نتائج البحث
Bangladesh Bank Seeks to Calm FX Fears as Taka Hits Record Low
Bangladesh’s central bank sought to reassure investors that the nation’s foreign-exchange market remains stable and the taka faces no immediate risk of depreciation, even as the currency slid to a fresh low against the dollar.
Track current petrol and diesel prices, service station outages and shipments – Australia's fuel crisis in charts
How much fuel does Australia have left today, and when could we run out? Check how much petrol and diesel prices have risen near you in Sydney, Melbourne and across the country since the US and Israel’s war on Iran began in late FebruaryGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHundreds of service stations across Australia have run empty, fuel prices are elevated and oil shipments have been cancelled.Australia is battling a fuel crisis as Iran’s closure of the strait of Hormuz c...
Indonesia FX Reserves Hit Nearly Two-Year Low on Rupiah Defense
Indonesia’s foreign-exchange reserves fell for a third straight month in March to the lowest level in nearly two years as the central bank stepped up market intervention to stabilize the falling rupiah.
Pensioners could get extra £86 a week from the DWP - eligibility
Pensioners could get extra £86 a week from the DWP - eligibilityLow-income pensioners receiving disability benefits can claim an additional £86.05 weeklyCommentsNewsLinda Howard and Fiona Callingham Lifestyle writer05:01, 08 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesCertain pensioners may be entitled to extra Pension Credit(Image: Getty)Pensioners could be entitled to an extra £86 weekly payment from the Government. Low-income pensioners receiving Attendance Allowance or the middle or highest rate of the care compon...
Turkey to race ahead of EU on battery storage amid fossil fuel crisis
More than 33GW of battery capacity approved for Turkish grid since 2022 compared with 12-13GW in GermanyTurkey has given the green light to more batteries to buffer its electricity grid than any EU member state, a report has found, in a further sign of rich countries losing steam in the race to a clean economy.More than 33GW of battery capacity have been approved in Turkey since 2022, according to the climate thinktank Ember, while the total planned and operational capacity in European frontrunn...
How China tax crackdown on undeclared overseas income is targeting retail investors
When a friend received a text message from the mainland Chinese tax authorities asking her to ensure that all her declared income – including income from abroad – was accurate, Fan, a finance professional who asked that her full name not be used, was shocked. Her friend was now coordinating with the authorities to settle the outstanding taxes on her overseas trading, she said, adding that “there is no alternative but to comply” with such texts and that the incident had left her on guard about...
Borouge shareholders approve $1.32 billion FY 2025 dividend
ABU DHABI: Borouge Plc confirms shareholder approval at its 7th April General Assembly Meeting of a final 2025 dividend of $1.32 billion, reflecting the Company’s strong operational performance and record sales.The final shareholder-approved dividend payment for 2025 amounts to $658 million (8.1 fils per share), bringing the total 2025 dividend to approximately $1.32 billion (16.2 fils per share). The dividend will be paid on or around 7th May 2026 to all shareholders of record as of 17 April 2...
Gold prices increase in Pakistan, cross Rs500,000 mark after US–Iran ceasefire
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan surged on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, tracking gains in the global bullion market after Iran and the United States agreed to an immediate ceasefire. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of 24-karat gold per tola increased by Rs15,700, settling at Rs504,162, compared to Rs488,462 on the previous trading day. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold rose by Rs13,460 to Rs432,237, up from Rs418,777. In the internation...
Free electricity in the Philippines? Customer shows zero 'current bill amount'
Manila: Claims of "zero electric bills" for some Filipino households have kicked up a social media storm, stemming from government efforts to ease energy costs amid rising prices and poverty challenges. While not a blanket policy for all, it applies to qualified low-income families under a new streamlined subsidy programme. A claim made by a member of an electric cooperative in Camarines Norte, who also posted a purported electric bill for March with zero "current bill amount", has drawn massiv...
PSX surges over 12,000 points after Pakistan‑brokered US‑Iran ceasefire
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) erupted in celebration on Wednesday as investors cheered the global peace momentum brokered by Pakistan and easing tensions between Iran and the United States, triggering a wave of aggressive buying across the market. The benchmark KSE-30 index rallied sharply, sparking a powerful surge that led to a market halt after crossing the 5% upper threshold, in accordance with PSX regulations. The rally reflected a jubilant mood on the trading floor, with par...
