Why India Raised Gold Import Duty to 15% Amid Forex Reserve Pressure
India has raised import taxes on gold, silver, and other precious metals to 15% from 6% in an effort to reduce non-essential imports and...
How Emsteel Doubled Margins in Q1 Amid Market Challenges
Emsteel announced a significant increase in profitability in the first quarter of 2026, driven by cost optimisation, higher pricing, and...
Cameroon Cracks Down on Nearly 200 Illegal Gold Mining Firms
Cameroon’s mines ministry announced on Wednesday that authorities had discovered nearly 200 illicit artisanal gold mining firms in...
UAE Rejects Claims of Netanyahu Visit Amid Regional Speculation
In a statement released on Wednesday, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) refuted claims that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had...
Free Trade Deal Between GCC and UK Nears Completion Following Key Progress
JEDDAH: Following “significant progress” in talks aimed at strengthening trade and investment links, the Gulf Cooperation...
Saudi Arabia Drives GCC Sukuk Growth as Regional Issuance Jumps 13.1%
RIYADH: Despite the uncertainty surrounding the future of the Islamic finance sector, significant local-currency borrowing in Saudi Arabia...
How the Iran War Is Increasing Energy Prices Across the US
Due to a spike in oil prices following the US-Israeli assault on Iran, US consumer prices have increased for the second consecutive month,...
Musk Criticizes Altman Over OpenAI’s Shift From Nonprofit Roots
In a historic trial in the United States, tech billionaire Elon Musk has testified for a second day against fellow OpenAI co-founder Sam...
Why Experts Say the Hantavirus Outbreak Differs From COVID-19
The final passengers on the cruise liner MV Hondius, which was infected with the hantavirus, have been transported by air to the...
SpaceX Expands AI Infrastructure Ties with Anthropic During OpenAI Court Clash
With the agreement to use Elon Musk’s SpaceX’s computer power, Anthropic has made peace with its former rival, which will help...
