International news

Here are some of the latest international news stories:

Politics

• The United States and China have reached a trade deal, with China agreeing to increase its purchases of US goods and services by $200 billion over the next two years. (Source: BBC)
• The European Union has launched a new strategy to combat climate change, which includes a goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. (Source: The Guardian)
• The United Kingdom has announced plans to hold a general election on December 12, in an effort to break the deadlock over Brexit. (Source: The New York Times)

Economy

• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut its forecast for global economic growth, citing trade tensions and slowing economic growth in major economies. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• The European Central Bank has announced a new stimulus package, including a cut in interest rates and a promise to buy more government bonds. (Source: Reuters)
• The Chinese government has announced plans to increase its spending on infrastructure and other projects to boost the economy. (Source: Bloomberg)

Conflict

• The conflict in Syria has escalated, with reports of renewed fighting between government forces and rebel groups. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The United States has launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq and Syria. (Source: The Washington Post)
• The conflict in Yemen has continued to worsen, with reports of widespread famine and disease. (Source: The Guardian)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global health emergency over the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China. (Source: CNN)
• The European Union has announced plans to increase its funding for global health initiatives, including efforts to combat infectious diseases. (Source: The New York Times)
• The United States has announced plans to increase its funding for global health initiatives, including efforts to combat infectious diseases. (Source: The Washington Post)

Environment

• The United Nations has warned that the world is running out of time to address the climate crisis, with just 10 years left to take action. (Source: The Guardian)
• The European Union has announced plans to increase its funding for environmental initiatives, including efforts to combat climate change. (Source: The New York Times)
• The United States has announced plans to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, citing concerns over the agreement's impact on the economy. (Source: The Washington Post)

These are just a few of the latest international news stories. If you're looking for more information on a specific topic, feel free to ask!