31-Day US Shutdown Risks $14B Blow to Economy
The 31-day US government shutdown — the second-longest ever — could cut $14B from GDP if it drags on, warns the CBO. Here’s how the standoff is shaking the economy.
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30 Days In: How the U.S. Shutdown Is Squeezing Federal Workers
As the U.S. government shutdown hits 30 days, over a million federal workers face halted pay while a judge temporarily safeguards critical food aid.
Peru Hosts Expo Linking Chinese EVs and Tech
Lima’s Expo China fair brings hundreds of brands from the Chinese mainland to Peru, showcasing EVs and industrial tech to boost trade and spark innovation.
China Media Group Co-Hosts Innovation Dialogue in Uruguay
CMG and the Chinese Embassy in Uruguay co-hosted the Global Dialogue on Innovation, Openness & Shared Development in Montevideo. Shen Haixiong said China and the world need each other for prosperity.
38-Year-Old Suspect Charged in Louvre Jewel Heist
A 38-year-old La Courneuve resident is charged with complicity in organized theft and criminal conspiracy after a jewel heist at the Louvre. Magistrate to decide on her detention.
Kenya Landslide in Rift Valley Death Toll Climbs to 22
Death toll from a landslide in western Kenya’s Rift Valley rises to 22 as rescue teams deploy military planes after heavy rains in Elgeyo-Marakwet County.
ROK President Lee Jae-myung commits to deeper cooperation with the Chinese mainland
ROK President Lee Jae-myung told China Media Group post-APEC that his country is committed to bolstering cooperation with the Chinese mainland in economy, exchanges and regional stability.
Historic Win: Samia Suluhu Hassan Becomes Tanzania’s First Elected Woman President
Tanzania’s incumbent president Samia Suluhu Hassan won 97.66% in the election, becoming the country’s first elected female head of state amid protests and a Dar es Salaam curfew.
UN Delivers 24,000 Tonnes of Aid to Gaza Since Ceasefire
The UN and partners have delivered over 24,000 tonnes of aid into Gaza since the Oct 10 ceasefire, cutting supply interceptions from 80% to 5% and pushing health, education and relief efforts forward.
UN Chief Urges U.S. to Stop Boat Air Strikes in Caribbean & Pacific
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres echoes human rights chief’s call for the U.S. to halt air strikes on boats in the Caribbean and Pacific after over 60 deaths.