For many in the Global South, their position within the global order has improved. For the West, though, the story is one of general decline.

Since the start of the new millennium, the world's wealth has been radically reshaped, and that looks set to continue

For those who look closely, there were recurring cultural themes over the past 12 months, whether in cinema, music, art, or literature. There were also common threats and shared opportunities.

Those with the most advanced chips and algorithms can integrate them into their military infrastructure to create a potent fighting machine. As a key White House document shows, the race is on.

Stanford University’s Global AI Vibrancy Tool 2025 offers one of the most comprehensive assessments of artificial intelligence competitiveness worldwide. It measures the dynamism of national AI…

Al Majalla looks back at a memorable and haunting year in film, with Kaouther Ben Hania's The Voice of Hind Rajab one of 2025's most powerful works

Oil markets in 2025 traded headlines for fundamentals, as OPEC+ supply management, a cautious pivot by the US Federal Reserve, and resilient global demand kept prices in a narrow range

Billionaires today make their money from data, algorithms, and digital innovation, with the AI revolution offering the chance of vast fortunes, but it is not just money that they hold in their hands.

When there were allegations of ethnic cleansing in Darfur in 2003, celebrities and others were up in arms. Today, with 60,000 reportedly killed in three weeks, protests are few. Why the change?