Latest political news update

Here are the latest political news updates from around the world:

United States

• The House of Representatives has passed a bill to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, a key priority for progressive Democrats. The bill now heads to the Senate, where it is expected to face opposition from Republicans. (Source: The New York Times)
• The Trump administration has announced plans to withdraw from the Open Skies Treaty, a 35-year-old agreement that allows countries to conduct unarmed surveillance flights over each other's territories. (Source: The Washington Post)
• The Justice Department has launched an investigation into the origins of the Russia investigation, which was sparked by allegations of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. (Source: CNN)

Europe

• The European Union has agreed to a new budget and recovery plan worth €1.8 trillion, aimed at helping the bloc recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: The Guardian)
• The UK and EU have reached a deal on the terms of their post-Brexit trade relationship, which will see the UK leave the EU's single market and customs union. (Source: BBC News)
• The German government has announced plans to introduce a new law aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting renewable energy. (Source: Deutsche Welle)

Asia

• The Chinese government has announced plans to impose new national security laws on Hong Kong, which critics say will erode the city's autonomy and freedoms. (Source: The South China Morning Post)
• The Indian government has launched a new citizenship law that has sparked widespread protests and violence, with critics saying it discriminates against Muslims. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The Japanese government has announced plans to increase its military spending by 10% in the coming year, amid tensions with North Korea and China. (Source: The Japan Times)

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 government has announced plans to annex parts of the West Bank, a move that has been widely condemned by the international community. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Saudi government has announced plans to allow women to drive for the first time, a major step towards greater gender equality in the conservative kingdom. (Source: The BBC)

Africa

• The African Union has launched a new initiative aimed at promoting economic integration and cooperation across the continent. (Source: The African Union)
• The South African government has announced plans to introduce a new law aimed at promoting land reform and addressing racial inequality. (Source: The Mail & Guardian)
• The Ethiopian government has announced plans to hold elections in 2021, despite concerns over the country's political stability and human rights record. (Source: The BBC)

These are just a few of the latest political news updates from around the world. Stay informed and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in global politics!