Aljazeera world news today

Here are the top stories from Al Jazeera World News today:

Middle East

  1. Iran's nuclear program: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reported that Iran has begun enriching uranium to 20% purity, a move that could be a step towards producing nuclear weapons. The IAEA has called on Iran to halt the enrichment.
  2. Syria's Idlib province: The Syrian government has launched a military offensive in Idlib province, which is the last major stronghold of the opposition. The offensive has led to a humanitarian crisis, with thousands of civilians fleeing their homes.
  3. Yemen's humanitarian crisis: The United Nations has warned that Yemen is on the brink of a famine, with millions of people at risk of starvation. The crisis has been exacerbated by a Saudi-led coalition blockade of the country.

Africa

  1. South Africa's economy: South Africa's economy has contracted by 3.2% in the first quarter of the year, the worst performance since the 2009 global financial crisis. The country is facing a number of challenges, including power outages and corruption.
  2. Ethiopia's dam dispute: Ethiopia has accused Egypt of trying to sabotage its new dam on the Nile River, which is expected to be one of the largest hydroelectric dams in the world. The dispute has raised tensions between the two countries.
  3. Nigeria's election: Nigeria is holding a presidential election, with incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari seeking re-election. The election is being closely watched, with concerns about voter suppression and violence.

Asia-Pacific

  1. China's economy: China's economy has slowed down in the first quarter of the year, with growth falling to 6.4%. The slowdown has been attributed to a number of factors, including a decline in exports and a housing market downturn.
  2. North Korea's nuclear program: North Korea has launched a number of missiles in recent days, including a ballistic missile that flew over Japan. The launches have been condemned by the international community, with the United States and South Korea conducting military exercises in response.
  3. India's Kashmir dispute: India and Pakistan have been engaged in a dispute over the disputed region of Kashmir, which has been a source of tension between the two countries for decades. The dispute has escalated in recent days, with both countries exchanging gunfire across the border.

Americas

  1. US-China trade talks: The United States and China have resumed trade talks, with the two countries seeking to resolve their differences over trade and tariffs. The talks have been ongoing for several months, with no clear resolution in sight.
  2. Venezuela's crisis: Venezuela is facing a deepening economic crisis, with the country's currency having lost over 90% of its value in recent years. The crisis has led to widespread poverty and hunger, with many Venezuelans fleeing the country.
  3. Brazil's election: Brazil is holding a presidential election, with a number of candidates vying for the top job. The election is being closely watched, with concerns about corruption and the country's economic stability.

These are just a few of the top stories from Al Jazeera World News today.