Risk

What are the most real threats to humanity? Here is the ranking made up of experts in the world of economics, politics, science and social life. The questions were asked by the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Climate Changes on Earth

(CNN)Ecuador says it has again suspended Julian Assange's ability to communicate with the world outside its embassy in London. The South American nation accuses him of failing to commit to an agreement not to release messages interfering with other nations' affairs.

An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 was recorded late last night from the Peruvian town of Puquio, the United States Geological Survey said.

So far there is no evidence of injuries and major damage. According to the institute, the epicenter is 202 km south of Puquio at a depth of 10 km.

An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 stood hit the coast of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, the Geophysical Institute of the United States said.

The epicenter of the quake was located 187 km south of Bitung, at a depth of 51 km. There is no evidence of destruction and injuries, nor a threat of a tsunami.

The Alaskans, roused by a major earthquake and threatened by the specter of a tsunami, moved in the middle of the night.

Dangerous climate change and natural disasters are the most likely global risks in 2018, according to a study by the World Economic Forum, quoted by CNBC.

Nearly 1000 specialists have been interviewed for their projections for the current year. The listed risks are from different spheres - economic, environmental, geopolitical, social and technological.

An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck in the Pacific Ocean, 74 kilometres (46 miles) east of the Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said on Sunday.
The quake, initially reported as a magnitude 6.6, struck at 8:25 pm in the evening (0925 GMT) at a shallow depth of 13.0 km, the USGS said.

Barrel traders recently pushed the price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil above $55; the first time in over two years.

Scarcity doesn't really justify the upward price movement. There isn't a shortage of oil in the world. But there could be, in the worst case, if missiles start flying between two of the world's largest oil players: Saudi Arabia and Iran.

Travelling to any country in the world always comes with its own risks.

How easy is it to travel around? Are there any security threats? What health precautions should you take?

These are all important questions that should be addressed before you step aboard a plane, train or automobile.

The Turkish Central Bank is expected to introduce a new instrument in the upcoming days to help manage the corporate sector’s exchange rate risk, according to Erkan Kilimci, its deputy governor.