Newsletter Dec 19, 2023
UK Immigration Detention Report Highlights Release Surge and Concerns Over Treatment

Despite the primary purpose of immigration detention being to facilitate deportations, the annual IMB report highlighted that the majority of detainees were ultimately released.


US Stocks Build On Year-end Rally After Steel Merger, Rate Cut Talks

Stocks on Wall Street finished the day mostly higher Monday as traders reacted to news of a large steel acquisition and both caution and optimism from a number of senior US Federal Reserve officials about interest rates.




 
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US Announces 10-nation Coalition To Combat Huthi Attacks In Red Sea

The United States on Monday announced a 10-nation coalition to quell Huthi missile and drone attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea, with Britain, France, Bahrain and Italy among countries joining the "multinational security initiative."

US Affirms Support For Israel As Calls Mount For Gaza Ceasefire

The United States vowed Monday it would continue to arm Israel in its campaign against Hamas, even as it called for more humanitarian aid to Palestinians in the devastated Gaza Strip.

Putin Left Furious After UK Implement Further Sanctions On Russian Goods

As Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to deny an economic crisis, the UK and its NATO allies have implemented further sanctions on Russian businesses.

'Financially Solid': Hamas Revenues Set To Withstand War With Israel

Hamas has been the focus of a relentless Israeli onslaught in Gaza but with resilient and diverse finances, it is expected to have a significant war chest at its disposal as the conflict drags on.

Small-Island Nations Criticise COP28 Agreement For Not Considering Poorer Economies

While the COP28 agreement sets out to see the end of fossil fuels, the UN reported that the world is still not on track to meet net-zero goals by 2050.

BRICS Ushers in Expansion, Spotlighting a Green Future for Fashion

The BRICS alliance – comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa – is gearing up for expansion.

Taliban Sends Female Victims Of Gender-Based Violence To Prison

The Taliban regime has also shut down women's shelters in the country.

European Union Launches In-Depth Investigation into Elon Musk's X Under Digital Services Act

The European Commission, responsible for enforcing the DSA on major platforms like X, announced the initiation of the investigation, citing potential breaches related to risk management, content moderation, dark patterns, advertising transparency, and data access for researchers.

Popular Spanish Airport Hit By £1.7 Million Suitcase, Robbery Scam; 14 Workers Arrested

Another 20 workers are believed to be under investigation in this case.

Volcano Erupts In Southwest Iceland

A volcanic eruption began Monday night in Iceland, south of the capital Reykjavik, following an earthquake swarm, Iceland's Meteorological Office said.

Vatican Authorises Blessings For Same-sex Couples, With Caveats

The Vatican on Monday approved blessings for same-sex couples, a hugely contested issue in the Catholic Church, as long as they are not in contexts related to civil unions or weddings.

Arsenal And Manchester City Receive Favourable Draws For Champions League Round Of16 Ties

The last 16 matchups beginning next February will include Arsenal against FC Porto, holders Manchester City versus FC Copenhagen and Barcelona playing Napoli.

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