Gold is unaffordable so South Asian brides turn to one gram substitutes
Families choose imitation jewellery and gold-plated ornaments as record prices push pure gold out of reach.
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Iran war: How big is the global energy shock?
More than 500 million barrels of oil disrupted in just weeks, reshaping global energy flows.
Published On 23 Apr 2026
Top ministers quit after Peru’s president postpones F-16 fighter jet deal
The Trump administration has warned against Peru pulling out of the deal, saying it reflects ‘bad faith’ negotiations.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says Gulf, Asian allies request swap lines
Bessent pushed back on allegations that Trump family’s financial ties with UAE are driving decision to offer swap line.
Prediction market Kalshi docks three US candidates for betting on own races
Penalties come amid calls for greater oversight; company pledges to proactively police ‘insider trading’ on platforms.
Warner Bros and Paramount merger could reshape US media landscape
The deal faces regulatory scrutiny both for influence on media landscape, but also for foreign investments to fund it.
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Blockchain billionaire Sun takes Trump family’s crypto firm to court
World Liberty is under increasing scrutiny from some of its investors, who have complained about lack of transparency.
From: Counting the Cost
Is China a winner of the Iran war or facing economic risks?
China’s economy beats expectations despite the Iran war, but weak demand and structural risks remain.
Published On 22 Apr 2026
Trump’s US Fed nominee Warsh vows independence, says he’s no ‘sock puppet’
Kevin Warsh’s confirmation hearing shines spotlight on doubts over his independence as Trump pushes again for rate cuts.
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Strait of Hormuz: How a threat became a playbook
How the Strait of Hormuz became a system of control, shaping power and the global economy.
Published On 21 Apr 2026
Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO
Cook will turn over CEO duties to Apple’s head of hardware engineering, John Ternus, on September 1.
