The United Nations Security Council is set to convene an emergency
briefing Monday after Estonia accused Russia of violating its
airspace.
Senior European Union officials have described the incident as an
extremely dangerous provocation.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Monday, September 22, 2025
FSN RADIO: DRC ARMY OFFENSIVE
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Fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 rebels erupted in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo over the weekend leaving a trail of death and destruction. Both sides have traded accusations of starting the clashes which have violated a ceasefire they signed in July. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
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France to recognise Palestine in historic move at United Nations
President Macron will formally recognise Palestinian statehood in a landmark address on Monday.
France will join Canada, Australia and the UK, who all recognised Palestine on Sunday.
Ross Cullen reports.
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India's trade minister heads to Washington for trade talks
India's trade minister Piyush Goyal is due to visit Washington on Monday for trade talks.
This comes almost a week after a US delegation met trade officials in New Delhi, and as President Trump's administration has announced fee hikes on visas widely used by skilled Indian workers.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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India Monitors Chinese 'Spy' in Indian Ocean Ahead of Missile Test
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A Chinese satellite-tracking vessel is once again in the Indian Ocean Region. The move revives concerns over Beijing's growing maritime presence in waters critical to New Delhi's security. The Indian Navy is said to be closely monitoring the ship ahead of upcoming missile tests by India near the shore of the Bay Of Bengal.
Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.
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Israel condemns Palestinian statehood recognition
The recognition of a Palestinian state by various countries has been
met with widespread condemnation in Israel
Prime Minister Netanyahu is weighing an Israeli response that's
expected to come next week
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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met with widespread condemnation in Israel
Prime Minister Netanyahu is weighing an Israeli response that's
expected to come next week
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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UK WARNS ISRAEL OVER WEST BANK
The UK is urging Israel not to annex parts of the West Bank in response to Britain's recognition of the state of Palestine.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the move on Sunday, ahead of a United Nations conference on the issue on Monday.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the move on Sunday, ahead of a United Nations conference on the issue on Monday.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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Indian IT sector braces for impact from hiked H1B visa fees
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India's IT services export growth could drop below 4% from 5% in the previous year due to the sharp hike in H1B visa fees.
The Donald Trump administration raised the one time fee to $100,000 over the weekend for the visa which companies use to bring in skilled workers to the US
Analysts now say the move could help India, if it can provide its tech talent similar opportunities at home.
Ishan Garg tells us more about the impact of the fee hike from New Delhi.
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US House lawmakers make rare China visit to stabilise ties
INTRO: United States lawmakers are in China on a rare visit as the two countries tussle over trade, the ownership of the TikTok social media platform and military dynamics in the South China Sea.
The last trip by a group of senators was in 2023, and Sunday's delegation was the first from the House of Representatives to visit Beijing since 2019. Laura Westbrook has more.
The last trip by a group of senators was in 2023, and Sunday's delegation was the first from the House of Representatives to visit Beijing since 2019. Laura Westbrook has more.
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Trump calls Charlie Kirk "martyr... for American freedom" at memorial
US president Donald Trump has hailed murdered activist Charlie Kirk a
"martyr... for American freedom" at a memorial event attended by
thousands of people.
The event is seen as a galvanizing moment for conservative and MAGA politics.
His widow told the crowd she forgives her late-husband's killer.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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"martyr... for American freedom" at a memorial event attended by
thousands of people.
The event is seen as a galvanizing moment for conservative and MAGA politics.
His widow told the crowd she forgives her late-husband's killer.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Friday, September 19, 2025
Trump-Xi phone call "productive" as TikTok deal nears
US President Donald Trump says he had a "very productive call" with
China's leader Xi Jinping during which they made progress on a
potential TikTok deal.
He says they plan to meet in Asia next month.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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China's leader Xi Jinping during which they made progress on a
potential TikTok deal.
He says they plan to meet in Asia next month.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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EU presents 19th Russian sanctions package
The European Commission has unveiled its latest set of Russian
sanctions. It comes as European officials say Russian jets have
violated Estonian airspace.
The EU says this 19th package targets key sectors impacting the war in
Ukraine and includes a ban on LNG imports.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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sanctions. It comes as European officials say Russian jets have
violated Estonian airspace.
The EU says this 19th package targets key sectors impacting the war in
Ukraine and includes a ban on LNG imports.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Fellow late-night hosts defend Jimmy Kimmel
US television late-night hosts are rallying around Jimmy Kimmel after he was pulled off air for remarks about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
ABC says Kimmel's show will be off air indefinitely, a decision blasted by fans, but praised by President Donald Trump.
Mitch McCann reports:
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ABC says Kimmel's show will be off air indefinitely, a decision blasted by fans, but praised by President Donald Trump.
Mitch McCann reports:
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British couple held by Taliban released from prison
A British couple who were held without charge by the Taliban for eight months have been released from prison in Afghanistan.
Barbie Reynolds, who is 76, and her husband Peter, who's 80, were arrested in February as they travelled to their home in Afghanistan's Bamiyan province.
Ross Cullen reports.
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RADIO: EBOLA DEATHS RISE
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The World Health Organisation says 31 people have died of Ebola in the south-central part of the Democratic Republic of Congo since the outbreak was declared two weeks ago. The Director-General of the global health body, Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus says they have stepped up efforts to stop the spread of the disease that's occurred in a province that borders Angola. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
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EU expected to roll out 19th Russian sanctions package
The European Commission is expected to unveil its latest set of
Russian sanctions on Friday.
The proposal was delayed following U.S. President Donald Trump's call
for NATO allies to cease their imports of Russian energy.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Russian sanctions on Friday.
The proposal was delayed following U.S. President Donald Trump's call
for NATO allies to cease their imports of Russian energy.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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UK SET TO RECOGNISE PALESTINIAN STATE
The UK is expected to imminently announce the recognition of the state of Palestine.
The move is set to provoke harsh criticism from Israel.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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The move is set to provoke harsh criticism from Israel.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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U.S. Embassy Revokes Visas of Indian Executives Over Fentanyl Links
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Washington has tightened scrutiny on Indian business executives, with the U.S. Embassy in Delhi revoking and denying visas for several individuals and their families. The move comes amid an intensifying American crackdown on synthetic drugs.
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US lifts sanctions waiver on India-built Iran port
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The US is canceling its sanctions waiver granted to India-made port in Iran in a bid to pressure the middle-eastern nation.
But the move could also hurt New Delhi too - which has been developing the Chabahar port as part of its counterbalancing measure against China's Belt and Road Initiative as Ishan Garg tells us from New Delhi.
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The US is canceling its sanctions waiver granted to India-made port in Iran in a bid to pressure the middle-eastern nation.
But the move could also hurt New Delhi too - which has been developing the Chabahar port as part of its counterbalancing measure against China's Belt and Road Initiative as Ishan Garg tells us from New Delhi.
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Trump declines approval of Taiwan military aid package: report
INTRO: US President Donald Trump declined to approve $400 million in military aid to Taiwan in recent months while negotiating on trade and a potential summit with Beijing, according to the Washington Post.
The decision would mark a sharp departure from US policy toward the democratic island, which faces a constant threat of invasion by China. Laura Westbrook has more.
The decision would mark a sharp departure from US policy toward the democratic island, which faces a constant threat of invasion by China. Laura Westbrook has more.
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