Author: Isla

War in Iran and output caps in Indonesia are expected to support nickel prices in 2026, though a persistent global oversupply will continue to limit gains, according to a new report by industry research firm BMI. Citing “a structurally firmer price environment,” BMI on Tuesday raised its 2026 nickel price forecast to $16,600 (C$22,742) per tonne. It had previously been forecasting an average price of $15,800 for the year. “For the remainder of 2026, while geopolitical developments in the Middle East are expected to continue influencing market sentiment, the nickel price outlook is likely to remain dominated by supply‑side dynamics…

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Duracyte is a biotechnology company developing implantable “living pharmacy” devices designed to continuously produce therapeutic proteins inside the body The company plans to initiate a Phase 1 clinical trial this year evaluating patients with recurrent ovarian cancer Duracyte is the third company launched by RBL LLC, following Sentinel BioTherapeutics and SteerBio, reinforcing Houston’s growing role as a biotechnology innovation hub HOUSTON, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — RBL LLC, a pioneering biotech venture creation studio dedicated to rapidly building companies based on breakthrough medical technologies, today announced the launch of Duracyte, a biotechnology company commercializing a pioneering class of implantable “biohybrid…

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Three weeks ago, Jonjo Shelvey picked up the phone to Eddie Howe. Aware that he was about to call it a day as a footballer and move into management with Emirati third tier club Arabian Falcons, he had a proposal for the Newcastle United manager. “We didn’t have a game so I asked if I could come back to Newcastle and watch his training and shadow him for a day, be a sponge basically,” Shelvey told The i Paper. “When you’re a player you miss the little things but I’d like to go in and be around him, just pick…

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Matthew Escritt and Seya Rahnema of Pinsent Masons said the report (76-page / 16.3MB PDF) highlights the strength and scale of the UAE banking sector, despite an increasingly demanding operating environment, as well as opportunities for growth, including those linked to technological change. According to the report, the UAE’s GDP grew 5.6% in 2025, driven largely by activity in non-oil sectors amidst the state’s aim of diversifying the UAE economy. The Central Bank said UAE banks manage assets valued at AED 5.4 trillion (US$1.47 trillion), that lenders’ credit portfolios grew 17.9% compared to the year before, and that deposits…

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There are so many temples and sites to visit in Bangkok, and some are more elaborate and time-consuming than others.We spent the first day following an itinerary we’d planned ourselves, and we thought doing a few activities each day would be perfect.But we soon found that visiting more than two sites was both difficult and stressful because we didn’t have enough time to explore everything, learn about the history, and take pictures.So, the following day, we only picked two temples to visit, which was a much more satisfying choice.This story was originally published on April 7, 2025, and most recently…

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A cascading wave of flight disruptions has crippled operations at three of Asia’s most critical aviation gateways, leaving thousands of passengers scrambling to rebook connections and stranding aircraft across the region. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), and Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) have become flashpoints in what industry observers are calling one of the most severe regional aviation crises in recent months, with ripple effects extending across Southeast Asia’s interconnected flight network. The disruptions, which began cascading through these major hubs simultaneously, have triggered widespread cancellations and multi-hour delays affecting dozens of carriers operating…

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Lebanese were divided on Wednesday over their government’s decision to pursue rare, direct negotiations with Israel in hopes of ending the war between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah.Some forced to flee their homes and communities in southern Lebanon say they believe Israel’s ground invasion can only be stopped through military force, not diplomacy.“We stand with the young men, the fighters, and those stationed on the border, and with whatever decision they make,” said Mustafa Alaa Al-Din, now living in Beirut after being displaced from a southern border village. “These negotiations do not represent us … it’s as if they never existed.”Others…

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India’s rise as a global knowledge hub has accelerated with the growth of global capability centres (GCCs). Once seen largely as cost-arbitrage back offices, GCCs now operate as integrated global hubs driving R&D, artificial intelligence, product engineering, advanced analytics, cybersecurity and intellectual property (IP)creation. For multinational corporations, India is no longer merely an efficiency destination; it is increasingly a strategic innovation base. This transformation has triggered intense competition among Indian states. Rather than competing only on cost, states are developing targeted GCC policies that offer capital subsidies, payroll support, regulatory fast-tracking and infrastructure incentives to attract high-value operations. These measures…

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