World news last week
Here are some of the top world news stories from last week:
Politics
- US-China Trade Talks: The US and China held trade talks in Beijing, with both sides expressing optimism about reaching a deal. The talks focused on issues such as intellectual property, technology transfers, and agricultural trade.
- Brexit: The UK and EU agreed on a revised Brexit deal, which includes a new border arrangement for Northern Ireland. The deal still needs to be approved by the UK Parliament.
- Iran-US Tensions: The US and Iran engaged in a war of words, with the US accusing Iran of attacking oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and Iran denying the allegations.
International Relations
- North Korea-US Relations: North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un said that the country was willing to resume talks with the US, but only if the US takes a more flexible approach.
- Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners in a prisoner swap, marking a rare moment of cooperation between the two countries.
- India-Pakistan Tensions: India and Pakistan engaged in a border skirmish, with both sides accusing each other of violating a ceasefire agreement.
Economy
- Global Economic Growth: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its forecast for global economic growth, citing trade tensions and slowing economic growth in major economies.
- US-China Trade War: The US imposed new tariffs on Chinese goods, with China retaliating with its own tariffs on US goods.
- European Economy: The European Central Bank (ECB) cut interest rates to stimulate economic growth in the eurozone.
Health
- Coronavirus Outbreak: The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak in China a global health emergency, with cases reported in over 20 countries.
- Ebola Outbreak: The Democratic Republic of Congo reported a new outbreak of Ebola, with cases reported in several provinces.
- Measles Outbreak: The US reported a record number of measles cases in 2019, with outbreaks reported in several states.
Environment
- Climate Change: The European Union agreed on a new climate law, setting a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030.
- Wildfires: Australia reported a new wave of wildfires, with several states declaring states of emergency.
- Plastic Pollution: The United Nations reported that plastic pollution is harming marine life and ecosystems around the world.
These are just a few of the top world news stories from last week. If you'd like more information on any of these stories or would like to know about other news, feel free to ask!