The United States and China have agreed to a 90-day pause on tariffs as the trade war between the world's two biggest economies eases.
The agreement comes after two days of talks between the delegations in Switzerland.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Monday, May 12, 2025
US and China strike 90-day agreement to slash tariffs
The US and China have reached agreement to lower tariffs temporarily after concluding that they "neither side" favored the trade war underway between the two countries.
For the next 90 days, US tariffs on Chinese exports will fall to 30%, while Chinese tariffs on American goods will drop to 10%…with both sides agreeing to work on a long-term agreement.
Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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HAMAS TO RELEASE LAST LIVING AMERICAN HOSTAGE FROM GAZA CAPTIVITY
Hamas has announced it will release an American hostage that was captured by the militant group during the October 7 attack on Israel.
The news comes as President Trump prepares to visit the Middle East Monday for a three country trip across the region. Hamas says the release was part of a "good will gesture" to the President ahead of the visit.
From Tel Aviv, Trent Murray has more.
The news comes as President Trump prepares to visit the Middle East Monday for a three country trip across the region. Hamas says the release was part of a "good will gesture" to the President ahead of the visit.
From Tel Aviv, Trent Murray has more.
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ZELENSKY READY TO MEET PUTIN IN ISTANBUL
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says he is prepared to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Istanbul on Thursday.
It comes after US President Donald Trump demanded Kyiv take up Vladimir Putin's offer of direct talks.
Ukraine had previously said a ceasefire would need to be in place before negotiations began.
Intelligence and security expert Matthew Schumacher thinks Donald Trump probably should be cautious.
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It comes after US President Donald Trump demanded Kyiv take up Vladimir Putin's offer of direct talks.
Ukraine had previously said a ceasefire would need to be in place before negotiations began.
Intelligence and security expert Matthew Schumacher thinks Donald Trump probably should be cautious.
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India-Pakistan military leaders to speak on Monday after deadly clashes last week
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Indian and Pakistani military leaders are holding talks on Monday after war-like military operations were carried out by both sides last week.
There's now a ceasefire in place.
Indian officials say they've been authorised to respond if there are violations from Pakistan's side.
Ishan Garg reports.
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Indian and Pakistani military leaders are holding talks on Monday after war-like military operations were carried out by both sides last week.
There's now a ceasefire in place.
Indian officials say they've been authorised to respond if there are violations from Pakistan's side.
Ishan Garg reports.
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U.S. Says ‘Substantial Progress’ Made in Trade Talks With China
INTRO: Both China and the United States have said that they've made progress at trade talks between the two countries in Switzerland.
US officials touted a "deal" to reduce the US trade deficit, while Chinese officials said the sides had reached "important consensus". Additional details are expected to be announced on Monday, as Laura Westbrook reports.
US officials touted a "deal" to reduce the US trade deficit, while Chinese officials said the sides had reached "important consensus". Additional details are expected to be announced on Monday, as Laura Westbrook reports.
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Sunday, May 11, 2025
RUSSIA & UKRAINE DIVIDED ON WHETHER CEASEFIRE FIRST OR NEGOTIATIONS FIRST
Ukraine says its proposed 30-day ceasefire with Russia must come before direct negotiations with Moscow.
Russian President Vladimir Putin had suggested the two sides meet in Turkiye on Thursday next week – but both France and Ukraine say a ceasefire must happen first.
Stuart Smith has more from Kyiv.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin had suggested the two sides meet in Turkiye on Thursday next week – but both France and Ukraine say a ceasefire must happen first.
Stuart Smith has more from Kyiv.
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Saturday, May 10, 2025
US, EUROPE, UKRAINE CALL FOR UNCONDITIONAL 30-DAY CEASEFIRE FROM MONDAY
European leaders and Ukraine have agreed there should be a 30-day, unconditional ceasefire with Russia from Monday — a demand being backed by US President Donald Trump.
The leaders of the UK, France, Germany and Poland joined Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, with the US President calling in.
Stuart Smith reports.
The leaders of the UK, France, Germany and Poland joined Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, with the US President calling in.
Stuart Smith reports.
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Friday, May 9, 2025
Trump hints at China tariff reduction ahead of Switzerland talks
Donald Trump has indicated he might reduce tariffs on China in comments made before the two sides embark on crucial trade talks in Switzerland this weekend.
Last month the US President slapped 145% duties on imports from its Asian rival driving down trade and ramping up tensions.
As our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave explains, President Trump's latest remarks could signal a willingness to de-escalate.
