Newsletter May 25, 2023

UK inflation slides to 13-month low, stays elevated

UK food price inflation stood at 19 percent in April, around the highest level in more than 45 years.

Stocks sink over US debt ceiling concerns

Wall Street extended losses while European stocks suffered their biggest single-day loss since March, after Asia had also closed in the red.

UK pledges £143 million to support more than a million people in the Horn of Africa, providing humanitarian aid to victims of drought, famine crises and gender-based violence.

The UK pledges £143 million to support more than a million people in the Horn of Africa. The committed donor will provide humanitarian aid for people in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia, who are witnessing the worst drought in 40 years.

British Foreign Secretary flags Latin America's importance for global order

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has articulated Britain's support for Brazil's permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council.

Russia vows 'extremely' harsh response to incursions from Ukraine

Russia said Wednesday it had fended off a Ukrainian attack on one of its warships in Turkish waters with unmanned vessels.

Fed economists still expect 'mild recession,' May minutes show

All 11 voting members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) were in favor of lifting the Fed's benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points

Major new study reveals 72% of companies have now mandated a return to the workplace

A major new study has revealed that 72 per cent of companies globally have now mandated a return to the workplace, with 42 per cent now reporting a higher level of employee attrition.

Belgium reveals new global plans to showcase its innovation for the next three years

Belgium is set to take to the international stage and spread more visibility of its innovative qualities through a fresh campaign titled, Embracing Openness.

Study reveals that 69% of consumers consider sustainable products and demand for eco-friendliness

While perceived higher costs remain a challenge, companies are increasingly transforming their offerings and embracing eco-friendly alternatives.

WhatsApp scams making the rounds in 2023, how to stay safe on the app

There are more than 75 million WhatsApp users in the United States, and the platform boasts over 2 billion accounts worldwide.

First iOS 16.6 beta introduces iMessage Contact Key Verification for high profile users

Apple announced the iMessage Contact Key Verification feature alongside Lockdown Mode in December 2022.

WHO starts global pathogen surveillance network to tackle future pandemics

On May 20, the World Health Organization launched a special network to track disease-causing microbes like viruses, bacteria, etc, collectively known as pathogens in the medical world.

Homeless to be moved out of Paris ahead of 2024 Olympics

Efforts to create housing facilities for asylum seekers in provincial areas have already proved an explosive issue

Vinicius racism row: Red card rescinded, Valencia fined and Mestalla stand closed

Seven people have also been arrested in Madrid in connection with racist actions against the Brazilian.