Latest world political news

Here are some of the latest world political news updates:

Global

• The United States and China have reached a trade deal, with the US agreeing to reduce tariffs on Chinese goods and China agreeing to increase its purchases of US agricultural products. (Source: BBC)
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China a global health emergency. (Source: CNN)
• The European Union has agreed to extend the Brexit transition period until the end of 2022, giving the UK more time to negotiate a trade deal with the EU. (Source: The Guardian)

Asia

• India has banned the Chinese app TikTok, citing national security concerns. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• North Korea has launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile, in defiance of international sanctions and warnings from the US. (Source: The New York Times)
• The Philippines has signed a deal with China to explore for oil and gas in the South China Sea, despite concerns from other countries in the region. (Source: Reuters)

Europe

• The UK has announced plans to introduce a new points-based immigration system, which will prioritize skilled workers and reduce the number of low-skilled migrants. (Source: The Telegraph)
• Germany has agreed to increase its military spending to 1.5% of its GDP, in line with NATO's recommendations. (Source: Deutsche Welle)
• The European Union has launched an investigation into alleged state aid given to German automaker Volkswagen. (Source: EurActiv)

Africa

• The African Union has launched a new initiative to promote economic integration and development across the continent. (Source: Africanews)
• South Africa has announced plans to introduce a new tax on wealthy individuals and corporations to fund social welfare programs. (Source: Bloomberg)
• The Democratic Republic of Congo has held presidential elections, with the ruling party's candidate, Felix Tshisekedi, declared the winner. (Source: Al Jazeera)

Americas

• The United States has imposed sanctions on Venezuela's state-owned oil company, PDVSA, in an effort to pressure the government of President Nicolas Maduro. (Source: The Washington Post)
• Brazil has elected a new president, Jair Bolsonaro, who has promised to reduce government spending and promote economic growth. (Source: The New York Times)
• Mexico has announced plans to deploy troops to its border with the US to stem the flow of migrants. (Source: The Guardian)

Middle East

• The United States has withdrawn its troops from Syria, citing the defeat of the Islamic State group. (Source: The New York Times)
• Iran has announced plans to increase its uranium enrichment capacity, in response to the US withdrawal from the nuclear deal. (Source: BBC)
• The Israeli government has approved a plan to annex parts of the West Bank, in a move that has been widely condemned by the international community. (Source: The Guardian)

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