Crisis news
Here are some recent crisis news stories from around the world:
Global
- COVID-19 Pandemic: The global death toll from COVID-19 has surpassed 6.5 million, with over 300 million reported cases worldwide. (Source: World Health Organization)
- Climate Change: The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns that the world has just over a decade to take urgent action to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels and avoid catastrophic consequences. (Source: IPCC)
Regional
- Middle East: Tensions between Israel and Palestine have escalated, with reports of violence and airstrikes in the Gaza Strip. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- Africa: The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a humanitarian crisis, with over 4 million people displaced and millions more at risk of famine due to conflict and drought. (Source: UNHCR)
- Asia: The situation in Myanmar (Burma) has deteriorated, with reports of military crackdowns and human rights abuses against the Rohingya minority. (Source: Amnesty International)
National
- United States: The US is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases, with over 100,000 new cases reported daily. (Source: CDC)
- Europe: The European Union is facing a migrant crisis, with thousands of people attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea to reach Europe. (Source: EU Commission)
- Australia: The country is battling devastating bushfires, with over 10 million hectares of land burned and thousands of people displaced. (Source: ABC News)
Economic
- Global Economy: The global economy is facing a recession, with many countries experiencing slow growth and high unemployment. (Source: IMF)
- Stock Market: Global stock markets have experienced significant volatility, with many indices experiencing sharp declines. (Source: Bloomberg)
Other
- Wildfires: Wildfires are raging across the world, including in the Amazon rainforest, California, and Australia. (Source: NASA)
- Natural Disasters: The world has seen a series of devastating natural disasters, including hurricanes, earthquakes, and tsunamis. (Source: ReliefWeb)
These are just a few examples of the many crisis news stories from around the world.