Global Germay News Today Roundup: COVID-19, US Elections and Climate Change on the Front Burner COVID-19 Pandemic The global COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose a significant threat to the health and well-being of people all over the world. As of November 2020, over 55 million cases had been confirmed worldwide, resulting in more than 1.3 million deaths. Governments across the globe are grappling with ways to contain the spread of the virus while minimizing the impact on their economies.
US Presidential Election After months of campaigning, the US recently held its Presidential Election, with Joe Biden defeating the incumbent, Donald Trump, to become the 46th President of the United States. With Donald Trump refusing to concede the election, the transition of power has been fraught with controversy, and lawsuits challenging the legitimacy of the election continue to be filed. Climate Change Climate change remains a critical issue, with many parts of the world facing extreme weather conditions that threaten the existence of humans and other living beings.
The year 2020 has witnessed an increasing number of wildfires, devastating hurricanes and floods, which are believed to be the result of global warming. Middle Eastern Conflict The conflict between Israel and Palestine has escalated in recent years, with tensions increasingly coming to the fore. Israel has faced criticism over its settlement policies in Palestinian territories, while Palestine has been accused of promoting terrorism. In November 2020, the assassination of the Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh further increased tensions in the region.