Trending international news today

Here are some of the trending international news stories today:

  1. COVID-19: Global Cases Surpass 200 Million: The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide has surpassed 200 million, with over 4.3 million deaths.
  2. Taliban Take Control of Kabul: The Taliban has taken control of the Afghan capital, Kabul, after the government collapsed and President Ashraf Ghani fled the country. The Taliban has declared the establishment of an Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
  3. Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists Arrested: Hong Kong authorities have arrested several prominent pro-democracy activists, including media tycoon Jimmy Lai, on charges of colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security.
  4. North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile: North Korea has fired a ballistic missile into the sea, in a move that is likely to escalate tensions with the United States and other countries.
  5. UK and EU Reach Post-Brexit Trade Deal: The United Kingdom and the European Union have reached a post-Brexit trade deal, which will allow for tariff-free trade and cooperation on issues such as security and climate change.
  6. India's COVID-19 Crisis Worsens: India's COVID-19 crisis has worsened, with the country reporting over 400,000 new cases in the past 24 hours. The country's healthcare system is under immense pressure, with many hospitals running out of oxygen and beds.
  7. Russia and Ukraine Trade Accusations: Russia and Ukraine have traded accusations of aggression, after Ukrainian forces captured several Russian-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine. The situation is escalating tensions between the two countries.
  8. China's Economy Grows at Slowest Pace in a Decade: China's economy has grown at its slowest pace in a decade, with GDP growth slowing to 8.1% in the second quarter. The slowdown is due to a decline in exports and a slowdown in domestic consumption.
  9. South Africa's President Faces Impeachment: South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing impeachment proceedings after a report accused him of violating the country's constitution by using public funds to buy a farm.
  10. Iran's Nuclear Program: Iran has announced that it will begin enriching uranium to 20% purity, a move that is likely to escalate tensions with the United States and other countries. The move is seen as a response to the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal.

These are just a few of the trending international news stories today. Stay informed and stay safe!