Political news

Here are some recent 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 move that could benefit millions of low-wage workers. (Source: CNN)
• The Senate has confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court. (Source: NPR)
• President Joe Biden has announced a new plan to address the growing threat of climate change, including a goal to reduce US greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030. (Source: The New York Times)

Europe

• The European Union has agreed to a new trade deal with the United Kingdom, which will reduce tariffs and other trade barriers between the two sides. (Source: BBC)
• The German government has announced plans to phase out coal power by 2038, as part of its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (Source: The Guardian)
• The French government has introduced a new law aimed at reducing plastic waste, including a ban on single-use plastics and a tax on plastic packaging. (Source: The Local)

Asia

• The Chinese government has announced plans to increase its military spending by 6.8% in 2022, as part of its efforts to modernize its armed forces. (Source: The South China Morning Post)
• The Indian government has launched a new scheme to provide financial assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in an effort to boost economic growth. (Source: The Hindu)
• The Japanese government has announced plans to increase its defense spending by 1.3% in 2022, as part of its efforts to counter the growing military threat from North Korea. (Source: The Japan Times)

Latin America

• The Brazilian government has announced plans to increase its spending on education and healthcare, as part of its efforts to reduce poverty and inequality. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Mexican government has launched a new program to provide financial assistance to small farmers, in an effort to boost agricultural production and reduce poverty. (Source: The Financial Times)
• The Argentine government has announced plans to increase its spending on infrastructure, including roads and public transportation, in an effort to boost economic growth. (Source: The Buenos Aires Times)

Africa

• The South African government has announced plans to increase its spending on healthcare, including a new program to provide free healthcare to all citizens. (Source: The Times of South Africa)
• The Nigerian government has launched a new program to provide financial assistance to small businesses, in an effort to boost economic growth. (Source: The Punch)
• The Ethiopian government has announced plans to increase its spending on education, including a new program to provide free education to all children. (Source: The Ethiopian Herald)

These are just a few examples of recent political news from around the world.