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Gold is increasingly being treated as a strategic safe haven by central banks, particularly across the BRICS group, as governments reassess their exposure to the US dollar and Western financial systems. According to analysis shared by Inside China Business, this shift reflects a long-term effort to diversify reserves amid inflation pressures, sanctions risk and geopolitical fragmentation.

BRICS countries account for a significant share of global gold production, with China and Russia among the world’s largest miners. Other members and partner states, including South Africa, Brazil, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, further reinforce the bloc’s role in the global gold supply. Despite this domestic ...

Donald Trump drew criticism during a visit to a Ford manufacturing plant in the Detroit area after appearing to make an obscene gesture toward a heckler in the crowd. The moment occurred during a high-profile appearance that focused on manufacturing, jobs and the future of the US auto industry in Michigan, a politically significant state.

Footage shared on social media shows Trump responding to a shouted remark from the audience before raising his middle finger. The exchange quickly circulated online, shifting attention from the visit’s economic themes to questions about conduct and tone at campaign-style events held in workplaces.

Ford said the ...

Joe Rogan has emerged as an unexpected point of tension for Donald Trump’s campaign after raising questions about proposed immigration enforcement operations and their real-world implications. Rogan, whose podcast reaches millions of listeners, discussed the scale and logistics of aggressive immigration measures, prompting debate within conservative and MAGA-aligned circles about messaging and feasibility.

Rogan’s remarks focused less on ideology and more on execution. He questioned how large-scale enforcement actions would work in practice, including the impact on communities, law enforcement capacity, and civil liberties. While Rogan has often expressed scepticism of establishment politics, his willingness to openly interrogate Trump’s immigration plans ...

Hillary Clinton has refused to comply with a subpoena seeking her testimony in an investigation linked to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, a move that could expose her to contempt proceedings and further legal scrutiny. The subpoena, issued as part of an inquiry into Epstein’s network and potential failures of oversight, required Clinton to appear and answer questions under oath.

According to investigators, the subpoena was intended to gather testimony from high-profile figures with past social or professional connections to Epstein, whose crimes and associations continue to raise questions about accountability and institutional failures. Clinton’s decision not to appear marks a ...

Israeli officials have privately advised the United States to delay any immediate military measures against Iran, expressing concern that external intervention could undermine the impact of ongoing protests rather than accelerate political change.

According to officials familiar with the discussions, Israel conveyed support for efforts aimed at weakening Iran’s leadership but cautioned that direct military action at this stage could rally public support around the authorities. Instead, Israeli representatives suggested alternative measures such as tighter economic sanctions, efforts to improve internet access inside Iran, cyber operations, or narrowly targeted actions against specific individuals.

Regional allies in the Persian Gulf have also raised ...

Ukraine’s leading anti-corruption bodies have accused Yulia Tymoshenko, leader of the Batkivshchyna party and a former prime minister, of offering bribes to members of parliament in exchange for votes on key legislation.

Investigators say the case involves alleged promises or payments to deputies from other factions to influence whether they voted for or against specific bills in the Verkhovna Rada. Prosecutors confirmed that a formal notice of suspicion has been handed to Tymoshenko under provisions of Ukraine’s criminal code covering the offering of improper benefits to officials.

Searches were carried out at the Batkivshchyna party headquarters in Kyiv, with Tymoshenko stating that ...

The UK Independence Party (UKIP) has come under criticism after unveiling a proposed new party logo that some observers have compared to the Iron Cross, a symbol associated with Nazi Germany.

Critics, including historians and representatives from Jewish organisations, have said the design bears a resemblance to Nazi-era imagery, raising concerns about the use of historical symbols linked to extremism in contemporary politics. They argue that even unintended similarities risk normalising or trivialising symbols associated with far-right ideology.

The Iron Cross has a long and complex history in Germany, predating the Nazi regime, but its use during the Second World War has ...

The Scottish government has unveiled its Scottish Budget 2026, setting out tax and spending plans that prioritise modest tax cuts for the lowest earners while acknowledging significant constraints on public finances.

Finance secretary Shona Robison confirmed changes to Scotland’s income tax system aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures for those on lower incomes. The move reflects the SNP government’s commitment to a progressive tax approach using devolved powers, while maintaining higher rates for better-paid workers.

Alongside the tax measures, the budget highlights ongoing pressure on public spending. Funding for key areas such as health, education and local government is set against rising costs, ...

A fire broke out at Queens Road Peckham station on Wednesday, prompting an emergency response and widespread disruption to rail services in South London.

London Fire Brigade crews were called to reports of smoke at the station, with firefighters working to bring the situation under control. The station was evacuated as a precaution, and emergency services established a cordon around the area.

Train services through the station were suspended in both directions, affecting London Overground and Southern routes. Commuters were warned of significant delays and cancellations, with passengers advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes while the incident was dealt

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The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, Simon Foster, has accused MPs of showing bias against the force’s chief constable during parliamentary scrutiny, prompting a wider debate over political neutrality in policing oversight.

Foster said comments made by members of a parliamentary committee risked undermining fair and impartial accountability, arguing that criticism appeared to be directed at the individual rather than focused on evidence or performance. He warned that such an approach could damage public confidence and blur the line between political scrutiny and operational independence.

The dispute centres on questioning of Craig Guildford, the West Midlands Police chief constable, who has ...