Pakistan commemorates first year anniversary of May 9th riots, security across the country remains on high alert

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Security across Pakistan has been hiked as the country marks one year since riots broke out over the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Imran Khan has been in jail since August last year on corruption charges he calls a 'political conspiracy'.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Air India Express sacks protesting employees amid large-scale flight disruptions

Air India Express, a budget subsidiary of Tata Group's Air India, has reportedly sacked at least 30 cabin crew, a day after 300 employees called in sick.

At least a hundred Air India Express flights have been cancelled across India in the last two days, affecting thousands of passengers.

Priyata Brajabasi has more.

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Four arrested for duping Indian men into fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Indian police have arrested four people who they say are linked to a network of human traffickers who have lured men to Russia and forced them to fight in the war in Ukraine.

India's Central Bureau of Investigation has said about 35 men were duped in this way.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai

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Russia bats for India over Sikh separatist assassination plot

Russia has accused the US of making "unfounded accusations" against India, following allegations that Indian officials were involved in a plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader on American soil.

New Delhi says it is probing the allegations and recent reporting by American media outlets has named a high-level Indian official, with New Delhi calling the claims 'unsubstantiated'.

Neha Poonia has more.

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UK UNIVERSITIES URGED TO PROTECT JEWISH STUDENTS

UK university bosses are being urged by the government to do more to protect Jewish students and clamp down on anti-Semitic abuse.

Vice-chancellors from leading universities are meeting Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at Downing Street on Thursday.

There have been protests against the war in Gaza at universities across the UK.

This Jewish student at Cambridge who's joined camping protesters outside King's College doesn't believe the demonstration is anti-Semitic.

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S Korea's Yoon announces new ministry in rare press conference

South Korea is establishing a new government ministry to tackle the falling birth rate. 

President Yoon Sook Yeol announced the move during a rare press conference on Thursday, in which he also addressed scandals affecting the First Lady. 

Chris Gilbert reports. 

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Biden threatens to withdraw weapons shipments if Israel attacks Rafah

US President Joe Biden says that if Israel launches an all-out assault on Rafah in the Gaza Strip, he will withhold further weapons supplies from Benjamin Netanyahu's government.

He made the threat hours after America's defense secretary confirmed that one weapons shipment has already been held back, due to the crisis unfolding in the Palestinian territory.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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President Biden says US will stop sending some arms to Israel if it invades Rafah

US President Joe Biden says the United States will stop sending some weapons to Israel if it invades Rafah — a major warning from Washington, as Israel prepares for a military operation in the southern Gazan city. 

But, Mr Biden insists he'd continue to "make sure Israel is secure."

Benji Hyer reports. 

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Sec Austin says US concerns over planned Israeli invasion of Rafah paused weapons shipment

There is still no sign of a breakthrough in Egyptian-mediated talks between Israel and Hamas but negotiations are continuing in Cairo.

Meanwhile the director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency is reported to have been in Israel meeting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

In Washington, the US Defense Secretary has publicly acknowledged that the decision to hold up weapon shipments to Israel was linked to its plans for a large offensive in the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.

Washington correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Georgia Appeals Court to review decision not to disqualify Fani Willis as the DA prosecuting Trump

Georgia's state Court of Appeals has agreed to review a lower court's decision not to disqualify Fani Willis as the District Attorney prosecuting former US President Trump in his election interference case in the state. 

The case has been delayed after revelations that Fani Willis was in a romantic relationship with one of Mr Trump's top prosecutors resulted in a series of hearings that culminated in the district attorney being allowed to remain. 

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Mother of US soldier detained in Russia says she ‘begged him not to go’

The mother of a US soldier detained in Russia is speaking out. In an interview on Fox News Wednesday, Melody Jones said she begged her son Gordon Black not to go. Black was arrested earlier this week in Vladivostok and charged with stealing from his alleged girlfriend. Toni Waterman has more.

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US police clear pro-Gaza DC encampment

Police in Washington DC have arrested several dozen Pro-Gaza
protesters and shut down an encampment at one of the city's main
colleges.

Demonstrators have been camped out at George Washington University for
more than two weeks, calling for the institution to cut ties with
Israel.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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EU to use frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine

European Union diplomats have agreed on a deal to use frozen Russian
assets to aid Ukraine.

The controversial move could see Ukraine receive roughly 3.2 billion
dollars by the summer.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Trump's classified documents case postponed indefinitely

Donald Trump's trial in the US state of Florida over his handling of classified documents has been indefinitely postponed. 

The trial was scheduled to start on May 20th, but a federal judge pushed it back pending the resolution of 'pretrial issues'.

Trump denies any wrongdoing, and says the case, and the others he faces across the US, is politically motivated.

Sally Patterson reports.

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After meeting NATO Secretary General, Italian PM calls for "concrete decisions" on southern flank strategy

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says "concrete decisions" need to be made about NATO's strategy for its southern flank at the alliance's summit in July.

Meloni held talks with NATO's Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Rome on Wednesday.

Giles Gibson has more from the Italian capital.

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U.S. stalls delivery of weapons to Israel

U.S. officials have confirmed the Biden administration stalled the delivery of thousands of weapons to Israel last week. It comes as the country begins a military operation in Rafah, the southern Gaza city where more than a million Palestinians are taking shelter. The U.S. has been urging Israel not to attack the city, with aid groups warning it will have devastating consequences. Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv.

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Conservative MP Announces Shock Defection To Opposition Labour Party

A Conservative lawmaker has announced their shock defection to the rival opposition Labour Party on Wednesday. 

Natalie Elphicke said the Conservatives had abandoned key pledges as well as the centre ground of British politics.  

It comes after bruising results for the governing Conservative Party in recent local and by-elections, with a general election on the horizon. 

Simon Gaitán reports. 

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PAKISTAN'S FOREIGN MINISTER SAYS IT WILL NOT ACCEPT FOREIGN DICTATION ABOUT PAK IRAN GAS PIPELINE PROJECT

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PAKISTAN'S FOREIGN MINISTER SAYS ISLAMABAD WILL NOT BOW TO INTERNATIONAL PRESSURES AND WILL NOT STOP DEVELOPING A MUCH DELAYED GAS PIPELINE PROJECT WITH IRAN.

IN MARCH THIS YEAR, THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION SAID IT IS OPPOSED TO THE PROJECT.

AMERICA HAS WARNED PAKISTAN OF SANCTIONS IF IT CONDUCTS BUSINESS WITH IRAN.

HIRA MUSTAFA HAS MORE.

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Nigeria’s Government Woos Global Investors for 17 Oil Blocks

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Nigeria is seeking investors for 17 of its oil blocks.

The government offered 12 oil blocks and 5 deep offshore assets for sale as it marketed the assets to global oil sector investors at the ongoing 2024 Offshore Technology Conference in Houston.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.

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Olympic Flame arrives in France as torch relay begins

The Olympic Flame has arrived in France, after coming into the port of Marseille from Greece.

It means the Paris 2024 Olympic torch relay will now begin, lasting 80 days on its journey to Paris.

Ross Cullen reports.

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