Voa world news today

Here are the top stories from VOA World News for today:

Top Stories

  1. US and China Reach Trade Deal: The United States and China have reached a trade deal, with China agreeing to increase its purchases of US goods and services. The deal is seen as a major breakthrough in the long-running trade dispute between the two countries.
  2. Iran's Rouhani Warns of War: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has warned that a war between Iran and the United States would be devastating for the entire region. The warning comes amid heightened tensions between the two countries following the US drone strike that killed top Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani.
  3. UK and EU Reach Brexit Deal: The United Kingdom and the European Union have reached a deal on Brexit, with the UK set to leave the EU on January 31. The deal has been welcomed by both sides, but there are concerns about the impact on the Irish border.
  4. North Korea Conducts Missile Test: North Korea has conducted a missile test, with the country's state media saying it was a "new-type" missile. The test is seen as a challenge to the international community and a demonstration of the country's military capabilities.
  5. Australian Bushfires Continue to Rage: The bushfires in Australia continue to rage, with thousands of firefighters battling the blazes. The fires have killed at least 29 people and destroyed thousands of homes.

Regional News

  1. India and Pakistan Tensions Ease: Tensions between India and Pakistan have eased following a meeting between the two countries' foreign ministers. The meeting was held in response to a recent escalation in violence along the border between the two countries.
  2. South Africa's Zuma Appears in Court: Former South African President Jacob Zuma has appeared in court to face corruption charges. Zuma has denied any wrongdoing and has accused the government of trying to remove him from office.
  3. Russia and Ukraine Trade Accusations: Russia and Ukraine have traded accusations over the recent detention of Ukrainian sailors by Russian forces. The incident has raised tensions between the two countries and has been condemned by the international community.

Business News

  1. Global Markets Rally: Global markets have rallied following the news of the US-China trade deal. The deal has been seen as a major boost for the global economy and has helped to calm concerns about the impact of the trade dispute.
  2. Oil Prices Fall: Oil prices have fallen following the news of the trade deal. The deal has been seen as a positive for the global economy and has helped to reduce concerns about the impact of the trade dispute on oil prices.
  3. US Jobless Claims Fall: The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits has fallen, with the Labor Department reporting that 204,000 people filed for benefits last week. The news has been seen as a positive sign for the US economy.

Sports News

  1. NFL Playoffs: The NFL playoffs are underway, with several teams vying for a spot in the Super Bowl. The Kansas City Chiefs and the Tennessee Titans are among the teams that have advanced to the next round.
  2. Australian Open: The Australian Open is underway, with several top players competing in the tournament. Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams are among the favorites to win the tournament.
  3. English Premier League: The English Premier League is underway, with several teams vying for a spot in the top four. Manchester City and Liverpool are among the teams that are currently leading the league.