Foriegn news today

Here are some of the top foreign news stories from around the world today:

Global

• The United States and China have reached a tentative agreement on a trade deal, which could help to ease tensions between the two countries and prevent a further escalation of the trade war. (BBC News)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China a global health emergency, as the number of cases continues to rise. (Al Jazeera)
• The European Union has imposed sanctions on several senior officials in Belarus, in response to the country's crackdown on opposition protesters. (Reuters)

Asia

• North Korea has launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in a test that has been condemned by the United States and other countries. (The New York Times)
• The Indian government has announced plans to withdraw special status from the disputed region of Kashmir, which has been a source of tension with Pakistan. (The Guardian)
• The Philippines has announced that it will withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), citing bias against the country. (The Straits Times)

Europe

• The United Kingdom and the European Union have reached a new agreement on the terms of the UK's departure from the EU, which will allow for a transition period to avoid a no-deal Brexit. (The Financial Times)
• The French government has announced plans to introduce a new tax on digital companies, which could affect companies such as Google and Facebook. (The Telegraph)
• The Russian government has announced plans to hold a referendum on constitutional changes, which could allow President Vladimir Putin to stay in power until 2036. (The Moscow Times)

Africa

• The African Union has announced plans to establish a new free trade area, which will allow for the free movement of goods and services across the continent. (The East African)
• The Democratic Republic of Congo has announced plans to hold elections in December, which will be the country's first democratic transfer of power. (The Guardian)
• The Ethiopian government has announced plans to release opposition leaders and journalists who have been detained in recent months. (The New York Times)

Americas

• The United States and Mexico have reached a new agreement on trade, which will replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). (The Wall Street Journal)
• The Brazilian government has announced plans to withdraw from the Amazon Fund, which was established to protect the Amazon rainforest. (The Guardian)
• The Venezuelan government has announced plans to hold a new round of talks with the opposition, which could lead to a resolution of the country's political crisis. (The New York Times)

These are just a few of the top foreign news stories from around the world today.