For the first time in nearly three decades, central banks’ combined gold reserves now exceed their US Treasury holdings—a symbolic shift reflecting…

Global public debt is projected to exceed 100% of global GDP by 2029—its highest level since 1948—and could reach 123% under an adverse scenario,…

A multipolar world makes it harder to end conflictsBy: Con CoughlinWith the world facing an ever-increasing number of conflicts, the deepening…

The US federal government has been shut down since 1 October 2025, after Congress failed to pass a funding bill before the end of the fiscal year,…

Two years after the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, Israel has killed more than 64,500 Palestinians and injured over 163,500, the majority of them…

Two years ago, on October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a stunning attack on Israel, setting off a political and security earthquake whose aftershocks…

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 1st, 2025 – Jomana R. Alrashid, Chief Executive Officer of Saudi Research and Media Group (SRMG) and Chairwoman of the…

The geography of US drug manufacturing reveals a striking paradox: while America is home to the world’s leading pharmaceutical innovators, the…

Chatbots have become a central interface for artificial intelligence in both personal and professional domains. Whether drafting emails or tackling…

As economies advance, electricity demand rises sharply, particularly in industrial and urban hubs. Higher electricity use signals economic…