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US Disrupts Russia's Financial Flows Via Warning To Global Banks Amid Ukraine War
Monday, February 26, 2024 - 11:05pm | 732The U.S. has successfully disrupted financial flows between Russia and countries such as Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and Kazakhstan. This was achieved through a warning to foreign financial institutions of potential sanctions, according to a senior U.S. Treasury official. What Happened: The U...
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy Says Kyiv Is Ready For Potential Russian Offensive: 'The Plan Is Clear'
Monday, February 26, 2024 - 4:03am | 618Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a warning about a potential new Russian offensive in Ukraine. Zelenskyy has also assured that Kyiv has a clear plan to counter any such move. What Happened: Zelenskyy, on Sunday, cautioned that Russia is gearing up for a fresh assault on Ukraine,...
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UK PM Backs Plan To Divert Billions From Frozen Russian Assets To Aid Ukraine: 'We Must Be Bolder With Our Military Support'
Monday, February 26, 2024 - 12:58am | 808UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has voiced his support for the proposal to send billions of pounds in interest from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine. This announcement was made during the commemoration of the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. What Happened: Sunak endorsed the...
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Joe Biden Says Russian President 'Responsible' For Critic Alexei Navalny's Mysterious Death: 'Yet More Proof Of...Brutality'
Saturday, February 17, 2024 - 12:55am | 1172The world is reeling from the news of the mysterious death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in a Siberian penal colony. His wife, Yulia Navalnaya along with U.S. President Joe Biden has accused Vladimir Putin of being responsible for his death. What Happened: Navalny’s wife...
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UK Pledges 20K Troops For NATO Exercise In Europe, Including Significant Deployment In Eastern Europe
Monday, January 15, 2024 - 4:07am | 534The UK has pledged to deploy 20,000 military personnel for a NATO exercise all across Europe that is planned to take place in the first half of the year. What Happened: As per an announcement by the British Defence Ministry on Monday, the UK will be committing a force of 20,000 soldiers...
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Oil Prices Soar As Stakes Raised In Red Sea Conflict: US-Led Coalition Strikes Houthis In Yemen
Friday, January 12, 2024 - 9:25am | 685Crude oil prices jumped by more than 4% in early trade on Friday as tensions in the Middle East and Red Sea intensified following U.S.-led airstrikes on Houthi rebel targets in Yemen. Brent crude rose by 4.1% to $80.50 a barrel, while Nymex WTI jumped 4.2% to $75.02 a barrel. The United States Oil...
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Rishi Sunak Forecasts Increased Efficiency And Tax Reductions, Denies Austerity Claims: 'Simply Unfounded'
Monday, November 27, 2023 - 3:19am | 555UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has reassured the public that his financial plans will not lead to austerity. This comes despite concerns raised by the fiscal watchdog about the potential impact of his tax-cutting strategy on public services. In a recent interview with Bloomberg TV, Sunak refuted...
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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Condemns Antisemitism: 'Doesn't Matter Whether You're Elon Musk' Or 'Someone On The Street'
Sunday, November 26, 2023 - 9:48pm | 630Following the controversy erupted by Tesla CEO’s comments on X, U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who earlier this month had an hour-long conversation with the tech billionaire, has publicly denounced antisemitism, even as he refused to directly call out Elon Musk. What Happened: Sunak, in an...
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Bim Afolami Takes Charge: New Era Of Crypto Policies In UK Treasury
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 - 2:47pm | 381Bim Afolami has been assigned as the new economic secretary to the Treasury in the United Kingdom, a position that involves overseeing policies related to cryptocurrencies and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). This appointment was part of a recent cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Rishi...
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Elon Musk's Bold Prediction While In Conversation With UK PM: AI To Render All Jobs Obsolete
Friday, November 3, 2023 - 2:56am | 815Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA), and U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday discussed at length the risk posed by artificial intelligence, the role of governments, and the future of jobs, among other things. What Happened: During the 40-minute conversation, Musk expressed...
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk Backs Rishi Sunak's Move To Include China In AI Summit: '…If They Are Not Participants, It's Pointless'
Friday, November 3, 2023 - 12:20am | 730The U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s decision to invite China to the AI Safety Summit, despite facing criticism, has found strong support from Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk, who also highlighted the significance of Xi Jinping-led country’s participation in ensuring AI safety. What Happened: ...
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Global Powers Pledge US, China, And EU Cooperation On AI Safety At UK Summit
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - 9:12pm | 697At a summit in the United Kingdom., leaders from China, the United States, the European Union, and other countries decided to join forces to manage the risks associated with the rapid progression of artificial intelligence technologies. What Happened: The summit, held at Bletchley Park,...
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Kamala Harris Voices Support For AI Innovation, Regulation: 'AI Has The Potential To Do Profound Good'
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - 12:05pm | 963Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the U.K. AI Safety Summit Wednesday as the representative of the U.S. government. Comments from Harris come after President Joe Biden recently announced an executive order on artificial intelligence. What Happened: Harris, who recently announced the AI Safety...
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Elon Musk, UK Prime Minister To Discuss AI Risks After Summit
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - 12:41am | 834Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest individual, and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, are set to discuss the dangers of artificial intelligence or AI in a live-streamed discussion following the U.K. summit. What Happened: On Monday, Sunak revealed his plans to discuss AI...
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UK's Economic Secretary Challenges New Crypto Advertising Regulations
Monday, October 16, 2023 - 3:29pm | 543The UK's Economic Secretary to the Treasury Andrew Griffith is voicing concerns over the country's upcoming cryptocurrency advertising regulations, emphasizing the growing rift between the government and regulators concerning digital assets. Griffith's concerns were communicated to...