Oil prices rose on Thursday to the highest level in nearly a month, after jumping 5% in the previous session, driven by increased demand forecasts from the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) as major economies recover from the pandemic.

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More than 3,300 people who have entered Mexico in caravans since October are currently seeking asylum in the country as many flee violence and persecution, according to a report by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Read more More than 3,300 Migrants Fleeing 'War zone-like Conditions' Seek Asylum in Mexico
China has accused the United States of creating panic across the world over the fast-spreading coronavirus, which has caused over 360 deaths since early January. Read more China accuses U.S. of creating panic over coronavirus
Six million people, equivalent to the total population of some countries, will fall into poverty in Latin America by the end of this year, compared to 2018. Read more Report warns of growing poverty in Latin America and the Caribbean
Iran showed today its willingness to strengthen its relations with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), after agreeing to inspections of sites that, due to unreliable information, were considered suspicious of illegal nuclear operations. Read more Iran willing to strengthen cooperation with UN atomic agency