The Family CFO: Trading without stressing your budget, why it matters
Over years of working across global financial markets and advising traders from diverse backgrounds, I have consistently seen that successful trading has far less to do with complex strategies and far more to do with structure, discipline, and personal governance. While risk management is discussed»»»
Replay: French PM Lecornu to trigger special power to break budget deadlock
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu confirmed on Monday that he would ram his budget bill through parliament without a vote using special constitutional powers, conceding it was a "partial failure", after weeks of stalled negotiations.»»»
Business - French PM to push 2026 budget through parliament without vote
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has announced he will invoke Article 49.3 of the Constitution to pass the 2026 budget bill into law without parliamentary approval. He admitted that resorting to this tool represented a "partial failure", as he had promised not to use it. But after a host of »»»
Gazprom Neft agrees to sell stake in Serbia’s NIS to Hungary’s MOL
Russia’s Gazprom Neft has reached a provisional agreement to sell its majority stake in Serbian oil company NIS to Hungary’s MOL, Serbia’s energy minister said on January 19, in a deal that would require approval from the US Treasury as the firm seeks to escape US sanctions. »»»
Gazprom Neft agrees to sell stake in Serbia’s NIS to Hungary’s MOL
Russia’s Gazprom Neft has reached a provisional agreement to sell its majority stake in Serbian oil company NIS to Hungary’s MOL, Serbia’s energy minister said on January 19, in a deal that would require approval from the US Treasury as the firm seeks to escape US sanctions. »»»
Gazprom Neft agrees to sell stake in Serbia’s NIS to Hungary’s MOL
Russia’s Gazprom Neft has reached a provisional agreement to sell its majority stake in Serbian oil company NIS to Hungary’s MOL, Serbia’s energy minister said on January 19, in a deal that would require approval from the US Treasury as the firm seeks to escape US sanctions. »»»
Backbase partners with Jet Bank to launch Albania’s first digital-only lender
Financial technology firm Backbase has partnered with Jet Bank to support the launch of Albania’s first fully digital, mobile-only bank, as competition intensifies in the country’s banking sector and lenders seek to attract customers with app-based services, Backbase said in a press release. »»»
Donald Trump: I’ve kept all my promises and much more
Washington: From toppling Venezuela’s leader to ordering mass deportations, from turning once independent government entities into rubber stamps to demolishing the East Wing for a White House ballroom, President Donald Trump spent his first year back in office trampling political norms and testing »»»
Dubai Police just made it easier to clear travel bans online — here’s how
Dubai: People subject to travel bans or police circulars can now settle their financial obligations related to ongoing cases directly through the Dubai Police website, eliminating the need to visit police stations. The new service forms part of Dubai Police’s newly upgraded digital platform, launch»»»
Media Review: January 20
POLITICS All dailies lead on President Rumen Radev’s televised address on Monday, in which he said he would submit his resignation to the Constitutional Court on Tuesday, and on reactions from parties, lawyers and analysts. *** Trud reports that Radev attacked what he called a “vicious model of gov»»»
Resignation Submitted: Rumen Radev’s Formal Exit from Presidency Marks New Political Chapter in Bulgaria
President Rumen Radev has formally submitted his resignation to the Constitutional Court, marking an unprecedented move in the modern political history of Bulgaria. The court must confirm the resignation, though the Basic Law does not specify a precise deadline for the ruling. Once validated, Vice »»»
Trump’s first year in office, seen through the lens
1/14President-elect Donald J. Trump entering the state of his inauguration as the 47th president of the United States inside the Capitol Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., Monday, January 20, 2025. It is the 60th U.S. presidential inauguration and the second non-consecutive i»»»
