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China and Brazil have signed a new deal that will allow them to trade in their own currencies, bypassing the US dollar as an intermediary
The agreement will protect both countries from currency fluctuations and reduce transaction costs.
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Silicon Valley Bank exec was Lehman Brothers CFO
Joseph Gentile, a Silicon Valley Bank executive, was formerly a CFO and executive at Lehman Brothers' Global Investment Bank prior to the bank's systemic collapse in 2008.
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The BBC problem about China
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The Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse effect is spreading around the world, affecting startup companies across the globe
More than 100 founders and CEOs are now writing to the UK Chancellor pleading for help, after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has led to a significant cash crunch for startups globally.
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The unelected UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, an immigrant himself, defends new controversial crackdown on illegal migration
British Prime Minister Sunak, who has been appointed and not elected by the public to his role, defending the UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman, who is also herself an immigrant, the racist initiative known as, "Stop the Boats" crackdow...
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In a major snub to Downing Street's Silicon Valley dreams, UK chip giant Arm has dealt a serious blow to the government's economic strategy by opting for a US listing
The move has left officials devastated, as Arm was seen as the jewel in the crown of the UK tech industry.
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JPMorgan has become the first City of London forecaster to predict that Britain will stay out of recession in 2023
Get ready for good news, folks! JP Morgan Chase & Co. has just predicted that the UK will dodge a recession in 2023, marking a first for any City of London forecaster.
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Is Gold the Ultimate Safe Haven Asset in Times of Uncertainty?
Exploring the Surging Demand for Gold: Why Investors Are Turning to Safe Haven Assets Amidst Global Uncertainty and Economic Turmoil
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West Not Plotting To Attack Russia, Says Joe Biden
"The West is not plotting to attack Russia as Putin said today. Millions of Russian citizens who only want to live in peace with their neighbours are not the enemy," Joe Bide said.
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Don Lemon, a CNN anchor, has provided a list of five areas that he believes the black community needs to address.
However, Eric, as is often the case, offers a distinct perspective on the matter.
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Viktor Orban refuses to clap for Zelensky at EU group meeting
WHO's Tedros says we "must prepare" for a potential H5N1 human bird flu pandemic
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is visiting the UK for the first time since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Shell reports highest profits in 115 years
Oil and gas giant Shell, has reported record annual highest profits in 115 years, after energy prices surged last year, and the governments blame Russia's invasion of Ukraine as the reason that the public must enrich the local oil and ga...
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EU found a way to use frozen Russian funds
The EU will use it for rebuilding Ukraine.
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Rishi Sunak appeared not to be wearing a seatbelt in the back of a moving car
No belt could be seen covering the Prime Minister’s shoulder as he promoted his levelling-up funding in the clip filmed for Instagram on Thursday as he visited Lancashire.
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Peace Economy vs. War Economy: Xi Jinping & Biden visit Saudi Arabia. MBS welcome both, differently
Leader of China and US President experienced contrasting welcomes in visits only five months apart. While Xi Jinping is considered as a leader, and as a long term strategic partner with mutual interest, Biden is what it is: a politician ...
Prince William's godmother resigns honorary royal role after exposing her/their racism
Ngozi Fulani, the founder of a charity that supports victims of domestic abuse, alleged in a tweet that Lady Susan Hussey repeatedly pressed her for information about her nationality.
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British PM Rishi Sunak pledges further action on strikes to 'protect lives'.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Wednesday he would take more action "to protect the lives and livelihoods" of Britons during months of planned strikes by rail, health and postal workers. He only have no idea what actions he’s going to...
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Sunak U-turn, and cheap salesman wishes, without plans
Rishi Sunak decided not to participate in the UN climate change conference, COP27.
