Libre News of The World. Thursday the 10th of October 2024
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Today's news covered a range of global topics, including economic, security, and geopolitical issues. In Canada, inflation and rising interest rates have eroded purchasing power, particularly for low-income households. In the U.S., Florida issued evacuation orders as Hurricane Milton approached. Central America faces heavy rainfall, raising flood risks, while gang violence in Haiti has displaced thousands. In Brazil, Elon Musk's platform X resumed after compliance with a Supreme Court order. Argentina renewed support for the OAS peace mission in Colombia. In Asia, China's stock market declined amid insufficient economic stimulus. Australia saw slight business confidence improvement in September, while New Zealand cut interest rates due to economic slowdown. Japan's Fast Retailing is set to report strong profits due to Uniqlo's overseas growth. In Iceland, warmer October temperatures were noted, and Sweden took part in a major NATO exercise. In the Middle East, European leaders called for peace amid the Israel-Palestine conflict, and MI5 warned of threats from Russia and Iran. Germany also addressed security concerns, and Ukraine intercepted 18 Russian drones overnight. Finally, in Jammu and Kashmir, security forces searched for a soldier abducted by terrorists amid ongoing tensions.
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