Dayily news on the 16th
Here are some of the top news stories from around the world on the 16th of the month:
Politics
- The United States and China have reached a trade deal, with the US agreeing to reduce tariffs on Chinese goods and China agreeing to increase its purchases of US agricultural products. (Source: BBC)
- The UK's Labour Party has announced plans to hold a second referendum on Brexit, with the option to remain in the EU. (Source: The Guardian)
- The European Union has approved a new budget for 2021-2027, with a focus on climate action and digital transformation. (Source: Euractiv)
Business
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average has reached a record high, driven by strong earnings reports from major companies such as Apple and Microsoft. (Source: CNBC)
- The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, citing concerns about the global economy. (Source: The New York Times)
- The world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, has gone public with an initial public offering (IPO) that raised $29.4 billion. (Source: Bloomberg)
Health
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global health emergency over the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China. (Source: WHO)
- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the first case of the new coronavirus in the United States. (Source: CDC)
- A new study has found that a common antibiotic, azithromycin, may be effective in treating severe cases of COVID-19. (Source: The Lancet)
Sports
- The Super Bowl has been won by the Kansas City Chiefs, who defeated the San Francisco 49ers 31-20. (Source: ESPN)
- The Australian Open has been won by Novak Djokovic, who defeated Dominic Thiem in the men's singles final. (Source: The Guardian)
- The NBA has suspended its season indefinitely due to the COVID-19 outbreak. (Source: ESPN)
Entertainment
- The Academy Awards have been postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, with a new date to be announced. (Source: Variety)
- The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has been delayed until November 2021. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
- The popular TV show "The Office" has been renewed for a ninth season, with a new cast and new storylines. (Source: Entertainment Weekly)
These are just a few of the top news stories from around the world on the 16th of the month.