– North Korea launches a ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan, prompting an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council.
– The European Union imposes economic sanctions on Russia in response to its continued support of separatist groups in Ukraine.
– The United States and China reach a tentative agreement on a new trade deal, averting a potential tariffs war.
– The Israeli parliament passes a controversial law annexing parts of the West Bank, sparking widespread international condemnation.
– The African Union suspends Mali’s membership due to the country’s failure to hold democratic elections.
– The International Criminal Court issues an arrest warrant for the President of Sudan for war crimes committed in Darfur.
What happened 2024-12-19
