Nta news on politics
Here are some recent news updates on politics:
United States:
- Impeachment Inquiry: The House Intelligence Committee has released a report on its impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, accusing him of abusing his power and obstructing Congress.
- 2020 Election: The Democratic primary race is heating up, with several candidates vying for the nomination to take on Trump in the general election. The latest polls show Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren in a tight race for the top spot.
- Border Wall: The Trump administration has announced plans to build a wall along the US-Mexico border, despite opposition from Democrats and some Republicans.
Europe:
- Brexit: The UK and EU have agreed on a new Brexit deal, which will see the UK leave the EU on January 31, 2020. However, the deal still needs to be ratified by the UK Parliament.
- European Parliament Elections: The European Parliament has held elections, with the center-right European People's Party (EPP) winning the most seats. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party also made gains.
- Italy: The Italian government has collapsed, with Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte resigning over a dispute with the EU over budget spending.
Asia:
- China-US Trade Talks: The US and China have agreed to a "phase one" trade deal, which will see China increase its purchases of US agricultural products and the US delay some tariffs. However, the deal has been criticized for not addressing some of the key issues in the trade dispute.
- Hong Kong Protests: Pro-democracy protests have continued in Hong Kong, with demonstrators calling for greater autonomy from China. The Chinese government has responded with increased repression, including the use of tear gas and rubber bullets.
- India: The Indian government has passed a new citizenship law, which has sparked widespread protests and violence. The law allows Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and Christians from three neighboring countries to become Indian citizens, but excludes Muslims.
Africa:
- Sudan: The Sudanese military has taken control of the government, following the overthrow of President Omar al-Bashir. The military has promised to hand over power to a civilian government, but the transition has been slow and contentious.
- Nigeria: The Nigerian government has launched a new anti-corruption agency, which will focus on tackling corruption in the country's oil and gas sector.
- South Africa: The South African government has announced plans to nationalize the country's key industries, including mining and energy. The move has been criticized by business leaders and investors.
Latin America:
- Mexico: The Mexican government has launched a new program to provide healthcare and education to migrants and refugees. The program is part of a broader effort to address the country's growing migration crisis.
- Brazil: The Brazilian government has announced plans to cut funding for the country's environmental agencies, sparking concerns about the impact on the country's environment and indigenous communities.
- Colombia: The Colombian government has signed a new peace agreement with the FARC guerrilla group, which will see the group disarm and reintegrate into society.
These are just a few of the latest news updates on politics from around the world.