Bobi Wine tells the BBC from hiding he will not contest Uganda election results in court
Uganda's opposition leader Bobi Wine has told the BBC he will not contest the results of Thursday's election in court, citing a lack of confidence in the judiciary and has instead urged his supporters to take to the streets to peacefully protest. Speaking to the BBC from hiding, he said he would co»»»
From Davos: The World Looks to Saudi Vision, from Reform to Delivery
At the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, Saudi Arabia offered a compelling account of how long-term ambition can be translated into measurable results. Through a narrative grounded in data and outcomes, Saudi ministers traced the evolution of Vision 2030 from structural reform to disciplined exec»»»
Trump slams UK over plans to 'give away' key US military base Diego Garcia island to Mauritius
Washington DC: US President Donald Trump slammed the United Kingdom over its plans of giving away Diego Garcia island, and called it an act of "great stupidity". He said that the action by London is one of the several reasons why Greenland has to be "acquired". He made the remarks on Tuesday in a p»»»
G42 unveils Digital Embassies to let nations deploy AI with full control
Dubai: UAE-based AI company G42 on Tuesday launched its Digital Embassies framework and Greenshield, a new operating model designed to allow governments to deploy artificial intelligence while retaining full legal authority and control over data, systems and policies, regardless of where infrastruc»»»
Lavrov Says There is Game of 'Might Is Right' in World Today
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There is a game of "might is right" in the world today, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday. "The rules that should supposedly underpin a world order that suits the West — these rules have all been crossed out. A game of might is right is being played out... We»»»
On This Day, Jan. 20: George W. Bush sworn in as president - UPI.com
On Jan. 20, 2001, George W. Bush took the oath of office to become the 43rd president of the United States. 1 of 8 | President George W. Bush delivers his Inauguration address shorty after being sworn in as the 43rd president of the United States by Chief Justice William Rehnquist on Capitol Hill i»»»
Palestinian children's football pitch faces Israeli demolition ultimatum
A Palestinian children's football club in the occupied West Bank faces imminent demolition despite an international campaign to save it. Its supporters say it provides a rare sporting opportunity for young Palestinian players. But Israel insists it's been built without the necessary permits. In thi»»»
US Tariffs on European Allies are ‘Own Goal’ – Expert
US President Donald Trump earlier announced that he would impose 10% tariffs on February 1 on goods from Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the UK, which will increase to 25% if an agreement on the US acquiring Greenland is not reached by June 1. The US governme»»»
Cabinet approves new procurement rules for state-owned enterprises - | 24.KG
The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved amendments to Resolution No. 301 of 2022, which regulates procurement procedures for state and municipal enterprises, as well as companies in which the state owns 50 percent or more of the authorized capital. The amendments are aimed at simplifyin»»»
National plan to empower students with hearing disabilities: Official
Doha, Qatar: Senior Consultant at the Department of Special Education and Inclusive Education at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education Dr. Mona Sabah Al-Kuwari, has outlined the key objectives of the National Plan to Support Students with Hearing Disabilities, emphasizing its role in empow»»»
Istanbul-listed Borlease defaults on domestic lira bonds
Borlease Otomotiv (BORLS) on January 14 defaulted on the second coupon payment of a domestic lira bill (TRFBORL72617), the company said in a stock exchange filing. The 363-day paper worth Turkish lira (TRY) 150mn ($3.5mn) »»»
Istanbul-listed Borlease defaults on domestic lira bonds
