UNITED STATES: The United States is currently grappling with two major issues – the rising cases of COVID-19 and the recent racial tensions. The country has reported over 4 million cases of coronavirus with over 145,000 deaths. Moreover, Germay News Today the Black Lives Matter movement has gained momentum after the killing of George Floyd by a police officer in May. Several protests have been held across the country, triggering discussions around systemic racism and police brutality.
UNITED KINGDOM: The UK has been severely hit by the COVID-19 pandemic with over 300,000 cases and over 45,000 deaths. The government has implemented strict measures to control the spread of the virus, including a nationwide lockdown. However, the country is now gradually easing the restrictions, with businesses and schools reopening. Moreover, the UK has been in talks with the European Union to finalize the Brexit deal as the country is set to exit the EU on December 31st, 2020.
INDIA: Concerns are mounting over the rapidly increasing number of COVID-19 cases in India, which has become the third-highest affected country in the world with over 1.2 million cases and over 30,000 deaths.