Newsletter Mar 13, 2023

UK's Sunak will invite Biden to Northern Ireland peace anniversary

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will invite U.S. President Joe Biden to Northern Ireland in April to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement

British tech sector 'at serious risk' after SVB collapse: govt

The California-based SVB bank, which was closed by US authorities on Friday, manages the money of some of the UK's most promising businesses.

Britain battles to limit SVB damage as would-be buyer for UK arm steps in

A would-be buyer for the UK arm of failed U.S. lender Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) stepped forward on Sunday as British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said his government was working to limit any fallout for companies from the bank's demise.

Dollar slides as U.S. intervenes on SVB collapse

The U.S. dollar slid on Monday as authorities stepped in to cap the fallout from the sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, with investors hoping the Federal Reserve will take a less aggressive monetary path.

SVB collapse could add to China stock investors' anxiety

China stock investors, already disillusioned by Beijing's lower-than-expected economic growth target for the year, will be further disheartened by the shock collapse of U.S.

Saudi Aramco reports 'record' $161 billion profit for 2022

Global trade union leader sacked over EU graft scandal ties

Luca Visentini was arrested in December as part of the investigation into suspected corruption among MEPs involving Qatar and Morocco.

China chooses continuity, retaining central bank chief, finance minister

China unexpectedly kept its central bank governor and finance minister in their posts at the annual session of the rubber-stamp parliament on Sunday.

'History will hold Donald Trump accountable' for Jan. 6, Pence says

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence offered his most forceful rebuke to date of his one-time boss Donald Trump on Saturday.

At San Francisco expo, AI 'sorry' for destroying humanity

Kim Jong-un's daughter reportedly enjoys luxurious life as North Korea faces worsening food crisis

Kim Jong-un's daughter is reportedly enjoying a lavish life with multiple hobbies as the country's citizens continue to suffer from the escalating food crises.

Rubbish piles up in strike-bound Paris

According to the hard-left CGT union, refuse collectors and drivers can currently retire from 57 years of age, but would face another two years of work under the reform plans.

Hundreds of migrants try to force their way into US at Mexico border

U.S. officials stopped hundreds of mostly Venezuelan migrants entering the country from Mexico on Sunday after a large group broke through Mexican lines to demand asylum in the U.S., only to be thwarted by barbed wire, barriers and shields.

Gary Lineker: BBC's 'MOTD' pundits, commentators refuse to work in support of suspended presenter

"Match of the Day" is a a football show in the UK, which has been airing since 1964.

Arsenal regain five-point lead with Fulham stroll, Casemiro off as Man Utd draw

It was Arsenal's 11th victory from 14 away league matches this season

BBC chief refuses to quit despite chaos sparked by Lineker removal

Lineker's critics claim the public-funded broadcaster has allowed him to use the platform afforded him as the face of its much-loved football show to influence contentious political issues.