UK-India Partnership Could Help in Global Conflicts Handling
UK Home Secretary James Cleverly spoke of harnessing the intellectual skills of India in handling global conflicts like the Gaza crisis at an event celebrating the UK-India partnership.
Shifting to Sustainable Global Food Systems Could Create £7.9tn Trillion a Year, Research Shows
Food insecurity places a strain on medical systems, with the study anticipating that by 2050, 640 million people will be underweight, highlighting the compelling financial incentives that come hand in hand with adopting more eco-friendly agricultural practices.
Amazon Rainforest Faces Devastating Drought as Climate Crisis Worsens
Rivers that once flowed vigorously now bear the scars of receding water levels, leaving vast expanses of the rainforest parched and vulnerable.
European Union Reports Drastic Reduction In Fossil Fuel Carbon Dioxide Emissions, Lowest In 60 Years
In 2023, the European Union emitted eight per cent less carbon dioxide from its fossil fuel consumption compared to 2022.
Global Stocks Mixed As S&P 500 Closes At New Record
Global stocks mostly rose Wednesday, fueled by some strong earnings results in New York, robust business activity in Europe, and intervention by regulators in China.
AI Won't Take As Many Jobs As Expected, Suggests New Study
While several reports have emerged recently sounding the alarm for job loss due to the impact of AI, a new study has said the damage may not be as bad as anticipated.
EU Commission Plans "AI Factories" To Boost Generative AI Uptake
The document represents the first step toward an industrial policy specific to AI, as countries continue to grapple with the regulatory challenges it presents.
Hong Kong Leads Asian Market Rally On China Support Hopes
Hong Kong led a rally across Asian markets Tuesday as traders were cheered by reports that Chinese authorities were considering a blockbuster boost to equities after a painful start to the year.
Most Asian Markets Rise After Wall St Record
Most Asian markets rose Monday following a record finish on Wall Street, but hopes for an early US interest rate cut were dealt a fresh blow by Federal Reserve officials looking to rein in investor expectations.
UK and US Announce Partnership to Tackle Biological Threats For Future Pandemics
A new biological threat-tackling partnership has been formed between the UK and the US building on the Atlantic Declaration signed last year to strengthen biosecurity surveillance like disease outbreaks.
Unexpected Surge in UK Inflation Poses Challenges for Bank of England's Monetary Policy
The United Kingdom experienced an unexpected rise in inflation to 4.0 per cent in December, marking the first increase in the past 10 months.
Norway Continues To Open Arctic Ocean Seabed For Mining Despite Environmental Warnings
Norway has been slammed for ignoring environmental groups and opening the Arctic Ocean seabed for mineral exploration.
Labour Promises To Save The UK's Business Reputation From 'A New Age Of Insecurity'
As the next general election approaches, MP Rachel Reeves will introduce JP Morgan investors to Labour's plan to regrow the British economy.
Economic Headwinds Blow Stocks Lower Around The World
Global stocks moved lower on Wednesday as stronger than expected US retail sales data dimmed investors' hopes for an early start to interest rate cuts.
UK Inflation In Shock Rise, Dashing Rate Cut Hopes
British annual inflation unexpectedly picked up in December, data showed Wednesday, dashing hopes of an early cut to UK interest rates and prolonging a cost-of-living squeeze before an election.
Australia May Ask Tech Companies To Label Content Generated By AI Under New Laws
A survey showed only a third of Australians believe there are adequate "guardrails" for the design and development of AI.
UK Launches New Tech Partnership With Ukraine To Prevent Economic Collapse
To protect Kyiv from bankruptcy, the UK and Ukraine have launched a tech programme that will allow for international networking and business collaborations.
2024: The Year Africa Embraces its Economic Renaissance
Ahonsi Unuigbe, Chief Executive Officer of Petralon Energy and Chair of the Nigerian Exchange Group
Generative AI Threatens Google's Hold On Search Engines, Says Microsoft Boss
Microsoft is one of the world's leaders in the development of generative AI, which it is embedding into its popular business software products.
Billionaire Elon Musk's Tesla Halts German Production Amidst Shipping Attacks in Red Sea
The production pause brought about by the shipping attacks in the Red Sea may result in the non-production of approximately 5,000 to 7,000 cars.
Banking Watchdog Issues AI Warning As World Leaders Gather In Davos
Although the conference in Davos maintains a focus on the economy, AI is likely to play a big role in the discussions.
The Development Of Artificial Intelligence Is Threatening 40% Of Jobs Worldwide
As world leaders discuss new AI regulation laws, an investigation found that the technology is set to affect almost half of the industries on a global scale.
Russian Tourists To Be The First Travellers To Visit North Korea Since Covid-19
North Korea imposed one of the world's most stringent lockdowns four years ago.
IMF Chief Says AI Holds Risks, 'Tremendous Opportunity' For Global Economy
Artificial intelligence poses risks to job security around the world but also offers a "tremendous opportunity" to boost flagging productivity levels and fuel global growth, the IMF chief told AFP.
Climate Change Combat Flood Centre Launched to Predict Flooding in the UK
As flooding in the UK has become a regular problem because of harsh storms caused by climate change, a climate change combat flood centre has been launched to train next-generation experts in flooding.
Bank of England Faces Pressure to Adjust Interest Rates as Inflation Forecasts Take a Surprise Turn
Three prominent forecasters – Oxford Economics, Investec, and Deutsche Bank – have issued updates indicating a potential halving of the inflation rate to two per cent by April, forcing the Bank of England (BoE) to reconsider its timeline for the first interest rate cut.
Amazon Launches Trio Of Generative AI Tools For Alexa As AI Dominates This Year's CES Gathering
Last year, Amazon announced it had begun working with developers on large language model (LLM) software for its Alexa, becoming the latest major tech company to invest in generative AI.
Abdulwahab Al Maimani: Blending Business Innovation with Middle Eastern Trends
Abdulwahab Al Maimani, an entrepreneurial trailblazer from Oman, represents the synthesis of innovative business practices
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.
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.