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Retailers are snapping up more gold to cater to buyers who had been holding off their purchases for the past year.

Sacked governor Agbal had raised interest rates to rein in inflation; analysts fear new chief may reverse rate hikes.

Kolelas died in a medical aircraft that was taking him to France for treatment, his campaign manager said.

India-Pakistan ceasefire deal a milestone in secret talks brokered by the UAE that began months earlier, say officials.

Foreign minister's regional tour comes amid continuing unrest in Myanmar following the February 1 coup.

Four Indonesians had been held by group notorious for kidnapping for ransom for more than a year.

Rivers burst their banks after days of torrential rain with forecasters warning of more rain to come in Australian city.

Analysis by the ONE campaign shows over half the world's 10-year-olds could be unable to read by the end of 2021.

Blossoms are due to reach their peak in Tokyo on Monday, but authorities are urging people to avoid traditional parties.

US legislator calls for 'deeper investigation' into deadly spa shootings that she says appear 'racially motivated'.

Toddler dies at hospital after being resuscitated by emergency workers following rescue from boat off Canary Islands.

Diplomats refused access to espionage trial of Canadian who has been held in detention for 833 days.

Biden administration is under pressure to respond to large number of unaccompanied migrant children seeking asylum.

Organisers of postponed Tokyo Games ban foreign spectators in a bid to reduce coronavirus risks.

Spokesman confirms ex-president agreed to become 'general coordinator' of alliance aiming to overthrow central gov't.

The famed writer, feminist and activist passed away aged 89 at Cairo hospital after suffering long illness, family says.

Supreme leader says the United States must lift all sanctions before Iran reverses its steps away from the nuclear deal.

In first remarks after leadership overhaul, Kavcioglu said bank will keep setting policy to permanently lower inflation.

COVID-19 took heavy toll on Aramco but firm still made profit of $49bn and will pay shareholders dividends worth $75bn.

A row is brewing between rich and developing countries over vaccine intellectual property.

Lloyd Austin and President Ashraf Ghani discuss Afghan peace process and rising violence, presidential palace says.

Dr Khan explains why the European Medicines Agency has declared AstraZeneca’s vaccine to be 'safe and effective'.

At least six civilians, including a child, were killed after government forces fired on a hospital in western Aleppo.

Group says 11 security personnel detained in connection with the blaze that left at least 45 migrants dead.

Civic change agent Sarah Williams tells the story of the grandmother who inspires her to fight for racial justice.

In virtual conference, 54 percent of the party's delegates vote against adding 'climate change is real' to policy book.

Saudi-led coalition carries out fresh air strikes against Iran-aligned group amid escalating fighting in Yemen's Marib.

So different from the women she grew up with, my grandmother rocked a hot pink housecoat while pursuing her career.

The rising death toll in Myanmar forces anti-coup protesters to turn to novel ways to show their opposition.

Volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula flared to life in the area’s first volcanic eruption in nearly 900 years.

New South Wales state has issued more evacuation orders following the worst flooding in decades.

HDP lawmaker Omer Faruk Gergerlioglu had stayed in parliament for four nights to protest against stripping of MP status.

Authorities say the eruption of a long-dormant volcano is easing and should not interfere with air travel.

As European countries brace for another wave of infections, new coronavirus restrictions are triggering unrest.

President Nguesso seeking to extend his 36-year reign while critics say vote won't be free and fair.

Several foreign players are seeking to influence the outcome of the Palestinian elections.

Manila expresses ​concern about overfishing, destruction of marine environment, and risks to safety of navigation.

Australian city braces for its worst flooding in decades as record rainfall causes its largest dam to overflow.

Guy Brice Parfait Kolelas says he's 'fighting death' after being diagnosed with COVID-19 on eve of presidential vote.

Rally in Atlanta comes days after shootings at local spas left eight dead, including six women of Asian descent.

Large crowds take to Jerusalem's streets, three days before Israel holds fourth general election in less than two years.

South American country is struggling to contain a nationwide surge in coronavirus infections and deaths.

Medics criticise move by gov't to offer jabs to diplomats even though it has not completed inoculating health workers.

Amid calls to mitigate a global shortage of COVID jabs, the US grapples with Russia and China's vaccine influence.

US state made COVID-19 vaccines available to agricultural workers, who face heightened risks of contracting the virus.

Calls for hate-crime charges after women of Asian descent killed in gun attack.

Officials, including new President Samia Suluhu Hassan, and supporters attend service at Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam.

Disparities in amenities and resources offered at March Madness basketball tournaments draw condemnation.

People in Poland, France and Ukraine face new restrictions with shops shut and people urged to work from home.

Civilians in western Ethiopia say they plan to relocate after spate of attacks targeting people of ethnic Amhara origin.