It would be remiss of ForexLive if we didn't highlight this tragic event occuring earlier today
Latest reports of more than 400 people who are known to have died in a powerful earthquake that struck Nepal, wrecking many historic buildings, officials have said.
The quake measured 7.9 and struck an area between the capital Kathmandu and the city of Pokhara, the US Geological Survey said.
Tremors were felt across the region, as far afield as Pakistan, Bangladesh and neighbouring India.
A Nepali minister said there had been "massive damage" at the epicentre.
Our thoughts go out to anyone affected by this awful event
The BBC carries more here
Update: Sad news as the death toll hits 1,400 and seems sure to climb further.
