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The updated system applies to the two-year renewable residency visa linked to property ownership in Dubai, a scheme overseen through the emirate’s real estate and residency channels
As part of the enforcement and support framework, the government has maintained a 24-hour women’s helpline, 1043, which operates across all districts of the province
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, 64, has served as Speaker of Iran’s Parliament since 2020
The lender has maintained strong financial performance following a record 2025, supported by disciplined cost control, steady lending activity, and consistent shareholder returns
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CPL 2026 Full Schedule Released: 39 Matches, New Teams, and Historic Expansion Across Caribbean
Since its inception, the CPL has grown into one of the most followed T20 leagues in world cricket, attracting international stars and building a strong regional fan base.
PCB Refuses to Disclose Officials’ Salaries, Offers In-Camera Briefing to Senate
The PCB has also classified as confidential the list of individuals who accompanied the Pakistan national team during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
Bangladesh Announce 15-Man Squad for First Pakistan Test in ICC World Test Championship 2025-27
The first Test will be played from May 8 to 12 in Dhaka, while the second match is scheduled for May 16 to 20 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium
Kylian Mbappé Injury Update: Real Madrid Star Faces Hamstring Concern Ahead of El Clásico
Initial reports, including updates shared by José Luis Sánchez and reported via Fabrizio Romano, suggest Mbappé is dealing with a hamstring overload in his left leg
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CaixaBank Profit Rises 7% in Q1 as Revenues and Insurance Boost Earnings
The lender has maintained strong financial performance following a record 2025, supported by disciplined cost control, steady lending activity, and consistent shareholder returns
SoFi Stock Drops 13% After Earnings Miss and Platform Revenue Decline
CEO Noto said demand from lending partners remains strong, noting that SoFi is not currently seeing deterioration in private credit performance
Global Economy Warned of 2008-Style Risks as Private Credit, AI and Energy Pressures Grow
Despite concerns, regulators emphasise that the core banking system is significantly stronger than it was in 2008, with higher capital reserves and stricter oversight
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AGP Limited to Manufacture, Launch Viagra in Pakistan by May 2026
AGP Limited was incorporated in 2014 and operates across pharmaceutical manufacturing, marketing, and distribution
Lazard Acquires Campbell Lutyens in $575M Private Markets Deal
The Lazard–Campbell Lutyens transaction will proceed to regulatory review in the United States and United Kingdom before final approval
Trump Considers Reducing US Troops in Germany Amid NATO Tensions
The issue of US troop levels in Germany is not new. During Trump’s first term, he pushed for a major reduction, though the plan was never fully implemented
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The updated system applies to the two-year renewable residency visa linked to property ownership in Dubai, a scheme overseen through the emirate’s real estate and residency channels
As part of the enforcement and support framework, the government has maintained a 24-hour women’s helpline, 1043, which operates across all districts of the province
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, 64, has served as Speaker of Iran’s Parliament since 2020
The lender has maintained strong financial performance following a record 2025, supported by disciplined cost control, steady lending activity, and consistent shareholder returns
Top Stories
AGP Limited to Manufacture, Launch Viagra in Pakistan by May 2026
AGP Limited was incorporated in 2014 and operates across pharmaceutical manufacturing, marketing, and distribution
Lazard Acquires Campbell Lutyens in $575M Private Markets Deal
The Lazard–Campbell Lutyens transaction will proceed to regulatory review in the United States and United Kingdom before final approval
Trump Considers Reducing US Troops in Germany Amid NATO Tensions
The issue of US troop levels in Germany is not new. During Trump’s first term, he pushed for a major reduction, though the plan was never fully implemented
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CPL 2026 Full Schedule Released: 39 Matches, New Teams, and Historic Expansion Across Caribbean
Since its inception, the CPL has grown into one of the most followed T20 leagues in world cricket, attracting international stars and building a strong regional fan base.
PCB Refuses to Disclose Officials’ Salaries, Offers In-Camera Briefing to Senate
The PCB has also classified as confidential the list of individuals who accompanied the Pakistan national team during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
Bangladesh Announce 15-Man Squad for First Pakistan Test in ICC World Test Championship 2025-27
The first Test will be played from May 8 to 12 in Dhaka, while the second match is scheduled for May 16 to 20 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium
Kylian Mbappé Injury Update: Real Madrid Star Faces Hamstring Concern Ahead of El Clásico
Initial reports, including updates shared by José Luis Sánchez and reported via Fabrizio Romano, suggest Mbappé is dealing with a hamstring overload in his left leg
Business
CaixaBank Profit Rises 7% in Q1 as Revenues and Insurance Boost Earnings
The lender has maintained strong financial performance following a record 2025, supported by disciplined cost control, steady lending activity, and consistent shareholder returns
SoFi Stock Drops 13% After Earnings Miss and Platform Revenue Decline
CEO Noto said demand from lending partners remains strong, noting that SoFi is not currently seeing deterioration in private credit performance
Global Economy Warned of 2008-Style Risks as Private Credit, AI and Energy Pressures Grow
Despite concerns, regulators emphasise that the core banking system is significantly stronger than it was in 2008, with higher capital reserves and stricter oversight