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Last month the US President slapped 145% duties on imports from its Asian rival driving down trade and ramping up tensions.
As our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave explains, President Trump's latest remarks could signal a willingness to de-escalate.
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Trump administration readying to bring first group of White Afrikana “refugees” to US - NYT
The New York Times says the Trump Administration is close to relocating a first group of white South Africans to the US, even as virtually all other refugee programs grind to a halt.
Trump has criticized a new South African law that allows for the seizure of private land - which is largely owned by the white minority - as an assault on their rights.
Supporters of the law say it's a way to unwind the vestiges of apartheid, when land was forcibly taken from Black South Africans.
Toni Waterman has more.
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Reports: US & Israel discuss US taking control of Gaza
The US and Israel have reportedly discussed a plan for Washington to
take control of the Gaza Strip and lead a post-conflict administration
indefinitely.
According to Reuters, which has spoken to officials who are aware of
the plan, Hamas and the Palestinian Authority would not be part of the
leadership team.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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take control of the Gaza Strip and lead a post-conflict administration
indefinitely.
According to Reuters, which has spoken to officials who are aware of
the plan, Hamas and the Palestinian Authority would not be part of the
leadership team.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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US and China hold tariff talks in Switzerland to try to ease trade war
The United States and China are starting several days of talks in Switzerland to try to deal with the continuing trade war between the world's two biggest economies.
Ross Cullen reports.
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China's exports rose a higher than expected 8% in April as new US tariffs took effect
INTRO: China's export growth rose even as shipments to the US slumped sharply in the first month in the first official data since China became embroiled in a tit-for-tat tariff battle with the US.
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.
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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Tensions between the nuclear armed rivals continue to escalate
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Pakistan has denied Indian claims of launching attacks on military sites and cities, calling the allegations baseless.
Relations between the two countries have hit a new low since India blamed Pakistan for a terrorist attack in Indian administered Kashmir, a charge Islamabad denies.
Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.
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Pakistan has denied Indian claims of launching attacks on military sites and cities, calling the allegations baseless.
Relations between the two countries have hit a new low since India blamed Pakistan for a terrorist attack in Indian administered Kashmir, a charge Islamabad denies.
Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.
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India army says its neutralized Pakistan's missiles and drone attacks on Thursday
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The Indian army says it has neutralised missiles and drones fired by Pakistan over India's Jammu and Kashmir province.
Air sirens blared out across 20 cities in India on Thursday night followed by blackouts - as concerns about a wider conflict between nuclear neighbours mount.
Ishan Garg tells us more.
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Thursday, May 8, 2025
FEMA head dismissed after he says agency shouldn’t be disbanded
The acting director of the US's Federal Emergency Management Agency is out of a job, a day after he told lawmakers he didn't support disbanding the disaster relief agency.
US President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem have both recently suggested the agency known as FEMA should be eliminated
Ira Spitzer reports.
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Robert Prevost named as first American Pope
The first American Pope has been selected by Cardinals after two days of voting at the Vatican.
Robert Prevost will go by the name of Pope Leo the Fourteenth.
Our US correspondent Jagruti Dave tells us more about the man succeeding Pope Francis, who died last month.
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Robert Prevost will go by the name of Pope Leo the Fourteenth.
Our US correspondent Jagruti Dave tells us more about the man succeeding Pope Francis, who died last month.
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Trump announces "very conclusive" UK trade deal
The US and UK have agreed a trade deal to reduce tariffs, with Donald
Trump calling the agreement "very conclusive", despite many of the
specifics yet to be agreed.
It will see exports of American beef, ethanol and agricultural
products to the UK.
And the creation of a 'trading zone' for steel and pharmaceutical products.
Nick Harper has more from Washington.
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Trump calling the agreement "very conclusive", despite many of the
specifics yet to be agreed.
It will see exports of American beef, ethanol and agricultural
products to the UK.
And the creation of a 'trading zone' for steel and pharmaceutical products.
Nick Harper has more from Washington.
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India says fired drones at Pakistani targets in response to Islamabad's agression
India says it has targeted Pakistan’s air defence radars, calling it a 'proportionate' response to Pakistani aggression.
New Delhi also claims that drones were fired after Islamabad tried to hit military targets in India.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Bill Gates is giving away his fortune, winding down his Foundation
Bill Gates says he will donate 99% of money and wind down his Foundation, which is credited with saving more 80 million lives worldwide. Toni Waterman has more.
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