 2026 | Updated: 13:01, 19 April 2026 e-mail
Cheapest prices in UAE: New platform to compare rates of essential goods
The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has launched the Essential Goods Prices Platform, allowing residents to compare prices of a wide range of products across the country.Among the key basic and essential consumer goods covered by the platform are cooking oils, eggs, dairy products, rice, sugar, poultry, meat, fish, legumes, bread, wheat, water, fruits such as bananas, oranges, and apples, and vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes, potatoes, garlic, and onions.Residents can check prices of v...
Trump backs US$50 million investment for South Africa rare earths
Two enormous sandlike dunes at an old chemical processing plant in South Africa are at the centre of an exploratory US-backed project to extract highly sought-after rare earth elements from industrial mining waste. The Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project has US support through a US$50 million equity investment by the government’s International Development Finance Corporation and is part of accelerated US efforts to reduce its reliance on China for the minerals crucial for making electronic devices,.....
UAE busts poultry price-fixing cartel, refers case to prosecution
Dubai: The Ministry of Economy and Tourism has referred a cartel involved in anti-competitive practices in the poultry market to the federal public prosecution to initiate investigations and take the necessary legal measures, according to the Emirates News Agency (WAM).The ministry said evidence had confirmed the group was involved in exploiting current exceptional conditions by coordinating to fix and manipulate poultry prices and raise them without justification, in clear v...
Woman tests roadside vendor vs grocery apps prices in Gurgaon. Guess who won
Woman tests roadside vendor vs grocery apps prices in Gurgaon Guess who won
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پیامهای رسیده به ایراناینترنشنال در روزهای اخیر، همزمان با اجرای آتشبس موقت در جنگ ایران، از تشدید فشارهای اقتصادی، بیثباتی بازار کار و اختلال گسترده در زندگی روزمره شهروندان حکایت دارد.
Delhi-based startup founder gives 'not so glamorous' 5 am reality behind hustle
Delhibased startup founder gives not so glamorous am reality behind hustle
India-US trade deal: Three-day talks to begin from April 20; what to expect
India and the United States will resume trade talks next week in Washington. A delegation of Indian officials will meet their US counterparts. Discussions will focus on the first phase of a proposed bilateral trade agreement. Recent changes in US tariff policy necessitate a review of the earlier finalized trade structure.