Wednesday, September 24, 2025

India to Hold Its Largest Drone Exercise to Boost Air Defence

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India will hold its largest-ever military exercise focused on drones and counter-drone systems. The drills come as New Delhi faces growing security challenges from hostile neighbours and pushes to modernise its armed forces by relying less on imports and building up domestic defence production.


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India reportedly agrees to reduce Russian oil import

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India has reportedly agreed to reduce purchase of Russian oil as it negotiates a trade pact with the US. 


Latest oil import data however shows New Delhi continues to buy close to 1.7 million barrels per day from Moscow. 


Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi. 


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India's Kolkata still to recover from deadly rainfall

At least 10 people have died in heavy rains in the Indian city of Kolkata this week, according to local media reports.

Many places are still without electricity after it was switched off as a precautionary measure with exposed wires being blamed for about half of the deaths.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Super Typhoon Ragasa lashes Hong Kong, death toll climbs in Taiwan

INTRO: Super Typhoon Ragasa, the world's most powerful tropical cyclone this year, lashed Hong Kong with hurricane-force winds and torrential rain on Wednesday, while heavy downpours in Taiwan resulted in the deaths of 14 people.

Hong Kong has issued the typhoon signal 10, its highest warning, which urges businesses and transport services to shut down. Laura Westbrook reports.

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Ryan Routh found guilty of attempting to assassinate Trump

Ryan Routh has been found guilty of attempting to assassinate

President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in September last year.

A jury found Routh guilty of all charges.


Charlotte North reports from Washington


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Trump attacks UN in General Assembly speech

US President Donald Trump has delivered a scathing attack of globalism
at the United Nations General Assembly in New York CIty.

In a lengthy speech he told global leaders their countries are being
ruined by immigration and questioned the UN's purpose.

Toni Waterman sent this report from the UN headquarters in New York.

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Toni Waterman at the UN headquarters in New York says Trump directly
attacked the global body.

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Toni Waterman at the UN in New York says Trump also targeted
immigration and climate initiatives.

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Some local affiliates set to block Jimmy Kimmel's return

US late night television host Jimmy Kimmel is set to return to the airwaves on Tuesday night after being sidelined "indefinitely" by the network ABC last week over his commentary about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

But much of the country won't be able to watch as some local affiliates are refusing to air the program.

Ira Spitzer reports


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Secret Service dismantles devices that could crash cell service in NY area as world leaders meet

The Secret Service says it has dismantled a stockpile of devices in the New York area that were capable of crippling telecom systems and conducting surveillance as world leaders arrive in the city for the United Nations General Assembly.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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France calls for transitional administration in Gaza, following recognition of Palestine

President Macron will address the United Nations General Assembly delegates on Tuesday after he formally recognised Palestinian statehood in a speech at the UN on Monday.

Emmanuel Macron called for a transitional administration to be set up in Gaza once a ceasefire had been agreed.

Ross Cullen reports.



Uganda's Long-Time Ruler Museveni Nominated to Stand as President in 2026

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Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni - who is one of the longest-serving national leaders in the worldhas been nominated by the country's Electoral Commission to run again for the top office in next year's presidential election.

Museveni, who has been in power since 1986, says this will be his last term in office after a four decade rule.

Five other candidates, including his closest rival, musician Bobi Wine are set to be nominated in the coming days.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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Drones cause major travel disruptions in Scandinavia

Several major airports in Scandinavia were forced to close after
drones were spotted in the vicinity.

It comes in a month where Poland and Romania have accused Russia of
violating their airspace.

A move that's prompted NATO allies to bolster their defenses.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Israeli forces are pushing deeper into Gaza City

Israeli forces are pushing deeper into Gaza City as residents continue
to flee. But hundreds of thousands of civilians remain behind as
attacks are intensifying

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

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RADIO: DRC SPEAKER RESIGNS

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The Speaker of the Democratic Republic of Congo's National Assembly has resigned ahead of his planned censure by lawmakers from the ruling coalition. Vital Kamerhe announced his resignation at parliament on Monday evening. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....

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India’s Top Court Pushes for Independent Probe into Air India Crash

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India's Supreme Court has asked the government to respond to a petition demanding an independent investigation into the June Air India crash that killed 260 people. Families and safety advocates argue the current inquiry is compromised.

Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.

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DUCHESS OF YORK DROPPED BY CHARITIES OVER EPSTEIN EMAIL

The Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson has been dropped from a series of charities after an email emerged from 2011 to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

It was published in UK newspapers at the weekend.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Top India-US diplomats hold talks amid tariff, visa concerns

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India's Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York - their first face-to-face encounter since President Trump doubled tariffs on Indian imports and hiked H-1B visa fees to $100,000.

But both sides signaled willingness to keep talks alive despite persisting trade tensions.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Super Typhoon Ragasa hits the Philippines, headed for Hong Kong

INTRO: Super Typhoon Ragasa whipped up strong winds, heavy rains and landslides in the northern Philippines on Monday and prompted mass evacuations, school closures and hundreds of flight cancellations across the region as it bore down on Hong Kong and mainland China.

The Philippines' meteorological agency said it had caused heavy rains as well as landslides in many areas in the north. Laura Westbrook has more.

Monday, September 22, 2025

Jimmy Kimmel show is reinstated after suspension over Charlie Kirk comments


Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel will return to air on Tuesday after his show was suspended following comments he made about the death of political activist Charlie Kirk.


Disney said in a statement that "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will return to its ABC broadcast on Tuesday.


Charlotte North reports from Washington.


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Trump expected to link taking Tylenol during pregnancy to autism

US President Donald Trump is expected to link the use of pain reliever Tylenol in pregnant women to autism.


On Monday, the US president will reportedly advise pregnant women in the US to only take Tylenol, known as paracetamol elsewhere, to relieve high fevers.


Charlotte North reports from Washington


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Tech sector condemns H1-B $100,000 fee

The tech sector has widely condemned US President Donald Trump's new $100,000 fee for H1-B visa applicants.

Executives have criticized the chaotic roll-out of the new rules for skilled foreign workers saying it will impact innovation.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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