‘Data is bad’: Grim sign of pain ahead
A new set of data has revealed worrying details about the state of Australia's economy, with households set to be further squeezed.
SABIC reports 84% surge in net profit to $564m
RIYADH: Petrochemical giant Saudi Basic Industries Corp. reported an 84 percent year-on-year increase in net profit to SR2.18 billion ($564 million) in the second quarter of 2024, driven by higher margins and new zakat regulations. In a Tadawul statement, the company reported a 32 percent rise in gross profit to SR7.19 billion, driven by better … Read more
‘Don’t hate the player’: 24yo landlord’s big rental claim
The 24-year-old landlord has revealed why you shouldn't 'hate the players' and why it's 'easy' to be a landlord in 2024.
Kremlin says Russia will shoot down Ukraine’s F-16 fighter jets
MOSCOW: Signs of a major prisoner exchange between Russia and Belarus and the United States, Germany, Slovenia and Britain multiplied on Thursday, but there was no official confirmation of what could be the biggest exchange since the Cold War.Fox News reported that jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was expected to return to the … Read more
Tech big gainers on ASX
The ASX200 hit a record high on Thursday.
Flynas posts record-breaking results with 47% increase in passengers
RIYADH: Airlines operating in the Middle East saw a 9.6 percent increase in passenger demand in June compared to the same period in 2023, driven by the summer holiday season, according to an industry body. The International Air Transport Association revealed that the total capacity of Middle East flights also increased by 9.4 percent year-on-year … Read more
Concerning trend for major Aussie city
One Australian city is seeing a worrying trend with office vacancies at an all-time high as workers refuse to return to the office.
‘Inadequate:’ Fresh warning on 3G shutdown
Australians have been warned we are “underprepared” for the expected shutdown of 3G services and called on the minister to intervene.
China is restricting export of drones that can be used for military purposes and some drone features
DHAKA, Bangladesh: Bangladesh observed a day of mourning on Tuesday to commemorate more than 200 people killed in recent weeks during violence that grew out of student protests over the South Asian country's quota system for government jobs. After weeks of peaceful student protests seeking to change the system — which reserves 30 percent of … Read more
Nature’s sentinels: Juniper trees in Saudi Arabia’s Sarawat mountains
TAIF: Revered as the “Lady of Trees” and a symbol of Saudi Arabia's lush forests and towering mountains, the juniper plays a key role in maintaining the delicate balance of terrestrial ecosystems. Serving as a refuge for wildlife, these ancient trees have stood the test of time and created vital habitats in the provinces of … Read more
