Dubai: The global gold market is now valued at around $31 trillion, built on nearly 220,000 tonnes of above-ground stock accumulated over centuries, making it one of the largest and most enduring asset classes in the financial system. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.De»»»

By this time, we are all familiar with the image of some harried schoolteacher attempting to maintain control over a classroom where the majority of students are transfixed by their smartphones instead of the dusty chalkboard. The dangers of social media for the minds of young and old alike has alr»»»

Allegations of foreign interference involving an Israeli private intelligence firm cast a shadow over Slovenia’s closely contested parliamentary election, highlighting how geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are increasingly impacting domestic politics in Europe. »»»

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan adopted an assertive tone during talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on April 1, with sharp differences emerging over elections, security ties and Armenia’s geopolitical direction. »»»

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Boyko Bor»»»

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan adopted an assertive tone during talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on April 1, with sharp differences emerging over elections, security ties and Armenia’s geopolitical direction. »»»

In a historic first, Donald Trump became the first US sitting president to attend oral arguments at the Supreme Court on Wednesday as it weighed his bid to restrict birthright citizenship. During more than two hours of questioning, justices from across the ideological spectrum assessed the policy’s»»»

The Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian sent on Wednesday a message to the American people, stressing that the Iranian people harbor no enmity toward other nations, including the people of America, Europe, or neighboring countries. Continuing along the path of confrontation is more costly and futi»»»

Bulgaria must clearly guarantee that its territory will not be used for military actions against Iran and should work towards de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East, said Vazrazhdane top-of-the-list candidate in Ruse Zlatan Zlatanov after a meeting with Iran's Ambassador to Bulgaria, Alireza »»»

Dubai: Signs are growing that Donald Trump may be preparing to wind down the war with Iran — even as the fate of the Strait of Hormuz remains unresolved — raising the risk that a quick exit could translate into a strategic setback. According to CNN, US officials have indicated Washington may not ta»»»

The surge in volumes was driven by the war; however, as risks escalate in the Gulf region, a sustained opportunity could emerge—provided Pakistan is prepared for it, Ali Khizar, Director of Research at Business Recorder, told Sputnik. Pakistan's ports are handling 10 to 15 times their normal transs»»»

A Thessaloniki court on Wednesday convicted two men in a revenge porn case involving an influencer that was held behind closed doors due to the nature of the charges. The former partner of influencer Ioanna Touni and a friend of his were given suspended prison sentences after being convicted of mal»»»

Sunny Garden SPA Hotel in Varshets is offering year-round spa services, and guests can enjoy the healing effects of the mineral water, the hotel management told BTA. The hotel has a capacity of 35 rooms with a total of 90 beds. Most of the guests are Bulgarians, but the hotel is highly regarded by »»»

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a news conference on the situation in the Middle East, at Downing Street in London, England, Wednesday. Pool Photo by Betty Laura Zapata/EPA April 1 (UPI) -- Britain will host a virtual summit Thursday to find ways to open the Strait of Hormuz after»»»

The future of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) is under renewed scrutiny after US President Donald Trump signalled he is considering pulling Washington out of the alliance, amid growing tensions with European partners over the Iran conflict. Trump’s remarks — coupled with warnings from»»»

Dubai: The regional aviation map has changed completely in just over a month. Airspace restrictions, temporary closures, and safety-driven rerouting have forced airlines to suspend some flights, reduce schedules, and reroute many services along longer corridors to avoid affected zones. The UAE’s Ge»»»

Dubai: ADNOC has reinforced its business continuity framework to ensure stable energy supply, with senior leadership reviewing preparedness measures amid ongoing regional tensions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Pri»»»

Dubai: Global markets have already moved ahead of the facts. Investors are increasingly betting that the conflict between the US and Iran could end within weeks, a shift driven largely by comments from Donald Trump that the military campaign may be wrapped up in “two to three weeks.” That expectati»»»

Iran hit an oil tanker off the coast of Qatar and Kuwait's airport on Wednesday while airstrikes battered Tehran — an unrelenting tempo hours after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was nearly ready to wind down the war. Trump, who is scheduled to address the nation later in the day, said he coul»»»

Dubai: The war is raging. The real question isn’t who wins — it’s who breaks first. As the war enters its second month, pressure is no longer building quietly — it is beginning to show cracks across markets, governments and economies. At the centre of it all lies the Strait of Hormuz. Also Read: US»»»

The news of caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov signing a ten-year security agreement with Ukraine during a Bulgarian delegation’s visit to Kyiv on Tuesday dominates Wednesday's news media. POLITICS 24 Chasa’s headline reads that President Iliana Iotova reacted strongly to the agreement’s signing»»»

Dubai: Regular savers in the UAE rose by 37% in 2025 compared to the previous year, signalling a shift towards long-term financial planning among residents. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Sharia-compliant savings and investment company said bondholders’ funds cros»»»

For decades, professional success followed recognisable architecture. Careers advanced through structure. Performance led to responsibility, responsibility to authority, and authority was formalised through designation. Institutions provided continuity, and titles provided clarity. Identity and hie»»»

This photo, taken Wednesday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in central Seoul as South Korean stocks jumped more than 8 percent as hopes grew for an end to the Middle East conflict. Photo by Yonhap Seoul stocks surged Wednesday, led by gains in chipmakers and other big-cap tech shares, as hopes»»»

Sydney: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warned Wednesday the months ahead “may not be easy” because of the Middle East war, in a rare address to the nation across television networks. “The months ahead may not be easy. I want to be upfront about that. No government can promise to elimina»»»