Today news

 Asia

• China: China's economy is expected to slow to its weakest annual growth rate in decades this year, as COVID-19 lockdowns and a property market slump continue to take a toll. (Reuters)

• India: India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a new plan to invest $130 billion in infrastructure projects over the next five years. (BBC)

• Japan: Japan's government is considering raising the retirement age to 70, amid concerns about the country's aging population. (Kyodo News)

Europe

• Ukraine: Ukrainian forces have recaptured the city of Kherson from Russian troops, in a major setback for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. (CNN)

• United Kingdom: The British government has announced a new package of sanctions against Russia, targeting Russian banks and oligarchs. (Reuters)

• Germany: Germany's economy is expected to contract this year, as the war in Ukraine and rising energy prices weigh on growth. (Deutsche Welle)

Americas

• United States: The United States has imposed new sanctions on Iran's nuclear program, in an attempt to curb the country's nuclear ambitions. (AP)

• Brazil: Brazil's president, Jair Bolsonaro, has been ordered by a court to pay a fine for making false claims about COVID-19 vaccines. (BBC)

• Mexico: Mexico's government has announced a new plan to combat drug cartels, including the deployment of more troops to violence-plagued regions. (Reuters)

Middle East

• Israel: Israel has carried out airstrikes on Gaza, in response to rocket attacks from the Palestinian militant group Hamas. (Al Jazeera)

• Iran: Iran has warned that it will retaliate against any attack on its nuclear program. (AP)

• Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia has announced a new plan to diversify its economy away from oil, investing in renewable energy and other sectors. (Reuters)

Africa

• Ethiopia: Ethiopia's government and rebels from the Tigray region have agreed to a ceasefire, ending a two-year civil war. (AFP)

• Congo: The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a new outbreak of the Ebola virus. (WHO)

• South Africa: South Africa's president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has been summoned to appear in court to face corruption charges. (BBC)