Top political news

Here are the top political news stories from around the world:

United States

  1. Impeachment Inquiry: The House Intelligence Committee has released a report on its investigation into President Trump's dealings with Ukraine, which found that Trump did indeed engage in a "scheme" to pressure Ukraine into investigating his political rivals.
  2. 2020 Election: The Democratic primary race is heating up, with several candidates vying for the nomination. The latest polls show Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders in a tight race for the top spot.
  3. Border Wall: The Trump administration has announced plans to build a new section of the border wall along the US-Mexico border, despite opposition from Democrats and some Republicans.

Europe

  1. Brexit: The UK and EU have reached a tentative agreement on the terms of the UK's withdrawal from the EU, but the deal still needs to be ratified by the UK Parliament.
  2. European Parliament Elections: The results of the European Parliament elections have been announced, with pro-EU parties making gains and anti-EU parties losing ground.
  3. Italy: The Italian government has collapsed, with the prime minister resigning amid a deepening economic crisis.

Asia

  1. Hong Kong Protests: Pro-democracy protests have continued to rock Hong Kong, with clashes between protesters and police resulting in injuries and arrests.
  2. China-US Trade Talks: The US and China have resumed trade talks, with both sides seeking to resolve their differences and avoid a trade war.
  3. India: The Indian government has passed a controversial citizenship law that has sparked widespread protests and violence.

Middle East

  1. Iran-US Tensions: Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated, with the US deploying additional troops to the region and Iran threatening to retaliate against any US aggression.
  2. Israel-Palestine: The Israeli government has announced plans to annex parts of the West Bank, sparking widespread condemnation from the international community.
  3. Syria: The Syrian government has launched a military offensive against rebel-held areas, despite a ceasefire agreement brokered by Russia and Turkey.

Africa

  1. South Africa: The South African government has announced plans to nationalize key sectors of the economy, including mining and energy.
  2. Nigeria: The Nigerian government has launched a military operation against Boko Haram militants in the northeast of the country.
  3. Egypt: The Egyptian government has cracked down on opposition groups, with several prominent activists arrested and charged with terrorism.

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