Monday, November 25
US warned Israel against withholding funds to Palestinian authority but opposes unilateral recognition of Palestine. Biden's advisor emphasized the importance of funds for stability in the West Bank. "I think it's wrong on a strategic basis, because withholding funds destabilizes the West Bank," Biden's national security advisor Jake Sullivan told reporters.
Nine people lost their lives, and dozens more suffered injuries when a stage crumbled during a political rally in Mexico on Wednesday. The incident occurred as strong winds ripped through the sizeable, concert-like setup, causing chaos among the politicians and attendees present. Governor Samuel Garcia of the northern Mexican state of Nuevo Leon informed at least 63 individuals sustained injuries.
Nine people died and 50 injured in a stage collapse at an election rally in northern Mexico. Presidential candidate Jorge Alvarez Maynez of the Citizens Movement party escaped. Presidential candidate Jorge Alvarez Maynez who was campaigning for his party Citizens Movement party in Nuevo Leon managed to escape. Over two dozen candidates for municipal seats have been killed during the campaign.
The United States expressed deep concern over escalating violence and tension in Myanmar's Rakhine state, warning of potential atrocities. Clashes between the military and the Arakan Army have led to displacement and reports of towns being burned. The US urged all parties to protect civilians and ensure humanitarian access, highlighting the historical context of intercommunal tensions and the risks they pose.
Five rescue dogs, Ares, Kratos, Zeus, Titan, and Gaia, retired after 7 years of service with Ecuador's fire department. Lieutenant colonel Esteban Cardenas praised their role in earthquake and landslide rescues in Ecuador and abroad, including a mission to Mexico in 2017, working alongside German shepherds and golden retrievers.
Australian and New Zealand dollars weakened as markets assessed steady interest rates. Copper prices surged to all-time highs, supporting major commodities. RBA released minutes hinting at possible rate hikes, awaiting inflation and consumer data. RBNZ expected to hold the official cash rate, with markets predicting a potential cut in August.
As US gears up for the elections, here are the several candidates still in the running to become the 47th President of the country.
The IMF has requested Pakistan to provide a draft of the investment policy currently being prepared and to ensure transparency in the operations of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) as the financially struggling country is looking for a new bailout package from the global lender, according to a media report on Tuesday. The SIFC was established in June last year under an "economic revival plan'.
