Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Afghan currency slides, prices surge as economy worsens

Afghan currency

HERAT: The value of Afghanistan’s currency is tumbling, exacerbating an already severe economic crisis and deepening poverty in a country where more than half the population already doesn’t have enough to eat, AP reported. The afghani lost more than 11 per cent of its value against the US dollar in the space of a day earlier this … Read more

Russian caviar prices surge ahead of holidays

Russian caviar prices surge ahead of holidays

MOSCOW: Russians looking to indulge in their traditional winter holiday treat of red caviar will be disappointed this year, as prices have hit historic highs, official figures showed on Monday. With Russia battling surging inflation, state statistics agency Rosstat said the market price for one kilogramme of red fish roe has surpassed the 5,000 rouble ($68, … Read more