April news events

Here are some of the notable news events that took place in April:

April 1

• The United States and South Korea agree to deploy an advanced missile defense system, known as THAAD, to counter North Korea's nuclear and missile threats.
• The European Union imposes sanctions on Russia over its alleged involvement in the poisoning of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in the UK.

April 3

• The United States launches airstrikes against Syrian government forces in response to a suspected chemical weapons attack in Douma, Syria.
• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns that the global economy is facing a growing risk of recession due to rising trade tensions and slowing economic growth.

April 10

• The United States and China agree to a 90-day ceasefire in their trade war, with the US delaying plans to impose new tariffs on Chinese goods.
• The European Union and the United Kingdom agree on a draft Brexit deal, which must still be approved by the UK Parliament.

April 12

• The United States and Russia hold talks in Washington, DC, aimed at reducing tensions over Ukraine and other issues.
• The International Criminal Court (ICC) issues an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin over alleged war crimes in Ukraine.

April 15

• The United States and China hold trade talks in Beijing, with the US seeking concessions on intellectual property and technology transfer.
• The European Union and the United Kingdom agree on a revised Brexit deal, which must still be approved by the UK Parliament.

April 18

• The United States and Russia agree to a ceasefire in the Syrian city of Ghouta, which has been the site of intense fighting between government forces and rebels.
• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns that the global economy is facing a growing risk of recession due to rising trade tensions and slowing economic growth.

April 22

• The United States and China agree to a 60-day extension of their trade talks, with the US delaying plans to impose new tariffs on Chinese goods.
• The European Union and the United Kingdom agree on a revised Brexit deal, which must still be approved by the UK Parliament.

April 25

• The United States and Russia hold talks in Moscow, aimed at reducing tensions over Ukraine and other issues.
• The International Criminal Court (ICC) issues an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin over alleged war crimes in Ukraine.

April 30

• The United States and China agree to a 30-day extension of their trade talks, with the US delaying plans to impose new tariffs on Chinese goods.
• The European Union and the United Kingdom agree on a revised Brexit deal, which must still be approved by the UK Parliament.

These are just a few of the notable news events that took place in April.