North America
Republicans may scuttle immigration deal to aid Trump
Prospects are receding that Congress will pass a Senate bill linking immigration reform with aid to Israel and Ukraine
United StatesBudget curbs hit structural reform and long-run growth
The OECD sees global GDP growth easing modestly this year, with Chinese and US growth slowing but only very gradually
InternationalLondon solidifies sector-based approach to AI rules
The UK government has concluded and responded to public consultations on regulating artificial intelligence (AI)
United KingdomUS peace efforts will face Arab distrust
Washington seeks a ceasefire and offers a pathway to a Palestinian state, but the region’s public is sceptical
Middle EastAn easy primary win for Biden still raises questions
President Joe Biden won 96% of the vote in South Carolina's Democratic primary on February 3 but turnout was low
United StatesJapan cyber breach strains its Five Eyes goals
A Chinese cyberespionage campaign breached Japan's foreign ministry in 2020
JapanA US trend of multi-use sports stadiums will expand
The upcoming NFL Super Bowl in Las Vegas will be played in one of the new generation of multi-use stadiums
United StatesDigital euro will launch but perhaps later than 2027
Plans for the digital euro see a 2027 launch but the ECB still needs to win support from commercial banks and citizens
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