JournaBulletin - Global - Week 14

The World this week

Top global news from this week at a glimpse.

1. Philippine President Duterte announces retirement from politics

Philippine President Duterte announces retirement from politics [Photo: Reuters]

Recently, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has announced retirement from politics. During his exit, he said, "I am not standing for next year's Vice-President Election, as the overwhelming sentiments of the Filipinos are that I am not qualified." He further added that the Philippine constitution only permits him to serve for a six-year term.

2. Tesla breaks its previous record and makes a record of delivering 241,300 cars worldwide in the third quarter

Tesla breaks its previous record and makes a record of delivering 241,300 cars worldwide in the third quarter
[Photo: Reuters]

According to the Mint reports in September, CEO Elon Musk had urged his employees via email to go super hardcore and ensure a decent Q3 delivery number, the employees seemed to be super energetic and inspired by the CEO makes a new record for the company. Tesla on Saturday said it delivered 241,300 electric cars worldwide during the third quarter, this was higher than the previous record in the second quarter.

3. Pakistan government are in talks with the TTP with the help of Afghanistan for reconciliation: PM Imran Khan

Pakistan government are in talks with the TTP with the help of Afghanistan for reconciliation: PM Imran Khan [Photo: ANI]

Recently, PAK PM Imran Khan has said that Pakistan is in talks with the banned Terror organization Tehreek-e-Taliban-Pakistan (TTP) for reconciliation with the help of Afghanistan. On being questioned by Pakistani media PM said, "We have asked them to lay down their arms, and then we will forgive them and accept them as normal citizens."

4. Canada's start-up visa program is attracting Indian Entrepreneurs

Canada's start-up visa program is attracting Indian Entrepreneurs [Photo: Danial Joseph Petty]

Canada's start-up visa program is meant for boosting up Canadian economy, is attracting immigrant entrepreneurs who are looking at a pathway to become permanent residents. The Canadian government is lining up this opportunity for start-ups that has the potential to grow globally. Eligibility criteria are very easy, the candidate applying much have start-up experience of a minimum of 2 years and must have created their business and secured commitment from a designated Canadian business.

5. Oman urges residents to evacuate as the tropical storm strengthens in the coastal areas

Oman urges residents to evacuate as the tropical storm strengthens in the coastal areas [Photo: AFP]

The Omani National Committee for Emergency Management called for evacuation in the northern states of Barka and Saham and coastal areas including parts of the capital Muscat, where Shaheen is knocking to strike this Sunday with heavy winds. The authorities evacuated thousands of residents from coastal areas under this emergency.

Author:

Ruchika Dubey