Independent world news

Here are some recent independent world news stories:

Global

  1. Climate Change: The world's top climate scientists have warned that the window to avoid catastrophic climate change is rapidly closing, with just over a decade left to take drastic action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. Global Poverty: The number of people living in extreme poverty has fallen to a record low, but progress is slowing and the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed millions back into poverty. (Source: World Bank)
  3. Global Economy: The global economy is facing a growing risk of recession, with the International Monetary Fund warning that trade tensions and Brexit uncertainty are weighing on growth. (Source: Financial Times)

Regional

  1. Middle East: The United States has launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq and Syria, in response to rocket attacks on US military bases. (Source: Al Jazeera)
  2. Europe: The European Union has agreed to a new budget and recovery plan worth €1.8 trillion, aimed at helping the bloc recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: BBC News)
  3. Asia-Pacific: China has launched a new spacecraft, the Tianwen-1, which is expected to become the country's first rover to land on Mars. (Source: South China Morning Post)

Human Rights

  1. Hong Kong: The Hong Kong government has banned a pro-democracy group, the Hong Kong Alliance, amid growing concerns over the erosion of civil liberties in the city. (Source: The New York Times)
  2. Myanmar: The United Nations has accused Myanmar's military of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity in its campaign against the Rohingya minority. (Source: Reuters)
  3. India: The Indian government has faced criticism over its handling of a recent farmers' protest, with allegations of police brutality and human rights abuses. (Source: The Hindu)

Business

  1. Tech: The world's largest tech companies, including Amazon, Apple, and Google, have been accused of exploiting workers and ignoring labor rights in their global supply chains. (Source: The Verge)
  2. Finance: The global financial system is facing a growing risk of instability, with the International Monetary Fund warning of a potential "perfect storm" of debt, trade tensions, and monetary policy mistakes. (Source: Bloomberg)
  3. Energy: The world's largest oil companies, including ExxonMobil and Royal Dutch Shell, are facing growing pressure to transition to renewable energy sources and reduce their carbon footprint. (Source: The Guardian)

These are just a few examples of the many important and independent world news stories out there.