BRICS doesn’t plan to create a new common currency to replace the dollar, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

Gold prices rose nearly 1% on Friday, lingering near record high levels scaled in October, steered by U.S. President Donald Trump's calls to lower interest rates and uncertainty surrounding his trade policies.

Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) will focus on raising its output and transparency, new acting chairman Massoud Suleman told Reuters, as Africa's second-largest oil producer looks to recover from years of instability.

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's nominee for director of national intelligence, faced heated questions over her past statements on surveillance, Russia, foreign policy and Edward Snowden.

Japan's energy security will benefit from U.S. President Donald Trump's push to increase liquefied natural gas (LNG) production, an executive at JERA, Japan's top LNG buyer, said on Friday, while allowing the company to diversify its suppliers.

The Kremlin is trying to cripple YouTube in Russia, internet experts say, pushing some people to state-controlled domestic alternatives. But many Russians have found workarounds.

The daily chart shows that the USD/RUB exchange rate rose to a high of 114.48 in 2024 as the Russian economy remained on edge. It has now reversed some of those gains and dropped to a low of 98. The pair has formed a double-top chart pattern,

Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel faced tough questions during the Senate confirmation hearings for DNI and FBI Director, respectively, amid scrutiny over their past actions and affiliations.

Gold has long been considered a store of wealth, and the price of gold all time high often makes its biggest gains during turbulent times as investors look for cover in this safe-haven asset. The 21st century has so far been heavily marked by episodes of economic and sociopolitical upheaval.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel's confirmation hearings on Thursday capped a tumultuous week after the White House abruptly halted federal funding for programs Americans rely on nationwide,

Thursday's coverage included more tech earnings, focus on Trump's latest on potential tariffs and more analysis around Monday's DeepSeek Dive.

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick to be Director of National Intelligence, refused to call Edward Snowden a traitor at her confirmation hearing.