نتائج البحث
Filipino farmers leave crops to rot as fuel prices drive up cost of harvest
Filipino farmers like Romeo Wagayan have been left with little choice but to let their vegetables rot in the field rather than sell them at a loss, as rising oil prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East drive up the cost of harvesting, labour and transport. “There’s nothing we can do,” said Wagayan, a 57-year-old vegetable farmer in the northern Philippine province of Benguet. “If we harvest it, our losses only increase because of labour, transportation and packing costs. We don’t...
I'm a property expert: Here's why small landlords will be 'eradicated' over the next SIX months
I'm a property expert: Here's why small landlords will be 'eradicated' over the next SIX monthsNicholas Austin of estate agency RiverHomes answers our quick-fire questionsBy ED MAGNUS, SENIOR THIS IS MONEY REPORTER Updated: 08:50, 7 April 2026 e-mail 31 View comments
ECB’s Elderson Presses Green-Transition Pitch After Energy Surge
Surging energy costs due to the war in the Middle East are the latest reminder for Europe to urgently reduce its reliance on fossil fuels, one of the European Central Bank’s top officials wrote in an op-ed published by the Financial Times.
Oil prices rise as energy boss warns crisis is worse than 1973, 1979 and 2002 combined
NewsWorldMiddle EastOil prices rise as energy boss warns crisis is worse than 1973, 1979 and 2002 combinedBrent crude futures rose 1% to $111.53 a barrel having risen over 50% since the war startedInti Landauro Tuesday 07 April 2026 08:43 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark...
Sharjah EV charging law 2026: New fees, fines up to Dh10,000 announced
Sharjah has introduced a comprehensive regulatory framework governing electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, setting clear rules on pricing, licensing, and penalties as the emirate accelerates its shift toward sustainable mobility.Issued under Executive Council Resolution No. 15 of 2026, the law applies across all areas of Sharjah, including free zones and private developments, and mandates strict compliance for both operators and users.The regulation bans the installation or operation...
Man wins HUGE £333,000 on Postcode Lottery - and he doesn't even live nearby
Man wins HUGE £333,000 on Postcode Lottery - and he doesn't even live nearbyWarehouse worker Lee Plant scooped £333,333 after his mum persuaded him to keep playing with his old Meir postcode - despite moving to Northwood a year agoCommentsNewsAndrew Robinson and Rob Andrews08:40, 07 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesPostcode Lottery winner Lee Plant and mum WendyWarehouse worker Lee Plant has bagged £333,333 on the Postcode Lottery - just a fortnight after his mum talked him into staying in the draw.Th...
Czech Inflation Stays Below Target as Policymakers Gauge Oil Hit
Czech inflation accelerated less than expected and remained below the official target as the central bank seeks to assess the broader impact of more expensive fuels on cost of living and economic growth.
LG Energy Posts Wider Loss as EV Support Fades
LG Energy Solution Ltd. reported preliminary first-quarter earnings that missed analyst estimates, as waning electric-vehicle support in key markets like the US weighed on results despite strong demand for energy storage systems.
UAE can meet all domestic energy needs despite regional tensions, says Al Mazrouei
Dubai: The UAE has sufficient and diversified energy sources to meet all of its domestic needs, even amid regional tensions, Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said, stressing that the country is well positioned to safeguard energy security for residents and businesses.Speaking to Al Emarat TV, Al Mazrouei said the UAE’s balanced energy mix, which includes peaceful nuclear energy, significant solar investments and other sources, places the country in a strong position co...
IPL founder Modi fears franchises are missing out on huge sums each season
Dubai: Lalit Modi has said that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises are losing out on around Rs 2,400 crore every season because the home-and-away format was adjusted to keep the total number of matches at 74, even after adding two new teams.In a complete home-and-away system, where every team faces all other teams twice during the league stage, the total number of matches would increase to 94.However, due to scheduling constraints, that m...
India Bank Options Hedging Costs Climb on RBI, Geopolitical Risk
The cost of hedging against swings in a key Indian banking gauge relative to the broader market has surged, as traders brace for the central bank’s rate decision as well as a potential escalation in the Middle East war.
