Newsletter Nov 28, 2023

UK Announces Almost GBP30 Bn Of Private Investment At CEO Summit

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday announced GBP29.5 billion ($37.2 billion) of private funding for new UK projects as more than 200 CEOs descended on London for the 2023 Global Investment Summit.

Eleven More Gaza Hostages Released As Israel-Hamas Truce Extended

Israel said Monday that 11 more hostages released in the Gaza Strip had arrived safely, hours after the announcement that a truce between Israel and Hamas in Gaza will be extended by two days, opening the way for further releases.

Sunak Accused Of Collaborating With Braverman Amid His Crack Down On Migration

After the Supreme Court ruled the Rwanda Bill unlawful, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak declared that he would relentlessly continue his crackdown on migration.

Tories Slammed For Brexit After Bank of England Says It Has 'Chilled' UK Economy

The financial impacts of Brexit have left UK business investment levels "chilled", according to the Deputy Governor of the Bank of England.

World Leaders Hope For Two-State Solution Amid Israel-Gaza 'Truce'

Leading MPs in Spain, Saudi Arabia and the UK say that the Israel-Hamas "truce agreement" is an opportunity for the world to set up strategies that facilitate a two-state solution.

Palestinian Militants Execute Two Men For 'Spying' For Israel

The incident came to light after videos of the horrific killings went viral on social media.

Prisoner Releases Send Hamas Support Rocketing In West Bank

In Palestinian cities in the occupied West Bank, long the turf of president Mahmud Abbas's Fatah party, the green flag of Islamist rival Hamas is flying ever higher thanks to prisoner-hostage exchanges.

UK and US Develop New Global Guidelines for AI In An Attempt To Raise The Cybersecurity Levels

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) drew up the Guidelines for Secure AI System Development with help from industry experts and 21 other international agencies and ministries.

Cybersecurity Agencies Warn of Growing DPRK State-Linked Cyber Attacks via Software Supply Chains

The advisory details the sophisticated techniques and tactics employed by DPRK state-linked hackers in carrying out software supply chain attacks, urging organizations worldwide to enhance their cybersecurity measures.

Wikipedia Founder Says ChatGPT-4 Is Terrible At Writing Wikipedia Articles

Despite criticising current generative AI models, Wikipedia's founder Jimmy Wales hasn't ruled out the idea of using AI for the free online encyclopedia.

UAE Sought To Use COP28 To Advance Oil Deals: Report

The United Arab Emirates planned to exploit meetings with foreign governments arranged due to its COP28 hosting role to strike fossil fuel deals, according to leaked documents obtained by the BBC.

N.Korea Defends Satellite Launch At UN As Kim Takes Images Of White House

North Korea's ambassador made a rare appearance at the UN Security Council on Monday to defend his country's launch of a spy satellite, as leader Kim Jong Un studied images including of the White House and Pentagon.

Nissan Triples Investment in Electric Vehicle Production in the UK, Boosting Economy and Jobs

Nissan has announced a groundbreaking £2 billion investment to expand electric vehicle (EV) production in Sunderland.

Travel Hack: How Tourists Can Avoid Paying Entry Fee During Day Trip To Venice

The scheme of the entry fee in Venice will initially be implemented for 30 days as a trial.