World Today

US markets plunged amid fear of rising rates and selloff of tech stocks; China, Russia, North Korea call for adjusted sanctions to realize denuclearization; Missing Saudi journalist case is complicating relations between Saudi with Turkey and the US; And Hong Kong SAR chief executive highlights housing, economy, livelihood in policy address.

Chinese Premier is set to visit Tajikistan, the Netherlands, and Belgium; IMF issues warning - dangerous undercurrents threaten global economy; Australian government considers banning new migrants from big cities to boost rural areas; And MeToo movement takes off in India

The IMF lowers world economic forecast amid trade frictions; Climate and technological growth economists share Noble Prize; Mike Pompeo wraps up East Asia tour focused on the Peninsula issue; And India defies US sanctions over missile system deal with Russia

The final call, says the world's top climate group, the most extensive warning yet on the risks of global warming. Preventing an extra single degree of heat could make a life-or-death difference in the next few decades for multitudes of people and ecosystems on this fast-warming planet, a landmark report issued by the Nobel Prize-winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change stated at a meeting in Incheon, South Korea. China is set to cut the reserve requirement ratio. And Brazilians cast vote in a decisive election.

Chinese senior citizens become more active on WeChat. France bans smart devices in schools for children under the age of 15. China launched a national campaign targeting nuisance calls. Some people pay for online service to test partner's loyalty.

The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation concluded its third summit meeting in Beijing last month, with a declaration and a action plan being adopted.Chen Chenchen, Deputy Director of the Macro Research Department with Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin University of China; Li Lianxing, Secretary General of China-Africa report project at Tsinghua University, and China Daily's former Africa chief correspondent; David Shinn, former U.S. ambassador to Ethiopia and Burkina Faso; Abdullahi Boru Halakhe, a policy and security analyst focusing on Africa join our panel discussion on China-Africa cooperation.

US terminates 1955 treaty with Iran after UN court ruling on sanctions; US Vice President Mike Pence set to accuse China of trying to undermine Trump in midterm elections; The World Trade Organization sees technology adding one third to annual trade by 2030; A New York Times investigation found that Donald Trump received more than 400 million US dollars from his father's real estate empire; Scientists may have discovered the first moon orbiting outside the solar system.

China strongly opposes US warship sailing near China's islands in South China Sea. IMF chief Christine Lagarde calls for de-escalating trade disputes amid dimming global growth outlook. The Nobel prize for medicine has been awarded for a new type of cancer treatment. Chinese bishops to attend Vatican synod for the first time.

Today marks the 69th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. US and Canada reach new trade deal to replace NAFTA. Turkish President Erdogan ended his visit to Germany by opening one of Europe's largest mosques. Iran launches missile strikes at Syria in response to a deadly attack over a military parade last month.