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The FTSE dropped by 1.5% due to decreasing prices in Asia and Europe, with UBS experiencing a significant drop of 12%. London and European banking stocks experienced a decline on Monday, despite the attempted rescue of Credit Suisse by UBS, which failed to assuage market concerns. The FTSE 100 in the UK fell by over 110 points, equivalent to a 1.5% drop, primarily driven by London-listed banks such as Natwest, Barclays, and Standard Chartered, which were all down over 7%. Additionally, HSBC and Lloyds also experienced a decline of around 5% during early trading. The Stoxx Europe 600 Banks Index,…

The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog expressed concern about radiological and security risks and sounded the alarm a few hours prior. According to a general in eastern Libya, who is in charge of Khalifa Haftar’s communications division, the UN’s nuclear watchdog has found over 2 tonnes of natural uranium that were previously reported missing in the war-torn country. The containers of uranium were discovered less than 5km (3 miles) away from where they were originally stored in southern Libya. The International Atomic Energy Agency had reported the disappearance earlier that day. Rafael Grossi, the director general of the IAEA, informed member…

As efforts to restrict the use of abortion pills gain momentum across the nation, a bill has been introduced by the Republican-controlled legislature. The state of Wyoming has made it illegal to use or prescribe medication abortion pills, with Governor Mark Gordon signing a bill into law that was previously passed by the Republican-controlled legislature. The bill, which spans two pages, includes a provision that prohibits the sale, distribution, dispensing, or use of any drug for the purpose of procuring or performing an abortion. The ban does not apply to the so-called “morning-after” pills, which are prescription contraceptive medications taken…

Amnesty International has criticized the “shocking” amount earned annually through the sale of fossil fuels. With a surge in energy prices and a growing global demand, Saudi Aramco, primarily owned by the state and listed on the Riyadh stock exchange, has reported a record-breaking annual profit of $161 billion (£134 billion) in 2022, the highest ever recorded by an oil and gas company. This translates to a 46% increase in profits from the previous year, and the company’s profits have surpassed the combined bumper results recently reported by Shell, BP, Exxon, and Chevron. According to Amin Nasser, the CEO of…

Exclusive: While there is no comprehensive policy regarding the use of the app, it has been reported that the state government is currently reassessing its stance on the matter. Amid concerns over the social video app’s links to China, the New South Wales government is contemplating prohibiting public sector employees from using TikTok on their work devices and is seeking advice from federal cybersecurity agencies. While the federal government assesses the app’s security, the NSW electoral commission has clarified that downloading software, including TikTok, on work mobile phones is prohibited without prior authorization. Although the state government presently lacks a…

At the time of its collapse, Silicon Valley Bank had $209 billion in total assets, as stated by the FDIC. It is uncertain how much of the bank’s deposits exceeded the $250,000 insurance limit during that period, but earlier regulatory reports indicated that a significant portion of the bank’s deposits surpassed that threshold. Following a bank run, US regulators take control of SVB’s assets, while global institutions keep a close eye on the situation. What was the reason behind the failure of Silicon Valley Bank? On Friday, there was a bank run on Silicon Valley Bank, a prominent technology lender,…

An aide of Zelenskiy has announced that Ukraine has chosen to continue fighting in Bakhmut. The chief of Wagner expressed concern about ammunition shortages, while it was reported that dive teams were responsible for the Nord Stream blasts. It has been decided that Ukraine will persist in their fight in Bakhmut. An interview with Italy’s La Stampa newspaper revealed that Mykhailo Podolyak, an aide to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, believes that Ukraine must maintain their battle in Bakhmut because it is weakening Russia’s best units and reducing their capabilities in preparation for an upcoming Ukrainian counter-offensive in the spring. These comments…

Allegations have been made against C-IRG officers for forcibly removing masks from protesters and using pepper spray against them during a protest in British Columbia. Following numerous complaints of excessive force, disregard for court orders, and violation of protesters’ rights, Canada’s federal police force has initiated an investigation into a contentious unit responsible for overseeing environmental protests. On Thursday, the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission, a monitoring division of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, announced that it would scrutinize the operations of the community-industry response group, also known as C-IRG, situated in British Columbia. Amidst the Fairy Creek blockade, a…

Since last March, the disease has claimed the lives of 1,500 people, and its impact has been worsened by heavy rains and a healthcare system that is overwhelmed. According to the UN, Malawi is experiencing its deadliest cholera outbreak on record, with over 1,500 fatalities. Since the outbreak was declared in March of last year, over 50,000 cases have been reported in the landlocked country in southeast Africa. The outbreak was triggered by two severe tropical storms that struck the region, and it has resulted in the deaths of almost 200 children. Cholera has been present in Malawi since the…

After Toronto’s dog owners criticized the city’s decision to ban barking in a dog park as “lunacy,” the city responded by suspending the enforcement of the ban and announcing a review of its sign approval process. Authorities in Canada’s largest city had to backtrack on their attempt to ban dogs from barking in local parks, following a public backlash. Residents of Toronto have become accustomed to a daily soundtrack of city life that includes traffic jams, loud trucks, heavy machinery, and noisy neighbors. However, in recent weeks, visitors to a dog park in the city were surprised to see a…