China: Manufacturers worried about Trump’s tariff plans

The US is by far the top destination for China’s exports, taking in more than $400bn worth of its goods each year. With so much trade at risk, UBS has…

Switzerland: UN rules forcible sterilizations of women in Peru ‘crime against humanity’

Accordinf to the United Nations women’s rights committe, Switzerland: UN rules forcible sterilizations of women in Peru ‘crime against humanity”the policy of forced sterilisation in Peru, which took place during…

Lebanon: At least three killed as Israel bombards

At least three people have been killed in an Israeli air attack in southern Lebanon, and other strikes were reported in the country’s east as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…

USA: The multi-talented and accomplished Quincy Jones has died aged 91

Quincy Jones,the musical giant whose six-decade, barrier-breaking career encompassed many creative personas—musician, songwriter, producer, conductor, arranger, artist, record label owner and executive, TV/film producer, magazine publisher and humanitarian—has died. He…

Indonesia: Laki-Laki volcano eruption burns homes and kills 10

At least 10 people have died after a series of volcanic eruptions took place in eastern Indonesia, spewing fireballs and ash on surrounding villages and burning down several houses.The eruption…

Palestine: Over 50 children killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza’s Jabalia in 2 days-UN

UNICEF says more than 50 children have been killed in Gaza’s Jabalia refugee camp in the past 48 hours, with the Save the Children charity saying the high number shows…

UK: We will have opposite approach to Labour on economy-Badenoch

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said her approach to the economy would be “completely the opposite” to that of Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Speaking to the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg on her first…

Netherlands: Nageeye wins New York City Marathon

Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands won the New York City Marathon on Sunday (3 November). Dutch runner Nageeye finished six seconds ahead of 2022 winner Chebet, with Albert Korir taking…

Pakistan: Authorities close schools in Lahore due to record level pollution

Unprecedented air pollution in the Pakistani city of Lahore has forced authorities to close all primary schools for a week. From Monday, 50% of office workers will also work from…

USA: Vote fraud claims flood social media before US election

Rumours, misleading allegations and outright lies about voting and fraud are flooding online spaces in unprecedented numbers in advance of the US election. Hundreds of incidents involving purported voting irregularities…