Friday, February 14, 2025

India-US agree to boost bilateral trade to $500Bn; sign fighter jet deal

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India and the US have agreed to boost bilateral trade to 500 Billion Dollars by 2030 as President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met in Washington. 

The US has also agreed to sell f-35 fighter jets to India. 

India's Foreign Minister says the two leaders share a close bond - which could define India-US ties for the next four years.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi. 

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TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in the US

INTRO: TikTok returned to the US app stores of Apple and Google as President Donald Trump delayed a ban on the Chinese-owned social media app.

He also assured the tech giants they would not be fined for distributing or maintaining it. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Thursday, February 13, 2025

New tariffs to be rolled out from the U.S. to be reciprocal to each country


U.S. President Donald Trump has added another round of tariffs detailed in a memo signed on Thursday. 

They will be worked out individually on countries proportional to their trade imbalance with the U.S. 

Caroline Malone reports.

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US rejects making Ukraine concessions

European powers have insisted that both they and Ukraine are part of
any future peace negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow.

This comes after Donald Trump held a phone call with Russia's
President Vladimir Putin.

Speaking at a NATO meeting in Brussels the U.S. Secretary of Defense
insisted that the U.S. wants a diplomatic and peaceful end to the war.

William Denselow reports from the Belgian capital where NATO is headquartered.

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Trump to push Indian PM on trade and immigration

US President Donald Trump is expected to speak about tariffs and
immigration when he meets Indian's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the
White House later on Thursday.

President Trump says he wants to reduce Washington's trade deficit
with New Delhi.

As Nick Harper reports.

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RFK Jnr confirmed as new US Health Secretary

Robert F Kennedy Junior — the nephew of former United States President John F Kennedy — is now America's top health official, after Senators voted to approve him as US Health Secretary. 


The conspiracy theorist and longtime vaccine critic was confirmed 52-48, despite having zero experience working in health administration or medicine. 


He's pledging to tackle 'big pharma', accusing the industry of the "mass poisoning" of Americans. 


Benji Hyer reports. 


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UN humanitarian chief asks Security Council to help protect UN staff in Yemen

United Nations humanitarian chief, Tom Fletcher has appealed to the
Security Council to assist in getting UN staff released in Yemen.
Several UN staff and other humanitarians are being held captive by
Houthi rebels, some for several years.
Fletcher says UN aid operations are continuing despite insignificant risks.
Jody Jacobs reports...

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Fewer than five per cent of US federal workers take payout scheme to resign

The Trump administration will have 75,000 fewer federal workers by September, as part of a payout scheme.
They've decided that people must return to in-person work and offered a deal to those who don't want to.
Caroline Malone reports.

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US DEFENSE SECRETARY INSISTS 'NO BETRAYAL' OF UKRAINE

The US Secretary of Defense is defending the President, following Donald Trump's phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

They spoke about ending the war in Ukraine — despite no representative of Ukraine joining the phone call.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Reports: Hamas and Israel close to deal to keep Gaza ceasefire agreement alive


There are stronger and stronger indications that the Gaza ceasefire deal will be kept alive.

Earlier this week, Hamas said it would not release Israeli hostages as planned this Saturday.

In response, Israel's Prime Minister said he will order military operations in Gaza to resume if no hostages are freed.

Our correspondent Giles Gibson is following developments from Tel Aviv.

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Six people critical after Grenoble grenade attack

At least six people are in a critical condition after a grenade attack on a bar in Grenoble in France on Wednesday night.

French prosecutors say they don't believe the incident is terror related, with an investigation underway.

Sarah Coates has more from Paris.

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International conference to support Syria being held in Paris

An international conference to support Syria is being held in Paris.

Ministers from the Arab world and Western nations are holding talks about how to aid the country after the fall of the Assad regime in December.

Ross Cullen reports.


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European powers respond to U.S. Ukraine calls

European powers have insisted that both they and Ukraine are part of
any future peace negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow.

This comes after Donald Trump's announcement that he held separate
phone conversations with both Russia's President Vladimir Putin and
Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The talks will dominate discussions as NATO defense ministers are
convening in Brussels for a second day of talks.

William Denselow reports from the Belgian capital where NATO is headquartered.

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EUROPE INSISTS ON INVOLVEMENT IN UKRAINE PEACE TALKS

Countries including the UK, France and Germany say Europe must have a role in negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.

It follows President Trump's promise to begin peace discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin "immediately".

The UK says there should be no talks about Ukraine, without Ukraine's involvement.

At a NATO summit in Brussels, US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth says his country has been a major supporter of Kyiv.

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IMF delegation in Pakistan to review the $7 billion loan program

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A three member delegation of the International Monetary fund is in Pakistan to review the $7 billion loan program.

Islamabad secured the larger loan program last year in September to avert its economic crisis. 

Since 1958, the South Asian country has borrowed from the global lender more than 20 times, making it the fund's fifth largest debtor.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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South Korea calls North Korea's reunion venue demolition inhumane

INTRO:Pyongyang is demolishing a venue in North Korea that hosted reunions of families separated for decades by the Korean War and the division of the country.

A spokesperson for Seoul's unification ministry called the demolition an inhumane act that tramples on the wishes of separated families. Laura Westbrook reports.

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India's prime minister Modi arrives in US for talks with President Trump

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi is in Washington to meet US President Donald Trump.

Mr Modi's visit comes amid concerns about Mr Trump's tariff action and mass deportation of illegal immigrants.

Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Oil giant Chevron slashing up to 20% of its global workforce

Mass layoffs coming to Chevron. The oil major says it's slashing up to 20% of its global workforce as part of a cost-cutting effort. It's the last oil and gas company to cut headcount among lower prices.   Toni Waterman has more.

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Trump talks with Putin and Zelenskyy, paving the way for negotiations to end war

US President Donald Trump has spoken with the leaders of both Russia and Ukraine, pledging to start negotiations to end their war "immediately."


Wednesday's call with Vladimir Putin was the first known conversation between the two men since President Trump re-took the Oval Office last month. 


Benji Hyer reports. 


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US Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard despite misgivings from Democrats

The US Senate voted to confirm Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence, the latest of Donald Trump's cabinet nominees to advance despite united opposition from Democrats.


Robert Kennedy Jr. also appears to be headed toward confirmation after the Senate voted to advance his nomination as Health Secretary.


Ira Spitzer reports.


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