Musk's Starlink signs deal with India's biggest telecom operators

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Elon Musks's starlink has signed deals with two Indian telecom operators with more than 70% market share in the world's most populous country.

It comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the tech mogul during his US visit last month.  

The deal is contingent on starlink getting security clearance from the Indian government to operate in the country though.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Most Asian stocks drop as Trump trade policy sows uncertainty

INTRO: Asian equities mostly fell Wednesday as investors continued to worry over Donald Trump's trade policies amid increasing concern that his tariffs could send the US economy into recession.

Tokyo edged up along with Seoul, Jakarta and Taipei. But Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore and Manila were in the red, with Sydney down more than one percent, on concerns about the impact of Trump's latest tariffs on Australia's economy. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Canadian province suspends US electricity tariffs following Trump threat

The Canadian province of Ontario is putting the brakes on its planned electricity tariff for northern U.S. states—at least for now.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire proposal, Russia to respond

Ukraine has agreed to an "immediate" 30-day ceasefire following talks
with the United States in Saudi Arabia.

The US says it will lift its pause on intelligence sharing with Kyiv
and restart security assistance to Ukraine.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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UN warns of a renewed hunger crisis if aid supplies do not resume in Gaza

The United Nations warns that if humanitarian aid access does not
resume in Gaza, thousands will go hungry.
Over the past ten days Israeli authorities have stopped the entry of
all aid into the strip, accusing Hamas of rejecting a US proposal to
extend the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire.
The world body has now accused Israel of weaponizing aid.
Jody Jacobs reports from the UN headquarters in New York...

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US & Ukraine meet in Saudi Arabia

The US says it's looking for concessions from Ukraine as the two country's top diplomats meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss how to end the war with Russia.

It comes as the relationship between Washington and Kyiv is at its lowest point since Russia launched its full-scale invasion three years ago. 

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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TRUMP THREATENS TO DOUBLE-DOWN ON CANADIAN TARIFFS

US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his trade war with Canada, promising to impose further tariffs on its steel and aluminum imports.

Mr. Trump had already planned to impose a 25 percent tariff on those products coming into the US from America's trading partners starting Wednesday.

Mitch McCann reports:

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​App used for asylum overhauled - now used for ‘self-deportation’

The Trump Administration has overhauled the CBP One app - which was used by hundreds of thousands migrants to enter the US legally.  The app will now be used for 'self deportation.' Toni Waterman has more from Texas.

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Government shutdown looms as House prepares to vote on short term funding

U.S. House Republicans are expected to vote for a stopgap spending bill on Tuesday, moving it on to the Senate.

The proposal would fund the government through September 30th, pushing off a shutdown.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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Pakistan is stepping up its efforts to halt the export of counterfeit rice

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Pakistan insists it's now taking measures to stop the export of counterfeit and substandard rice to international markets.

The European Union has stopped a number of Pakistani rice shipments from entering the bloc, forcing Pakistan to address the problem.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Uganda Deploys Special Forces in South Sudan

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Uganda has deployed its special forces to Juba, the Capital of South Sudan, as fears of renewed civil war grow.

 

This follows the arrest of key allies of the first Vice President, Riek Machar, and deadly clashes in the North. 

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Moon's surface could have more subterranean water than previously believed

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Data sent from India's lunar mission suggests that there could be more water on the moon than previously thought.

Researchers say the hypothesis could be crucial for future missions to the moon's surface and could also reveal more information about the creation of the celestial body.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Qatar condemn Israel cutting off electricity to Gaza

Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Qatar have condemned Israel's decision to cut off electricity supplies to Gaza.

The move follows a blockade on all humanitarian aid coming into the enclave, which was introduced last week.

Giles Gibson reports from Tel Aviv.

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India brings home almost 300 nationals rescued from scam centres in southeast Asia

The Indian government says it has brought home almost 300 of its citizens who were tricked into working at cyber scam centres in southeast Asian countries including Myanmar.

Thousands of people have been rescued from such centres this year, as countries have been working together to crack down on the criminal networks.

Rebecca Bundhun has more.

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EU to unveil plan to curb irregular migration

The European Commission is set to unveil new rules on the return of
people who have been denied the right to stay in Europe.

Migration has been a major issue for voters across the bloc but
stricter measures are sparking human rights concerns.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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India says 'no commitments' made to the US to cut tariffs

Days after President Donald Trump claimed that India promised to significantly lower tariffs on American goods, New Delhi says 'no commitment has been made' to cut rates.

This as the opposition is accusing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi of 'surrendering' his country's interests in order to appease the American President.

President Trump has repeatedly claimed that India is a 'big abuser of tariffs'.

Neha Poonia has more.

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US and Ukraine hold high-stakes talks in Saudi Arabia

The US and Ukraine are holding high-stakes talks on possible paths to peace and an end to the war with Russia.

The meetings are taking place in Saudi Arabia, with discussions expected to focus on a truce proposed by Ukraine, and possible territorial concessions from Kyiv.

The talks come as Russia says Ukraine launched a "massive" overnight drone attack on the Moscow capital region.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Asian stocks slide as market selloff deepens on US growth worries

INTRO Asia-Pacific markets slid on Tuesday, tracking losses in the US following anxiety over tariff policy and a potential recession in the world's largest economy.

Asian shares dropped to a five-week low with the Nikkei-225 Index sinking to the lowest since September, but markets stabilized in mid-Asian morning with shares in Hong Kong and China trimming their declines. Laura Westbrok reports.

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In New Book, Dalai Lama Tells Followers to Reject Any Successor Chosen by China

INTRO: The Dalai Lama's successor will be born outside China, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism says in a new book.

That raises the stakes in a dispute with Beijing over control of the Himalayan region he fled more than six decades ago. Laura Westbrook has more.

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​Reports of MMR vaccines running low among measles outbreak

As the number of measles cases continues to rise - there are reports that some pharmacies are running out of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine - as demand for the jab grows. Toni Waterman has more from Texas.

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