Top 10 news of the week

Here are the top 10 news stories of the week:

1. COVID-19: Global Cases Surpass 200 Million

The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the number of COVID-19 cases worldwide has surpassed 200 million, with over 4.3 million deaths. The pandemic continues to spread globally, with many countries experiencing new waves of infections.

2. US-China Trade Talks: Progress Made, But No Deal Yet

The United States and China have made progress in their trade talks, but a deal has not been reached yet. The two countries have been negotiating for months to resolve their trade disputes and address issues such as intellectual property theft and market access.

3. Iran Nuclear Deal: US and Iran Agree to Resume Talks

The United States and Iran have agreed to resume talks on the 2015 nuclear deal, which was abandoned by the US in 2018. The talks aim to revive the deal and address concerns over Iran's nuclear program.

4. Hong Kong Protests: Police Crack Down on Demonstrators

Hong Kong police have cracked down on pro-democracy protesters, using tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse crowds. The protests have been ongoing for months, with demonstrators demanding greater autonomy and democratic reforms.

5. UK-EU Trade Talks: Deadline Looms for Brexit Deal

The United Kingdom and the European Union are racing against the clock to reach a trade deal before the UK's transition period ends on December 31. The two sides have been negotiating for months, but significant differences remain.

6. NASA's Perseverance Rover Lands on Mars

NASA's Perseverance rover has successfully landed on Mars, marking the beginning of a new era in space exploration. The rover will search for signs of life on the Red Planet and study its geology.

7. India's COVID-19 Vaccine: First Doses Administered

India has begun administering its COVID-19 vaccine, Covishield, to healthcare workers and other priority groups. The vaccine was developed by the Serum Institute of India and has been approved for emergency use.

8. Australia Fires: Bushfires Continue to Rage

Bushfires continue to rage across Australia, with thousands of firefighters battling blazes in several states. The fires have already destroyed hundreds of homes and killed several people.

9. US Presidential Election: Trump's Legal Challenges Fail

The legal challenges launched by US President Donald Trump to overturn the results of the presidential election have failed. The election was won by Democratic candidate Joe Biden, who will take office on January 20.

10. China's Space Station: First Crew Arrives

China's space station, Tiangong, has welcomed its first crew of astronauts, who will spend several weeks on board conducting scientific experiments and testing the station's systems.

These are just a few of the top news stories of the week. Stay informed and stay safe!