Geopolitical news today

Here are some of the top geopolitical news stories from around the world today:

Middle East:

• Iran has launched a new satellite into space, state media reported, amid tensions with the United States over its nuclear program. (Source: Reuters)
• The United Arab Emirates has announced that it will establish diplomatic relations with Israel, making it the third Arab country to do so after Egypt and Jordan. (Source: BBC)

Asia:

• North Korea has fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, according to South Korean and Japanese officials, in a move that is likely to raise tensions on the Korean Peninsula. (Source: CNN)
• China has announced plans to impose new national security laws on Hong Kong, which could erode the city's autonomy and freedoms. (Source: The New York Times)

Europe:

• The European Union has imposed sanctions on several Russian officials and entities over their alleged involvement in the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. (Source: The Guardian)
• The United Kingdom and the European Union have reached a deal on the terms of their post-Brexit trade relationship, which will see the UK leave the EU's single market and customs union. (Source: The Financial Times)

Africa:

• The African Union has suspended Sudan from its membership over the military coup that ousted the country's civilian government. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The Democratic Republic of Congo has announced that it will hold elections in December, despite concerns over the country's fragile political situation. (Source: The Washington Post)

Americas:

• The United States and Mexico have reached a deal to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with a new trade agreement, which will see the US impose tariffs on Mexican goods if the country does not do more to stop the flow of migrants to the US. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• The Venezuelan government has announced that it will hold presidential elections in December, despite opposition claims that the vote will be rigged. (Source: The New York Times)

Global:

• The World Health Organization has declared the COVID-19 pandemic a global health emergency, as cases continue to rise around the world. (Source: The BBC)
• The International Energy Agency has warned that the world is running out of time to meet its climate goals, and that urgent action is needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (Source: The Financial Times)

These are just a few of the top geopolitical news stories from around the world today.