Wednesday, March 13, 2024

India and UK reaffirm commitment to trade deal

India's prime minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Rishi Sunak have reaffirmed their commitment to sealing a new trade deal.

This is, however, unlikely to be reached before a general election in India, due to be held in the coming weeks.

Talks have been challenging, as the two sides have failed to see eye-to-eye on issues including lower tariffs for British exports to India, and an easing of immigration rules for Indians. 

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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India says situation along shared frontier with China 'very tense'

India's Foreign Minister has described the situation along a shared frontier with China as 'very tense and dangerous'.

The two nations have been engaged in a stand-off in the Himalayan region of Ladakh for nearly four years now.

Neha Poonia has more.

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CHINA OBJECTS TO TAIWAN VICE-PRESIDENT-ELECT'S TRIP TO US

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Taiwan's vice-president elect Hsiao Bi-khim is in the United States on a private visit, which China said it "firmly opposes".

Hsiao will be sworn in along with president-elect William Lai Ching-te in May, after the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) won the election in January.

Laura Westbrook has more.

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Philppines Calls China's South China Sea Proposals Questionable

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says his country hasn't rejected China's proposal on managing disputes over the South China Sea, but that the premise is questionable and counter to the Philippines' interests.


China's foreign ministry said on Tuesday that it had put forward initiatives to the Southeast Asian nation to manage their disputes and work together.


Patrick Fok reports.


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IAEA head inspects ALPs discharge site at Fukushima

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency says he’s satisfied with Japan’s handling of the release of treated, nuclear contaminated wastewater from Fukushima. 

He is inspecting the discharge site on Wednesday, his first visit since Japan began the project in August. 


Chris Gilbert reports. 


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Biden clinches Democratic nomination with Georgia win

President Biden has become his party's official presidential nominee after winning the Democratic primary in Georgia, a state also won by President Trump on the Republican side. 

Both candidates focussed their attention on the swing state of Georgia, which looms large in November's general election.

Ira Spitzer reports.


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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Biden and Trump likely to be official candidates for election following Tuesday's primaries

U.S. President Joe Biden and his likely contender in the November election former President Donald Trump are on the verge of clinching their parties' nominations.
Primaries are being held on this "mini Super Tuesday" in Georgia, Mississippi and Washington state.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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Airbnb bans indoor security cameras

Surveillance cameras will soon be banned inside Airbnb rental properties under new rules.


The company says the decision, which applies to all its rentals globally, will "prioritise the privacy of our community".


The holiday rental giant has seven million listings worldwide, but has come under scrutiny in recent years over reports of hidden cameras.


Sally Patterson has more.


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Number of dead in southern France storms climbs to six

The number of people killed in storms in southern France has risen to six, after the body of a four-year-old girl was found in the Gard region.

Ross Cullen has more.


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U.S. inflation remains stubbornly high

Consumer prices ticked up last month providing more evidence that
inflation in the U.S. remains stubbornly high.

Analysts believe this latest data could prompt the Federal Reserve to
hold off on lowering interest rates.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Millions in Haiti face starvation as violence increases in Port au Prince

The World Food Programme says if the security situation in Haiti is
not resolved soon it will run out of food in the coming weeks.
Briefing reporters in New York on Tuesday, the WFP's Jean-Martin Bauer
said that four million people in the Caribbean state remain food
insecure.
Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry has meanwhile announced he will
step down from his position as violence intensifies.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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India rejects China's claims on the contested region of Arunachal Pradesh

A long-standing border dispute between India and China has taken a turn for the worse, with both sides trading barbs over the contested region.

India has outright rejected China's objections to a visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Arunachal Pradesh earlier this week- which Beijing claims as its own under South Tibet. 

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Ukrainian drone attacks cause fires at Russian fuel refineries

Ukraine launched waves of drones overnight targeting fuel facilities in several Russian regions. The attacks came hours after Ukrainian President Zelensky said Russian troops' were no longer advancing since their capture of the eastern city of Avdiivka last month. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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TRAVEL CHAOS IN GERMANY AS UNIONS LAUNCH SNAP STRIKES

Travellers in Germany are being warned of major disruption after two of the country's biggest transport unions announced snap strikes. 

The 48 hour action is expected to bring most of the country's rail network to a halt, as well as the cancellation of hundreds of flights. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has the details. 

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Nigerian Army Hunts for Kidnapped Students, Parents Seek Answers

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The search for students kidnapped from their school in North west Nigeria is continuing as distraught parents seek answers to when they would be reunited with their children.


Nearly 300 students were kidnapped from their school by gunmen last Thursday in the latest mass Abduction in Nigeria.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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Ukraine set to come a step closer to EU membership

Intro: Ukraine is moving closer to becoming a part of the European Union with the latter set to lay down the ground rules for negotiations.

This comes after Ukraine undertook several legal reforms in the past three months, as it seeks economic protection by joining the EU.

Ishan Garg has more Brussels.

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Poland’s leaders to meet with US President Joe Biden



President Joe Biden will meet with the Polish President and the newly elected Prime Minister for talks today at the White House.

Warsaw has been a crucial supporter of Ukraine since the war with Russia broke out two years ago and Poland's commitment will be one of the issues on the table.


Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.



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India starts withdrawing troops from the Maldives

India has started withdrawing its military personnel from the Maldives amid strained ties, according to media reports in the Maldives.

This comes after the president of the Maldives ordered them to leave.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Torrential rains in Pakistan's Balochistan province wreaks havoc

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Heavy rains in Pakistan's frontier province of Balochistan have caused flash floods, blocking highways and washing away railway tracks, halting transport services between Pakistan and Iran.

Efforts are underway to ensure the restoration of the halted train service.

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CHINA INCREASES MILITARY PATROLS NEAR TAIWAN

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Taiwan's top security official says China is running "joint combat readiness patrols" near the island every seven to 10 days as part of a multifront effort designed to pressure the self-governed island.

Taiwan claims it is part of a 'carrot and stick' approach to pressure incoming president William Lai Ching-te in the run-up to his inauguration on May 20.

Laura Westbrook has more

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