EU trade chief to discuss tariffs with Trump administration

The European Union's top trade commissioner will hold a call with Trump administration officials on Friday, to discuss the impact of the sweeping new import taxes announced by the US government.

The EU was hit with a 20 percent tax, and the trade commissioner said "unjustified tariffs inevitably backfire".

Ross Cullen reports.

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Protests in India as parliament passes controversial Muslim land management changes

Protests are being held in India by Muslim organisations and the opposition after parliament passed a controversial bill which aims to overhaul how properties donated by Muslims in India are managed.

Prime minister Narendra Modi's government says that the bill will bring transparency to how the properties are governed.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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South Korea's President Yoon ousted as court upholds impeachment

INTRO: South Korea's constitutional court has unanimously voted to uphold the impeachment of president Yoon Suk Yeol.

His short-lived declaration of martial law last December plunged the country into political turmoil. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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Seven Asian nations gather in Bangkok for BIMSTEC summit

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Seven Asian countries are meeting for what's called the Bimstec summit in Bangkok with an eye on boosting regional trade and maritime cooperation.

Analysts believe it's a crucial opportunity for India to counter China's rising influence in the region - as this is the only major grouping of nations that included Delhi but not Beijing.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Trump Administration defends tariffs amid market turmoil

The Trump Administration is defending its announcement of sweeping global tariffs after U.S. trading partners threatened to retaliate.

Markets plunged and world leaders condemned the import taxes that would amount to the highest trade barriers in more than a century.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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UN chief calls for urgent access in Myanmar as the earthquake death toll mounts

As the death toll following an earthquake in Myanmar now reaches the 3000 mark,
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres says the disaster
has laid bare the deeper vulnerabilities facing people throughout the
country.
Last Friday's earthquake left thousands injured and dead.
Myanmar has been in the grips of a bloody civil war since the military
seized power in 2021.
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​US stocks crater on fears Trump tariffs could trigger recession

US stocks cratered on Thursday amid concerns that Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs could push the economy into recession.  The Dow plunged more than a thousand points in early trade … while the S&P was headed for its worst day in two years. Toni Waterman has more.

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NEW YORK MAYOR TO LAUNCH 'INDEPENDENT' REELECTION BID

New York Mayor Eric Adams has announced that he will seek re-election for City Hall as an independent, rather than as a candidate for the Democratic Party.

During his administration, Adams has faced several challenges, including corruption charges that were later dropped.

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US layoffs worst since pandemic amid DOGE cuts

Layoffs of workers reached the third highest level in recent US
history last month, largely driven by the reduction in federal
employees.

The cost-cutting by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency
slashed around 216,000 jobs in March.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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India says 'studying opportunities' arising from US tariffs

India has downplayed the impact of the levy of reciprocal taxes by the US, saying it is studying 'opportunities' that new taxes present.

Donald Trump announced tariffs of more than 26% for India - lower than most Asian economies will face.

Neha Poonia has more.

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NATO calls for more lethal alliance

NATO's Secretary-General has called for a stronger, fairer and more
lethal military alliance.

The comments come as foreign ministers are convening at NATO
headquarters for a two day meeting.

William Denselow reports from Kyiv.

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Uganda's Refugee Program Faces Crisis as Donors Pull Out

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Uganda's open door policy for refugees is facing a crisis after International funders indicated they would end their support in June.

The East African country hosts more than 1.8million refugees, with the programs all dependent on donor funding.

Isabel  Nakirya reports

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Israeli strikes on Syrian airbases a ‘warning for the future’ - Defence Minister

Israel's air force launched a series of airstrikes in Syria overnight, with the country's defense minister saying they were designed to serve as a "warning" to the new government in Damascus. 

From Tel Aviv, Trent Murray has more. 

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EU says US tariffs are "major bow to the world economy"

The head of the European Union says the new US tariffs are a "major bow to the world economy".

Ursula von der Leyen said Europe would be preparing countermeasures in response to the sweeping import taxes announced by President Trump.

Ross Cullen reports.

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President Trump's global tariffs include 26 per cent reciprocal tariff for India

As part of President Donald Trump's global reciprocal tariffs, the US is imposing a reciprocal tariff of 26 per cent on India, despite New Delhi's efforts to try to get some relief from the trade policy.

President Trump described Indian prime minister Narendra Modi as "a great friend", but said he hasn't been treating the US "right".

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai

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EU VOWS 'UNITED RESPONSE' TO TARIFFS

The European Union is vowing a united response to Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on imports to the United States.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the EU has a 'strong plan' for retaliation if necessary.

The White House says the measures will make international trade fairer for the US - and encourage domestic manufacturing.

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says tariffs on Australian goods don't make sense.

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China urges US to immediately lift tariffs, vows retaliation

INTRO: China is promising to hit back after Donald Trump announced a new 34% tariff on goods from China, on top of an existing 20 per cent levy.

Asian markets are feeling the heat - with Hong Kong stocks falling 1.6 percent to a six-week low. South Korea's Kospi benchmark slid 2.7 per cent to a three-month low while Japan's Nikkei 225 index plunged 4.4 per cent in the opening minutes of trading on Thursday. Laura Westbrook has more.

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Trump predicts "complaints" about his tariffs plan

US president Donald Trump predicts there will be "complaints"
following his decision to impose sweeping tariffs on goods entering
the country.

He's placing at least a 10% duty on all imports, with that figure
increasing for nations who charge higher rates on US goods.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Trump announces sweeping tariffs on all imports

US president Donald Trump has announced sweeping tariffs on all
imports entering the United States.

A baseline duty of 10% will be levied against all countries, along
with "reciprocal" tariffs on 100 nations with some of the highest
import taxes on US goods.

They include allies and trading partners the European Union, Japan and India.

Additionally, a 25% duty will start in the coming hours on all
foreign-made cars entering the US.

The president detailed the plan for reciprocal tariffs.

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President Trump believes the tariffs will settle a trade imbalance
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Guterres expresses concern at Israel's plans to expand its military ops in Gaza

United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres says he is
concerned about a recent announcement by Israel of a major expansion
of the military's operation in Gaza which also involves the seizure of
large areas of land that would be "incorporated into Israel's security
zones."
Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz made the announcement on
Wednesday and says the operation would also include a "arge-scale
evacuation of Gaza's population.
Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations in New York.

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