International relations news today

Here are some of the latest international relations news stories from around the world:

Global

• The United States and China have reached a tentative agreement on a phase one trade deal, which could help to ease tensions between the two countries and prevent further escalation of the trade war. (Source: BBC)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China a global health emergency, as the number of cases continues to rise. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The European Union has imposed sanctions on several individuals and entities in Belarus, in response to the country's crackdown on opposition protesters. (Source: Reuters)

Asia-Pacific

• North Korea has launched several short-range missiles into the sea, in a move that is likely to increase tensions with the United States and South Korea. (Source: CNN)
• The United States and South Korea have agreed to delay joint military exercises, in an effort to ease tensions with North Korea. (Source: Yonhap News Agency)
• China has announced plans to impose national security laws on Hong Kong, which could undermine the city's autonomy and freedoms. (Source: The Guardian)

Europe

• The United Kingdom and the European Union have reached a tentative agreement on the terms of the UK's withdrawal from the EU, which could pave the way for a Brexit deal. (Source: The Telegraph)
• Russia has accused Ukraine of launching a cyberattack on its government, in a move that could escalate tensions between the two countries. (Source: The Moscow Times)
• The European Union has imposed sanctions on several individuals and entities in Russia, in response to the country's actions in Ukraine. (Source: Reuters)

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: The New York Times)
• The Israeli military has launched airstrikes against Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip, in response to rocket attacks on Israeli cities. (Source: Haaretz)
• The United States and Saudi Arabia have agreed to increase oil production, in an effort to stabilize global energy markets. (Source: Bloomberg)

Africa

• The African Union has suspended Sudan from its membership, in response to the country's military coup. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The United States has imposed sanctions on several individuals and entities in South Sudan, in response to the country's ongoing civil war. (Source: Reuters)
• The European Union has announced plans to increase its aid to Africa, in an effort to support the continent's development and stability. (Source: The Guardian)

These are just a few of the latest international relations news stories from around the world.