Thanksgiving gift: Turkey prices fly, stores grounded; how bird flu outbreak is driving shortages, but not bills

Representational picture (AP photo) Grocery stores in the US are absorbing the rising cost of turkeys this Thanksgiving. A spike in bird flu cases has pushed up wholesale prices, according to new data from the US department of agriculture (USDA). But these higher costs are not being passed on to shoppers. USDA figures show that […]

‘Because prices are too high’: Trump critic Eric Swalwell enters California gov race; draws flak from MAGA

Eric Swalwell (House Representative), a long-time critic of US President Donald Trump, has formally entered the California governor’s race, intensifying an already crowded Democratic contest to succeed Gavin Newsom. Announcing his campaign on his website, the seven-term Bay Area Congress member said he is running “with fresh ideas and tremendous heart” and later discussed his […]

Scott Bessent grilled after giving wild reason for soaring beef prices in US: ‘Cows climbing over Trump’s wall’

Scott Bessent stirred a row after claiming that soaring beef prices in US are not linked to economic policies but to an alleged “invasion of cows” across the southern US border.The Treasury Secretary laid out his theory during a Sunday interview with Maria Bartiromo on Fox News. Bartiromo asked about the rising cost of meat […]

Another crisis brewing? Pakistan on brink of food supply collapse as flour shortage deepens; prices hit the roof

Pakistan’s twin cities are staring at a worsening flour emergency after the Punjab Food Department halted wheat supplies to mills in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, triggering panic across markets and raising questions over the country’s fragile food security. The sudden suspension has deepened an already tense economic climate, with transport blockades, water shortages and declining dam […]

UAE petrol and diesel prices in November 2025: Will drivers finally get relief at the pump? | World News

UAE motorists eagerly await November’s petrol price update As November begins, UAE motorists are doing their usual monthly ritual, checking fuel prices with the same suspense as exam results. The official November petrol rates will be revealed on 31 October, and drivers are hoping this month brings a little mercy for their wallets. UAE’s current […]

Gold Prices Continue to Fall in Bullion Market, Silver Remains Stable | Udaipur Kiran

New Delhi, October 28 (Udaipur Kiran): The domestic bullion market witnessed a sharp decline in gold prices on Monday, while silver rates remained unchanged. Gold became cheaper by ₹2,150 to ₹2,340 per 10 grams during today’s trade. Following this drop, 24-carat gold was trading between ₹1,23,270 and ₹1,23,420 per 10 grams in most bullion markets […]

UAE: Dubai 24K gold prices drop below Dh 500 per gram after record high Diwali rate | World News

As of Tuesday morning, 24-karat gold in Dubai traded at Dh481.25 ($131) per gram, marking a sharp post-Diwali decline/ Image:AP Gold prices in Dubai continued their slide on Tuesday, holding below the Dh500 ($136) mark per gram amid weakness in international bullion markets. As of 7 a.m., 24-karat gold was priced at Dh481.25 ($130.00) per […]

Saudi gold prices hold steady amid online scam warnings: What you need to know | World News

Saudi Gold market remains stable while buyers face online threats / Image Credit: AI-generated illustration Saudi gold prices remained steady on October 26, 2025, with 24, 22, and 18 Carat rates showing little fluctuation. Authorities, however, are warning buyers to stay vigilant against online scams, emphasizing purchases only from licensed dealers to avoid counterfeit gold […]

Explained: Why Dubai’s real estate prices are surging; what it means for investors, renters, and the city’s future | World News

Dubai apartment sales hit a record Dh93 billion in Q3 2025, as new supply, cheaper mortgages, and steady demand reshape the market/ Image: Pexels Dubai’s skyline may already glisten with superlatives — the tallest, the biggest, the boldest — but its real estate market is now adding another: the most resilient. After two years of […]

What is TrumpRx? Donald Trump announces new website to offer discounted drug prices; savings expected to reach 50%

US president Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the launch of a new federal website, TrumpRx.gov, as part of a deal with Pfizer to offer prescription drugs directly to consumers at discounted prices. The initiative, aimed at cutting healthcare costs, is expected to grow with more deals from other drugmakers in the coming months.The new website […]