World stock markets have plunged as a Donald Trump presidency looks increasingly likely. Japan's Nikkei slumped by 6 per cent. The Pound is up by a cent against the US dollar - but down against the Euro. Mexico's currency - Peso - plummeted by 13 per cent to a record low. The Dow Jones is down by 1.5 per cent while SMP has also dropped by 1.7 per cent Wednesday morning. Oil is down by 2 per cent while the price of gold has risen by a whopping $12 since voting began.
IMF approves $8.1 billion loan for Ukraine
The International Monetary Fund's executive board has approved an $8.1 billion, four-year loan for Ukraine on Thursday, with $1.5 billion to be disbursed immediately to help keep the government running as its war against Russia's invasion drags into a fifth year.
Paramount Skydance wins Warner Bros, Netflix walks away
Paramount Skydance has emerged as the winner in a months-long battle to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, after streaming giant Netflix on Thursday refused to raise its bid for the storied Hollywood studio.
Dubai's flydubai reports record AED2.2 billion pre-tax profit in 2025
Dubai carrier flydubai has posted a strong 2025 performance driven by record revenue, passenger growth and strategic network expansion, with profit before tax reported at AED2.2 billion ($591 million).
Warner Bros reopens door to Paramount, putting Netflix deal in doubt
Warner Bros Discovery has opened the door on Tuesday to Paramount Skydance after the rival bidder raised its offer to $31 per share.
Etihad Airways announces record AED2.6 billion profit for 2025
Etihad Airways has reported a record AED2.6 billion profit for 2025, the strongest financial performance in its history.
