Economy

Unemployment and poverty declining in South Africa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said his country saw a steady reduction in unemployment over the last months of 2025

EU moves to cut off Russian gas

The EU has approved a plan to fully ban Russian gas by late 2027, even as some members warn of higher costs and legal challenges

Gold breaks new ground as safe-haven surge continues

Gold prices surged past $5,100 an ounce on Monday as the US dollar weakened amid Japan’s bond market turmoil

Blue chip French banks announce major job cuts

Societe Generale and BNP Paribas will cut thousands of jobs over the next two years to reduce costs

India’s top refiner to resume Russian oil purchases

Reliance Industries is reportedly set to make purchases from non-sanctioned Russian entities in February and March

Iran protests spook Indian rice export hub (VIDEO)

An RT India report reveals that stocks are piling up in trading and export hubs in the northern state of Haryana