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October 7, 2025 11:09 PM

Quake of magnitude 6.6 shakes Lae city in Papua New Guinea

An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 struck near Papua New Guinea's second largest city Lae on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, terrifying mourners in a stadium but with no damage immediately reported. The epicentre was 26 km (16 miles) from Lae,...

October 7, 2025 11:08 PM

WTO downgrades global trade growth forecast to 0.5% for next year

The World Trade Organization sharply lowered its 2026 forecast for global merchandise trade volume growth to 0.5% on Tuesday, citing expected delayed impacts from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. It marks a significant revision down from its p...

 

Last updated on: 11th Oct 2025