Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Nigeria Partners Egypt To Exchange Expertise in Fintech, E-payment System

Nigeria has signed a memorandum of understanding with Egypt to exchange expertise in financial technology and electronic payment systems.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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UN still has 90 days to implement deal on Russian grain, fertilizers exports, Moscow says

Russian Foreign Ministry claimed UN has 3 more months to fulfill the memorandum on exports of Russian grain and fertilizers it had signed with Moscow. Only in that case Moscow could return to discussing the grain deal again, the Ministry's spokesperson said. Moscow had quit the international arrangement that secured shipments of over 32 million tons of Ukrainian grain over the past year. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.
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TESLA SUBMITS PLANS TO DOUBLE CAPACITY AT BERLIN FACTORY

Tesla has submitted plans to authorities in Germany for a major expansion of its gigafactory in Berlin. 

The Elon Musk owned electric vehicle maker is hoping to double capacity at the site. 

From the German capital, Trent Murray has more. 

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India's Surat Diamond Bourse now world's largest office building

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The Surat Diamond Bourse building in India has now surpassed the Pentagon to become the largest office building.

Sprawling across 35 acres of land, the office space is being dubbed as the one-stop destination for diamond merchants.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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North Korea fires two ballistic missiles after US submarine arrives in South Korea

North Korea has fired two ballistic missiles hours after a US nuclear ballistic submarine arrived in a South Korean port for the first time in decades.

This also comes as a US soldier crossed over the border into North Korea.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Tokyo.

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US climate envoy Kerry meets China's vice president

 

With record temperatures around the world, the US envoy on climate John Kerry is meeting China's vice-president, Han Zheng -- the most senior politician yet he's seen yet -- on the final day of his visit to Beijing to restart discussions between the two countries  on global warming.


Andrew Wood reports from Hong Kong


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Thai Parliament To Decide on Pita Premiership Bid Again

Thailand's parliament is convening for the second time to vote on the country's next prime minister.

Pita Limjaroenrat of the Move Forward Party - which won the election in May - is running again but still faces a stiff challenge to secure the premiership.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Thai Parliament To Decide on Pita Premiership Bid Again


Thailand's parliament is convening for the second time to vote on the country's next prime minister.

Pita Limjaroenrat of the Move Forward Party - which won the election in May - is running again but still faces a stiff challenge to secure the premiership.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Phoenix Heat Wave Sets New Record

Phoenix, Arizona has set a new record, hitting 110 degrees Fahrenheit [43 degrees celsius] for a 19th straight day.

The brutally hot temperatures are expected to continue in Phoenix and across much of the Southern US for at least the next few days.

Ira Spitzer has more.


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Dow rises for 7th day amid stronger earnings

The Dow Jones saw its seventh straight day of gains as Wall St
digested better-than-expected earnings results.

Bank stocks boosted US markets, even though investors have been
fearful of companies' second quarter revenue.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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EU agrees common position with Latin America and the Carribean on Ukraine

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The European Union and leaders from Caribbean and Latin American countries have agreed a common position on Ukraine at a summit in Brussels. In the first meeting of its kind in eight years, the leaders also committed to working together to boost trade ties and fight climate change. 

Alex Cadier reports from Brussels 

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Pentagon: US solider entered North Korea "willfully and without authorization"

The Pentagon says a US soldier crossed into North Korea "willfully and
without authorization".

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the soldier is now in North Korean
custody, with the US trying to secure his release.

Nick Harper in Washington was listening to the Secretary's briefing.

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Kennedy family condemns comments by Robert Kennedy Jr.

The Kennedy family have condemned presidential hopeful, Robert Kennedy Junior.
His sister and nephew have called his utterances that Covid-19 was
engineered to target some ethnic groups and spare others, deplorable.
The White House has called his comments vile.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York.

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United Nations warns risk of death from heatwave

The United Nations' weather agency is warning of an increased risk of death due to surging temperatures.


The World Meteorological Organization announced on Tuesday the heatwave being felt around the world was caused by climate change.


Meanwhile, air quality alerts are in place across the US and Canada, caused by hundreds of wildfires.


Sally Patterson reports from New York.


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Trump facing possible third indictment over Jan 6th probe -- as his lawyers fight classified documents case

Former US President Donald Trump could be indicted in connection with a criminal investigation into his efforts to overturn the 2020 election.


Mr Trump on Tuesday confirmed he's received a letter from the Special Counsel leading that investigation, saying the twice-impeached President is the target of the Department of Justice probe. 


Trump calls it a "witch-hunt."


Benji Hyer has the latest. 


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US: American soldier detained after crossing into North Korea

The US says an American soldier has been detained by North Korea after
crossing into the country without authorization.

The United Nations says it is working with Pyongyang to secure his release.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Israeli to Meet Biden at White House

Israeli president Isaac Herzog will meet president Biden today [TUESDAY], as part of a visit to commemorate Israel's 75h anniversary.

Biden has also invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to visit for the first time since his new government took office.

Ira Spitzer reports.



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Heatwave set to peak in Italy but respite still a long way off


The heatwave suffocating southern Europe is reaching its peak, with the record for the highest temperature ever recorded on the continent potentially under threat.

But as Giles Gibson reports from Rome, this heatwave still has a long way to go.

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Nigeria’s Government Confirms First Case Of Anthrax Virus

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Nigeria's Federal Government has confirmed the first case of Anthrax Virus on an animal farm in the country's north central region.


Anthrax is a severe bacterial disease that affects both humans and animals.


Government officials say a Rapid Response team comprising federal and state Health Professional workers have visited the farm to conduct preliminary investigations and also collected samples from the sick animals.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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Indian political parties hold coalition meetings with an eye on 2024 general elections

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Indian political parties - both in the ruling coalition and the opposition are holding meetings to discuss strategy but also to display strength.

26 leaders of the opposition coalition are holding a two-day session in South India.

While in the capital New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's coalition is holding a meeting with its 30-odd partners. 

Ishan Garg tells us more about this political muscle-flexing from New Delhi. 

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