Friday, February 14, 2025

Ukraine's Zelensky holds talks with US Vice-President Vance in Germany


After sharply denouncing some European leaders, US Vice President JD Vance spoke with the Ukrainian leader on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.

Volodymyr Zelensky reacted diplomatically in a post-meeting press conference. But neither gave away any tangible progress from the talks on movement toward a peace plan with Russia.


Caroline Malone reports.


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Arab League ambassadors at the UN reject the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza

Ambassadors representing the Arab group of countries at the United
Nations have unequivocally rejected any plans to displace Palestinians
from Gaza.
Speaking to reporters in New York on Friday, Kuwait's ambassador to
the UN, Tareq Al Banai said that any attempt to change the demographic
or territory in the region must be stopped.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York...

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NYC MAYOR ERIC ADAMS UNDER INCREASING PRESSURE

New York Mayor Eric Adams is under increasing pressure — after the acting District Attorney for the Southern District of New York chose to resign rather than drop the charges against him.

It was an order that came from the Justice Department in Washington, leading to speculation Mr Adams had to come to an arrangement with the Trump administration.

Mitch McCann reports:

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​Texas judge orders NYC doctor to stop sending abortion pills through the mail

A Texas judge has ordered a New York doctor to stop prescribing and sending abortion pills in the mail. The first-of-its kind case could test the limits of a New York law that shields doctors from out-of-state prosecution. Toni Waterman has more.

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TikTok back on app stores in the US after ban postponed

TikTok is back on app stores in the United States today after President Donald Trump postponed enforcing a ban of the popular social media platform.


The proposed law — passed by Congress, signed by former President Joe Biden, and upheld by the Supreme Court — had ordered TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance to sell the application, or else face a ban in the US. 


From there, Benji Hyer reports. 


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The World Health Organization Sends Uganda Additional $2m Funding to Tackle Ebola

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Uganda has received additional $2million support from the World Health Organization to contain the Ebola outbreak.

 The East African country has reported 9 cases, including one death, while over 250 people have been placed in isolation.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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Macron issues warning over peace talks between Russia and Ukraine

Concern is mounting in Europe over proposed peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, put forward by US President Donald Trump.

French President Emmanuel Macron is the latest leader to speak out, saying "peace that is a capitulation" would be "bad news for everyone" including the United States.

Sarah Coates has more from Paris.

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Nigeria Condemns Canada’s Visa Denial To Its Senior Military Personnel

The Nigerian government has condemned the decision of the Canadian government to deny visas to some senior Nigerian military officials.


Tesem Akende reports.


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Hamas expected to name Israeli prisoners to be released on Saturday


Hamas is expected to name three Israeli hostages who are set to be freed on Saturday, following fears the Gaza ceasefire deal was on the brink of collapse.

Giles Gibson has more from Tel Aviv.

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CONFUSION OVER WHETHER UKRAINE WILL ATTEND RUSSIA-US TALKS IN MUNICH

U.S. President Donald Trump says high-level officials from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States will meet on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on Friday.

But an adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky denies that, saying "Right now, there's nothing on the table. No talks with the Russians are planned in Munich" - adding that Kyiv first wants to speak with the US and that Europe must be included in talks.

Stuart Smith has more.


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President Trump announces agreement for India to import more US oil

US President Donald Trump has announced a deal with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi for India to import more oil and gas from the US.

The announcement came during Mr Modi's visit to Washington, as Mr Trump aims to bring down the trade deficit between the two countries.

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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.

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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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