Latest international news

Here are the latest international news updates:

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 counter China's growing influence in the region, including measures to boost its own economic competitiveness and promote democratic values. (Source: The Guardian)
• The United Nations has condemned the recent military coup in Mali, calling for the restoration of constitutional order and the release of detained politicians. (Source: Al Jazeera)

Economy

• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut its global economic growth forecast for 2023, citing rising trade tensions and slowing economic growth in major economies. (Source: Reuters)
• The European Central Bank has announced a new stimulus package to boost the eurozone economy, including a cut in interest rates and a new round of quantitative easing. (Source: Financial Times)
• The World Bank has approved a $1.5 billion loan to help Pakistan address its economic crisis, including a severe shortage of foreign exchange reserves. (Source: Dawn)

Conflict

• The conflict in Yemen has escalated, with reports of renewed fighting between government forces and Houthi rebels in the capital city of Sana'a. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The United States has imposed new sanctions on Iran, targeting its oil and financial sectors in response to the country's alleged support for terrorism. (Source: CNN)
• The Israeli military has launched airstrikes against Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip, in response to rocket attacks from the territory. (Source: Haaretz)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global health emergency over the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China, which has spread to over 20 countries. (Source: WHO)
• The European Union has approved a new vaccine against Ebola, which has been used to combat outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and other countries. (Source: The Lancet)
• The United States has reported a surge in cases of measles, with over 700 cases reported in the first three months of the year. (Source: CDC)

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 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. (Source: UN News)
• The European Union has set a new target to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, as part of its efforts to combat climate change. (Source: Euractiv)
• The Australian government has announced plans to phase out coal-fired power plants by 2050, in a bid to reduce the country's carbon emissions. (Source: The Guardian)

These are just a few of the latest international news updates. If you'd like more information on a specific topic or region, feel free to ask!