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Asia is investing over US$350 billion in gas projects to reduce coal dependency, but experts warn this could potentially slow renewable energy adoption and lock in fossil fuel use for decades.

British inflation surged to 6.2% in February, the highest since 1992, with household energy bills rising almost 25% and food prices increasing across the board. The Office for National Statistics reports the unexpected spike, putting pressure on Finance Minister Rishi Sunak to address the economic squeeze.

LONDON UK: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was a “turning point for the world.” Arguing that a victory...

Britain's communications regulator Ofcom has revoked RT's broadcasting license following 29 investigations into the channel's impartiality. The decision stems from concerns about RT's coverage of the Ukraine invasion, its Russian state funding, and previous violations of broadcasting standards.

Britain's communications regulator Ofcom has revoked RT's broadcasting license following 29 investigations into the network's coverage of the Ukraine invasion. The decision stems from concerns about impartiality, previous violations, and RT's Russian state funding. Ofcom determined that RT's parent company is not "fit and proper" to maintain a UK broadcast license.

President Joe Biden will visit Europe next week to meet with NATO and European leaders, focusing on discussing the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, assessing the current conflict status, and coordinating international sanctions and humanitarian efforts.

The European Union and United Kingdom have expanded sanctions against Russia, focusing on blocking oligarchs' access to luxury items like pure-bred horses and truffles. The measures also aim to limit Russia's global market engagement by preventing EU rating agencies from working with Russian clients and restricting steel export revenues.

Britain and Singapore begin talks on a digital trade agreement aimed at removing barriers for tech companies and expanding economic collaboration in the Indo-Pacific region, supporting post-COVID economic recovery and global tech ambitions.