World news or international news is the reporting of information about events in a country or region outside of its own borders. It is an important part of journalism and is usually a specialization of a reporter or editor.

Typically, the reporter spends much of his or her time abroad in order to get information about events occurring in the countries they cover. This often involves staying in touch with local officials and the local media.

The reporting of international news is a critical part of the journalism profession, particularly when it comes to wars and summits of multilateral organizations. It is a broad area that includes many different types of reports, and sometimes requires the expertise of several reporters to produce a coherent story.

The most effective reporting of world news is based on a wide range of sources, including foreign newspapers, broadcast transcripts and datelines, online sources, conferences, radio stations, and local television. These sources may include government agencies, diplomats, members of the military and members of the public.