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EDITOR’S NOTE: Global Perspectives is a CNN editorial and live event series exploring the dynamic economies at the frontlines of global transformation. The first Global Perspectives live event, taking place in London on November 3, 2025, will explore Africa’s role in a changing world, featuring expert analysis from leaders, CEOs, and innovators. To Wawira Njiru, maize is the taste of home. “When I was a kid, my favorite food was ugali — still is,” she says. Ugali is the staple food of Kenya, a thick polenta-like porridge made from ground cornmeal, and served with stewed beef and vegetables. It’s popular…
Joseph Parker has criticized the decision to call off his match against Fabio Wardley, saying he should have been allowed to continue.In the 11th round, when Wardley tried to attack Parker, referee Howard Foster stood up and stopped him. Parker appeared to be on his way to victory in a closely contested fight from beginning to end, but the former WBO heavyweight world champion believes he should have been allowed to continue.”I felt good when they stopped the fight,” Parker said afterward. “I wanted to continue.”I thought I was OK, but I’m not the referee,” he added. “We went out…
US President Donald Trump (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping.Jim Watson and Peter Crownser | Poole (AFP) | Getty ImagesUS President Donald Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week as part of a tour of Asia, as the world’s two largest economies seek a so far elusive trade deal and ease tensions.White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt told reporters last Thursday that President Trump will meet with his Chinese counterpart on October 30, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.President Trump said on October 23 about his upcoming meeting with President Xi: “I think…
Reuters — Georgia’s internal security authorities announced on Saturday that they had arrested three Chinese nationals in the capital Tbilisi for trying to illegally purchase two kilograms of “nuclear material” uranium, Georgia’s Interpress news agency reported. Interpress quoted the deputy head of Georgia’s State Security Service as saying that the three detainees had planned to buy uranium for $400,000 and transport it to China via Russia. He said uranium is a “nuclear material” but did not elaborate on the motivation for the planned purchase. The newspaper quoted security officials as saying the detainees could face up to 10 years in…
Danny Rolle secured his first league win as Rangers manager with a 3-1 victory over Kilmarnock at Ibrox.It was Rangers’ first home Premiership win of the season, a 3-0 Europa League defeat to Brann in midweek, and Rolle has made a dream start to life in Scotland. But the German got the perfect reaction from his new team as Derek Cornelius headed home the opener from a James Tavernier free-kick in the 15th minute. image: Derek Cornelius scores the first goal for Rangers. The Ibrox crowd then chanted Rolle’s name, but the positive mood was dashed when George Stanger fired…
As President Trump and President Xi prepare to meet for the first time since 2019, officials are hinting that a trade deal is near.Published October 27, 2025October 27, 2025Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – The United States and China have welcomed the outcome of trade talks in Malaysia, raising hopes that President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping will strike a deal to ease trade war tensions in their first meeting since 2019.U.S. and Chinese officials concluded a weekend of negotiations on Sunday on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, with both…
Goals from Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham gave Real Madrid a 2-1 victory over Barcelona in a hard-fought El Clasico, ending a run of four consecutive defeats against their soccer rivals and extending their lead at the top of the La Liga standings.On Sunday, Kylian Mbappé missed a penalty but Madrid opened the scoring, and although Fermin López equalized at the Santiago Bernabéu, Bellingham’s second goal for the hosts before half-time proved decisive.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listBarça playmaker Pedri was sent off for a second yellow card in the closing stages as tensions flared in the Spanish…
Jamie Carragher believes it is “a moment of crisis” for Liverpool following their fourth successive defeat to Brentford in the Premier League.Liverpool lost 3-2 on Saturday, then also lost to Chelsea, Crystal Palace and Manchester United. Arne Slott admitted after the loss to Brentford that Liverpool have yet to find an answer against teams that utilize long balls and low blocks.Former Liverpool defender Carragher agreed, saying the Premier League champions needed to improve physically to turn a corner. Use Chrome Browser for a more accessible video player Brentford outclassed Liverpool with a 3-2 victory over the Premier League champions. Carragher…
Japanese Nikkei Stock Average The index breached the 50,000 mark for the first time on Monday as investors cheered progress in U.S.-China trade talks and strong momentum on Wall Street. Benchmark indexes rose more than 2%, with TOPIX gaining 1.61%.Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is scheduled to meet with US President Donald Trump, who is visiting Japan this week.”Her message is expected to be to significantly expand domestic demand through a high-pressure economy,” Credit Agricole CIB said in a note on Monday.The strategists said strong growth in Japan’s domestic demand would “bring Japan out of deflationary stagnation once and for all”…
Ismail Omar Guelleh may seek re-election in 2026 after parliament votes to remove age limits for presidential candidates.Published October 26, 2025October 26, 2025Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareDjibouti’s parliament has lifted the constitutional age limit for presidential candidates, paving the way for Ismail Omar Guelleh to seek a sixth term despite being 77 years old.On Sunday, all 65 MPs present voted in favor of scrapping the 75-year-old age limit, which would allow veteran leaders to run in elections scheduled for April 2026. The decision would require presidential approval followed by either a second parliamentary vote on November 2…