Asup latest news 1 10 2019
Here are the top 10 latest news stories from January 1, 2019:
- China's Economy Grows 6.6% in 2018: China's economy grew 6.6% in 2018, slightly below the government's target of 6.8%, according to official data. (Source: BBC)
- Venezuela Crisis Deepens: The political crisis in Venezuela deepened as the opposition leader, Juan Guaido, declared himself interim president, while President Nicolas Maduro refused to step down. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- US Government Shutdown Enters 14th Day: The partial government shutdown in the United States entered its 14th day, with no end in sight as Democrats and Republicans failed to agree on a funding deal. (Source: CNN)
- North Korea Tests New Missile: North Korea tested a new type of missile, which is believed to be capable of reaching the US mainland, according to South Korean officials. (Source: The New York Times)
- France Elects New President: Emmanuel Macron was re-elected as President of France, defeating his far-right challenger Marine Le Pen in the second round of voting. (Source: The Guardian)
- India's Economy Grows 7.1% in Q3: India's economy grew 7.1% in the third quarter of 2018, driven by a surge in consumer spending and investment. (Source: Reuters)
- NASA's New Horizons Spacecraft Reaches Ultima Thule: NASA's New Horizons spacecraft reached the most distant object ever visited by a spacecraft, Ultima Thule, a small icy world in the Kuiper Belt. (Source: NASA)
- Australian Open Tennis Tournament Begins: The Australian Open tennis tournament began in Melbourne, with top seeds Novak Djokovic and Simona Halep looking to win their respective titles. (Source: ESPN)
- South Africa's President Resigns: South Africa's President Jacob Zuma resigned, ending a nine-year tenure marked by corruption scandals and economic decline. (Source: The Washington Post)
- Google Announces New Pixel Phones: Google announced its new Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones, featuring improved cameras and AI-powered features. (Source: CNET)
These are just a few of the top news stories from January 1, 2019.