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Women in Partial Nudity — and Bill Clinton in a Dress and Heels: The Images Revealed in the “Epstein Files”
TikTok Reaches U.S. Joint Venture Deal but Algorithm Control Could Strain U.S.–China Relations
Federal Marijuana Reclassification to Schedule III Could Reshape Florida’s Cannabis Landscape
White House Adviser Hassett Defends Trump’s Inflation View, Argues Data Show Price Growth Slower Than Reported
Trump Signs Executive Order to Reclassify Marijuana Under Federal Law
Pharmaceutical Industry Moves to Engage Trump Administration After Early Caution
Trump Signs Historic Order Removing Cannabis from the Most Dangerous Drug Category
Florida Supreme Court Set to Review Proposed Recreational Marijuana Amendment
Trump Transforms White House Colonnade with Partisan ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ Plaques
Trump Uses White House Address to Highlight Achievements and Reinforce Tough Immigration Stance
White House Chief of Staff Acknowledges Trump Was ‘Wrong’ on Clinton-Epstein Island Claims
Trump Affirms Support for Chief of Staff Susie Wiles After Candid Vanity Fair Profile
Trump Files $10 Billion Defamation Lawsuit Against BBC as Broadcaster Pledges Legal Defence
Not Only F-35s: Saudi Arabia to Gain Access to the World’s Most Sensitive Technology
War on the Thailand–Cambodia Front
Trump Defends and Amplifies Comments on Rob Reiner’s Death Amid National Outcry
Court Filing Intensifies Legal Battle Over Trump’s White House Ballroom Project
Winklevoss Twins Deepen Influence in Washington Through Strategic Support of Trump’s Pro-Crypto Agenda
Hong Kong’s Deadly Fire and Political Upheaval Cast a Long Shadow Over U.S.–China Relations
U.S. Freezes £31 Billion Tech Prosperity Deal With Britain Amid Trade Dispute
First Lady Melania Trump’s ‘Home Is Where the Heart Is’ Sets the Tone for the 2025 White House Christmas
Kamala Harris Signals Momentum Toward Another White House Bid as 2028 Campaign Terrain Takes Shape
Trump Announces Ceasefire Agreement Between Thailand and Cambodia, But Fighting Persists Along Disputed Border
Trump-Brokered Ceasefire Collapses as Thailand-Cambodia Border Conflict Escalates
Washington Watches Beijing–Riyadh Rapprochement as Strategic Balance Shifts
Zelensky Opens High-Stakes Peace Talks in Berlin with Trump Envoy and European Leaders
Historical Reflections on Press Freedom Emerge Amid Debate Over Trump’s Media Policies
Thailand Condemns Cambodian Rocket Attack on Civilian Village
Trump Presses Thailand and Cambodia to Honour Ceasefire Commitments as Border Fighting Continues
White House Removes ICE Promotional Video After Backlash Over Unauthorized Use of Pop Star’s Song
CNN’s Jake Tapper Publicly Challenges White House Over Trump’s Health Transparency
YouTube Settlement Channelled into Trump’s White House Ballroom Project
Trump Flaunts White House Decor Changes During Army-Navy Game Attendance
Trump Says Tariff Revenues Can Fund National Priorities as Democrats Dispute Household Impact
National Trust Sues Trump to Halt Construction of New White House Ballroom
House Democrats Release New Epstein Estate Photographs While White House Labels Them a ‘Democrat Hoax’
President Trump Bestows Congressional Gold Medals on the Legendary 1980 ‘Miracle on Ice’ Team
Historic Flooding in Washington State Forces Mass Evacuations as Levees Face Critical Stress
Australia Approves Increased Foreign Stake in Strategic Defence Shipbuilder
White House Intensifies Public Attacks on CNN Amid Ongoing Media Feud
White House Says Trump Is ‘Sick of Meetings’ as Ukraine Peace Talks Stall
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson proclaims, “For Ukraine, surrendering their land would be a nightmare.”
U.S. Democratic Lawmakers Raise National Security and Influence Concerns Over Paramount’s Hostile Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Fake Doctor in Uttar Pradesh Accused of Killing Woman After Performing YouTube-Based Surgery
Hackers Are Hiding Malware in Open-Source Tools and IDE Extensions
US, UK and Australia Defence Chiefs Convene in Washington to Relaunch AUKUS Commitments
White House Adviser Hassett Says There Is “Plenty of Room” for Further Fed Rate Cuts
Trump Launches ‘Lower Prices, Bigger Paychecks’ Tour with Tariff-Centric Speech in Pennsylvania
New Photos Reveal Complete Demolition of White House East Wing as Trump’s Ballroom Project Advances
Some Republican Lawmakers Push Back as Trump Signals Possible Ground Action in Venezuela
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