The sentence of Vickrum Digwa, who was convicted of the murder of Henry Nowak, has been referred to the Court of Appeal. ...
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How could the US-Iran deal affect oil prices and the cost of food?How could the US-Iran deal affect oil prices and the cost of food?
Experts warn the impact of the war will continue to affect the global economy for months to come. ...
Teacher guilty of sexually abusing and murdering adopted babyTeacher guilty of sexually abusing and murdering adopted baby
Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse at the hands of the former head of year. ...
Oman property fends off Iran war ripplesOman property fends off Iran war ripples
Residential land prices in the Omani capital Muscat rose by 43.6% year-on-year in the first quarter, data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information showed. The market has continued to climb during the US-Iran war, helped by the fact that Oman’s ports lie outside the Strait of Hormuz, meaning ...
Iran war is region’s costliest in decadesIran war is region’s costliest in decades
The Iran war has had a broader impact on the economies of the Middle East than any other conflict in the past 50 years, striking 10 countries that together account for 70% of the region’s economic output, according to analysis by Semafor columnist Alaa Shahine Salha in Asharq Business. Past ...
The Gulf’s other postwar challengeThe Gulf’s other postwar challenge
Mohammed’s view On Friday, the US and Iran are expected to sign an interim agreement, providing space for more detailed discussions to end the war. After 111 days of conflict — most of it spent under a ceasefire — little will change on the surface. Tehran remains under the same ...
South Africa’s proposed power pricing plan to end Eskom monopolySouth Africa’s proposed power pricing plan to end Eskom monopoly
The News South Africa unveiled a sweeping new pricing blueprint to introduce competition in the country’s electricity sector, a move that would directly affect more than $14 billion in private international investment reshaping the nation’s grid. The proposed overhaul, outlined in the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s website, is ...
South Africa’s Standard Bank eyes Kenya growthSouth Africa’s Standard Bank eyes Kenya growth
The News South Africa’s Standard Bank aims to be Kenya’s biggest lender by 2030, its regional chief told Semafor, a rare public shot at climbing East Africa’s banking hierarchy as the International Monetary Fund warns that the region’s economic buffers are dangerously fragile. The target is likely to sharpen competition ...
EU leaders set to meet after deadly strikes on Ukraine, including Unesco-listed religious site in Kyiv – Europe liveEU leaders set to meet after deadly strikes on Ukraine, including Unesco-listed religious site in Kyiv – Europe live
G7 leaders to meet in Évian-les-Bains in France later today to discuss the most pressing issues, including Ukraine, Gaza, and Iran Kyiv monastery set on fire in night of Russian attacks across Ukraine Macron frames Évian G7 agenda in hope Trump will stay for whole summit in Kyiv Outside the ...
US and Iran reach framework peace deal to end warUS and Iran reach framework peace deal to end war
Precise terms remain unclear amid conflicting claims over when access to vital global shipping route will be restored Middle East crisis – live updates Business live – latest updates A framework peace deal between the US and Iran has been reached, Donald Trump and senior Iranian officials have said, bringing ...