Current foreign news

Here are some current foreign news stories:

Europe

• UK-EU Trade Talks: The UK and EU have agreed on a draft deal for post-Brexit trade, but it still needs to be ratified by the UK Parliament and EU member states. (BBC News)
• France Protests: Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets of Paris and other French cities to protest against pension reforms and rising living costs. (Al Jazeera)
• Germany's Merkel to Step Down: German Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced that she will step down as leader of her party and not seek re-election as Chancellor in 2021. (Deutsche Welle)

Asia

• China-US Trade Talks: The US and China have agreed to roll back some tariffs as part of a phase one trade deal, but the agreement has been criticized for not addressing key issues. (The New York Times)
• India's Economy: India's economy has slowed to a six-year low, with GDP growth falling to 4.5% in the third quarter. (The Hindu)
• South Korea-US Military Drills: The US and South Korea have begun joint military drills, despite North Korea's warnings that they will escalate tensions on the Korean Peninsula. (Yonhap News Agency)

Africa

• Sudan's Military Coup: Sudan's military has seized power in a coup, with the country's Prime Minister and other government officials arrested. (Al Jazeera)
• Ethiopia's Tigray Crisis: Fighting has broken out in Ethiopia's Tigray region, with reports of heavy casualties and thousands of people displaced. (BBC News)
• Nigeria's Kidnapped Schoolgirls: Boko Haram militants have kidnapped hundreds of schoolgirls in Nigeria, with many still missing. (The Guardian)

Americas

• US-Iran Tensions: The US and Iran have engaged in a war of words, with the US accusing Iran of attacking a tanker and Iran denying the allegations. (The New York Times)
• Mexico's Cartel Violence: Violence has surged in Mexico, with over 30,000 people killed in cartel-related violence in 2020. (The Guardian)
• Brazil's Amazon Fires: The Amazon rainforest has seen a surge in fires, with many blaming climate change and deforestation for the blazes. (The Washington Post)

Middle East

• Israel-Palestine Conflict: Tensions have escalated between Israel and Palestine, with clashes breaking out in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. (Haaretz)
• Iran's Nuclear Program: The US has accused Iran of violating the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal, with Iran denying the allegations. (The New York Times)
• Syria's Civil War: The Syrian government has launched a new offensive in the country's north, with reports of heavy casualties and displacement. (Al Jazeera)

These are just a few of the current foreign news stories. If you'd like to know more about a specific topic or region, feel free to ask!