Jamb current news update

Here are some current news updates from around the world:

Politics

• The United States and China have reached a trade deal, with China agreeing to increase its purchases of US goods and services by $200 billion over the next two years. (Source: BBC)
• The UK's Labour Party has announced plans to hold a second referendum on Brexit, in an effort to stop the country leaving the EU without a deal. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Democratic Party in the US has launched an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, following allegations that he pressured Ukraine to investigate his political rival. (Source: CNN)

Business

• The global economy has slowed down, with the World Bank predicting a 2.5% growth rate for 2020, down from 3.1% in 2019. (Source: The New York Times)
• The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, in an effort to boost the economy. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• The UK's high street is facing a crisis, with over 10,000 shops closing in the past year, according to a report by the Centre for Retail Research. (Source: The Telegraph)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global health emergency over the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China, which has killed over 1,000 people and infected thousands more. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The US has reported its first case of the new coronavirus, in a person who had recently traveled to China. (Source: The Washington Post)
• A new study has found that the use of e-cigarettes is linked to an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes in young adults. (Source: The New York Times)

Sports

• The Australian Open has been won by Novak Djokovic, who defeated Dominic Thiem in the men's singles final. (Source: BBC Sport)
• The US Women's National Soccer Team has won the SheBelieves Cup, defeating England 2-1 in the final. (Source: ESPN)
• The NFL has announced that the Kansas City Chiefs will play the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV. (Source: NFL.com)

Entertainment

• The Academy Awards have announced their nominees for the 92nd Oscars, with "The Irishman," "Joker," and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" leading the pack. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
• The Grammy Awards have been won by Billie Eilish, who took home six awards including Best New Artist and Record of the Year. (Source: The New York Times)
• The new season of "Game of Thrones" has been released on HBO, with fans eagerly awaiting the conclusion of the series. (Source: Entertainment Weekly)

These are just a few of the current news updates from around the world. I hope you find them helpful!