getty images US President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on goods arriving here from countries around the world. Trump argues the move will boost American manufacturing and create jobs, but critics warn of higher prices and damage to the global economy. But he has also used the taxes to make other demands and has threatened…
Alexander Zverev of Germany (AP Photo/Dita Alonkara) Aryna Sabalenka began her pursuit of a third Australian Open crown in four years on Sunday, but not without an early stumble. On a record-breaking opening day in Melbourne, Alexander Zverev also had to maintain his composure to advance to the second round. As day one unfolded, attention…
UAE raises minimum wage: What is Dubai’s new wage for workers in different sectors? Dubai and the wider UAE are pushing a major shift in private sector compensation norms with a new minimum wage policy for Emirati workers as part of broader efforts to strengthen labour standards and promote Emiratisation. Although the UAE historically did…
Scattered pieces of debris have been found after an Indonesian plane carrying 11 people crashed. Rescue workers confirmed on Sunday that pieces of plane debris had been found in South Sulawesi, a day after it disappeared mid-flight. Wreckage of an aircraft found during search and rescue operations in Maros, South Sulawesi. Credit: EPA. Debris was…
Pakistan has been invited to join Gaza. Pakistan has been invited to join the Gaza “peace board” being set up by US President Donald Trump, the Foreign Office said on Sunday. Responding to media queries, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said that the invitation has been formally sent by the US President. US lawmakers call…
The Impact of Gas Prices on Energy Bills Wholesale natural gas prices have surged more than 40% this month as one analyst described it as a “perfect storm” that threatens to send energy bills rising further. Day-ahead prices for UK delivery were at a six-month high on Friday, rising more than 14% as contracts rose…
Lilah Fear and Louise Gibson have been denied Britain’s first European Figure Skating Championships gold medal for 32 years. The pair placed second in the final round of the ice dance competition, but problems with the timing of the second element of their free dance routine cost them their chance to advance to first. advertisement…
