Tuesday, March 25, 2025

WHITE HOUSE CONFIRMS SIGNAL HOUTHI GROUP CHAT

The White House has confirmed a journalist was accidentally added to a group chat discussing military plans in Yemen.

Top US officials including Vice President JD Vance were in the Signal message group.

The editor-in-chief of the Atlantic Magazine says he saw classified military plans about strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen and remarks calling European allies 'pathetic freeloaders.'

Professor of US Politics at University College Dublin Scott Lucas says it's one of the most serious security lapses the US has seen.

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Controversy escalates over Indian comedian's comments about politician

A row in Mumbai over a comedian's comments about a local politician has escalated, with police summoning the Indian stand-up comedian, Kunal Kamra.

Kamra has said he won't apologise over the issue act because does not believe he has broken any law.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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India braces for US tariffs on Venezuelan oil importers

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India could be among the countries worst hit by President Donald Trump's threat to impose 25% tariffs on nations importing oil from Venezuela.

New Delhi imported more than 63,000 barrels of oil per day in 2024 with plans to increase its energy trade with the Latin American nation this year.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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South Korea’s Hyundai announces $21 billion U.S. investment

INTRO: South Korean automaker Hyundai has unveiled plans to make a record $21 billion investment in the United States, to ease the risks from President Donald Trump's threats of imposing sweeping tariffs.

It's the latest foreign company to spotlight plans to ramp up US production as Trump enacts measures aimed at forcing manufacturers to create more American jobs. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Monday, March 24, 2025

High-stakes elections in April for Canada, as it faces sovereignty threats from U.S.

Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for snap parliamentary elections in April, to get a mandate to tackle U.S. President Donald Trump's hostile moves. 

The U.S. leader says Canada should be a 51st state, and new tariffs on the country are due to kick in next week.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.


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​Federal Judge refuses to lift ban on use of Alien Enemies Act to deport migrants

A federal judge on Monday refused a request from the Trump Administration to lift a ban on the use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport migrants without due process. More than 130 people were sent to a prison in El Salvador before the restraining order was put in place. Toni Waterman has more.

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UN predicts 6 million HIV-Aids deaths if US funding is not reinstated

The United Nations says over 6 million additional HIV/Aids deaths are
expected due to the sudden funding cuts by the United States.
Since taking office, US President Donald Trump had slashed funding to
many major UN initiatives and programmes.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York.

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BIRD FLU DISCOVERED FOR FIRST TIME IN BRITISH SHEEP

Bird flu has been discovered in a British sheep for the first time, a development the UK's National Sheep Association says is "concerning" with lambing season approaching.

The infected sheep was grazing in an area where there had been an outbreak of avian influenza in captive birds.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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Ukraine and U.S. hold “productive” ceasefire talks

Ukrainian officials say they have held productive talks with a U.S.
delegation on Sunday as the sides discussed a potential partial
ceasefire agreement with Russia.

A delegation from Moscow is currently meeting with U.S. counterparts
in Saudi Arabia as Washington seeks to broker a deal by Easter.

William Denselow reports from Kyiv.

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NATIONAL GRID: POWER REMAINED AVAILABLE FOR HEATHROW DURING SHUTDOWN

The UK's National Grid claims power was available to keep Heathrow airport open during Friday's shutdown.

The boss of Britain's electricity distribution network John Pettigrew says there were two other electrical substations which could have powered Heathrow after the fire in west London.

Airport managers say the closure was caused by the time it took to switch to alternative power supplies.

Aviation expert John Strickland says it's a wake-up call for Britain's critical infrastructure.

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India says quashing a $1.4bn tax bill for Volkswagen would have "catastrophic consequences"

The Indian government has said that giving in to Volkswagen's demand to quash a $1.4 billion tax bill would have "catastrophic consequence".

The carmaker and New Delhi have been battling over the tax demand in court.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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New Delhi says putting 'India First' as it negotiates US trade deal

As India braces for US President Donald Trump's reciprocal taxes to kick in - New Delhi says it is working to finalise a trade deal with Washington DC but is putting 'India first'.

The comments come with President Trump calling India the 'highest tariffing nations in the world' again, as the two sides negotiate a trade deal to address a trade imbalance that heavily favours New Delhi.



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Chinese premier warns of 'rising instability' at key business forum

INTRO: Chinese Premier Li Qiang said the country is prepared for "shocks that exceed expectations" as the world braces for US President Donald Trump to announce more tariffs on its trading partners next month.

He imposed additional 20% tariffs on Chinese exports this month, prompting China to retaliate with its own duties. Laura Westbrook has more.

Sunday, March 23, 2025

US and Ukrainian officials meet to discuss possible ceasefire

Talks between U.S. and Ukraine delegations are underway in Saudi Arabia.

It comes a day before U.S. officials are set to meet with Russian
counterparts as Washington continues its efforts to broker a ceasefire
agreement.

William Denselow reports from Kyiv.

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At least three killed in Kyiv drone attack

At least three people have been killed and 10 injured in a Russian
drone attack on the Ukrainian capital.

The attack comes as Ukrainian and U.S. officials are set to meet on
Sunday to discuss details of a partial ceasefire with Russia.

William Denselow reports from Kyiv.

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Friday, March 21, 2025

Trump, Musk deny China briefing report

Donald Trump and Elon Musk have denied a report in the New York Times that the Tesla CEO was set to be briefed on the US military's plans in the event of a possible war with China.


Musk's prominent White House role has raised a number of concerns, including the potential for conflicts of interest.


Ira Spitzer reports.




U.S. seeks to renegotiate Ukraine minerals deal

The Financial Times reports that the United States is seeking to
renovate the terms of a minerals deal with Ukraine.

An agreement between Kyiv and Washington had been reached but nothing
was signed after the two country's leaders had a public dispute at the
White House.

William Denselow reports from the Ukrainian capital.

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MARIAH CAREY WINS COPYRIGHT LAWSUIT OVER 'ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS'

A U.S. judge has ruled that pop superstar Mariah Carey did not steal her megahit 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' from another artist.

 The $20 million lawsuit claimed that Carey had infringed on the copyright of another song with the same name.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Pakistan remains firm with the ongoing Afghan repatriation drive

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Pakistan says despite mounting criticism it will not call off plans to deport illegal and registered Afghans by the end of this month.  

The repatriation drive has been criticised by human rights groups - who warn it could worsen the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Israeli cabinet removes head of internal security service despite mounting protests


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet has approved the dismissal of the head of the internal security service, Shin Bet.

The move follows several days of protests, with demonstrators saying the decision to fire Ronen Bar is politically motivated.

Giles Gibson reports from Tel Aviv.

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