China let the interest rate on a one-year policy loan to banks decline to a record low, according to people familiar with the matter, a sign Beijing is stepping up efforts to support an economy that’s losing momentum. Source: bloomberg.com

China and Pakistan ​have reached a ‌new broad consensus on deepening their ​strategic partnership, ​according to a joint ⁠statement issued ​by the countries ​at the end of Prime Minister Shehbaz ​Shari’s visit ​to Beijing. Source: reuters.com

The National Rally’s rivals are exploiting the ideological schism between pro-business Jordan Bardella and the more populist Marine Le Pen. Source: politico.eu

Economy sluggish despite being largest beneficiary of pandemic-era grants and low-interest loans Source: ft.com

High costs in Nigeria are reshaping Eid preparations as families adjust spending and cut back on celebrations. Source: aljazeera.com

Food, fashion and cosmetics have helped turn the country into a force in the fast-growing multi-trillion US dollar market. Source: scmp.com