SNAP benefits: US federal judge orders Trump administration to release full payments amid shutdown

SNAP recipients will now not go without food support, as a US federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to deliver full benefit payments to states by Friday.In Rhode Island on Thursday, US District Judge John J. McConnell Jr. ordered the administration to disburse the payments through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, though it was […]

Saudi Arabia pension alert: Authorities confirms early November payments, what beneficiaries need to know | World News

Saudi retirees welcome early pension deposit this November / AI-generated illustration The General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) announced an early deposit of November 2025 pensions: payments will be credited on Thursday, 30 October 2025 instead of Saturday, 1 November, because the usual date falls on a weekend, a standard practice to ensure timely access […]

Saudi-Singapore alliance promises instant payments and same-day settlements | World News

DBS and Banque Saudi Fransi join forces to enable same-day Asia–GCC payments, boosting trade, remittances, and cross-border transactions / Image courtesy of The Business Times. Singapore’s DBS and Riyadh’s Banque Saudi Fransi have signed an MOU to smooth trade finance and enable faster, same-day payment flows across Asia and the GCC — a move that […]

UAE’s RAK Properties partners with Hubpay to enable global crypto payments for real estate purchases | World News

RAK Properties now accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT for Mina homes via Hubpay’s regulated platform/Representative Image In a strategic move to broaden global investor access and embrace financial innovation, RAK Properties has teamed up with fintech firm Hubpay to allow international buyers to purchase real estate in Ras Al Khaimah using cryptocurrencies. The initiative targets […]

Indian buyers warned: Using international credit cards for Dubai property payments, violates RBI rules | World News

Indian buyers using international credit cards for Dubai property risk violating FEMA, bypassing RBI’s $250,000 LRS, and facing penalties/Representative Image Indian buyers investing in overseas real estate, particularly in Dubai, have been cautioned against using international credit cards (ICCs) for down payments. Such transactions can violate Indian foreign exchange laws and attract serious legal and […]