Friday, May 30, 2025

​Trump to hold Pittsburgh rally championing Nippon Steel ‘partnership’

President Donald Trump will hold a rally at a Pennsylvania steel mill on Friday to promote Nippon Steel's 'partnership' with US Steel. … A deal he vowed to block while on the campaign trail.  Toni Waterman has more.

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Pakistan is seeking ADB support to strengthen its carbon market mechanisms

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As climate challenges mount, Pakistan is turning to the Asian Development Bank for support in developing carbon market mechanisms.

This comes as the country ranks among the top 10 most vulnerable to climate change and faces risks of increasing climate-related disasters.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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French president Macron wants "tougher position" over Israel, says "moral duty" to recognise Palestine

The French president says France and other nations may need to "toughen position collectively" and "apply sanctions" if Israel does not allow humanitarian aid to flow freely.

Speaking on Friday, Emmanuel Macron also argued that it was an urgent responsibility to recognise a Palestinian state.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Hungary Records Lowest Monthly Birth Rate on Record

 Hungary has recorded its lowest number of births in a single month since recordkeeping began in the early 1900s. New data from the national statistics office shows a dramatic drop in the country's birth rate, despite government efforts to reverse the trend. 

Pablo Gutierrez reports.

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HAMAS SET TO REJECT CEASEFIRE OFFER

Hamas officials are signalling they will reject the White House's latest plan for a ceasefire deal in Gaza.

The US says Israel's accepted the proposal, which includes a 60-day pause in fighting and the release of more hostages.

Hamas believes the plan doesn't satisfy core demands such as an end to the war.

Military analyst Major Andrew Fox says long-term solutions to the crisis look elusive.

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White House: Israel accepts new ceasefire proposal

The White House says Israel's accepted a new US proposal for a temporary ceasefire with Hamas.

The deal would see the return of both surviving and dead hostages still being held in Gaza, in exchange for an extended truce in fighting.

Hamas says it's studying the plans.

The Red Cross says conditions in the enclave are "beyond catastrophic".

Trauma surgeon Dr Feroze Sidhwa has volunteered at hospitals in Gaza.

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India says US trade ties not a factor in Indo-Pakistan ceasefire

New Delhi has once again rejected Donald Trump's claims that a ceasefire between India and Pakistan was only achieved because the US President offered the two countries trading access.

India has repeatedly rejected Trump's claims of brokering the ceasefire and of trade ties being a factor in ending hostilities with Pakistan, something that has strained ties with its largest trading partner.

Neha Poonia has more

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US defence chief looks to woo allies in Asian security forum debut

INTRO: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to make his debut at a key Asian defence forum, while China's defence minister Dong Jun will skip it.

A delegation from the People's Liberation Army National Defense University will attend the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, as Laura Westbrook reports.


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Thursday, May 29, 2025

Judge orders Trump not to interfere with Harvard's foreign students

A US judge ruled on Thursday the Trump administration can not
interfere with Harvard University's ability to enroll international
students.

It comes after the government tried to bar foreign students from
studying at the prestigious university.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Trump's tariffs can continue judge rules

US president Donald Trump's global tariffs have been temporarily
reinstated, after a federal appeals court agreed to pause a ruling
halting the import taxes while it considers the White House's appeal.

The Trump administration had threatened to go to the Supreme Court if
it was unable to block the trade court's ruling that said the
president had exceeded his authority in imposing the tariffs.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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Death Of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o

The Kenyan novelist, playwright, and champion of African languages, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, has passed away at the age of 87.


Daniel Kijo reports. 


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Trump administration says it will ‘aggressively revoke’ Chinese student visas

The Trump administration says it will start "aggressively" revoking the visas of Chinese students, including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in "critical fields."

It's the latest blow to higher education and international students in the US.

Toni Waterman has more.

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MARKETS OPENER HIGHER AFTER COURT BLOCKS TRUMP TARIFFS

U.S. markets opened higher on Thursday after a federal court blocked the majority of President Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs, dealing a major blow to his economic agenda.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Emmanuel Macron releases message of support to hostages in Gaza

Emmanuel Macron has released a message of support to the remaining hostages in Gaza.

It comes after the Israeli prime minister accused the French president of 'being on the wrong side of justice' in his call on Israel to halt its new offensive on the Gaza Strip.

Ross Cullen reports.

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EU threatens to ‘impose costs’ on China over cyberattack

The European Union says it's ready to impose costs on China in
response to an alleged cyberattack against the Czech Republic.

The attacks began during the country's EU presidency and are believed
to have been carried out by a group associated with a Chinese
ministry.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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China slams 'unreasonable' US decision to revoke student visas

INTRO: China has slammed the United State's decision to revoke the visas of Chinese students, saying on Thursday it had lodged protests with Washington following the announcement by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Earlier, Rubio said the US will start "aggressively" revoking visas issued to Chinese students, and will "enhance scrutiny" of applications from mainland China and Hong Kong. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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US embassies pause student visa applications, leaving Indian students stranded

The US embassy and consulates across India have new student visa appointments on pause, as they await further guidance from the U.S. State Department

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CPAC Hungary Gathers Global Right-Wing Leaders

Right-wing leaders from Europe, the U.S., and beyond are meeting in Budapest this week. The CPAC Hungary conference opens Thursday with calls to reshape Europe's political future. Pablo Gutierrez reports.


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US COURT BLOCKS TRUMP TARIFFS

Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs regime has been blocked by a federal trade court in the US.

The three-judge panel ruled the President overstepped his authority by using an emergency-powers law to impose the duties.

The court says the Trump administration should remove almost all tariffs within ten days.

The White House says it's appealing the decision, and Republican commentator Paul Duddridge thinks it'll win.

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India deports hundreds of people to Bangladesh

Police in India's capital territory Delhi have deported more than 500 people to Bangladesh in just over a month, in a crackdown on what authorities say is illegal migration.

Bangladesh has responded sharply, describing these as "push ins" and threatening military intervention.

Rebecca Bundhun has more.

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