The United Nations says Russia was responsible for downing a
commercial plane over Ukraine in 2014.
Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 was traveling from Amsterdam to Kuala
Lumpur with 298 people on board.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Orban Pulls Support from Romania’s Far-Right Candidate
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has stepped back from supporting Romania's far-right presidential candidate George Simion. The move could sway ethnic Hungarian voters ahead of Sunday's election. Pablo Gutierrez reports.
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ZELENSKY SAYS PUTIN 'SILENT' ON ISTANBUL MEETING
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia's Vladimir Putin hasn't responded to his offer to meet in Turkey on Thursday.
In his nightly address, Zelensky accused Putin of 'remaining silent' on the proposed face to face meeting.
President Zelensky said he would meet his Russian counterpart after President Putin offered direct talks between Kyiv and Moscow in Istanbul.
President Donald Trump has suggested he could join the meeting if it happens.
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In his nightly address, Zelensky accused Putin of 'remaining silent' on the proposed face to face meeting.
President Zelensky said he would meet his Russian counterpart after President Putin offered direct talks between Kyiv and Moscow in Istanbul.
President Donald Trump has suggested he could join the meeting if it happens.
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Asian markets cheer amid pause in US-China trade war
INTRO: Asian stocks followed a US rally as investors heaved a sigh of relief after a truce between the US and China eased worries of a global recession.
Japan's Nikkei rose 2 per cent, reaching its highest level since late February, while share indexes also advanced in Australia and Taiwan, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index slipped after gaining on Monday. Laura Westbrook reports.
Japan's Nikkei rose 2 per cent, reaching its highest level since late February, while share indexes also advanced in Australia and Taiwan, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index slipped after gaining on Monday. Laura Westbrook reports.
India's prime minister Modi issues warning to Pakistan
As a fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan appears to be holding, India's prime minister on Monday warned Pakistan that the country would target "terrorist hideouts" again if there were any more attacks.
The two nuclear-armed neighbours reached a ceasefire on Saturday following intense fighting last week. This was connected to a deadly attack in Indian Kashmir last month, which New Delhi linked to Pakistan – and Islamabad denied.
Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.
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Monday, May 12, 2025
Diddy sex trafficking trial begins in NYC
The trial of music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has begun in New York. He denies federal sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution charges.
Kate Fisher reports from New York.
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Trump says it would be "stupid" to reject Qatari airplane gift
US President Donald Trump is pushing back against ethical concerns over his plan to accept a $400 million luxury airplane from Qatar. Critics say the offer could create a conflict of interest and invite foreign influence.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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First group of white South African “refugees” lands in US
A plane carrying 49 Afrikanas has arrived in the US.
President Donald Trump has given the white South Africans refugee status, claiming on Monday that victims of "genocide", despite police data not backing up that claim.
Their arrival comes after the White House halted relocation flights for refugees fleeing war, famine and genocide earlier this year. Toni Waterman has more.
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President Donald Trump has given the white South Africans refugee status, claiming on Monday that victims of "genocide", despite police data not backing up that claim.
Their arrival comes after the White House halted relocation flights for refugees fleeing war, famine and genocide earlier this year. Toni Waterman has more.
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US & China agrees 115% tariff reduction
The US and China have agreed to a drastic 115% reduction in their
reciprocal tariffs for the next 90-days.
It means Chinese goods entering the US will have a 30% tariff, while
US goods going to China will have a 10% levy placed on them.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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reciprocal tariffs for the next 90-days.
It means Chinese goods entering the US will have a 30% tariff, while
US goods going to China will have a 10% levy placed on them.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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U.S. Secretary of State to attend NATO meeting
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to attend a meeting of NATO
foreign ministers in Turkiye later this week.
The gathering could coincide with a potential face to face meeting
between Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his Russian
counterpart Vladimir Putin.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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foreign ministers in Turkiye later this week.
The gathering could coincide with a potential face to face meeting
between Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his Russian
counterpart Vladimir Putin.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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China hails 'substantial progress' in trade talks with US
INTRO: China hailed on Monday "substantial progress" with the United States after talks in Geneva on dialling down their trade war yielded dramatic cuts to import tariffs.
The world's two biggest economies agreed to suspend their respective tariffs for 90 days while they negotiate. The US tariffs on Chinese imports will now be cut to 30 per cent , while Chinese tariffs on US imports will be cut to 10 per cent. Laura Westbrok reports from Hong Kong.
The world's two biggest economies agreed to suspend their respective tariffs for 90 days while they negotiate. The US tariffs on Chinese imports will now be cut to 30 per cent , while Chinese tariffs on US imports will be cut to 10 per cent. Laura Westbrok reports from Hong Kong.
United States and China agree to 90-day pause on tariffs as trade war eases
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.
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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