Today was a day filled with news from around the world. From political developments to natural disasters, here is a summary of some of the top stories that made headlines today.
In the United States, the Senate voted to move forward with the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump. The trial is set to begin on February 9th and will be the first time a former president has been tried for impeachment. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden is expected to sign a series of executive orders today that will address the coronavirus pandemic and its economic fallout.
In Europe, the European Union has imposed sanctions on four Chinese officials in response to the country’s human rights abuses in the Xinjiang region. The sanctions include asset freezes and travel bans.
In the Middle East, the United Arab Emirates and Israel have agreed to establish diplomatic relations. The agreement, which was brokered by the United States, is seen as a major step towards normalizing relations between Israel and its Arab neighbors.
In Asia, the Chinese government has announced plans to invest $1.4 trillion in the country’s technology sector over the next five years. The investment is part of the country’s efforts to become a global leader in the tech industry.
In Africa, the World Health Organization has declared a health emergency in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to an outbreak of the Ebola virus. The outbreak has killed more than 2,000 people since it began in August of last year.
Finally, in the South Pacific, a powerful earthquake has struck off the coast of New Zealand. The magnitude 7.4 quake caused some buildings to collapse, but there have been no reports of serious injuries or deaths.
That’s a roundup of some of the top news stories from around the world today. Stay tuned for more updates as the day progresses.