Newsletter Feb 27, 2023

Sunak to meet EU chief in push to finalise Northern Ireland deal

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will meet European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen on Monday in an effort to finalise a new deal for Northern Ireland's post-Brexit trading arrangements.

Dollar advances as traders consider higher-for-longer rates view

The dollar was on the front foot on Monday, hovering near a seven-week peak.

Big tech 'fair share' debate set to dominate Barcelona mobile meet

A clash between Big Tech and EU telecom firms over who will underwrite network infrastructure is set to dominate discussion at the world's largest conference.

Macron to visit China after Beijing's Ukraine peace plan

Macron to visit China after Beijing's Ukraine peace plan.

Australian exporters rekindle China ties amid diplomatic thaw

Two and a half years after Chinese trade restrictions hit Australian products from coal to wine, a diplomatic thaw between Beijing and Canberra has raised hopes for a revival of exports and spurred businesses to take steps to rebuild ties.

Asia stocks feel rate pain, dollar on a roll

Asian shares slipped on Monday as markets were forced to price in ever-loftier peaks for U.S.

Putin casts war as a battle for Russia's survival

President Vladimir Putin cast the confrontation with the West over the Ukraine war as an existential battle for the survival of Russia and the Russian people.

Russia in firing line of top UN rights meet

Moscow will send Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov to address the council in person on Thursday.

Phone firms set for annual meet in shadow of global slump

Overall sales of smartphones last year slumped by 11.3 percent compared with 2021

'Vladimir Putin is now terribly scared', claims former FSB general

A former Russian Federal Security Service general accused Vladimir Putin of being "terribly terrified" since his failure to capture Ukraine.

North Korean parents to face jail term if they allow their children to watch Hollywood films

Parents of children found watching Hollywood films will be sent to prison camps for six months, whereas the children face a harsher term.

Ten Hag wants sustained success after Man Utd's League Cup glory

Ten Hag's first season as United manager has proved transformative for a club in turmoil when he arrived from Ajax last year.

Love Island's Fury topples YouTuber Paul in Saudi boxing showdown

Paul first gained fame and millions of followers on the now-defunct social media platform Vine and also YouTube before pivoting to boxing about five years ago.