Gold climbs as markets reassess risks after Trump pauses Iran attacks
Gold prices climbed ‌to a nearly three-week high on Wednesday as markets reassessed near-term risks after US President Donald Trump agreed to suspend bombings and attacks on Iran for two weeks, easing fears of energy-driven inflation. Spot gold was up 2.5% at $4,819.52 per ounce, as of 0726 GMT. Earlier in the session, bullion rose more than 3% to its highest level since March 19. Following international market trends, gold and silver prices in Pakistan rose, with the price per tol...
No power crisis, exports intact amid Gulf war disruptions: PM
• Orders fast-tracking of Battery Energy Storage System project• Says demand for Pakistani products rising in Gulf markets• In a meeting with top Turkish judge Kadir Ozkaya, premier highlights growing judicial cooperation with Ankara ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said that no electricity crisis had occurred and no disruption to the country’s exports had been witnessed despite disruptions in oil supply due to the Gulf war. “Despite disruptions in oil supply caused by regiona...
Rs1.2 billion disbursed among 32,000 beneficiaries under PM Fuel Package
ISLAMABAD: In the first batch, Rs1.2 billion has been disbursed digitally to over 32,000 beneficiaries, including operators of buses, trucks, long-haul vehicles, and delivery vans under the PM Fuel Package 2026. The disbursement has been made through easypaisa digital bank, enabling fast, secure, and transparent transfer of financial assistance to millions of eligible citizens nationwide. Easypaisa is the first digital wallet to facilitate transfers to truck opera...
در پی آتشبس آمریکا و جمهوری اسلامی قیمت جهانی نفت با سقوطی ناگهانی همراه شد
پس از اعلام آتشبس میان آمریکا و جمهوری اسلامی، قیمت جهانی نفت بهطور ناگهانی سقوط کرد. حدود سه ساعت بعد، نفت وستتگزاس با افت ۱۴ درصدی به ۹۷ دلار و نفت برنت با کاهش ۱۳ درصدی به ۹۵ دلار در هر بشکه رسید؛ کاهشی که ناشی از فروکش نگرانیها درباره عرضه نفت ارزیابی میشود.
Some UAE firms shifting towards basic insurance plans for employees to cut cost
[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.]Some UAE companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are shifting towards leaner, basic health insurance plans to manage rising costs, while larger organisations are maintaining robust coverage to retain top talent.Industry experts say most firms are not cutting benefits outright but are instead making targeted adjustments, such as increasing co-payments...
Some Dubai businesses get up to 50% off renewal fees
Some businesses in Dubai are seeing drops in trade licence renewal costs, with savings reaching up to 50 per cent in some cases, Khaleej Times has learnt. The lower costs are also prompting many firms to renew their licences a few months in advance.Industry operators said that the trend has picked up pace in recent days. “We are seeing more businesses coming in early to renew their licences,” Mohammed Dawood Shahabudeen from Seven City Document Clearing said. “Even companies whose licences are...
CK Hutchison Starts London Arbitration Against Maersk Over Panama
CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. has commenced arbitration against A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S after Panama’s forced takeover of its two ports in the country, intensifying a legal battle over control of the assets.
CBA's Dhar on US-Iran Ceasefire, Impact on Commodities
Vivek Dhar, Head of Commodity and Sustainability Research at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, discusses the outlook for commodities as oil plunged and gold advanced after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. He speaks with Haidi Stroud-Watts and Paul Allen on Bloomberg: The Asia Trade. (Source: Bloomberg)
Oil prices slide, stocks surge as Trump announces two-week Iran ceasefire
Investors welcome the possible resumption of oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil plunges, Asia stocks soar after US-Iran ceasefire
Stocks soared and oil plunged in early trade in Asia on Wednesday after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with Tehran temporarily to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz.On oil markets, the US crude benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) tumbled 16.56 percent to $96.39 per barrel, while Brent Crude was down 15.89 percent at $93.38.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.On equities, Japan's Nikkei 225 was up 4.38 percent at...