Where one's gold sits is not just a matter of security, prestige, or practicality; it is a matter of trust and confidence, both of which seem to be in short supply as a result of Donald Trump's polici
With escalating geopolitical tensions, increased sanctions, and discussions around de-dollarisation, interest in gold is rising.Central banks, particularly those of Russia and China, have bought gold…
A safe haven in turbulent times, there are deeper reasons why gold still shines, including a possible role in finding a dollar alternative, but drawing lessons from the past is increasingly difficult.
Global production of gold reached approximately 3,000 metric tonnes in 2023. China, Australia, Russia, Canada, and the United States were, respectively, the largest producers of gold in the world…
The country's 'safe-haven' reserves were looted in 2011 when tonnes went missing just before Gaddafi was ousted. Now, after a big purchase last year, there are worries for its security.
The US currency has faced rivals before. Its reserve currency status looks safe while rivals like China's renminbi and the euro are without key advantages underpinning its international appeal.
Putin heads to Alaska, marking his first visit to the US in a decade and his first meeting with a US president since June 2021, when he shook hands with Biden in Geneva
Donald Trump's ambassador to Türkiye and envoy to Syria has been having some critical conversations in regional capitals since April, from disarming Hezbollah to preventing another war with Israel
After nearly two years of bombing, death, and displacement, a further mass evacuation order from the north to the south is pending, with the Israeli endgame being the settlement of the Strip
In the second instalment of a two-part series, Al Majalla looks at how Saudi Arabia moved from a horizontal to a vertical development model, powered by an ambitious package of reforms
Israel has made clear its objection to Turkish military bases in Syria. Could a recently signed MOU between Ankara and Damascus to boost security cooperation threaten Türkiye's good ties with the US?