The European Union has approved a new sanctions package against Russia
targeting its shadow fleet of oil tankers.
Top EU officials say efforts to impose further sanctions on Moscow are
already in the works should it not agree to a full and unconditional
ceasefire.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Council of Europe Urges Hungary to Halt NGO and Media Law Debate
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Europe's top human rights body is urging Hungary to stop work on a new law that targets NGOs and independent media. The Council of Europe says the bill threatens basic freedoms. Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest
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ZELENSKY: 'DEFINING MOMENT' IN EFFORTS FOR CEASEFIRE
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says a 'defining moment' has arrived in efforts to end the war with Russia.
It comes as US President Donald Trump claimed Kyiv and Moscow would 'immediately' start negotiations over a ceasefire, after he held a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
President Zelensky says Moscow must face further sanctions if it isn't ready for a ceasefire.
President Putin said he would work with Ukraine on a 'memorandum on a possible future peace agreement'.
Donald Trump says he's optimistic about progress.
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It comes as US President Donald Trump claimed Kyiv and Moscow would 'immediately' start negotiations over a ceasefire, after he held a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
President Zelensky says Moscow must face further sanctions if it isn't ready for a ceasefire.
President Putin said he would work with Ukraine on a 'memorandum on a possible future peace agreement'.
Donald Trump says he's optimistic about progress.
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India-US restart trade negotiations as Indian trade minister visits Washington
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India and the US are likely discussing a multi-phase trade deal - the first tranche of which could be finalised by July, according to reports.
India's commerce minister met his US counterpart on Monday to expedite the negotiations.
New Delhi's one of the first countries to start working on a trade deal with the US and is hoping to conclude it before the 90 day pause on US tariffs expires.
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India and the US are likely discussing a multi-phase trade deal - the first tranche of which could be finalised by July, according to reports.
India's commerce minister met his US counterpart on Monday to expedite the negotiations.
New Delhi's one of the first countries to start working on a trade deal with the US and is hoping to conclude it before the 90 day pause on US tariffs expires.
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India's foreign secretary rejects claims of US involvement in ceasefire with Pakistan
India continues to deny that the US played a role in the recent ceasefire agreed with Pakistan, following armed conflict between the two neighbours this month after tensions surged in the wake of a deadly attack in Kashmir.
India's foreign secretary says that the decision to stop military activity was taken at a bilateral level.
Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.
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China says US chip curbs could harms its own competitiveness
Beijing has urged the United States to "immediately correct its wrongdoings" after the U.S. issued guidance warning companies not to use advanced computer chips from China, including Huawei's Ascend AI chips.
China's commerce ministry warned Washington's move could ultimately harm the U.S.'s own industrial competitiveness, as Laura Westbrook reports.
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China's commerce ministry warned Washington's move could ultimately harm the U.S.'s own industrial competitiveness, as Laura Westbrook reports.
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Monday, May 19, 2025
Trump: Russia-Ukraine negotiations to begin "immediately"
US President Donald Trump says negotiations between Russia and Ukraine
will begin "immediately" on ending the war in Ukraine.
However, his calls with the leaders of both countries did not elict an
immediate ceasefire.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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will begin "immediately" on ending the war in Ukraine.
However, his calls with the leaders of both countries did not elict an
immediate ceasefire.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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U.S. tariffs expected to dent European economic growth
U.S. tariffs are expected to significantly weigh on Europe's economic
growth this year.
The European Union has delivered its annual spring forecast, and
officials say that economic uncertainty due to global trade tensions
has hit levels not seen since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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growth this year.
The European Union has delivered its annual spring forecast, and
officials say that economic uncertainty due to global trade tensions
has hit levels not seen since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Pakistan’s foreign minister arrives in Beijing for a three-day official visit
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Pakistan's Foreign Minister is on a three-day visit to China.
The trip comes days after a military standoff with India that was triggered following a terror attack in Indian administered Kashmir, which New Delhi blames on Pakistan—a charge Islamabad denies.
Experts say China's role could be pivotal in steering the region away from further escalation.
Hira Mustafa has more.
Pakistan's Foreign Minister is on a three-day visit to China.
The trip comes days after a military standoff with India that was triggered following a terror attack in Indian administered Kashmir, which New Delhi blames on Pakistan—a charge Islamabad denies.
Experts say China's role could be pivotal in steering the region away from further escalation.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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Biden's cancer diagnosis prompts messages of support
Messages of support have been pouring in for former US president Joe
Biden following the news he's been diagnosed with an aggressive form
of cancer.
President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that he was sending his
"warmest and best wishes".
