Thursday, September 26, 2024

The IMF has approved a $7 billion loan program for Pakistan

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The International Monetary Fund has approved a $7 billion loan program for Pakistan to stabilise its struggling economy.

It comes after the government in Islamabad committed to implementing significant fiscal and monetary reforms.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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US, EU, UK CALL FOR CEASEFIRE IN LEBANON

The US, EU and UK are calling for an immediate 21 day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

The countries want to head off a possible all out war.

Israel's military has suggested it could launch a ground invasion in Lebanon, and says it struck around 75 Hezbollah targets overnight into Thursday.

Former National Security Executive at the CIA Ralph Goff says a ground invasion would be risky.

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At least four people killed as heavy rain lashes Mumbai

At least four people have been killed in torrential rain that lashed Mumbai.

The rain flooded roads, and disrupted traffic, trains, and flights.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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China fires intercontinental ballistic missile into Pacific in rare test

INTRO: China test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday in a rare occurrence.

It adds to tensions in the region where multiple countries have overlapping territorial claims and both Beijing and Washington seek to project their influence. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Harris & Trump head to swing states Wednesday

Presidential election rivals Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are both hitting swing states today as they remain neck and neck in the polls.


Harris will deliver a speech on the economy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Trump is in North Carolina - a state which has become more competitive since Harris entered the race.


From Washington, Kate Fisher reports


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House set to vote to push back government shutdown, plus Secret Service funding

Members of the U.S. House are due to vote on Wednesday on another short-term funding bill to keep the government operating through until after the election.

They've also got the less divisive issue of Secret Service funding to approve; deemed key by all sides after two attempted assassinations of Donald Trump.

Caroline Malone reports.


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Trump briefed on Iran assassination plots

Donald Trump's campaign says the former president has been briefed by
U.S. intelligence officials about possible assassination plots from
Iran.

It comes as a report into the attempt on his life in July found the
Secret Service had made "preventable" mistakes.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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UK PRIME MINISTER TELLS BRITS IN LEBANON "NOW IS THE TIME TO LEAVE"

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told an estimated 10,000 Britons in Lebanon, "now is the time to leave," as Israel attacks Hezbollah across the country.

Lebanese authorities believe well over 500 have been killed since airstrikes began on Monday.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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RADIO: EASTERN DRC CONFLICT

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Heavy clashes broke out in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo between the M23 rebels and a pro-government militia forcing hundreds of people to flee their homes. The clashes in Rutshuru territory have violated a ceasefire that was announced by the Angolan President last month. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...


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Zelensky: Russia is preparing to target Ukrainian nuclear power plants

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been working to shore up more support for his war-torn country during his visit to the United States. He spoke at the UN security council in New York warning members that Russia was preparing to target three Ukrainian nuclear power plants. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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Ex Prime Minister Imran Khan's party gears to hold another public demonstration

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Pakistan's imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party is planning to hold another mass demonstration this week, demanding his release from jail.

This comes as Khan alleges he too could be forced to stand trial in a military court like some of his supporters who attacked defence and government properties last year in May, soon after the former Prime Minister was arrested on corruption charges.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Probe into India EY office finds it lacks labour permit - report

An Ernst & Young office in India which employed a young woman who allegedly died due to work related stress has been operating without a state permit which regulates working hours, Reuters reports.

India is investigating EY's work practices after the death.

Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.

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UK PM URGES BRITONS TO LEAVE LEBANON 'IMMEDIATELY'

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the Middle East is "on the brink" - and is urging British nationals in Lebanon to "leave immediately".

The UK's ramping up contingency plans ahead of a possible evacuation - with 700 extra British troops being sent to Cyprus as a precaution.

Tens of thousands of people have fled their homes in Lebanon as Israel continues attacks it says are aimed at removing the threat from Hezbollah against northern Israel.

Keir Starmer is in New York for the United Nations General Assembly and says he'll be discussing the situation with international leaders.

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Indian administered Jammu and Kashmir votes in second phase of regional elections

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The Indian administered Jammu and Kashmir region is voting in the second phase of its first regional elections in a decade. 

One of the most heavily militarised regions in the world that's seen decades of armed insurgency against Indian rule was placed under federal control in 2019. 

Correspondent Ishan Garg tells us more about the security situation as voting progresses. 

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The Indian administered Jammu and Kashmir region is voting in the second phase of its first regional elections in a decade. 

One of the most heavily militarised regions in the world that's seen decades of armed insurgency against Indian rule was placed under federal control in 2019. 

The region is now seeing higher than average voter turnout with demands to restore the region's semi autonomous status taking center stage. 

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Thailand legalizes same-sex marriage, allows couples to wed starting in January

INTRO: Thailand's landmark marriage equality bill was officially written into law Tuesday, allowing same-sex couples to legally wed.

Thailand's King endorsed the marriage equality bill passed by parliament earlier this year. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Judge who dismissed Trump documents case to oversee assassination case

The federal judge who dismissed the classified documents case against Donald Trump is now set to oversee the case involving the alleged assassination attempt on the former president.


The case was randomly assigned to District Judge Aileen Cannon after a grand jury indicted Ryan Routh, the man arrested outside of Trump's golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida earlier this month.


Ira Spitzer reports.


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Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Trump and Vance could face charges for Haitian pet-eating claims in Springfield

An immigrant advocacy group is seeking criminal charges against former U.S. President Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance, over allegations Haitians are eating pets in Springfield, Ohio.

They say the claims have led to multiple bomb threats in the city - and concern of discrimination towards many residents.

Caroline Malone reports.


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BIDEN HIGHLIGHTS CATASTROPHES FACING WORLD AT UN, BUT SAYS "THINGS CAN GET BETTER"

US President Joe Biden has told the United Nations that the world is at an "inflection point", as it deals with multiple crises including wars, famine, and climate change.

It was the President's final address to the Assembly after he chose not to seek reelection in this November's election.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Guterres: "The level of impunity in the world is politically indefensible and morally intolerable"

United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres says the state of
the world is "unsustainable".
Speaking during the opening of the High Level UN gathering in New
York, Guterres told world leaders that violations and abuses around
the world threaten the very foundation of international law and the
UN Charter.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...

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High Level UN meeting begins in New York

Nearly 120 Heads of State and Government have gathered in New York
where the general debate is set to begin.
The UN Secretary-General has told Member States that this year they
gather to bring multilateralism back from the brink.
US President, Joe Biden will address the Assembly on Tuesday.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...

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