Jamb news updates today
Here are some of the top news updates from around the world today:
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 Supreme Court has ruled that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament was unlawful. (Source: The Guardian)
- The Democratic National Committee has announced the schedule for the 2020 US presidential debates, with the first debate set to take place on September 12. (Source: CNN)
Business
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen over 500 points, or 1.8%, amid concerns over the global economy and trade tensions. (Source: CNBC)
- Amazon has announced plans to launch a new delivery service in the UK, which will allow customers to receive packages on the same day they are ordered. (Source: The Telegraph)
- Tesla has reported a surprise profit in the second quarter, despite concerns over the company's financial health. (Source: Reuters)
Entertainment
- The 2020 Emmy Awards have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with a new date to be announced in the coming weeks. (Source: Variety)
- The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has been delayed until November 2021 due to the pandemic. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
- The popular TV show "The Office" is set to return to Netflix in the US, after a deal was reached between the streaming service and the show's producers. (Source: Deadline)
Sports
- The NFL has announced that it will play its 2020 season with a reduced schedule and no fans in attendance, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: ESPN)
- The US Open tennis tournament has been postponed until September 2021, due to the pandemic. (Source: The New York Times)
- The NBA has announced that it will resume its 2019-2020 season on July 30, with a 22-team tournament to be held in Orlando. (Source: ESPN)
Health
- The World Health Organization has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases globally, with over 10 million confirmed cases and over 500,000 deaths. (Source: WHO)
- A new study has found that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a significant increase in mental health problems, including anxiety and depression. (Source: The Lancet)
- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced that it will begin testing for COVID-19 antibodies in the coming weeks, in an effort to track the spread of the virus. (Source: CNN)
These are just a few of the top news updates from around the world today.