Newsletter Jan 12, 2024
London Mayor Urges Closer UK Ties With EU

London's mayor on Thursday called for closer ties with Europe and a better debate about immigration as he branded Brexit a "key contributor" to Britain's cost-of-living crisis.


US Stocks Shrug Off Inflation Data, Nikkei Ends At Peak Since 1990

Wall Street stocks largely shrugged off a disappointing US inflation report Thursday, while Japan's Nikkei finished above 35,000 for the first time since 1990.




 
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Biden Says US, UK Struck Yemen's Huthis In 'Defensive Action'

President Joe Biden said Thursday that US and British forces had launched air strikes against Iran-backed Huthi rebels in Yemen in "defensive action" after attacks on shipping in the Red Sea.

Starmer Denies Plan for Toothbrushing In Schools Is 'Nanny State' Politics

According to Labour analysis, British children are falling behind their international counterparts when it comes to poor health outcomes.

UK Minister Highlights Shared Vision at Vibrant Gujarat Summit Strengthening Bilateral Ties

Highlighting the economic aspect of the relationship, Lord Ahmed predicted the continued growth of business links between the two nations, leading to job creation and prosperity.

Bank of England Contemplates Earlier Interest Rate Cut Amidst Forecasts of Decreasing Inflation

Three prominent forecasters, including Oxford Economics consultancy, Investec, and Deutsche Bank, have revised their outlook for inflation in 2024.

AI-Powered Misinformation Is The World's Biggest Short-Term Threat, Claims New Report

With 2024 being dubbed by many as "the year of elections", their Global Risks Report expressed fears that a wave of artificial intelligence-driven misinformation and disinformation could influence democratic processes and polarise society.

OpenAI Launches GPT Store, Pioneering a Marketplace for Custom Chatbots

The announcement follows OpenAI's communication to developers the previous week, signalling the company's commitment to expanding its offerings.

E-bike Craze In High Gear At CES Gadget Fest

Electric bicycle makers at CES touted slick features like ChatGPT as they rode a trend of people wanting to enjoy a breeze in their face without sweat on their brow.

World Added 50% More Renewable Energy But More Needed: IEA

The world added 50 percent more renewable energy capacity in 2023 over the previous year but more is needed in the battle against climate change, the International Energy Agency said Thursday.

Prince Harry To Be Named 'Living Legend of Aviation' At Beverly Hills Ceremony

The Duke of Sussex will be honoured for his service in the British Army and for creating the Invictus Games.

UK Set To Launch Faster Train Service Connecting London To Scotland With Just 2 Stops

The new train service is expected to be launched in December 2024.

Did the Israel-Hamas War Cause 99% Carbon Emissions In Oct-Nov?

A study by US and UK researchers reveals the extent of climate cost coming from the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza as it reveals the first two months caused carbon emissions equivalent to burning 150,000 tonnes of coal.

US Opens Safety Probe Into Boeing After Alaska Airlines Incident

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Thursday it is launching a safety probe into Boeing following last week's near-catastrophic incident on an Alaska Airlines-operated 737 MAX.

Thailand Moves To Ban Recreational Cannabis, More Than A Year After Decriminalising It

The proposed bill outlaws all types of recreational use of cannabis.

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