Yahoo breaking world news
Here are some of the latest breaking world news stories from Yahoo News:
Top Stories
- Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Russia launches massive missile attack on Ukraine, killing at least 11 people and injuring many more. (Source: BBC News)
- COVID-19 Pandemic: The World Health Organization (WHO) reports a record 15 million new COVID-19 cases in a single week, as the Omicron variant continues to spread globally. (Source: WHO)
- North Korea: North Korea fires ballistic missiles into the sea, in a move that is seen as a provocation by the international community. (Source: CNN)
- Middle East Tensions: The United States and Iran are engaged in a tense standoff, with the US accusing Iran of attacking a tanker in the Gulf of Oman. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- Climate Change: The United Nations warns that the world is running out of time to address climate change, with devastating consequences if action is not taken. (Source: UN News)
Regional News
- Europe: The European Union is set to impose sanctions on Belarus over its role in the migrant crisis on the Polish border. (Source: Reuters)
- Asia-Pacific: China and the United States are engaged in a trade war, with both sides imposing tariffs on each other's goods. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Africa: The African Union has launched a new initiative to combat terrorism in the Sahel region. (Source: Africanews)
- Latin America: The United States and Mexico are working together to address the surge in migrants crossing the border. (Source: AP News)
- Middle East: The Israeli military has launched airstrikes on Gaza, in response to rocket attacks from the territory. (Source: Haaretz)
Business and Economy
- Global Economy: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut its forecast for global economic growth, citing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: IMF)
- Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen sharply, amid concerns over the Omicron variant and inflation. (Source: CNBC)
- Cryptocurrency: The price of Bitcoin has fallen sharply, amid concerns over the stability of the cryptocurrency market. (Source: CoinDesk)
- Energy: The price of oil has fallen sharply, amid concerns over the impact of the Omicron variant on global demand. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Trade: The United States and China are engaged in a trade war, with both sides imposing tariffs on each other's goods. (Source: Bloomberg)
Sports
- Soccer: The FIFA World Cup is set to take place in Qatar in 2022, with the tournament featuring 32 teams from around the world. (Source: FIFA)
- Tennis: The Australian Open is set to take place in Melbourne in January, with the tournament featuring some of the world's top tennis players. (Source: Australian Open)
- Basketball: The NBA season is set to tip off in October, with the league featuring some of the world's top basketball players. (Source: NBA)
- Football: The NFL season is set to kick off in September, with the league featuring some of the world's top football players. (Source: NFL)
- Golf: The Masters Tournament is set to take place in April, with the tournament featuring some of the world's top golfers. (Source: Masters Tournament)