Thursday, February 20, 2025

Accusations of refugee mistreatment and calls for repatriation have further fueled tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan

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Pakistan has rejected claims that Afghan refugees are being harassed and intimidated as part of a wider crackdown on illegal migrants in the country.

Islamabad is in the middle of carrying out a mass repatriation drive, with an aim to expel millions of Afghans in the coming months.

The latest controversy is only the latest flash point between the neighbours.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Trump to add lumber to tariffs list

US President Donald Trump says he'll add lumber to the list of goods
facing new tariffs.

The move is expected to hurt neighbors Canada and Mexico particularly hard.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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New York prepares for a legal fight with the Trump administration over congestion pricing

The future of New York City's congestion pricing programme hangs in the balance.
On Wednesday, U.S president Donald Trump ordered the project be
scrapped but New York governor Kathy Hochul insists it's here to stay.
Hochul and her team have sued over the order and announced it would
continue to collect the tolls until a federal judge tells it to stop.
Jody Jacobs has more from New York...

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​11-year-old Texas girl commits suicide after being bullied about immigration status, family says

A mother in Texas says her 11-year-old daughter committed suicide after being bullied about her family's immigration status. School police are now investigating.  Toni Waterman has more.

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UK PM Backs Ukrainian President Zelensky Ahead of US Visit

The UK Prime Minister has publicly backed Ukrainian President Zelensky after US President Trump labeled him a "Dictator" as the rift between them deepens. 

Keir Starmer is set to visit the US next week for his first in person meeting with Trump, hoping to discuss the ongoing negotiations with Russia over a resolution to the War in Ukraine.  


UK and European officials are reportedly discussing a potential 'reassurance force' to be deployed to Ukraine, in the event of a peace deal, to guarantee Ukraine's security. 


Simon Gaitán reports. 


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France's Macron set to meet President Trump next week

Leaders of France's political parties are meeting in Paris on Thursday to discuss the rapidly evolving situation with Ukraine, after U.S. President Donald Trump criticised President Zelenskyy for not doing more to end the war, also calling him a "dictator without elections."

Sarah Coates has more from Paris.

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Hamas hands over bodies of four deceased Israeli hostages


Hamas has handed over coffins containing the bodies of four deceased Israeli hostages, in the latest exchange under the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it a "day of grief" for his country.

Giles Gibson reports from Tel Aviv.

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'SLIGHT IMPROVEMENT' IN POPE CONDITION

The condition of Pope Francis has shown a 'slight improvement', according to the Vatican.

He's being treated in hospital for bilateral pneumonia.

The Pope has cancelled his weekend engagements after going into hospital in Rome on February 14th.

Journalist in Rome Alina Trabattoni says Thursday's updates from the Vatican provide some grounds for cautious optimism.

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President Trump says it would be unfair for Tesla to build factory in India

President Donald Trump says that it would be unfair to the US for electric carmaker Tesla to build a factory in India to circumvent tariffs.

The comments come after the US and India last week agreed to work towards a trade deal during prime minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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First time BJP legislator Rekha Gupta to be sworn in as Chief of India's capital New Delhi

Intro:

Rekha Gupta (Ray-Khaa Goop-Tah) is being sworn in as Delhi's Chief Minister after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP party came to power in India's capital after 2 decades.

Gupta, a first time legislator was chosen by the party cadre to lead them on Wednesday - making her the only woman Chief Minister in BJP ruled states in India.

Ishan Garg tells us more.

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US to cut size of diplomatic mission in China by up to 10%, SCMP reports

INTRO: The United States is set to cut the size of its diplomatic mission in China by up to 10 per cent, according to the South China Morning Post newspaper.

The report said the downsizing was part of the White House's efforts to overhaul the US diplomatic corps around the world. Laura Westbrook has more.


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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Apple unveils newest lower-cost iPhone model

Apple has unveiled its latest iPhone, an update to its lower-cost model of the popular smartphone.


The iPhone 16e features Apple's first in-house cellular chip.


Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco.


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Trump media group sues Brazilian Supreme Court justice as charges brought against Bolsonaro

US President Trump's media company has sued a Brazilian Supreme Court justice, alleging that he censored right-wing voices on social media platforms.


The lawsuit against Judge Alexandre de Moraes came just hours after charges were sent to the country's highest court against Trump ally and former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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Donald Trump calls Volodymyr Zelenskyy “a dictator”

US President Donald Trump has called Volodymyr Zelenskyy "a dictator without elections," as he continues to trash-talk Ukraine's leader, branding him a "moderately successful comedian." 


Having falsely claimed that Ukraine started the war with Russia, Mr Trump took to Truth Social on Wednesday to accuse his Ukrainian counterpart of "doing a terrible job." 


Benji Hyer reports. 


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​Texas measles outbreak spreads to vaccinated individuals: health officials

A measles outbreak linked to unvaccinated children in West Texas is now spreading to vaccinated individuals. Health officials say four people who have had their jabs, are among those infected. Toni Waterman has more.

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Trump and Musk show tight bond amid criticism of relationship

US President Donald Trump and his unelected advisor Elon Musk have rejected suggestions that the world's wealthiest man is usurping his boss's limelight, as they expressed gushing admiration for each other in a Fox News interview.


The display of affection was watched by millions on primetime TV, with America's two most powerful figures keen to send a message that their detractors won't be able to drive them apart. 


Benji Hyer reports. 


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UN concerned about Israeli attacks on UNRWA schools in East Jerusalem

The United Nations says Israel's repeated attacks on UNRWA facilities
in East Jerusalem is a clear violation of its obligations under
international law.
In the latest incident, Israeli police raided several UNRWA schools
this week affecting some 600 students.
Earlier this year, Israel enacted a law passed by its parliament to
ban the UN agency, claiming employees of the agency were involved in
the October 7, 2023 attacks.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York...

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Zelenskyy: Trump living in "disinformation space”

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says US president Donald Trump
is "living in disinformation space" after he blamed Kyiv for starting
the conflict with Russia.

President Trump's comments come after top US officials met their
Russian counterparts for the start of peace negotiations.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Hamas to release bodies of four deceased Israeli hostages on Thursday


Hamas is set to hand over the bodies of four deceased Israeli hostages on Thursday, ahead of an expanded exchange this weekend.

Under the terms of phase one of the Gaza ceasefire deal, 33 hostages are being released in exchange for hundreds of Palestinians held in Israeli prisons.

Giles Gibson has more from Tel Aviv.

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EU agrees fresh sanctions on Russia

The European Union has agreed on a fresh sanctions package targeting
Russia's shadow fleet and aluminum sector.

It comes as the United States has suggested that sanctions relief for
Moscow may be part of future peace negotiations to end the war in
Ukraine.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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