Latest international news headlines
Here are the latest international news headlines:
Politics
- US-China Trade Talks: US and China agree to roll back tariffs in phases, paving the way for a trade deal (BBC)
- Brexit: UK and EU reach agreement on Brexit deal, but it still needs to be ratified by Parliament (The Guardian)
- Iran-US Tensions: Iran's supreme leader says the country will not negotiate with the US, amid rising tensions (Al Jazeera)
Conflict
- Syria: Turkish-backed forces capture key town in northeastern Syria, as US withdraws troops (The New York Times)
- Yemen: Saudi-led coalition launches airstrikes on Houthi rebels, as humanitarian crisis worsens (Reuters)
- Ukraine-Russia Tensions: Ukraine accuses Russia of violating ceasefire agreement, as tensions escalate in eastern Ukraine (AP)
Economy
- Global Economy: World economy grows at slowest pace in three years, amid trade tensions and Brexit uncertainty (The Financial Times)
- China's Economy: China's economy grows at slowest pace in 29 years, as trade tensions and COVID-19 pandemic take toll (The Wall Street Journal)
- Oil Prices: Oil prices surge after Saudi Arabia and Russia agree to cut production, amid concerns over global demand (Bloomberg)
Health
- COVID-19 Pandemic: Global COVID-19 cases surpass 50 million, as vaccine rollout continues (The Lancet)
- Ebola Outbreak: Democratic Republic of Congo reports new Ebola cases, amid concerns over vaccine effectiveness (The Guardian)
- Mental Health: Mental health crisis worsens globally, with one in four people experiencing mental health issues (The World Health Organization)
Environment
- Climate Change: Global carbon emissions reach record high, despite efforts to reduce emissions (The Guardian)
- Wildfires: Australia's bushfire season worsens, with thousands of firefighters battling blazes (The Sydney Morning Herald)
- Plastic Pollution: Plastic pollution in oceans reaches crisis point, with millions of tons of plastic waste entering oceans each year (The BBC)
Sports
- Tennis: Novak Djokovic wins eighth Australian Open title, as Serena Williams reaches final (The New York Times)
- Football: Manchester City wins Premier League title, as Liverpool secures Champions League spot (The Guardian)
- Cricket: India wins Test series against Australia, as Virat Kohli becomes first Indian captain to win series in Australia (The Times of India)
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