The United Nations says two-thirds of the Gaza Strip is now designated
as "no-go" zones by the Israeli military and has been placed under
displacement orders.
This as the world body grapples with dwindling humanitarian supplies
and the ongoing bombardment of the strip.
Fears are now mounting that essential food and medical supplies will
soon run dry.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide.
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Inflation eases to 2.4% in March, but Trump tariffs could spell trouble ahead
Inflation in the US unexpectedly cooled in March to 2.4% - with monthly consumer prices dropping for the first time in nearly five years. But the data pre-dates President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs - which economists say will drive prices higher. Toni Waterman has more
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US citizen jailed for Ukraine donation freed by Moscow
A US-Russian citizen who was jailed in Russia for donating money to a
Ukrainian charity has been freed in a prisoner swap.
Ksenia Karelina transferred $51 to the organization that Moscow
claimed was raising funds to provide arms to the Ukrainian military.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Ukrainian charity has been freed in a prisoner swap.
Ksenia Karelina transferred $51 to the organization that Moscow
claimed was raising funds to provide arms to the Ukrainian military.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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UK FTSE 100 JUMPS ON NEWS OF TEMPORARY TARIFF REDUCTIONS ON REST OF WORLD
The UK's FTSE 100 had its best morning since Pfizer and BioNTech announced they had created an effective Covid-19 vaccine in 2020.
But it's left the market way down since before US President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs were imposed.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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But it's left the market way down since before US President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs were imposed.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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EUreaction to Trump's tariff pause
European leaders are welcoming a move by U.S. President Donald Trump to pause sweeping tariffs for 90 days.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called the pause an "important step" toward stabilizing the global economy.
Pablo Gutierrez reports from Brussels.
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European markets surge after Trump U-turn on tariffs
European stock markets have surged on opening on Thursday, following President Trump's 90-day pause on the reciprocal tariffs.
Just after opening, the bourses in France, Germany, Italy and Spain were all up more than 6 per cent.
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Ukraine says over 150 Chinese nationals fighting with Russia
Ukraine's President claims that more than 150 Chinese nationals are
fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine.
This announcement comes after Kyiv announced earlier this week that
two Chinese citizens had been captured.
William Denselow reports from Odesa.
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fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine.
This announcement comes after Kyiv announced earlier this week that
two Chinese citizens had been captured.
William Denselow reports from Odesa.
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India explores allowing companies to list on London Stock Exchange
India is looking into the feasibility of allowing its companies to list on the London Stock Exchange.
The development emerged during the Indian finance minister's UK visit.
Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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Tariffs not rules for India, despite 90 day pause say US officials
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The threat of retaliatory tariffs still looms large on India, even as the United States has paused its tit for tat duties for 90 days.
Calling India one the bad actors - along with Japan and South Korea, US officials have warned that tariffs on these countries can not be ruled out.
Ishan Garg tells us more.
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The threat of retaliatory tariffs still looms large on India, even as the United States has paused its tit for tat duties for 90 days.
Calling India one the bad actors - along with Japan and South Korea, US officials have warned that tariffs on these countries can not be ruled out.
Ishan Garg tells us more.
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Asian shares jump after Trump pauses higher tariffs but hikes rate for China
INTRO: Financial markets in the Asia-Pacific region have jumped hours after US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on most 'reciprocal' tariffs.
However, higher tariffs rates on China remain. President Trump hit Beijing with an even higher levy of 125%, just hours after China announced an 84% tariff on goods imported from the US. Laura Westbrook reports.
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Trump pauses tariffs, increases China tariffs
US President Donald Trump has reversed course and paused global
tariffs on countries around the world for 90-days.
A 10% baseline duty will stay in place against all countries while the
US tries to do deals with individual countries.
However, tariffs against China have increased to 125%.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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tariffs on countries around the world for 90-days.
A 10% baseline duty will stay in place against all countries while the
US tries to do deals with individual countries.
However, tariffs against China have increased to 125%.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Death toll rises following Dominican Republic roof collapse
Rescue personnel continue to look for survivors following the deadly collapse of a nightclub roof in the Dominican Republic.
The death toll has now risen to at least 124 people, with more than 150 injured.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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US CLAIMS CHINESE INTELLIGENCE IS USING DECEPTIVE METHODS TO RECRUIT GOVERNMENT WORKERS
The U.S. government is warning current and former employees that China is using 'deceptive methods' to recruit them.
The National Counterintelligence and Security Center says China is using a range of online methods to target Americans.
Mitch McCann reports:
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The National Counterintelligence and Security Center says China is using a range of online methods to target Americans.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Markets fall as China and EU announce retaliatory tariffs on US
Markets are falling again today as China and the European Union announced retaliatory taxes on U.S. goods as US President Donald Trump's latest wave of tariffs has come into force.
Tariffs ranging from 11% to 104% on China now apply to imports from around 60 US trade partners.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington.
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Trump says “major” tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals coming “very soon”
Donald Trump is threatening another round of tariffs - this time targeting pharmaceuticals. The President said at a fundraising gala on Tuesday night - that the announcement was coming … "very shortly" - even as markets continue to reel from his new global levies. Toni Waterman has more.
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IRS chief quits after data sharing deal with immigration authorities
The acting head of the United States Internal Revenue Service or the
IRS is set to resign after the agency struck a controversial deal to
share tax data on undocumented immigrants with federal agents.
Melanie Krause reportedly told her staff Tuesday she is leaving the agency.
Jody Jacobs reports...
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IRS is set to resign after the agency struck a controversial deal to
share tax data on undocumented immigrants with federal agents.
Melanie Krause reportedly told her staff Tuesday she is leaving the agency.
Jody Jacobs reports...
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EU to Vote on Retaliatory Tariffs Against US Imports
The European Union is set to approve on a new round of tariffs targeting U.S. goods, in response to Washington's tariffs on EU aluminum and steel. Pablo Gutierrez reports from Brussels.
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French politician suggests sending people up for deportation to tiny Atlantic outpost
A leading right-wing French politician has been criticised for suggesting sending people who are under an order to leave France to the tiny North Atlantic outpost of Saint Pierre and Miquelon (PRON: Mikkelon).
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The opposition Socialists criticised the conservative Republican party as having "lost their compass".
Ross Cullen reports.
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Indian pharma sector braces for impact from potential US tariffs
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India's pharmaceutical industry is bracing for impact after US President Donald Trump said Washington could impose tariffs on medical imports.
The US is the biggest market for India's drug industry, which supplies nearly half of all over half of all generic medicines sold in the country.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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India's pharmaceutical industry is bracing for impact after US President Donald Trump said Washington could impose tariffs on medical imports.
The US is the biggest market for India's drug industry, which supplies nearly half of all over half of all generic medicines sold in the country.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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Asia-Pacific markets fall as Trump’s country-specific tariffs set to come into effect
NTRO: Hong Kong and other stock markets in Asia traded lower on Wednesday after staging a rebound a day earlier, as US President Donald Trump's hefty tariffs on China were set to take effect later in the day. It is a move that risks further escalating an already volatile trade war.
The Hang Seng Index slumped 3.1 per cent when the market opened, the lowest level since mid-January, while markets in Japan, South Korea and Australia also slid. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong.
The Hang Seng Index slumped 3.1 per cent when the market opened, the lowest level since mid-January, while markets in Japan, South Korea and Australia also slid. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong.
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