Rishi Sunak

The 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...

Ukrainian 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,...

UK 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...

The 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...

The 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...

Crude 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...

UK 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...

Following 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...

Bim 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...

Elon 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...

The 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: ...

At 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,...

Vice 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...

Elon 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...

The 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...