Friday, February 21, 2025

Pakistan's ban on X marks its one year anniversary

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It's been one year since the social media platform X was banned in Pakistan, cutting off access for millions in the country.

Human rights organizations are demanding the restoration of the platform and condemning the long ban as a threat to democratic values.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Google close to identifying locations for store in India - report

Google is reportedly closing in on choosing locations for retail stores in India – which would be its first outside the United States.

India, with a population of more than 1.4 billion people is a key growth market for Google.

Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.

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UK URGED TO REVIEW USE OF CHINESE EVs

The UK government's being urged to review its use of Chinese electric cars because of spying concerns.

A number of manufacturers announced they'll integrate DeepSeek AI in their vehicles which experts say poses a "significant risk".

The Ministry of Defence - which uses some cars made in China - says it has strict security procedures in place.

Sam Goodman is senior policy director at the China Strategic Risks Institute.

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Controversial $21 Million USAID India fund actually went to Bangladesh: report

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Indian media reports say the 21 Million Dollars USAID Grant for voter turnout that President Donald Trump claimed was sent to India - actually went to Bangladesh.

The grant, now scrapped by the US Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE, kicked up a political storm in India with the ruling BJP party accusing the opposition of attracting external influence in Indian elections.

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China calls on United States to show 'mutual respect' after Trump comments

INTRO: China has called for the United States to show "mutual respect" in managing trade tensions after President Donald Trump said a trade deal with Beijing was "possible".

At the beginning of February, Trump imposed additional tariffs of 10 percent on all products imported from China. Laura Westbrook.


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Thursday, February 20, 2025

Senate confirms Kash Patel as new FBI director

Kash Patel, a longtime loyalist to President Donald Trump, has been confirmed as the new Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

The final vote was 51-49 with all Senate Democrats opposing him along with two republican senators - Alaska's Lisa Murkowski and Maine's Susan Collins.

Kate fisher reports from Washington



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Thousands flee to Burundi amidst ongoing violence in the DRC

The United Nations has once again sounded the alarm bells at the
devastating impact of the continued fighting in the Democratic
Republic of Congo.
Some 35 thousand people have fled the east of the DRC to Burundi since
the beginning of February.
Rwanda-backed M-23 fighters continue to advance across both South and
North Kivu.
Jody Jacobs has an update from the United Nations Headquarters in New York...

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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

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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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