Friday, November 8, 2024

Israel's FM travels to Netherlands after "anti-semitic" attacks on football fans in Amsterdam


Israel's foreign minister is travelling to the Netherlands for talks after Israeli soccer fans were caught up in violent clashes in Amsterdam.

The Dutch Prime Minister has described them as "anti-semitic" attacks, with 62 people arrested by local police.

Giles Gibson has more from Tel Aviv.

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China approves $840B plan to refinance local government debt, boost slowing economy

INTRO:  China's top legislative body, the standing committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), approved a bill on raising ceilings on local government debt.

China will let local governments issue an additional $837 billion in bonds to swap for off-balance sheet or "hidden" debt over three years, an official said on Friday.

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Pakistan's government denies any likelihood of the US intervention in the domestic matters

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The Pakistani government has denied any likelihood of the new US administration influencing its internal affairs.

This comes as a senior party leader from jailed prime minister Imran Khan's party is seeking the support of US Congress to put pressure on Islamabad for his release.

Hira Mustafa reports.

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TRUMP NAMES CHIEF OF STAFF

US President-elect Donald Trump has named his White House chief of staff as he begins appointing his top team.

His campaign manager Susie Wiles takes that role.

The Biden administration says it will work with Trump's team on the transition of power after Tuesday's election.

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says President Biden accepts the defeat.

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India's financial watchdog raids sellers using Amazon and Flipkart

India's financial watchdog - the Enforcement Directorate - has conducted searches in multiple locations across five Indian cities - targeting offices of those sellers operating on Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart.

The companies have come under fire for allegedly not providing a level playing field to local vendors, in what is only the latest setback for the e-commerce platforms.

Neha Poonia has more.

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India criticizes Canada's ban on Foreign Minister's interview in Australia Today

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India has criticized reports of Canada banning social media pages of Australia Today which carried Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar's interview. 

This comes as India-Canada ties have hit historic lows after Ottawa accused New Delhi of being involved in at least two murders on Canadian soil. 

India has long denied the allegations - and now Ministry of External Affairs' spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says Canada's ban is hypocritical. 

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Taiwan coast guard to harness 'people power' to report Chinese activity

INTRO: Taiwan's coast guard said on Friday it would offer rewards worth thousands of dollars for spotting Chinese activity at sea, including warships or submarines, saying it was harnessing "people power" to boost its own limited workforce. China claims Taiwan as its own and has ramped up military activities around the island in recent years to put pressure on the island nation. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Thursday, November 7, 2024

Aid groups report high levels of anxiety in immigrant communities after Trump victory

Migrant aid groups say they are fielding a high number of calls from people anxious after Donald Trump's victory in Tuesday's elections. The president-elect has vowed mass deportations in his second term in office. Toni Waterman has more

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US Fed chair won't resign if Trump demands

US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has said he will not resign
if asked to by incoming President Donald Trump.

He was speaking after the Fed dropped interest rates by another
quarter of a percentage point.

As Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Biden speaks for first time since Harris election loss

US President Joe Biden has promised to oversee a peaceful transfer of power to his predecessor — and now successor — Donald Trump. 


The former President and President-elect won Tuesday's election handedly, a result that Biden says America must "accept."


Benji Hyer was following the sitting President's address from the White House earlier.


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Biden speaks after Trump win

US president Joe Biden has spoken for the first time since US voters
chose Donald Trump to return to the White House.

Biden said he had spoken to Trump, and has offered his entire
administration to work with Trump's team "to ensure a peaceful and
orderly transition".

Trump's inauguration is set for January 20th.

Biden spoke at the White House about the days ahead.

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Trump weighs cabinet positions ahead of White House return

US President-elect Donald Trump is preparing his list of White House
appointments including assembling his cabinet.

Tech billionaire businessman Elon Musk is expected to get a nod as a
special advisor.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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UN "fears" Donald Trump might cut crucial funding

Fears are mounting in the corridors of the United Nations that US
president-elect Donald Trump may cut crucial funding to the world
body.
During his last tenure in the oval office, Trump cut funding to many
UN agencies.
The U.S. is the largest donor to the world body.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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Israeli air strikes hit southern Beirut, at least 40 dead in eastern Lebanon


Israel has carried out fresh air strikes in the southern suburbs of Beirut.

Lebanon's health ministry says at least 40 people were also killed in a separate set of strikes in the east of the country.

Giles Gibson has more from Tel Aviv.

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Nigeria’s President Congratulates U.S President–Elect, Donald Trump on Election Victory

Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu has congratulated the President elect of the United States, Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the country.

 

Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

 

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GERMANY'S COALITION GOVERNMENT COLLAPSES

Germany's three party coalition government has collapsed after a falling out between the Chancellor and Finance Minister. It means Berlin is now on course for early elections. 

Trent Murray has the details. 

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UK SIGNS BALKAN MIGRATION AGREEMENTS

The UK is signing new deals with western Balkans countries aimed at breaking people-smuggling gangs.

The government says it's part of efforts to reduce small boat crossings in the English channel and illegal migration.

The western Balkans is a key route for people coming to Britain illegally, according to the UK.

Government minister Pat McFadden says agreements are being signed at a summit in Budapest to try and stop dangerous boat journeys to England.

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BIDEN TO ADDRESS NATION ON TRANSITION

US President Joe Biden will address the nation later (Thursday) on the transition to the incoming Trump administration.

His Vice President Kamala Harris has urged her supporters to 'accept the result' after she lost Tuesday's Presidential election to Donald Trump.

Republicans have also retaken control of the US Senate from the Democrats.

Democratic Strategist Ambassador Anthony Gardner the party needs to find a better candidate next time around.

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The former Prime Minister Imran Khan's political advisor is traveling to America soon

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Imran Khan's party says a senior representative will travel to Washington DC soon to hold talks with US President-elect Donald Trump.

Imran Khan - Pakistan's former Prime Minister - has been in jail since 2023 on multiple corruption charges, which his party alleges are politically motivated.

Khan's party is hoping Trump will exert pressure on Islamabad to free the jailed leader.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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India cancels consular camps in Canada citing security concerns

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India says it had to cancel consular camps in Canada after local officials could not provide minimum security for the staff and attendees.


This comes just a few days after a similar camp was attacked by a mob - drawing sharp criticism from the Indian government amid a diplomatic standoff with Ottawa.


Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.


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