Borlease Otomotiv (BORLS) on January 14 defaulted on the second coupon payment of a domestic lira bill (TRFBORL72617), the company said in a stock exchange filing. The 363-day paper worth Turkish lira (TRY) 150mn ($3.5mn) »»»
UK to consult on social media ban for under 16s
The government will consult on whether social media should be banned for under-16s in the UK. It said "immediate action" would give Ofsted the power to check policies on phone use when it inspects schools, and it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement. A simi»»»
Musk donates $10M to Kentucky candidate vying for U.S. Senate - UPI.com
Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk has donated $10 million to a super PAC supporting Nate Morris, a candidate for U.S. Senate in the race for Mitch McConnell's Senate seat. File Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo Jan. 19 (UPI) -- Elon Musk has donated $10 million to a candidate in the Senate race»»»
Emirates NBD issues Dh1 billion first-ever digital bond in MENA
Emirates NBD has issued Dh1 billion in 3-year fixed-rate Digitally Native Notes (DNNs). This marks the first AED-denominated digital bond and the largest public digital bond in MENA, listed on Nasdaq Dubai. The issuance highlights Emirates NBD’s leadership in digital assets and reinforces the UAE’s»»»
French PM Lecornu inches closer to passing budget bill without vote
France’s government is set to meet Monday to discuss a highly controversial budget bill that has left Prime Minister Sebastian Lecornu and political parties at an impasse. Lecornu is moving closer to pushing the bill through parliament without a vote, while simultaneously seeking a way to avoid bei»»»
French PM Lecornu will use special power to force through budget with ‘regret’
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu confirmed on Monday that he will invoke a special constitutional power, Article 49.3, to force a budget for 2026 through parliament without a vote. The decision, he said, was made with "regret" after budget negotiations came to an impasse. The use of Art»»»
French PM to force budget bill through parliament
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is set to ram his budget bill through parliament without a vote, parliament and government sources said on Monday, after weeks of stalled negotiations. Any use of "Article 49.3", a constitutional power to push legislation through parliament without a vote, ca»»»
Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court sees surge in civil marriages and wills
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has reported strong growth in civil family services, with the Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court registering around 53,000 civil marriage contracts and 21,000 civil wills since the introduction of Civil Marriage Law No. 14 of 2021. The figures highlight the court’»»»
More all-female SWAT teams to debut at UAE SWAT Challenge 2026
Women tactical teams are set to play a larger role at the UAE SWAT Challenge 2026, following a significant increase in female participation announced by the organising committee. Also Read: Final call for global teams to join UAE SWAT Challenge 2026This year records the highest number of women’s te»»»
Visiting Dubai during Ramadan 2026? Here’s what You should know
Dubai: Ramadan is one of the most meaningful times of the year in Dubai, a month defined by reflection, fasting and a strong sense of community. During the holy month, the city slows, the evenings stretch longer, and daily life takes on a quieter, more reflective rhythm. Also In This Package Ramada»»»
IMF raises Egypt economic growth outlook to 5.4% for FY 2026/27
The International Monetary Fund has revised its growth forecasts for Egypt upwards to reach 5.4% in the fiscal year (FY) 2026/27, citing a positive shift in economic indicators. In its January 2026 World Economic Outlook Update, the IMF raised Egypt’s GDP growth projection for the FY 2025/26 to 4.7»»»
Dubai expands green charging network to 1,860 points as electric mobility gains pace
Dubai’s network of EV Green Charger stations has expanded to more than 1,860 points across the emirate, reflecting the city’s accelerating shift towards sustainable mobility, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and Chief Executi»»»
Why did Harry and Meghan leave the Royal family?
