When Lucas Pohl boarded a flight last summer, he didn’t know it would mark a turning point in his life. The Berlin resident had always carried extra weight, but when he couldn’t fasten his seatbelt and had to ask for an extender, “something inside me broke,” the 27-year-old said. Pohl, who weighed 150kg at the […]
The Central Bank of Egypt lowered the overnight deposit rate to 22% during its policy meeting on August 28, 2025/ representative Image Gold prices in Egypt surged on Friday, August 29, 2025, with 21-karat gold reaching EGP 4,650 (approximately $97.65), marking a sharp response to the Central Bank of Egypt’s recent decision to lower key […]
Consumer Price Index in Kuwait rose 2.39% year-on-year in July 2025/Image: File Kuwait’s consumer price index (CPI) recorded a significant increase of 2.39% in July 2025 compared to the same month the previous year, according to data from the Kuwait Central Statistical Bureau (CSB). The rise reflects inflationary pressure primarily driven by higher prices in […]
Electric vehicles in the UAE face 72% higher insurance costs due to expensive battery repairs, limited service centers, and flood-related claims/Representative Image Electric vehicles (EVs) in the UAE are gaining significant traction, but their insurance premiums remain substantially higher than those of petrol cars averaging 72% more. This cost disparity, driven by repair complexities and […]
Car leasing remains a flexible and hassle-free option for expats navigating Dubai’s roads, with tailored plans and updated requirements in 2025/Representative Image TL;DR: Leasing a car in Dubai remains a cost-efficient option in 2025, particularly for expats and residents who seek flexibility, lower monthly costs, and minimal financial commitment compared to buying. Lease durations typically […]
Bahrain is quietly emerging as the Gulf’s most affordable and flexible destination for long-term residency, offering expats and investors an easier path than the UAE or Saudi Arabia/Representative Image TL;DR: Bahrain’s 10-year Golden Residency Visa is emerging as a cost-effective and flexible alternative to the UAE’s Golden Visa and Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency. With easier […]
File photo: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell (Picture credit: AP) WASHINGTON: US President Trump has the authority to fire Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell for cause if evidence supports that, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said Sunday, adding the Fed “has a lot to answer for” on renovation cost overruns at its Washington headquarters. […]
Mike Lindell’s legal team was fined after an AI-generated filing included fake court citations in a defamation lawsuit (AP image) A federal judge has ordered the attorneys for MyPillow founder Mike Lindell to pay fines of $3,000 each after they used artificial intelligence to help prepare legal court documents that contained multiple errors, including citations […]
President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order aimed at slashing prescription drug prices in the United States by up to 80%. The order introduces a “most-favoured-nation” (MFN) pricing model, ensuring that Americans pay no more for medications than the lowest price available in comparable developed countries. Trump said the move was necessary to […]
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said on Thursday it would stop tracking the cost of the country’s most expensive disasters, those which cause at least $1 billion in damage. The move would leave insurance companies, researchers and government policymakers without information to help understand the patterns of major disasters like hurricanes, drought or wildfires, […]
