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  1. US-Iran tensions escalate: The US has imposed new sanctions on Iran, targeting its supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other top officials, in response to the downing of a US drone by Iran.
  2. UK-EU trade talks stall: The UK and EU have failed to reach a breakthrough in trade talks, with the UK's chief negotiator saying that the EU's proposals are "unacceptable".
  3. Hong Kong protests turn violent: Pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong have clashed with police, with tear gas and rubber bullets being used to disperse the crowds.
  4. North Korea-US talks collapse: The US has cancelled talks with North Korea, citing a lack of progress in denuclearization talks.
  5. India-China border tensions rise: Tensions have escalated along the India-China border, with both sides accusing each other of violating a ceasefire agreement.

Middle East

  1. Saudi Arabia-Iran tensions: Saudi Arabia has accused Iran of being behind a recent attack on two oil tankers in the Gulf, which Iran has denied.
  2. Yemen ceasefire holds: A ceasefire in Yemen has held for a second day, following a deal between the government and Houthi rebels.
  3. Israel-Gaza clashes: Clashes have erupted between Israel and Gaza militants, with rockets being fired into Israel and Israeli airstrikes targeting Gaza.

Asia-Pacific

  1. China-US trade talks: China and the US have agreed to restart trade talks, with both sides saying they are committed to reaching a deal.
  2. Japan-South Korea tensions: Tensions have escalated between Japan and South Korea, with Japan imposing trade restrictions on South Korea.
  3. Australia-China relations: Australia has accused China of interfering in its domestic politics, amid tensions over trade and security issues.

Europe

  1. UK-EU Brexit talks: The UK and EU have agreed to extend the Brexit deadline to October 31, amid ongoing talks over a withdrawal agreement.
  2. France-Germany relations: Tensions have escalated between France and Germany, with France accusing Germany of not doing enough to address the European Union's economic challenges.
  3. Italy-EU budget talks: Italy and the EU have agreed to a new budget deal, following months of negotiations over Italy's budget deficit.

Africa

  1. South Africa-Egypt relations: Tensions have escalated between South Africa and Egypt, with South Africa accusing Egypt of interfering in its internal affairs.
  2. Nigeria-Boko Haram conflict: The Nigerian military has launched a new offensive against Boko Haram militants, amid ongoing violence in the region.
  3. Ethiopia-Eritrea relations: Ethiopia and Eritrea have agreed to normalize relations, following a historic peace deal signed in 2018.

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