Recent international news

Here are some recent international news stories:

Politics

• The United States and China have reached a trade deal, with China agreeing to increase its purchases of US goods and services by $200 billion over the next two years. (Source: BBC)
• The European Union has approved a new budget and a seven-year plan for the bloc, despite opposition from some member states. (Source: The New York Times)
• The United Kingdom and the European Union have agreed on a new Brexit deal, which will allow for a transition period after the UK leaves the EU. (Source: The Guardian)

Economy

• The global economy is expected to slow down in 2020, with the International Monetary Fund predicting a growth rate of 3.3%, down from 3.6% in 2019. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• The United States has imposed new tariffs on $7.5 billion worth of European goods, including wine, cheese, and aircraft, in response to a dispute over subsidies for Airbus. (Source: Reuters)
• The International Energy Agency has warned that the world is running out of time to meet its climate goals, with global carbon emissions expected to rise by 1.5% in 2020. (Source: The Financial Times)

Conflict

• The conflict in Syria has escalated, with reports of airstrikes and shelling in the northwestern province of Idlib. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The United States has withdrawn its troops from northern Syria, allowing Turkey to launch a military operation against Kurdish forces. (Source: The New York Times)
• The Israeli military has launched airstrikes on Gaza, in response to rocket attacks from the Palestinian territory. (Source: The Guardian)

Health

• The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo to be a global health emergency. (Source: The BBC)
• The number of cases of COVID-19 has surpassed 80,000 worldwide, with the virus spreading to over 30 countries. (Source: The New York Times)
• The United States has reported its first case of COVID-19, in a patient who had recently traveled to Wuhan, China. (Source: CNN)

Environment

• The Australian bushfires have continued to rage, with the country experiencing its hottest and driest year on record. (Source: The Guardian)
• The United States has withdrawn from the Paris climate agreement, citing concerns over the economic impact of the accord. (Source: The New York Times)
• The European Union has set a target of becoming carbon neutral by 2050, in an effort to combat climate change. (Source: The Financial Times)

These are just a few of the recent international news stories. If you'd like to know more about a specific topic or region, feel free to ask!