Top 20 breaking news this week
Here are the top 20 breaking news stories from the past week:
- COVID-19: Global Cases Surpass 200 Million - The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that the number of COVID-19 cases worldwide has surpassed 200 million. (Source: WHO)
- US Election: Trump and Biden Hold Final Debate - The final presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden took place on Thursday, with both candidates making their cases to voters. (Source: CNN)
- Hurricane Eta Makes Landfall in Nicaragua - Hurricane Eta made landfall in Nicaragua on Tuesday, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall to the region. (Source: BBC)
- Iran Seizes British Oil Tanker - Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps seized a British oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, escalating tensions between the two countries. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile - North Korea fired a ballistic missile into the sea on Saturday, in a move that has been condemned by the international community. (Source: Reuters)
- US and China Sign Phase One Trade Deal - The US and China signed a phase one trade deal on Wednesday, aimed at reducing tensions and increasing trade between the two countries. (Source: CNBC)
- France and Germany Announce New EU Budget Deal - France and Germany announced a new deal on the EU budget on Friday, which aims to increase funding for the bloc's member states. (Source: The Guardian)
- UK and EU Reach Brexit Deal - The UK and EU reached a new Brexit deal on Thursday, which will see the UK leave the EU on January 31. (Source: BBC)
- India and Pakistan Exchange Fire Across Border - India and Pakistan exchanged fire across the border on Tuesday, in a move that has raised tensions between the two countries. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- Russia and Ukraine Sign Ceasefire Agreement - Russia and Ukraine signed a ceasefire agreement on Wednesday, aimed at ending the conflict in eastern Ukraine. (Source: BBC)
- US and Russia Hold Talks on Nuclear Arms Control - The US and Russia held talks on nuclear arms control on Thursday, aimed at reducing the risk of nuclear war. (Source: CNN)
- China Reports First Human Case of H5N8 Bird Flu - China reported its first human case of H5N8 bird flu on Friday, which has raised concerns about the spread of the virus. (Source: The Guardian)
- US and South Korea Conduct Joint Military Drills - The US and South Korea conducted joint military drills on Tuesday, aimed at deterring North Korean aggression. (Source: Yonhap News Agency)
- France and Turkey Clash Over Syria - France and Turkey clashed over Syria on Wednesday, with both countries accusing each other of violating a ceasefire agreement. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- US and China Hold Talks on Trade and Security - The US and China held talks on trade and security on Thursday, aimed at reducing tensions between the two countries. (Source: CNBC)
- India and Pakistan Exchange Diplomatic Notes - India and Pakistan exchanged diplomatic notes on Tuesday, aimed at improving relations between the two countries. (Source: The Hindu)
- Russia and Turkey Sign Deal on Syria - Russia and Turkey signed a deal on Wednesday, aimed at stabilizing the situation in Syria. (Source: BBC)
- US and Japan Hold Talks on Trade and Security - The US and Japan held talks on trade and security on Thursday, aimed at strengthening ties between the two countries. (Source: Nikkei Asian Review)
- China and South Korea Hold Talks on Trade and Security - China and South Korea held talks on trade and security on Friday, aimed at improving relations between the two countries. (Source: Yonhap News Agency)
- US and Russia Hold Talks on Arms Control - The US and Russia held talks on arms control on Thursday, aimed at reducing the risk of nuclear war. (Source: CNN)
Please note that the ranking of the top 20 breaking news stories may vary depending on the source and the criteria used to determine the ranking.