Gold price hits record high: What’s behind the precious metal’s rally?

Gold prices have surged almost 31% so far this year already, driven by rising safe haven demand and an increasingly volatile global economy.

Gold prices soared b...

The art of Pope Francis: What was the Catholic spiritual leader’s cultural legacy?

From Biennale visits to calls for restitution, the late Pope Francis left an indelible mark on contemporary art and cultural ethics.

When Pope Francis died on E...

Preparations begin for funeral of Pope Francis at St. Mary Major Basilica

In November 2024, Francis reformed the rites to be used for his funeral, simplifying them to emphasise his role as a mere bishop and allowing for burial outside t...

President Zelenskyy honours late Pope Francis as a leading global religious figure

The Ukrainian President confirmed that his country would be officially represented at the late pontiff’s funeral on Saturday.

President Volodymyr Zelensky declar...

Death of Pope Francis: The pontiff and Emmanuel Macron, a complex relationship

Although he had visited France three times, Pope Francis had never granted an official state visit to Paris.

On Tuesday, just a day after the death of Pope Franc...

At least 20 tourists killed as gunmen open fire in India-controlled Kashmir, police say

Kashmir has seen a spate of targeted killings of Hindus, including immigrant workers from Indian states, after New Delhi ended the region’s semi-autonomous status...

Vance and Modi hail positive US-India trade talks amid Trump tariff threat

The US is India's main trading partner, and their bilateral trade stood at €113bn in 2024, with a €39.9bn surplus in favour of New Delhi.

US Vice President JD Va...

Detained Columbia University student misses son's birth after temporary release plea rejected

Mahmoud Khalil, 30, has been held in detention since early March over his involvement in last year's pro-Palestinian campus protests.

Detained Columbia Universit...

Christian Palestinians mourn Pope Francis, an outspoken voice for peace in Gaza

In the last 18 months of his life, Pope Francis frequently called with the only Catholic church in Gaza to see how people huddled inside were coping with the deva...

Mourners await the Pope's funeral and future of the Catholic Church

Cardinals gathered at the Vatican have announced Saturday at 10am as the day and time for Pope Francis' funeral.

Throughout Monday evening and into Tuesday, peop...

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least 14 and destroy bulldozers need to clear rubble

There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military on the strikes. The military says it only targets militants and blames civilian deaths on Hamas because t...

Australians begin to cast ballots in early voting ahead of 3 May general elections

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton cancelled campaign events out of respect for Pope Francis who died on Monday.

Australians have...

Russia's Easter truce in Ukraine was a 'charm offensive' for Trump, France says

France's foreign minister said the ceasefire declared by Moscow was aimed at preventing US President Donald Trump from getting 'impatient and angry'.

The tempora...

Who is Kevin Farrell, the cardinal running the Vatican until the next pope is chosen?

The 77-year-old Irish-born priest is currently serving as camerlengo, a position which makes him acting head of the Holy See.

Following the death of Pope Francis...

Sudan's RSF kill more than 30 people in latest attack in Darfur, activists say

Fresh violence by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) follows a multi-day attack that killed more than 400 people, according to the UN.

Sudan's paramilit...

Hegseth lashes out at media amidst 'full blown meltdown' at the Pentagon claims

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is under pressure over reports of a second Signal chatroom and turmoil in the Pentagon.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has l...

DCT Abu Dhabi chairman on expanding the country's art collection to boost global cultural influence

In this episode of The Agenda, Mohammed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) Abu Dhabi, discusses how Abu Dhabi's expanding...

Argentina bids farewell to Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff

The death of Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and a key figure of the Catholic Church in the 21st century, generated reactions around the world.

Po...

China vows retaliation against countries supporting US-led trade isolation

Beijing has vowed to retaliate if other countries strike trade deals with the United States at the expense of China’s interests, in response to news that the Trum...

Demonstration in favour of cannabis legalisation takes place in Budapest

The event was held by Hungarian political party 'Two-Tailed Dog', with participants pointing out that alcohol has a far more serious negative effect and causes gr...

Israeli military probe into killing of 15 Palestinian medics in Gaza finds 'professional failures'

Eight Red Crescent personnel, six Civil Defence workers and a UN staffer were killed in the shooting before dawn on 23 March by troops conducting operations in Te...