Bloomberg The US and its Western allies at the United Nations sharply criticised China’s treatment of its ethnic Uighurs, stepping up pressure over human rights just as Washington and Beijing seek to complete a “phase one” deal in their lingering trade dispute. “We call on the Chinese government to uphold its national laws and international obligations and commitments to respect ...

Bloomberg Calls are mounting for Lebanon to impose formal restrictions on the movement of money to defend the country’s dollar peg and prevent a run on the banks when they open their doors after nationwide protests. Banks have been closed since the start of the uprising two weeks ago and only plan to reopen once the political situation stabilises. The ...

Bloomberg The UK will hold an emergency election in six weeks’ time, in a critical poll that could finally settle the question of Brexit. Prime Minister Boris Johnson won backing in parliament to trigger the snap vote in an attempt to break the deadlock that has paralysed the country’s politics, weighed on its economy and left its citizens angry and ...