The European trade commissioner has praised a trade deal struck with
the U.S. saying it will provide stability for businesses.
The Trump administration announced the new tariff rate for the
European Union along with a slew of other nations will take effect on
August 7th.
William Denselow reports from Brussels
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Friday, August 1, 2025
US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff visits Gaza
US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff is visiting Gaza on
Friday to inspect food distribution sites and discuss the starvation
crisis, as President Trump says the US will work with Israel to get
more food into the strip
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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Friday to inspect food distribution sites and discuss the starvation
crisis, as President Trump says the US will work with Israel to get
more food into the strip
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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India Weighs Tariff Options, Faces Domestic Backlash, Vows to Protect Farmers
India is reportedly weighing diplomatic steps to appease the White House amid a surprise U.S. announcement of 25% tariffs on Indian goods.
Reports suggest New Delhi is exploring import boosts—not retaliation—to keep trade talks alive but it has vowed to protect its labour intensive agricultural sector at all costs.
Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.
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Reports suggest New Delhi is exploring import boosts—not retaliation—to keep trade talks alive but it has vowed to protect its labour intensive agricultural sector at all costs.
Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.
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Gold prices on track for weekly loss
Gold prices are set for a weekly loss as they come under pressure from a stronger US dollar.
This is outweighing the impact of the trade uncertainty caused by US tariffs, which has been providing support to the precious metal.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Taiwan’s president calls 20% tariff rate ‘temporary’
INTRO: Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te on Friday called the 20 per cent tariff rate the US slapped on imports from his country "temporary" and expressed the hope it could be lowered through further talks.
After four rounds of face-to-face negotiations and multiple video conferences, Taipei and Washington were still trying to strike a deal, as Laura Westbrook reports.
After four rounds of face-to-face negotiations and multiple video conferences, Taipei and Washington were still trying to strike a deal, as Laura Westbrook reports.
US says frustrated with India's slow trade negotiation as tariffs come into effect
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US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says the US is frustrated with India's slow pace in negotiating a trade deal.
The world's fourth largest economy was slapped with 25% tariffs despite months of negotiations.
Ishan Garg tells us what it means for the country's businesses.
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Thursday, July 31, 2025
Witkoff to visit Gaza amid food crisis
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Gaza on Friday to see the
worsening food crisis first-hand.
It follows a Thursday meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu to discuss new efforts to achieve a ceasefire with Hamas.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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worsening food crisis first-hand.
It follows a Thursday meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu to discuss new efforts to achieve a ceasefire with Hamas.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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US special envoy meets Netanyahu as Gaza "famine" unfolds
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem as global outrage intensifies over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Canada is the latest Western power to say it will recognise a Palestinian state.
Kate fisher reports from Washington
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US, Pakistan reach final agreement on trade terms
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Pakistan says it has reached a trade deal with the United States - just ahead of the August 1 deadline for reciprocal tariffs.
The confirmation comes after US President Donald Trump said that the two countries have signed a deal to jointly develop Pakistan's oil reserves.
Hira Mustafa has more.
Pakistan says it has reached a trade deal with the United States - just ahead of the August 1 deadline for reciprocal tariffs.
The confirmation comes after US President Donald Trump said that the two countries have signed a deal to jointly develop Pakistan's oil reserves.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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US STOCK MARKET SOARS, FOLLOWING EARNINGS REPORTS
U.S. stocks rose to record highs on Thursday following strong earnings from two of the country's tech giants, Microsoft and Meta.
The positive results came after strong economic data was released on Wednesday, showing the U.S. economy grew by three percent in the second quarter.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Ukraine restores independence to anti-corruption agencies
European Union officials have applauded Ukraine's decision to restore
independence to the country's anti-corruption agencies.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's ruling party received serious backlash
after taking steps to erode the authority of the two bodies.
William Denselow reports from Brussels
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independence to the country's anti-corruption agencies.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's ruling party received serious backlash
after taking steps to erode the authority of the two bodies.
William Denselow reports from Brussels
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RADIO: DRC-RWANDA PEACE DEAL
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Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs says the Democratic Republic of Congo must demonstrate its willingness to dismantle a Rwandan militia group known as the FDLR in eastern DRC in order for Rwanda to lift its "defensive measures" in the DRC. Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe made the remarks in Rwanda's parliament during the ratification of a US-brokered peace accord between the DRC and Rwanda. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.
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Ukrainian president calls for "regime change" in Russia after deadly strike on Kyiv
The Ukrainian president has called for "regime change" in Russia after another deadly strike on Kyiv.
Eight people were killed in the Russian attack on Ukraine's capital, with Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying the conflict was "a war that only the Russian leadership wants".
Ross Cullen reports.
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UK TRANSPORT SECRETARY TO GRILL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL BOSS AFTER SYSTEM FAILURE
The UK transport secretary will meet the boss of UK air traffic control later, after a 20-minute computer system outage prevented flights from taking off for over an hour on Wednesday.
British airlines have expressed frustration with the National Air Traffic Service, with Ryanair calling for CEO Martin Rolfe to resign.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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British airlines have expressed frustration with the National Air Traffic Service, with Ryanair calling for CEO Martin Rolfe to resign.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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Canada backs Palestinian statehood
Canada has become the latest G7 country to announce plans to recognize
a Palestinian state in September.
Meanwhile, US special envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Israel on
Thursday to discuss the starvation crisis in Gaza.
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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a Palestinian state in September.
Meanwhile, US special envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Israel on
Thursday to discuss the starvation crisis in Gaza.
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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Google to invest $6bn in data centre in south India - Report
Google is reportedly planning to invest $6 billion to build a 1 gigawatt data centre in south India.
Reuters reports, citing government sources, that the US tech firm will also develop the power infrastructure for the facility.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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India Launches NASA‑ISRO’s NISAR Satellite to Track Climate and Disaster Threats
India and NASA have jointly launched a first‑of‑its‑kind dual‑radar Earth observation mission designed to monitor climate change and natural hazards from space.
The satellite will begin operations in October.
Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.
The satellite will begin operations in October.
Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.
Trump announces deal to impose 15% tariff on South Korea
INTRO: The US reached a trade agreement with South Korea that will impose a 15% tariff on imports, including autos, and sets up major investment in American energy and shipbuilding.
It comes just a day before a 1 August deadline for countries to reach agreements with the US or be hit with higher tariffs. Laura Westbrook reports.
It comes just a day before a 1 August deadline for countries to reach agreements with the US or be hit with higher tariffs. Laura Westbrook reports.
India says its committed to protecting domestic industry after US imposes 25% tariffs
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India says it is committed to protecting its domestic industry after President Donald Trump said the US will impose 25% tariffs on the world's fourth largest economy.
In a brief statement the country's commerce ministry said it is pressing on with trade negotiations with Washington.
But with the August 1 deadline hours away, hope of a deal that could see India facing lower tariffs is fading away, as Ishan Garg tells us from New Delhi.
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Wednesday, July 30, 2025
US Fed keeps interest rates steady as Trump pressure for cut mounts
The US Central Bank has left interest rates unchanged for another month as pressure for a rate cut mounts from the White House. Toni Waterman has more from Washington
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