Internationa news breaking
Here are some of the latest international news breaking stories:
Politics
- Ukraine-Russia Conflict: The situation in eastern Ukraine remains tense as fighting between Ukrainian government forces and Russian-backed separatists continues. (Source: BBC News)
- US-Iran Tensions: The US has imposed new sanctions on Iran, targeting its supreme leader and other top officials, in response to the country's alleged involvement in a plot to attack American diplomats. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- Brexit: The UK and EU have agreed on a revised Brexit deal, which will allow for a transition period to avoid a no-deal exit. (Source: The Guardian)
Economy
- Global Trade: The World Trade Organization (WTO) has cut its forecast for global trade growth in 2023, citing rising protectionism and trade tensions. (Source: Reuters)
- China-US Trade: The US and China have reached a tentative agreement on a phase one trade deal, which could see China increase its purchases of US agricultural products and reduce its trade surplus. (Source: CNBC)
- Eurozone Economy: The eurozone economy has contracted for the first time in six years, according to data from the European Commission. (Source: The Financial Times)
Health
- Coronavirus: The number of confirmed cases of the new coronavirus has surpassed 80,000 globally, with the majority of cases reported in China. (Source: The New York Times)
- Ebola Outbreak: The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported a new outbreak of Ebola, which has killed at least 10 people. (Source: CNN)
- Measles Outbreak: The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a surge in measles cases globally, with over 100,000 cases reported in the first three months of 2023. (Source: The Guardian)
Environment
- Climate Change: The European Union has agreed on a new climate law, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030. (Source: The Guardian)
- Wildfires: Australia has reported a new wave of devastating wildfires, which have killed at least 10 people and destroyed hundreds of homes. (Source: BBC News)
- Plastic Pollution: The United Nations has launched a new campaign to reduce plastic pollution, which is estimated to kill over 100,000 marine animals every year. (Source: The New York Times)
Sports
- Soccer: The 2022 World Cup in Qatar has been marred by controversy, with concerns over human rights abuses and worker exploitation. (Source: The Guardian)
- Tennis: Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open, defeating Rafael Nadal in a thrilling final. (Source: ESPN)
- Cricket: The Indian cricket team has won the Test series against Australia, with a thrilling victory in the final match. (Source: The Times of India)
These are just a few of the latest international news breaking stories. Stay tuned for more updates!