Newsletter Mar 27, 2023

Scotland set for new leader as independence quest stalls

Polling indicates that around 45 percent of Scots are currently in favour of Scotland leaving the United Kingdom

Biden widens net in new democracy summit as Russia, China concerns grow

While Biden has kept his campaign pledge on the democracy summit, he has disappointed some human rights activists by easing his earlier vows to shun autocratic leaders.

Oil prices climb in relief rally as banking concerns ease

Oil prices climbed in early trade on Monday as concerns over turmoil in the banking sector eased, while comments by Russian President Vladimir Putin over the weekend ratcheted up geopolitical tensions in Europe.

Dollar steady as banking crisis fears keep investors jittery

The dollar was firm on Monday, while the yen hovered near its seven-week peak as investors assessed moves made by authorities and regulators to rein in worries over the global banking system.

NATO slams Putin rhetoric on nuclear weapons in Belarus

NATO castigated Vladimir Putin over his nuclear rhetoric a day after the Russian president said he planned to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, escalating a standoff with the West.

French PM reaches out to opposition ahead of next day of protests

Opposition parties are hoping the Council will rule against the government over the reform because of the way it was forced through parliament without a vote.

Elon Musk puts Twitter's value at just $20 billion

He cited a revenue drop of $1.5 billion a year and a debt-servicing burden of the same amount -- leaving it with "only 4 months of money."

Nitrous oxide no laughing matter in UK as govt vows ban

Prolonged use can cause anaemia, nerve damage and spinal injuries, doctors warn.

Court hearing for Prince Harry and Elton John's privacy case against UK publisher

The first hearing in a lawsuit brought by Prince Harry, singer Elton John and other high profile figures against the publisher of the Daily Mail newspaper over alleged phone-tapping and other breaches of privacy, is due to begin on Monday.