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NZ Budget 2026 at a glance: follow the money here

Finance Minister Nicola Willis delivered a disciplined budget today, asking New Zealanders to accept continued restraint in return for promises of longer-term economic growth – and an earlier-than-expected return to surplus.

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Petrol, diesel prices hiked by Rs 7.5 per litre since Iran war: Here’s how it will impact your daily life

Fuel prices are rising again, making travel and goods more expensive. This impacts transporters, supply chains, and household budgets. Oil Marketing Companies are seeing stock rallies. The government faces a challenge balancing OMCs' financial health with consumer impact. Global events continue to influence fuel costs.

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Why Nirmala Sitharaman Warned Against Fear Mongering

Most people hear economic warnings and immediately think they only affect governments or big businesses. But sometimes, global pressure quietly enters everyday life through fuel prices, grocery bills, travel costs, and job uncertainty. That is exactly why Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently warned against “fear mongering” while explaining the growing…

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The three Fs that Sitharaman flagged as India braces for a widening global oil shock, forex strain

In light of increasing global unrest from the West Asia crisis and fluctuations in the energy sector, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is advocating for a concentrated approach to managing fuel, fertiliser, and foreign exchange resources. Prime Minister Modi's recent appeals to conserve foreign currency and reduce discretionary imports underscore this…

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Who gets what in Vijay’s Tamil Nadu Cabinet as Congress, VCK, IUML join power table

Tamil Nadu's political landscape has shifted with Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay forming a 35-member coalition ministry. This new government includes Congress, IUML, and VCK, marking a departure from the state's traditional two-party order. Vijay retains key portfolios, emphasizing control over administration and law and order.

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Tamil Nadu ministers list 2026: From Maria Wilson to Srinath, here is the full list of Vijay’s cabinet

TN ministers list 2026: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has expanded his Cabinet by inducting 23 MLAs and assigning portfolios across key departments including Finance, Tourism, Higher Education and Artificial Intelligence. The expansion marks Congress’ return to the Tamil Nadu government after 59 years and also sees four…

The Economic Times

Cabinet approves relief scheme

The cabinet has approved the "Thais Help Thais Plus" programme together with additional support measures for vulnerable groups, with a combined budget of 176 billion baht, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas announced on Tuesday.

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Rs 40 lakh return from Rs 22,000 investment? How ‘Quantum AI’ scam is misusing Nirmala Sitharaman’s name to lure investors

Quantum AI scam: A viral message falsely claims Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is promoting a 'Quantum AI' investment scheme. It promises huge returns on small investments with zero risk and government guarantee.

The Economic Times

Dollar Weakens as Japan Intervenes in Forex Market to Support the Yen

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday tumbled to a 1.5-week low and finished down by -0.95%. Thursday’s +2% rally in the yen weighed on the dollar after the Nikkei reported that the Japanese government and the BOJ conducted yen-buying operations. Earlier on Thursday, Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama warned...

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NDIS in treasurer's sights as budget outlook darkens

The treasurer is playing down talk of an improvement to the federal budget bottom line after economists tipped an Iran war-driven revenue boon.

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UN and Rights Groups Say Rape Using Trained Dogs at Israel Detention Sites Is Systematic, Endorsed at the Highest Level

A UN-backed report alleges systematic sexual violence against Palestinians in Israeli detention, including rape involving trained dogs, as part of an organised state policy. Israel denies the allegations.

International Business Times UK

Germany cuts fuel tax as oil prices surge on Iran blockade

Following tense exchanges between Economics Minister Reiche and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, the government held talks over the weekend. Will the coalition succeed in easing the burden on citizens, or will it collapse?

Euronews

'Circle of life': major reshuffle as senior MPs quit

Three state ministers have called time on their political careers, triggering a major cabinet reshuffle and factional carve-up as an election looms.

AAP

Calm before storm: RBA braces for spikes and hikes

The economy is expected to be hit with a savage inflation spike which will in turn increase the chances of more interest rate hikes.

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The CFO who turned Adobe's finance department into an AI lab

Dan Durn is auto-responding to 300,000 emails, slashing contract review times, and stress-testing earnings messaging with AI. His thesis: finance that doesn't adopt AI becomes a brake on growth.

Evening Standard

Robison urges UK Government to ‘finally step up’ and support Glasgow after fire

The Finance Secretary will meet Chief Secretary to the Treasury James Murray in Belfast on Thursday.

The Independent UK

‘Exemplify joy of dispute and debate’, Forbes urges new MSPs in final speech

The Deputy First Minister is stepping down as an MSP at May’s election.

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Tesla’s Long-Time Finance Leader Sendil Palani Steps Down After 17 Years

Sendil Palani, one of the most influential financial leaders at Tesla, has stepped away from the electric vehicle giant after an extraordinary 17-year tenure that spanned the company’s early survival struggles and its transformation into a global technology powerhouse.

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Irish deputy premier criticises fuel price ‘anomalies’

Big differences in prices at fuel pumps cannot ‘be blamed on Iran or what’s happening in the Gulf’, Ireland’s deputy premier has said.

Evening Standard

O’Dowd calls for direct support for customers hit by home heating oil price rise

The Finance Minister said the powersharing Executive does not have the financial ‘firepower’ to fund any relief scheme.

International Business Times UK

Fact-Check: Viral Claims of Iddo Netanyahu's Death in Tel Aviv Confirmed as Hoax

Viral hoaxes claiming Iddo Netanyahu's death and Itamar Ben-Gvir's injury in an Iranian strike have gripped social media amid Israel-Iran tensions. Fact-checks reveal old videos and a 2024 crash twisted into fiction, while a minister's son bears real shrapnel wounds from Lebanon.

Euronews

'Unpredictability and instability' the biggest dangers to economy, says Estonian finance minister

At a meeting in Brussels on Tuesday, the 27 EU finance ministers considered the economic consequences of the war in Iran. Interviewed by Euronews, Estonian Minister Jürgen Ligi said he believed the bloc could rise to the challenge.

AAP

Labor scraps controversial freedom of information bill

The government has backed down on its attempt to reform freedom of information laws after staunch opposition from across parliament and civil society.

Evening Standard

Chancellor blew chance to end Energy Profits Levy, say opposition parties

The SNP and Tories accused Rachel Reeves of a missed opportunity to support the North Sea in her spring statement.

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Bipartisan Senate bill promises 'commonsense fixes' to IRS

Senate Finance Committee leaders introduced a bipartisan bill Thursday to overhaul the procedures and administration of the IRS.

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