Aljazeera news update
Here are the latest news updates from Al Jazeera:
Top Stories
- Israel-Palestine Conflict: Israeli forces have killed at least 10 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip, as tensions escalate over a series of attacks and counter-attacks.
- COVID-19 Pandemic: The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, with cases surging in many parts of the world, including the Middle East and North Africa.
- Yemen Crisis: The United Nations has called for an immediate ceasefire in Yemen, where a Saudi-led coalition has been fighting Houthi rebels for years, causing widespread humanitarian suffering.
- Iran-US Tensions: The United States has imposed new sanctions on Iran, which has responded by warning of "severe revenge" if the sanctions are not lifted.
- Egyptian Politics: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has won a landslide re-election victory, with his main opponent, Mohamed ElBaradei, withdrawing from the race citing irregularities.
Regional News
- Syria: The Syrian government has launched a major offensive against rebel-held areas in the northwestern province of Idlib, sparking widespread humanitarian concerns.
- Libya: The United Nations has called for an immediate ceasefire in Libya, where a fragile ceasefire has been broken, leading to renewed fighting between rival factions.
- Iraq: The Iraqi government has launched a major operation against ISIS remnants in the western province of Anbar, where the group has been regrouping.
- Lebanon: The Lebanese government has announced a new cabinet, ending a months-long political crisis, but the country remains mired in economic crisis.
- Tunisia: Tunisian President Kais Saied has announced a new government, following a months-long political crisis that has seen the country's economy deteriorate.
International News
- US-China Trade: The United States and China have reached a partial trade deal, with both sides agreeing to reduce tariffs and increase trade.
- UK-EU Brexit: The United Kingdom and European Union have agreed on a revised Brexit deal, which must still be approved by the UK parliament.
- India-Pakistan Tensions: India and Pakistan have engaged in a series of military exchanges, following a suicide bombing in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed dozens.
- Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Russia has accused Ukraine of launching a military operation in the eastern region of Donbass, which Ukraine denies.
- Climate Change: The United Nations has warned that the world is running out of time to address climate change, with the consequences of inaction becoming increasingly dire.
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