Monday, March 10, 2025

A Columbia University Pro-Palestinian student activist arrested by ICE

A Columbia university student involved in pro-Palestinian protests on
campus has been arrested by U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement
officers better known as ICE.
According to the Department of Homeland Security, Mahmoud Khalil's
arrest is in line with President Donald Trump's executive order
prohibiting anti-Semitism.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York...

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Canada's next PM Mark Carney vows to battle Trump tariffs

Canada's next Prime Minister has vowed to keep tariffs in place
against the United States until "Americans show us respect".

Mark Carney won the race to succeed outgoing leader Justin Trudeau but
is facing a spiraling trade war with the country's nearest neighbor.

As Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Israeli delegation heads to Qatar for Gaza ceasefire talks


An Israeli delegation is travelling to Qatar for talks over the Gaza ceasefire, which has been in limbo since the expiry of phase one more than a week ago.

U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, a key figure in previous negotiations, is also expected to arrive in Qatar later in the week.

Giles Gibson reports from Tel Aviv.

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visits Saudi Arabia ahead of US-Ukraine talks

The Ukrainian president is visiting Saudi Arabia on Monday for talks with the Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman.

The delegation travelling with Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet the US delegation, headed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in Jeddah on Tuesday.

Ross Cullen reports.


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UKRAINE, US PREPARE FOR SAUDI TALKS

Officials from the US and Ukraine are travelling to Saudi Arabia for talks on ending the war with Russia.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is due to hold a separate meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Chief Editor of the Lviv Times Lee Reaney says it could be a pivotal week.

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Pakistan seeks US clarification on entry for its nationals

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Pakistan has reached out to the US government, seeking clarity on the entry of its nationals into America.

Reports have suggested that the US is mulling travel restrictions on Pakistani nationals, as part of the Trump administration's efforts to curb illegal migration.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Three arrested in connection with tourist rape-murder case in south India

Indian police have arrested three people in connection with a rape-murder case which took place in the popular tourist spot of Hampi [PRON: Hampy] in south India.

Two women - an Israeli tourist and her homestay host were gang-raped on Thursday night - while a man was killed when three men attacked them, according to local media reports.

Rebecca Bundhun has more.

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China-US trade war heats up as Beijing's tariffs take effect

INTRO: Beijing's tariffs on certain US agricultural goods in retaliation for President Donald Trump's latest hike on Chinese imports came into force Monday.

After imposing a blanket 10 percent tariff on all Chinese goods in early February, Trump hiked the rate to 20 percent last week, as trade tensions mount between the world's two leading economies. Laura Westbrook has more.


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India-EU to resume trade talks on Monday

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India and EU are resuming their trade talks as both sides aim to reduce any potential impact from US tariffs.

With President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs set to kick in from next month, India and EU are hoping to finalise a deal by the end of the year.

But there are substantial roadblocks, as Ishan Garg tells us from New Delhi.

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Friday, March 7, 2025

US REPORTS JOB GROWTH, BUT LESS THAN ANALYSTS EXPECTED

More than 150 thousand jobs were added to the US economy last month — more than in January, but less than economists had expected.

It comes as President Trump and Elon Musk attempt to shrink the federal workforce with mass layoffs.

Mitch McCann reports

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UN calls on Israel to allow aid trucks into Gaza again

The United Nations has again emphasised the need to uphold
international humanitarian law.
This as Israel continues to halt aid deliveries into Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the aid blockage
over the weekend accusing Hamas of stealing supplies.
Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations in New York...

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White House holds first crypto summit

The White House is holding the first ever cryptocurrency summit with
industry leaders to look at ways to regulate and strengthen digital
assets.

President Donald Trump has promised to make the US the "crypto
capital" of the world, and on Thursday officially established a
strategic bitcoin reserve.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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​Man in South Carolina to be executed by firing squad

A death row inmate in South Carolina is set to be executed by firing squad Friday night. It's the first time this method will be used in the state. Brad Sigmon was convicted of bludgeoning his ex-girlfriend's parents to death with a baseball bat in 2001. Toni Waterman has more

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Uganda Ebola Cases Climbs to 12

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Uganda has reported two new cases of Ebola, just weeks after discharging all recovered patients.

This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 12 since the outbreak was declared on 30 January.

Isabel Nakirya reports


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U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East set to travel to the region next week, Gaza ceasefire deal still in limbo


U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff is set to travel to the region next week, with the Gaza ceasefire agreement still in limbo.

Phase one expired almost one week ago and Israel and Hamas have not been able to agree on an extension or moving onto phase two.

Giles Gibson has more from Tel Aviv.

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European leaders vow to put money where its mouth is on defense

European Council President Antonio Costa says that the bloc will put
its money where its mouth is on defense.

At an emergency summit on Thursday European Union member states
pledged to invest more in its collective security.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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US and Ukraine set for peace talks in Saudi Arabia

The United States and Ukraine are set to hold peace talks in Saudi Arabia next week.

The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, will separately have a meeting with the Arab kingdom's crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Globally, Pakistan is the second hardest-hit country by terrorist violence

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Pakistan ranks as the second most affected country globally by terrorist violence according to the Global Terrorism Index.

The South Asian country has been grappling with security challenges, including cross border activity, on its western borders for the last couple of years.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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UKRAINE, US TO HOLD PEACE TALKS IN SAUDI

Ukrainian officials will hold peace talks in Saudia Arabia next week with the US.

The Ukrainian leader is traveling to Saudi Arabia, but won't attend the discussions himself.

He says he hopes the negotiations will be 'meaningful'.

This week Donald Trump suspended both intelligence and military aid to Kyiv.

But the US President says he's confident peace talks can move forward.

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India's oil import from Russia reduce as US sanctions hit supply

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India is increasing its oil purchase from Africa and Latin American nations as US sanctions hit Russia's oil supply.

Delhi has emerged as one of the biggest buyers of the Russian Ural in the past few years but reports say imports from Moscow fell to a two year low in February.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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