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- Ukraine says Russia has launched a new wave of attacks: Ukraine's military said on Thursday that Russia had launched a new wave of attacks on several fronts, including the eastern city of Donetsk, where fighting has intensified in recent days. (Source: Reuters)
- North Korea fires ballistic missile into sea: North Korea fired a ballistic missile into the sea on Thursday, the South Korean military said, in a move that is likely to raise tensions on the Korean peninsula. (Source: AP)
- UK and EU agree on Brexit trade deal: The UK and the European Union have agreed on a trade deal that will govern their relationship after Brexit, the UK government said on Thursday. (Source: BBC)
- China's Xi Jinping warns of 'grim' global situation: Chinese President Xi Jinping warned on Thursday that the global situation is "grim" and that the world is facing a "new Cold War", in a speech to the Communist Party's Central Committee. (Source: Reuters)
- Iran's supreme leader says US is 'lying' about nuclear deal: Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said on Thursday that the US is "lying" about its commitment to the 2015 nuclear deal, and that Iran will not be fooled by Washington's words. (Source: AP)
Regional News
- India's COVID-19 cases surge to record high: India reported a record 314,835 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, as the country struggles to contain a surge in infections. (Source: Reuters)
- Turkey's Erdogan says US is 'not a reliable ally': Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday that the US is "not a reliable ally" and that Ankara will not be swayed by Washington's threats over its military operations in Syria. (Source: AP)
- South Africa's ANC party wins election: South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) party won the country's general election on Thursday, according to preliminary results. (Source: BBC)
- Brazil's Bolsonaro says he will not run for re-election: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Thursday that he will not run for re-election in 2022, in a surprise move that could have significant implications for the country's political landscape. (Source: AP)
- Russia's Putin says he will not run for re-election: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that he will not run for re-election in 2024, in a move that could pave the way for a new generation of leaders in the country. (Source: Reuters)
Business News
- Global stocks fall as US-China tensions rise: Global stock markets fell on Thursday as tensions between the US and China continued to rise, with investors worried about the impact on the global economy. (Source: Reuters)
- Oil prices surge as US-China tensions rise: Oil prices surged on Thursday as tensions between the US and China continued to rise, with investors worried about the impact on global energy demand. (Source: AP)
- Amazon to create 10,000 new jobs in the UK: Amazon said on Thursday that it will create 10,000 new jobs in the UK over the next three years, as the company continues to expand its operations in the country. (Source: BBC)
- Google to invest $10 billion in India: Google said on Thursday that it will invest $10 billion in India over the next five years, as the company looks to expand its operations in the country. (Source: AP)
- Tesla's Elon Musk says company will go private: Tesla's CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday that the company will go private, in a move that could have significant implications for the electric car maker's future. (Source: Reuters)