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Here are the latest news updates on politics 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 help 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 carbon emissions by 50% by 2030. (Source: The New York Times)

Europe

• The European Union has agreed to impose sanctions on Belarus over its human rights record and its role in the migrant crisis. (Source: BBC)
• The UK and EU have reached a deal on post-Brexit trade rules, which will allow for tariff-free trade in goods and services. (Source: The Guardian)
• German Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced that she will step down as leader of her party and as Chancellor in 2021. (Source: Deutsche Welle)

Asia

• China has announced plans to impose national security laws on Hong Kong, which could undermine the city's autonomy and freedoms. (Source: The New York Times)
• North Korea has launched a new ballistic missile, which could potentially reach the US mainland. (Source: CNN)
• India has passed a new law that could strip millions of Muslims of their citizenship, sparking widespread protests and international condemnation. (Source: Al Jazeera)

Middle East

• The Israeli government has announced plans to annex parts of the West Bank, which could spark widespread violence and international condemnation. (Source: The Guardian)
• The United States has withdrawn its troops from Iraq, ending a 27-year military presence in the country. (Source: CNN)
• The Saudi-led coalition has launched a new military operation in Yemen, which could exacerbate the country's humanitarian crisis. (Source: Al Jazeera)

Africa

• The African Union has launched a new initiative to promote economic integration and development across the continent. (Source: BBC)
• The Democratic Republic of Congo has held presidential elections, which could bring an end to the country's long-standing political crisis. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• South Africa has announced plans to nationalize its central bank, which could spark concerns about the country's economic stability. (Source: The Guardian)

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