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An intense wave of missile activity was reported across Israel overnight from Thursday into Friday, with explosions heard near Jerusalem and sirens sounding across central areas, the Jordan Valley and the occupied West Bank.
South Korean shares opened almost 1 percent higher Friday amid hopes the US and Israel-led war against Iran, weighing heavily on global financial markets, may end sooner than expected.
The man running to become California’s top financial auditor has slammed a $114 million wildlife crossing dubbed the ”bridge to nowhere” as just another example of wasted cash — and warned there is more pain to come for long-suffering taxpayers.
Sweat marks, shapeless designs and period concerns are among girls' frustrations with sports uniforms. (Adobe Stock: Louis-Paul)
South Korea's economy remains on a recovery path, but downside risks are increasing due to the situation in the Middle East, the finance ministry said Friday.
Washington’s rapid accumulation of sovereign debt sparks outcry, with some analysts questioning if Trump has the political will to cut the deficit
Developed with Microsoft, "Pera Coach" converses in English and different national languages to make financial services easier to understand for all Filipinos.
Textile experts recommend purchasing either 100 per cent cotton or linen sheets. (Adobe Stock)
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The measures seek to widen access for innovative firms seeking capital while preserving the city’s standards of financial probity
Leaders from the European Union's 27 countries called for de-escalation in Iran and the wider region on Thursday, as well as a moratorium on striking critical infrastructure amid growing concerns about the impact of the Iran war on the global economy.
Flying economy is already a test of patience — cramped legs, stiff necks and the unspoken gamble of whether the person in front of you will hit that dreaded recline button.
A Venice Beach bungalow where the “it girl” fashion designer Suzanne Marchese founded her brand, RESA, has hit the market for $1.99 million, Gimme Shelter has learned.
Jersey City has requested a record-breaking $150 million in state aid from Trenton to help plug its quarter-billion-dollar budget deficit as it faces a historic “full-blown financial crisis,” according to city officials.
Stocks pared their losses on Wall Street as an early spike in crude oil prices eased later in the day.
The National Savings Bank (NSB) has reported its highest-ever profit for the financial year ended December 31, 2025, reflecting robust growth across core banking operations and strengthened financial stability.
Authorities of the Ministry of Digital Economy have introduced a new system feature aimed at resolving long-standing issues faced by motorists in obtaining fuel QR codes for previously registered vehicles.
HNB PLC, the leading private bank in Sri Lanka proudly announces its role as the Official Banking Partner of the 9nd Battle of the Saints annual cricket encounter between St. Joseph’s College and St. Peter’s College. The highly anticipated match is taking place from March 19 to 21, 2026, at the Sinhalese Sports Club…
Sampath Bank PLC has been recognised as the Runner-Up in the Banking Category at the ACCA Sustainability Reporting Awards 2025, held recently at Cinnamon Life, Colombo.
HNB PLC, the leading private bank in Sri Lanka has opened its HNB Negombo City Branch at St. Joseph’s Street in Negombo.
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Digital Economy Ministry yesterday said that a new feature has been added to the system starting yesterday (19) to address the difficulties faced by the public when trying to obtain the QR code of a previously registered vehicle, especially in cases where the mobile phone number used for the original registration is…
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Queensland doctors need more education and financial incentives to offer voluntary assisted dying, a new study has found, with researchers highlighting “significant” barriers preventing GPs from taking up the scheme.
Jacob Abboud says many drivers are struggling with rising fuel costs. (ABC News: Lachlan Bennett)
Nvidia dominated the first era of AI -- CEO Jensen Huang is making sure it owns the next one. He's turning Nvidia from a chipmaker that's helping to drive a market cycle into the operating system for the future of artificial intelligence.
With the seating bowl darkened, the basketball court in the middle of Qudos Bank Arena is lit up like a stage. And as Sydney Kings players train hard in the light, ahead of the opening game of the NBL Grand Final series on that stage on Saturday, a man in black paces around it all.
More than 1,000 new homes could be built in 12-storey buildings around Melbourne's second-oldest market, as part of a redevelopment expected to cost $1 billion.
Oil prices climbed again because of the war with Iran, tightening their grip on the global economy and sending stock markets lower around the world.
As everyone was absorbing the Reserve Bank’s decision to raise interest rates on Tuesday evening, one economist received something of a rock-star reception. Sean Turnell, the former senior economic advisor to deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi and one-time jailbird on spurious espionage charges, was in demand i…
Prices for metals fell sharply across the board Thursday as investors worried about the impact rising oil prices due to the U.S.-Iran war will have on the global economy.
Just months after Anne Boice and her brother, Adam Schumacher, started their real estate business in Central Florida, they found themselves in an impossible situation: Their parents died within months of each other, leaving the siblings their homes.
It’s not a secret that housing is expensive, but what’s less apparent is the widening financial gap between existing homeowners and those looking to gain a foothold in the market.
Crude oil prices would need to jump to roughly $138 a barrel amid the war on Iran and stay there for at least a few weeks to put the US at a serious risk of a recession, according to a new survey of economists released Thursday.
Europe's sovereign bonds are facing "a perfect storm" after new inflation fears sparked by the Iran conflict forced the region's central banks to signal a new course for interest rates on Thursday, sending yields soaring.
THE Philippines is currently transitioning from a traditional service- and agriculture-based economy into a burgeoning digital powerhouse. As of 2025, we have 142 million active cellular mobile connections. This represents 122 percent of the entire population, and 90.8 million active social media users, or about 78 …
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Attacks on facilities by both sides in the conflict this week threaten grave consequences for the global economy
Palestinians inspect the damage at a beauty salon after a deadly Iranian strike in the West Bank village of Beit Awa, near Hebron, Thursday, March 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran intensified its attacks on oil and natural gas facilities around the Gulf on Thursday, raising the stakes in a war that is sending shock waves through the global economy.
As some Chinese workers switch jobs to boost salaries, many remain pessimistic about pay increases amid economic uncertainty
The pressure on Russia’s finances has grown so acute that even a sustained surge in oil prices driven by turmoil in the Strait of Hormuz will not be enough to plug the widening deficit.
The UK’s largest bank, HSBC, is considering cutting up to 20,000 jobs over the coming years as part of a major push to integrate artificial intelligence into its operations, Bloomberg reported on Thursday.
She’s booby-trapped in high-cost traveling.
OpenAI said on Thursday it will acquire Python toolmaker Astral, as the ChatGPT owner looks to strengthen its portfolio against rival Anthropic and gain more share in the artificial intelligence coding tools market.
Government will discuss land and financial support with mainland and overseas businesses seeking to take part in project, Paul Chan tells Beijing seminar
Group says diversified network could benefit from higher storage revenue as inventory demand rises amid Strait of Hormuz crisis
US leaders anticipated a walkover. Now they’re embroiled in a conflict that could hasten the end of US economic dominance