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Biden following the news he's been diagnosed with an aggressive form
of cancer.
President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that he was sending his
"warmest and best wishes".
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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France secures multi-billion dollar deals at annual investment summit
The British online bank Revolut says it will invest more than a billion dollars in France over the next three years.
It's just one of the big business deals that's been announced in France at the country's annual investment summit.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Vodafone Idea seeks India's Supreme Court's help to get waiver on $5bn owed to government
Vodafone's India joint venture telecom operator has gone to India's top court to challenge the government's rejection of its request to waive more than $5 billion it owes in interest and penalties on dues.
News agency Reuters reports that documents show that the Indian company says that the waiver could be crucial to its survival.
Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.
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'BASIC AMOUNT OF FOOD' TO BE ALLOWED INTO GAZA
Israel's prime minister says a "basic amount of food" will be allowed into Gaza so the hunger crisis does not worsen.
The Israeli military has begun an extensive ground operation in parts of Gaza that it says is designed to defeat Hamas and free hostages.
The Hamas-run health ministry says more than 450 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza in the last week.
Former deputy national security adviser in Israel, Professor Chuck Freilich, says he doesn't believe this will be the end of fighting.
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The Israeli military has begun an extensive ground operation in parts of Gaza that it says is designed to defeat Hamas and free hostages.
The Hamas-run health ministry says more than 450 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza in the last week.
Former deputy national security adviser in Israel, Professor Chuck Freilich, says he doesn't believe this will be the end of fighting.
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India to send 59 MPs to convey message of "zero tolerance against terrorism"
Intro:
India is sending a delegation of 59 Members of Parliament abroad to convey what it calls its message of zero tolerance against terrorism.
The MPs visit to India's key global partners comes days after a military conflict with Pakistan which was triggered by a terrorist attack in India administered Kashmir that claimed at least 26 lives.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
India is sending a delegation of 59 Members of Parliament abroad to convey what it calls its message of zero tolerance against terrorism.
The MPs visit to India's key global partners comes days after a military conflict with Pakistan which was triggered by a terrorist attack in India administered Kashmir that claimed at least 26 lives.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer
Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive, advanced case of prostate cancer, with his doctors saying it has already spread to his bones.
The former President is planning to undergo treatment, and his surgeons say that while is cancer is not curable, it can be effectively managed.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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China slaps anti-dumping duties on plastics from US, EU, Japan, Taiwan
INTRO: China has slapped duties of up to 75 percent on imports of plastics from the United States, European Union, Taiwan and Japan on Monday.
This follows an investigation into alleged dumping, Beijing's commerce ministry said. Laura Westbrook reports.
This follows an investigation into alleged dumping, Beijing's commerce ministry said. Laura Westbrook reports.
Saturday, May 17, 2025
UKRAINE CALLS FOR RUSSIA SANCTIONS AFTER MEETING "WEAK AND UNPREPARED" DELEGATION
Ukraine's President Voldoymrr Zelensky says he expects strong sanctions against Russia in order to "force" Moscow into a 'complete and unconditional' ceasefire.
He says the delegation sent to Istanbul for the first direct talks with Ukraine since 2022 was "weak and unprepared."
Stuart Smith has more from Kyiv.
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He says the delegation sent to Istanbul for the first direct talks with Ukraine since 2022 was "weak and unprepared."
Stuart Smith has more from Kyiv.
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Friday, May 16, 2025
Tornadoes and storms across US
Nine tornadoes have been reported in the US states of Minnesota and Wisconsin as a stretch of severe thunderstorm puts areas from Chicago to Nashville under threat as the country hits the peak of tornado season.
US correspondent Kate Fisher reports
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RUSSIA MAKING "UNREALISTIC" DEMANDS AT ISTANBUL NEGOTIATIONS - UKRAINIAN SOURCES
Russia is making "unrealistic" demands that go "far beyond" anything previously discussed, according to Ukrainian sources in Istanbul who are meeting with a Russian delegation.
Negotiating teams from both sides are directly discussing the war for the first time in person since shortly after Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.
Stuart Smith reports from Kyiv.
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Negotiating teams from both sides are directly discussing the war for the first time in person since shortly after Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.
Stuart Smith reports from Kyiv.
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Trump wraps up Middle East tour with no peace deal in sight as Israel doubles down
U.S. President Donald Trump has wrapped up his tour of the Middle East, amid reports that Israeli strikes in northern Gaza have killed some 100 people.
Despite reassurances from President Trump, there is no sign of a peace deal, as Israel ramps up its operations in Gaza again.
Nina-Maria Potts has more:
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