Sri Lanka secures supplies of Russia oil – minister
The first deliveries of Russian crude are expected in mid-April, the island nation’s transport minister has said Sri Lanka will purchase crude oil from Russia after reaching an agreement with Moscow amid the energy crisis spurred by the Middle East conflict, the island nation’s transport minister, Bimal Rathnayake, has said. Rathnayake told TASS on Monday that “energy is our priority today,” addi...
Verdant Partners expands strategic advisory platform from the UAE
Verdant Partners, a Dubai-headquartered strategic advisory firm, has announced the expansion of its platform to support international businesses with market entry, capital structuring, and cross-border execution across the Middle East. The firm has worked across mergers and acquisitions, capital raises, and complex restructurings since its founding.Founded by Adam Ali and Sakhib Waseem, Verdant Partners operates at the intersection of strategic advisory and capital connectivity, working with gl...
Sporting Lisbon's true feelings on Viktor Gyokeres after bitter Arsenal transfer
Sporting Lisbon's true feelings on Viktor Gyokeres after bitter Arsenal transferViktor Gyokeres left Sporting Lisbon under a cloud last summer, having gone AWOL in order to push through his move to Arsenal, and he could get a frosty reception when he returns on TuesdayCommentsSportNathan Ridley Senior Sports Reporter07:56, 07 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesViktor Gyokeres' move to Arsenal was acrimonious(Image: Glyn KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)Sporting Lisbon star Maxi Araujo insists that there&#x...
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital Unveils Takeover Bid for Universal Music Group
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital Management disclosed early Tuesday that a takeover bid for Universal Music Group has been submitted to UMG’s board. The offer includes about $10.9 billion in cash, plus additional stock consideration that pushes the total consideration to about $35 a share. Pershing Square said that UMG’s stock has been undervalued because […]
رسانه سپاه پاسداران: ترامپ به وضوح به دنبال دیدار و توافق با ایران است
خبرگزاری فارس، وابسته به سپاه پاسداران، به نقل از یک منبع گزارش داد دونالد ترامپ «بهوضوح به دنبال دیدار و دستیابی به توافق» با جمهوری اسلامی است. این رسانه نوشت: «پنج رییس دولت کشورهای دوست و هشت سرویس اطلاعاتی تماس گرفتهاند و تلاش میکنند روزنهای برای آتشبس ایجاد کنند.»
Sanjeev Mansotra Planet One signs strategic joint venture with state mining company of Tanzania for graphite mine
Planet One Group announced signature of a joint venture agreement with State Mining company of Tanzania for funding and developing 3 graphite concessions in the Mererani region of Tanzania. This marks a significant step towards diversification of Planet One’s mining portfolio currently consisting of bauxite, iron ore, gold, lithium and heavy mineral sands (HMS) across Africa. Graphite — recognised globally as a critical energy transition mineral with applications in batteries, electronics, manu...
Brent Oil Is Stressed, Not Broken, by War, Morgan Stanley Says
The growing stress in the oil market triggered by the Middle East war is showing up in huge premiums for prompt real-world barrels, with the wider Brent complex working as it should, according to Morgan Stanley.
Pensioner nearly drowns during charity walk
Pensioner nearly drowns during charity walkJanet Baldock, 67, was on a gruelling 700-mile trek when disaster struckCommentsNewsHoward Lloyd Regional content editor07:26, 07 Apr 2026Updated 07:26, 07 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesJanet almost drowned on her trek(Image: Cover Images)Janet Baldock, aged 67, never anticipated that her dream of walking the Wales Coast Path would nearly cost her life in Carmarthenshire. Travelling solo, Janet was just five weeks away from completing a 700-mile journey when she...
Italy’s ENI announces gas discovery off Egypt coast
CAIRO, Egypt: Italian energy giant ENI announced on Tuesday a “significant” natural gas discovery off Egypt’s Mediterranean coast, as the North African country struggles to secure its energy needs due to the US and Israel’s war with Iran. “Preliminary estimates indicate about 2 trillion cubic feet of gas” in the Eastern Mediterranean Temsah oil and gas field, the company said in a statement. Egypt’s natural gas supplies from Qatar and Israel have been si...