Abroad news

Here are some recent news stories from around the world:

International

  1. COVID-19 pandemic: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
  2. US-China relations: The United States and China have agreed to a 90-day ceasefire in their trade war, with both sides pledging to work towards a more balanced trade relationship.
  3. Middle East tensions: The United States has launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq and Syria, in response to rocket attacks on US military bases in Iraq.
  4. European Union: The European Union has agreed to a new budget and recovery plan worth €1.8 trillion, aimed at helping the bloc recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Asia

  1. India-China border dispute: Tensions between India and China have escalated along their disputed border, with both sides accusing each other of violating a ceasefire agreement.
  2. South Korea-US relations: The United States and South Korea have agreed to delay joint military exercises, in an effort to ease tensions with North Korea.
  3. Japan-China relations: Japan and China have agreed to hold talks on a range of issues, including trade and security, in an effort to improve relations.

Africa

  1. Sudan crisis: The Sudanese military has taken control of the country, following the ousting of President Omar al-Bashir in a military coup.
  2. Nigeria elections: Nigeria has held presidential elections, with incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari seeking re-election.
  3. Ethiopia-Eritrea relations: Ethiopia and Eritrea have agreed to normalize relations, following a decades-long border dispute.

Americas

  1. US-Mexico border: The United States and Mexico have agreed to a new trade deal, aimed at reducing tariffs and increasing trade between the two countries.
  2. Brazil protests: Protests have erupted in Brazil, following the jailing of former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on corruption charges.
  3. Canada-US relations: The United States and Canada have agreed to a new trade deal, aimed at replacing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

Europe

  1. Brexit: The United Kingdom has left the European Union, following a transition period that began in January 2020.
  2. France-Germany relations: France and Germany have agreed to work together to address the COVID-19 pandemic and promote European unity.
  3. Italy-EU relations: Italy has clashed with the European Union over its budget and economic policies, with the EU threatening to impose sanctions.

These are just a few of the many news stories from around the world.