Newsletter Dec 20, 2023

UN Security Council Again Delays Vote On Gaza

A UN Security Council vote on a resolution calling for a pause to the Israel-Hamas war was postponed again Tuesday, as members wrangled over wording while aid efforts in the Gaza Strip neared collapse.

Asian Markets Track Another Wall St Record On Rate Hopes

Asian stocks rallied Wednesday, following another record performance on Wall Street as traders continue to bet on the US Federal Reserve slashing interest rates several times next year.

No 'Firm Date' For Stopping The Boats, Admits British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

Sunak's strategy to cut this figure is centred around sending migrants to Rwanda – but this plan was blocked by the Supreme Court last month.

NHS Strikes Continue Amid Plans For A Six Day Walkout In January

While the government's wage increase was accepted earlier this year, NHS employees have planned to intensify the strike actions across the UK.

UK Petrol Prices Hit a Two-Year Low Amid Drivers Contending Fluctuating Prices and Economic Uncertainties

Declining demand, increased oil production from key oil-producing nations, and geopolitical factors contributed to the downward trend in UK petrol prices.

US Senate Leaders Say No Ukraine Aid Before Year's End

The Democratic and Republican leaders of the US Senate said Tuesday that Washington will not be able to approve new aid for Ukraine before year's end, as the two sides continue to seek a compromise.

Meta Accused Of Mishandling Israel-Hamas War Posts

Meta's independent oversight board on Tuesday criticized the social media titan of removing posts that showed human suffering in the Middle East conflict.

'Immigrants Poisoning The Blood Of Our Country,' says Donald Trump

This is not the first time that Trump used such language to describe immigrants.

Microsoft Copilot AI Gives Misleading Election Info, New Study Finds

Researchers claim the issue with Copilot is systemic since similar problems were found when using the chatbot to get info about the German and Swiss elections,

Rescuers Dig In Freezing Cold After China Quake Kills 131

Rescuers dug through rubble for a second freezing day on Wednesday after overnight temperatures plunged well below zero, with the death toll in China's deadliest earthquake in years rising to 131.

UK Travellers To Face Massive Delays At EU Borders From October 2024; Here's Why

The new rules in the EU have already been postponed several times.

What You May Have Missed: A Roundup Of Recent Russia-Ukraine War Events

As media outlets are dominated by the Israel-Hamas war, the US has threatened to refuse Ukraine military aid and Ukraine advances in its ground offensive.