The Duke of Sussex is expected to give evidence against the publisher of the Daily Mail, during a court case which started in London on Monday 19 January. Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, moved to the US after stepping back from official royal duties. Harry and Meghan stepped down as»»»
Russian hockey legend Ovechkin refuses to wear LGBTQ ribbon
Russian hockey legend Alexander Ovechkin has refused to participate in an NHL event in support of the LGBTQ community. Ovechkin’s team the Washington Capitals hosted their annual Pride Night during a game against the Florida Panthers on Saturday. Several players wrapped their hockey sticks with rai»»»
Media Review: January 19
OVERVIEW All media report on the potential change of the voting system in Bulgaria. POLITICS An article in 24 Chasa predicts that on Wednesday, President Rumen Radev will announce his resignation as head of State before the Constitutional Court and will enter politics to run in the early parliament»»»
China’s grand strategy reaches a critical juncture
As 2026 begins, China stands at a decade-long inflection point. Beijing’s leadership faces mounting pressure to demonstrate that its state-directed model can withstand intensifying external pressure while delivering its domestic stability agenda. For observers of China’s grand strategy, 2026 is sha»»»
Kyrgyzstan to introduce fines for violation of halal industry requirements - | 24.KG
The Ministry of Economy and Commerce is proposing to introduce fines for violating the requirements of the Law «On the Halal Industry in the Kyrgyz Republic.» Deputy Minister Sultan Akhmatov announced at a meeting of the Committee on Finance, Budget, Entrepreneurship, and Competition Development of»»»
ACDIMA and EIPICO Anchor $165mn Arab API Project to Deepen Egypt’s Pharmaceutical Base
ACDIMA and EIPICO are jointly anchoring Egypt’s most significant push to localise pharmaceutical raw-material production following the inauguration of the Arab API manufacturing complex in the Suez Canal Economic Zone at Ain Sokhna. The foundation stone for the $165 million facility was laid at a c»»»
Legislative Revisions Target Introduction of Multi-fund Model in Supplementary Pension Insurance - Deputy Finance Minister
A bill to amend and supplement the Social Insurance Code was presented at a meeting of the National Council for Tripartite Cooperation (NCTC) here on Monday. The revisions are basically intended to introduce a multi-fund model in supplementary pension insurance, Bulgarian Deputy Finance Minister Ki»»»
Iran to Consider Lifting Internet Ban; State TV Hacked
Iran may lift its internet blackout in a few days, a senior parliament member said on Monday, after authorities shut communications while they used massive force to crush protests in the worst domestic unrest since the 1979 revolution. In the latest sign of weakness in the authorities' control, st»»»
Smart crowd system goes live at Makkah's Grand Mosque ahead of Ramadan
Dubai: Saudi authorities have officially introduced advanced smart counting systems at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, a move aimed at strengthening crowd management ahead of the sharp rise in worshippers expected during Ramadan and the upcoming Hajj season, local media reported The new technology trac»»»
Romania’s voluntary private pension funds post record returns in 2025
The ten voluntary private pension funds (Pillar 3) recorded the highest investment return in the system’s nearly 19-year history in 2025, at 19.6%, while net assets under management rose to 7.4 billion RON (1.45 billion EUR), up 33% compared to the end of 2024, according to figures released by APAP»»»
Indian-origin motel owners arrested in US sex trafficking and drug trafficking case
Dubai: An Indian-origin couple and three others have been arrested in the United States for allegedly running a sex trafficking and drug distribution operation from a motel in Virginia, US prosecutors said. Tarun Sharma (55) and Kosha Sharma (52) were arrested for allegedly allowing prostitution an»»»
Serbia’s NIS restarts Pancevo refinery after US sanctions waiver
Serbia’s majority Russian-owned oil company NIS has restarted oil processing at its Pancevo refinery after securing a temporary waiver from US sanctions, Serbia’s energy minister said on January 18. Production of petroleum»»»
Emirates increases Manila flights with new weekly services
Dubai: Emirates is expanding its Dubai-Manila route with four additional weekly flights starting April 2, 2026, strengthening travel options for residents, overseas Filipino workers, and business travellers between the UAE and the Philippines. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Ba»»»
Tripartite Council to Discuss Social Insurance Code Amendments
The National Council for Tripartite Cooperation (NCTC) 0f the government, trade unions and employers will be meeting Monday at the Council of Ministers to discuss a draft bill to amend and supplement the Social Insurance Code, submitted by the Minister of Finance, said the government press office. »»»
Federal prosecutors investigating after anti-ICE protest at St. Paul church - UPI.com
Anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement protesters march after groups from competing protests confronted each other in downtown Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Photo by Craig Lassig/UPI | License Photo Jan. 18 (UPI) -- Federal prosecutors are investigating anti-Immigration and C»»»