Bbc world news newsday

Here are the latest news headlines from BBC World News Newsday:

Top Stories

  1. Ukraine-Russia Crisis: The US and its allies have imposed new sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine, as tensions escalate in the region.
  2. COVID-19 Pandemic: The World Health Organization has warned that the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, as cases continue to rise globally.
  3. India's Economy: India's economy has contracted by 7.3% in the last quarter, its worst performance in over 40 years, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns.

Asia-Pacific

  1. China-Taiwan Tensions: China has condemned the US for selling arms to Taiwan, amid rising tensions between the two sides.
  2. North Korea-US Relations: North Korea has accused the US of "hostile policy" and threatened to take "corresponding measures" in response to recent sanctions.
  3. Indonesia's Forest Fires: Indonesia has declared a state of emergency as forest fires rage across the country, causing widespread air pollution.

Africa

  1. South Africa's Economy: South Africa's economy has contracted by 3.2% in the last quarter, its worst performance in over a decade, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns.
  2. Ethiopia's Tigray Crisis: The Ethiopian government has accused the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) of launching a surprise attack on the capital, Addis Ababa.
  3. Nigeria's Kidnapped Schoolgirls: The Nigerian military has rescued 344 schoolgirls kidnapped by the armed group Boko Haram in February.

Americas

  1. US-China Trade Tensions: The US has imposed new tariffs on Chinese goods, amid ongoing trade tensions between the two countries.
  2. Mexico's Migrant Crisis: Mexico has deployed thousands of troops to its southern border to stem the flow of migrants from Central America.
  3. Brazil's COVID-19 Crisis: Brazil has reported a record number of COVID-19 deaths in a single day, as the country struggles to contain the pandemic.

Middle East

  1. Israel-Palestine Conflict: Israel has launched airstrikes on Gaza, in response to rocket attacks from the Palestinian territory.
  2. Iran-US Relations: Iran has accused the US of "economic terrorism" and threatened to take "retaliatory measures" in response to recent sanctions.
  3. Syria's Civil War: The Syrian government has accused Turkey of supporting terrorist groups in the country, amid ongoing fighting in the north.

These are just some of the latest news headlines from BBC World News Newsday. Stay tuned for more updates throughout the day!