Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Interim Syrian president visits Paris on first trip to Europe

The Syrian president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, is visiting Paris for his first trip to Europe.

He is meeting the French president for talks.

France says Emmanuel Macron will call for "first and foremost the stabilization of the region, particularly Lebanon, as well as the fight against terrorism."

Ross Cullen reports.

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Security across Pakistan is on high alert amid Indian cross-border strikes.

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Following Indian cross-border strikes in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and the eastern province of Punjab, security across Pakistan has been heightened. 

Pakistan claims in retaliation it has shot down five Indian fighter jets.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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US and China to launch formal trade talks

INTRO: Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will lead trade talks with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer later this week in Switzerland, seeking to de-escalate a tariff standoff that has threatened to hammer both economies.

It will be the first confirmed trade talks between the countries since President Donald Trump announced punishing levies of as high as 145% on China that were met with retaliatory rates of 125% from Beijing. Laura Westbrook reports.


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India carries out air strikes in Pakistan

Days after 26 people were killed in a terror attack in Indian administered Kashmir, New Delhi says it has hit 'terrorist infrastructure' in Pakistan.

India has defended the strikes, targeting nine locations across Pakistan and Pakistan administered Kashmir, calling its response 'measured, responsible and designed to be non-escalatory in nature'

Neha Poonia has more.

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New Delhi says it has briefed the US on the 'action taken', as Neha Poonia reports.

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Tuesday, May 6, 2025

India and UK agree landmark trade deal

India and the UK have reached a free trade agreement following three years of negotiations.

This comes as both countries are worried about the impact of Donald Trump's tariff policy.

Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.

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Carney to Trump: Canada "won't be for sale, ever"

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has stood up to Donald Trump in
the Oval Office, telling the US president Canada "won't be for sale,
ever".

It follows repeated threats from President Trump to annex Canada and
make it America's 51st state.

The two leaders were meeting for the first time at the White House.

As Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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​Trump administration asks judge to toss case to limit access to abortion pill

The Trump Administration has asked a federal judge in Texas to toss out a lawsuit which would restrict access to abortion pills. The suit had been filed by three Republican led states and was seeking to roll back access to the drug mifepristone - including ending telehealth services to access the medication. Toni Waterman has more.

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Trump & Carney to talk tariffs in first meeting

US president Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney are
meeting at the White House amid the ongoing trade dispute between the
North American neighbors.

It's the first White House meeting after Carney won the Canadian
election last week, running as the anti-Trump candidate.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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RUSSIA CLOSES AIRPORTS AFTER SECOND DAY OF UKRAINIAN STRIKES

Russia temporarily closed multiple airports overnight after Ukraine launched more than a hundred drones over multiple Russian regions.

That's according to Russian officials, who are increasingly nervous about what military action Ukraine may take during a week of Victory Day celebrations, culminating in a major parade scheduled for May 9th in Moscow.

Stuart Smith has more.

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Body of missing jogger found in France

The body of a woman who went missing last month while out jogging has been found in central France.

Police say an initial autopsy could not provide a definitive cause of death for the 28-year-old.

Ross Cullen reports.

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India halts river water to Pakistan for hydro projects, heightening tensions

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India has reportedly halted river flows to Pakistan to expand its hydroelectric capacity, amid rising tensions following its unilateral suspension of the Indus Water Treaty.

Islamabad, angered by the move, has vowed to retaliate and defend its water rights.  

This marks the first time water flow has been halted since the water-sharing agreement was established in the 1960s—despite India and Pakistan having fought three wars since then.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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UN calls for restraint during closed door meeting on India-Pakistan tensions

The United Nations Security Council has reportedly called for restraint and dialogue as members discussed mounting tensions between India and Pakistan.

Pakistan has claimed India is planning a military strike in the coming days, even as New Delhi gets ready to hold civil defence drills for the first time in more than five decades.

Neha Poonia has more.

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India plans to hold mock civil defence drills this week. The announcement follows Islamabad's second missile test in three days.

India has blamed a terror attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir on Pakistan. Islamabad denies any link.

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Trump says he wants a fair trade deal with China

INTRO: U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said the US was meeting with many countries, including China, on trade deals, and his main priority with China was to secure a fair trade deal, after both Beijing and Washington appeared to soften their positions about potential trade talks.

US tariffs have reached 145 percent on many Chinese products while Beijing has responded with 125 percent duties on imports from the United States. Laura Westbrook reports.


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India orders civil defence preparedness drills amid escalating tensions with Pakistan

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India has ordered nationwide civil defence preparedness drills as tensions with its nuclear neighbour Pakistan escalate. 

In the wake of a terrorist attack that killed at least 26 people last month in Indian Administered Kashmir, ties between both nations have hit new lows. 

Delhi, blames Islamabad for backing the terrorists - a charge the latter has denied. 

Ishan Garg tells us more about the drills from New Delhi. 

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Monday, May 5, 2025

Opponents blast Trump's plan to reopen Alcatraz

US president Donald Trump says he plans to reopen the notorious Alcatraz prison in the San Francisco Bay to house what he called "America's most ruthless and violent Offenders."

Local officials immediately criticized the plan as unfeasible.

Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco.


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​Trump Administration offering undocumented immigrants $1,000 to self-deport

The Trump Administration is trying out a new method to increase deportations - offering to pay undocumented migrants to leave the US voluntarily. The White House says it will be cheaper than arresting, detaining and removing people in the country illegally. Toni Waterman has more.

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Trump imposes 100% tariffs on foreign movies

US President Donald Trump has ordered a 100% tariff on foreign-made movies to try and boost Hollywood. 

However, his suggestion has prompted shares in US studios and streaming services to fall. 

As Nick Harper reports. 

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​Trump confirms he offered to send US troops to Mexico; Questions due process rights

President Donald Trump says he has offered to send American troops into Mexico to fight drug trafficking, a proposal Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum (SHANE-BAUM) has rejected. In a sprawling interview with NBC News, Trump also raised questions about whether undocumented migrants are entitled to due process - a protection guaranteed under the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution. Toni Waterman has more from Texas.

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Iran's foreign minister arrives in Pakistan to help de escalate tensions in the South Asian region

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Iran's Foreign Minister is in Pakistan, after Tehran offered to help de-escalate tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad.

This comes days after the US asked the South Asian rivals to ensure tensions don't escalate into a wider conflict.

India has accused Pakistan of involvement in last month's terror attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 people.

Islamabad has denied the charge.

Hira Mustafa reports.

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Romania election

 Romania is headed for a decisive runoff after a far-right leader surged in the polls. Far-right leader George Simion has shaken up the political field, setting the stage for a high-stakes presidential showdown. Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.


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