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  • Published on 07:40 GMT

    Hopes for Middle East peace grow with Israel and Lebanon eyeing ceasefire

    Published Thu, Apr 16, 2026 · 12:07 PM — Updated Thu, Apr 16, 2026 · 03:22 PM [WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM] Optimism grew on Thursday (Apr 16) that the war in the Middle East may be near an end, with a key Pakistani mediator in Teheran and the administration …

    Source: The Business Times Singapore - Neutral
  • Published on 08:05 GMT

    Israel on Trial | Interview: Roy K. Altman

    Music 0:00 [upbeat music] [groans] Music 0:14 Ladies and gentlemen, uh- Music 0:16 Can I please have your attention? Can you dig it? Judge Roy K. Altman 0:24 [cheering] Jonah Goldberg 0:27 Greetings, dear listeners. This is Jonah Goldberg, host of The …

    Source: The Dispatch - Center-right
  • Published on 08:22 GMT

    UAE central bank launches due diligence platform for individuals and businesses

    The launch of a nationwide ‘unified’ due diligence platform based on distributed-ledger technology (DLT) has been announced today (15 April) by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE). The know-your-customer (KYC) and know-your-business (KYB) …

    Source: Global Government Fintech - Neutral
  • Published on 17:15 GMT

    Payment to UAE was in process even before Middle East conflict: FO

    The Foreign Office clarified on Thursday that the repayment of funds to the United Arab Emirates was already under discussion prior to the Middle East conflicts. During a weekly press briefing, FO spokesperson Tahir Andrabi emphasized that the matter, …

    Source: Business Recorder - Neutral
  • Published on 15:59 GMT

    TotalEnergies expects big Q1 earnings boost despite lower Middle East output

    In a trading update on Thursday, the company said that results from the exploration and production arms are "expected to rise significantly, fully reflecting the sensitivity to the increase of the average liquids price". The average liquids price …

    Source: ShareCast - Neutral
  • Published on 07:03 GMT

    Hope for Middle East peace grows as US-Iran talks gain momentum

    Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Optimism grew on Thursday that the war in the Middle East may be near an end, with a key Pakistani mediator in Tehran and …

    Source: Sowetan - Pending
  • Published on 10:51 GMT

    Hopes for Middle East peace grow amid talk of further diplomatic meetings on Iran

    WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM: Optimism grew on Thursday that the war in the Middle East may be near an end, with a key Pakistani mediator in Tehran and the administration of President Donald Trump talking up hopes for a deal that would open ​the crucial Strait …

    Source: Arab News Japan - Pro-Government
  • Published on 10:11 GMT

    Iranian cyberattacks surge 8x across Middle East

    A sharp escalation in cyber warfare is unfolding across the Middle East, with attacks rising at a pace rarely seen before. New data shows an eightfold jump in malicious activity, signalling that digital infrastructure is now firmly on the frontline of …

    Source: The News International - Indeterminate
  • Published on 13:37 GMT

    Middle East tensions spark £2.2bn outflows at Schroders in Q1 2026

    Schroders saw net outflows of £2.2bn ($2.9bn) in the first quarter of 2026, as the Middle East conflict led investors to pull their capital. In a trading update, the British fund manager said group assets under management (AUM) fell to £814.4bn at the end …

    Source: Private Banker International - Pending
  • Published on 08:42 GMT

    Saudi Arabia Sends $2B to Pakistan to Bolster its Foreign Exchange Reserves

    PAKISTAN – Saudi Arabia sent $2 billion to Pakistan to help bolster Islamabad’s foreign exchange reserves, with the State Bank of Pakistan confirming receipt on Thursday. The transfer came shortly after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Saudi Crown Prince …

    Source: The State Signal - Pending
  • Published on 11:18 GMT

    Pakistan receives $2b from Saudi Arabia: SBP

    FinMin confirms financial bailout, aimed at helping the country meet its external financing needs The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Thursday that the country has received $2 billion from the Ministry of Finance, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in a post on …

    Source: The Express Tribune - Indeterminate
  • Published on 15:08 GMT

    Saudi Arabia announces additional $3bn financial deposit for Pakistan

    Saudi Arabia extends existing maturity of $5 billion deposit. Riyadh announced financial support on royal directives: SPA. Reaffirms commitment to supporting Pakistan's economy. Saudi Arabia on Thursday announced additional $3 billion deposit to the …

    Source: GEO TV - Pro-Government
  • Published on 09:58 GMT

    European shares inch higher on Middle East peace prospects; earnings in focus

    European shares edged higher on Thursday as growing optimism about a potential resolution to the Middle East conflict lifted market sentiment, while investors assessed corporate earnings reports across the region. The pan-European STOXX 600 index was up 0. …

    Source: Business Recorder - Neutral
  • Published on 13:01 GMT

    Friend in need: Did Pakistan get $2 billion lifeline from Saudi Arabia?

    The latest Saudi deposit is expected to provide short-term stability for Pakistan’s currency and external accounts. It might also strengthen investor confidence in the country, something which it has been desperately seeking for some time now. Pakistan …

    Source: News9 Live - Indeterminate
  • Published on 16:25 GMT

    Brazil Central Bank Pushes Back on Real Rally in Message to Investors

    Key Points — Brazil’s Central Bank monetary policy director Nilton David told a JP Morgan seminar in Washington on Wednesday that the recent real appreciation is “conjunctural, not structural,” and that the bank is not counting on currency strength to hit …

    Source: The Rio Times - Neutral
  • Published on 13:52 GMT

    Saudi Arabia deposits $2bn in SBP, pledges further $3bn support

    Saudi Arabia has reinforced its financial backing for Pakistan by depositing $2 billion into the account of the State Bank of Pakistan, providing immediate support to the country’s foreign exchange reserves. In a statement posted on social media, the …

    Source: The Nation - Pro-Government
  • Published on 07:51 GMT

    Philippine central bank announces loan relief, fee cuts

    Banks urged to act responsibly The Philippine central bank has stressed that financial institutions must apply the relief measures only to borrowers whose repayment capacity has been materially affected by the energy emergency. “BSFIs are expected to …

    Source: Gulf News - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on 08:07 GMT

    Romania most exposed CEE country to a prolonged Middle East war, Erste says

    Romania is the most exposed country in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) to the consequences of the war in the Middle East, according to a report by the Austrian banking group Erste, present in Romania through major bank BCR. Its vulnerability partly stems …

    Source: Romania Insider - Neutral
  • Published on 13:19 GMT

    Global fallout of Middle East war to hit poorest countries hardest: IMF

    New Delhi [India], April 16 (ANI): The economic fallout from the war in the Middle East is turning global, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in a recent report warned that the poorest and most vulnerable countries will again be hit hardest. In a …

    Source: Colorado Star - Pending

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