Yesterday international news
Here are some of the top international news stories from yesterday:
Politics
- The United States and China have reached a trade deal, with the US agreeing to reduce tariffs on Chinese goods and China agreeing to increase its purchases of US agricultural products. (Source: BBC)
- The European Union has approved a new budget and a seven-year plan for the bloc, despite opposition from some member states. (Source: The New York Times)
- The United Kingdom has announced plans to hold a general election on December 12, in an effort to break the deadlock over Brexit. (Source: The Guardian)
Business
- The global economy is expected to slow down in the coming years, according to a report from the International Monetary Fund. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
- The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, in an effort to boost the economy. (Source: CNBC)
- The world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, has gone public with an initial public offering (IPO) that raised $29.4 billion. (Source: Bloomberg)
World News
- A powerful earthquake has struck the Philippines, killing at least 10 people and injuring hundreds more. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- A fire has broken out at a major hospital in Iran, killing at least 20 people and injuring many more. (Source: The Guardian)
- The United Nations has warned of a growing humanitarian crisis in Yemen, where millions of people are at risk of famine and disease. (Source: The New York Times)
Sports
- The US Women's National Soccer Team has won its fourth World Cup title, defeating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final. (Source: ESPN)
- The International Olympic Committee has announced that it will add surfing and skateboarding to the Olympic program for the 2024 Games in Paris. (Source: The Guardian)
- The English Premier League has been suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: BBC)
Entertainment
- The Academy Awards have announced its nominees for the 92nd Oscars, with "The Irishman," "Joker," and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" leading the pack. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
- The Grammy Awards have announced its nominees for the 63rd ceremony, with Billie Eilish, Lizzo, and Lil Nas X leading the pack. (Source: Rolling Stone)
- The music streaming service Spotify has launched a new feature that allows users to create and share playlists with friends. (Source: The Verge)
These are just a few of the top international news stories from yesterday.