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- US and Iran on brink of war: The US has launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed forces in Iraq and Syria, prompting Iran to threaten retaliation.
- Hong Kong protests escalate: Clashes between protesters and police in Hong Kong have left dozens injured, as the city's leader refuses to meet protesters' demands.
- UK and EU reach Brexit deal: The UK and EU have agreed on a revised Brexit deal, which must still be approved by the UK parliament.
- India's economy in crisis: India's economy has slowed to a 7-year low, sparking concerns about the impact on the country's 1.3 billion people.
- Syria's Idlib province under attack: The Syrian government has launched a military offensive in Idlib province, displacing hundreds of thousands of people.
Middle East
- Gaza-Israel border clashes: Clashes have erupted along the Gaza-Israel border, with Palestinian protesters demanding an end to Israel's blockade.
- Saudi Arabia's human rights record: A UN report has criticized Saudi Arabia's human rights record, citing abuses against women and minority groups.
- Iran's nuclear programme: The US has accused Iran of violating the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal, prompting Iran to threaten to restart its nuclear programme.
Asia-Pacific
- Hong Kong protests: The protests in Hong Kong have entered their 16th week, with no end in sight to the standoff between protesters and the government.
- China's economic growth slows: China's economic growth has slowed to its lowest level in nearly three decades, sparking concerns about the global economy.
- North Korea-US relations: The US and North Korea have agreed to resume talks, following a breakdown in negotiations over nuclear disarmament.
Africa
- Sudan's transition to democracy: Sudan's military council has agreed to hand over power to a civilian government, following months of protests.
- Ethiopia's dam dispute: Ethiopia has accused Egypt of trying to sabotage its plans to build a massive dam on the Nile River.
- South Africa's economic crisis: South Africa's economy is in crisis, with widespread power outages and protests over corruption.
Americas
- US-Iran tensions: The US has launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed forces in Iraq and Syria, prompting Iran to threaten retaliation.
- Mexico-US border crisis: The US and Mexico have agreed to a deal to stem the flow of migrants across the border.
- Brazil's environmental crisis: Brazil's Amazon rainforest is burning at a record rate, sparking concerns about the impact on the environment and indigenous communities.
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