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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has sharpened its opposition to the UK government’s proposed amendments to the Investigatory Powers Act (IPA) 2016. The tech giant claims that these changes could potentially "secretly veto" new security features worldwide. What Happened: The proposed amendments would...

The Houthis have issued an order for U.S. and British nationals in Yemen to leave the country within a month. What Happened: The Houthi authorities have directed U.S. and British staff of the United Nations and humanitarian organizations based in Sanaa to leave Yemen within 30 days, as reported by...

In a recent development, the U.S. and the U.K. have conducted a new series of airstrikes in Yemen, targeting Houthi military infrastructure. The strikes were aimed at disrupting the group’s activities in the Red Sea, a vital global trade route. What Happened: The U.S. and British forces...

Tata Steel Ltd. has announced the closure of its two blast furnaces in the U.K., resulting in the potential loss of up to 2,800 jobs at its Port Talbot steelworks in Wales. What Happened: The closures are part of Tata Steel’s plan to revamp its loss-making U.K. steelmaking business by...

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...

Top automobile manufacturers are reportedly seeking a delay or weakening of the UK’s regulations aimed at increasing electric vehicle sales and cutting down carbon emissions. What Happened: A Guardian report on Thursday revealed that prominent companies such as Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:...

Britain’s electric vehicle output is on a rapid rise with November’s EV production accounting for about 38% of the country’s total vehicle output. What Happened: According to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the UK produced 35,169 electric vehicles...

In a landmark ruling, the UK Supreme Court has declared that artificial intelligence (AI) systems do not qualify for recognition as inventors for patents, a significant setback in the fast-growing field of AI. What Happened: Imagination Engines Inc. founder Stephen Thaler requested patents with his...

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Highlights Of US Markets In the last week, U.S. stock markets exhibited mixed performances, with major indexes ending with slight gains. The US benchmarks, the S&P 500 and Dow Jones, ended the week with +0.21% and +0.01%, respectively. The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite gained 0.69%, while...

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...

Financial regulators are scrutinizing stablecoins tied to the British pound, citing concerns about their potential impact on the stability of the financial system. Authorities outlined their approach to managing risks associated with these digital assets, which would fall under the oversight of...

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will be partnering with the Financial Services Agency of Japan (FSA), the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) and the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to advance digital asset pilots. Industry titans BlackRock,...

A top official from the Biden administration called on the U.K. government to strengthen its sanctions against the militant organization Hamas in light of its recent actions in Israel. During a visit to London, U.S. Department of Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo unveiled...

Infosys Limited (NYSE:INFY) Consulting’s global AI co-lead, Martin Weis, has voiced concerns over the potential for social unrest in the U.K. due to the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence.  Weis suggested that significant upheaval may ensue if societal...