International world news

Here are some of the latest international world 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 sanctions regime against Belarus, targeting individuals and entities responsible for human rights abuses. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The United Nations has condemned the recent violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, calling for an immediate end to the fighting. (Source: UN News)

Conflict and Security

• The conflict in Yemen has escalated, with reports of airstrikes and ground battles in several parts of the country. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The United States has launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq and Syria. (Source: CNN)
• The Taliban has announced a three-day ceasefire in Afghanistan, ahead of peace talks with the US. (Source: BBC)

Economy

• The global economy is facing a slowdown, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicting a 3.3% growth rate in 2020, down from 3.6% in 2019. (Source: IMF)
• The European Central Bank has cut interest rates to stimulate economic growth in the eurozone. (Source: Reuters)
• The Chinese government has announced a series of economic stimulus measures to boost growth in the country. (Source: Xinhua)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China a global health emergency. (Source: WHO)
• The number of cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 3,000, with the death toll reaching over 2,000. (Source: WHO)
• The United States has reported its first case of a mysterious lung disease linked to vaping. (Source: CNN)

Environment

• The United Nations has warned that the world is running out of time to address the climate crisis, with just over a decade left to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. (Source: UN News)
• The European Union has agreed to a new climate law, setting a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030. (Source: Euractiv)
• The Australian government has been criticized for its handling of the bushfire crisis, with thousands of people forced to flee their homes. (Source: ABC News)

Other News

• The United States has launched a new space force, with the first recruits graduating from training. (Source: CNN)
• The European Union has agreed to a new budget and spending plan for the next seven years. (Source: Euractiv)
• The Indian government has announced a new citizenship law, which has sparked widespread protests and violence. (Source: Al Jazeera)

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