Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Air pollution levels continue to worsen in eastern Pakistan


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Eastern Pakistan is once again battling  air pollution, which officials say is driven by smog-laden winds from India.

Each year, as winter sets in, thick smog engulfs major cities in the east, disrupting daily life and worsening health conditions.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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46 Die in Uganda Road Crash

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Ugandan Police have confirmed at least 46 people are dead and several others are injured after a major road crash in the north of the country.

The accident happened early Wednesday along the Kampala-Gulu Highway.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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Ukraine hits Russian plant with UK-made weapon

Ukraine's military says it has struck a Russian chemical plant with a
long-range missile produced in the United Kingdom.

This comes as Kyiv and a number of its European allies have rejected
calls for any territorial concessions.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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RADIO: REBELS LOOT GOLD

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A mining company in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has accused the M23 rebels of looting 500kg of gold from its site and transporting it through underground channels. Officials of Twangiza Mining say the gold worth 70 million dollars was looted from its mining site in South Kivu province. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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Moscow accuses media of undermining new Trump-Putin summit

Plans for a Trump-Putin summit in Hungary appear to be on hold after Russia rejected Washington's proposal for Ukraine ceasefire. One of Vladimir Putin's top foreign affairs envoys said Wednesday preparations for the US-Russia summit were ongoing, accusing media of attempts to disrupt it. The claim contradicts earlier White House statement there were "no plans" for a meeting between President Trump and President Putin in the immediate future. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Reuters reports WHO pulls up India over the recent deaths due to toxic cough syrup

Reuters reports that the World Health Organisation has pulled up India over the recent deaths of at least 24 children caused by a toxic cough syrup, saying it has more work to do in halting its sales.
 
The children died after consuming the Coldrif cough syrup made by an Indian pharmaceutical brand - Sresan Pharma - which tests showed contained the toxin diethylene glycol in quantities nearly 500 times the permissible limit.

Priyata Brajabasi reports

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JD Vance says ceasefire on trip to Israel

Vice President Vance says the ceasefire in Gaza is progressing well as
he continues his visit to Israel. Meanwhile, two more bodies of
hostages were returned to Israel on Tuesday.

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

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UK SENDS TROOPS TO ISRAEL

The UK has sent a senior commander and a small number of troops to Israel to help monitor the Gaza ceasefire.

They won't be sent into the territory under current plans.

The deployment is part of a multi-national force and follows a request from the US.

Military and Defence Analyst Colonel Simon Diggins says it's a positive step.

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Trump says he discussed trade with Modi

US President Donald Trump says he spoke with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday about issues including trade.

This comes as local media is reporting that a US-India trade deal is likely to be reached soon.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles, first launch in months

INTRO: North Korea performed its first ballistic missile tests in five months on Wednesday, days before U.S. President Donald Trump and other leaders are expected to meet in South Korea.

The launch was the first of its kind since South Korean President Lee Jae-myung took office in June. East Asia Correspondent Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong.

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San Francisco officials threaten to sue if Trump sends National Guard

San Francisco officials say they'll take legal action if the Trump administration sends the National Guard to the city,  calling the threat unnecessary and unlawful. 

It comes after a federal appeals court cleared the way for the Guard's deployment to Portland, part of a wider clash between the White House and Democratic-led cities.

Ira Spitzer reports.


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Tuesday, October 21, 2025

"No plans" for Trump Putin meeting

There are "no plans" for President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet in the immediate future according to the White House.

It comes a few days after Donald Trump said such a meeting would happen soon in Hungary.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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Appeals court okays National Guard deployment in Portland

A divided federal appeals court has lifted a block on President Trump's deployment of Oregon National Guard troops to Portland, despite leaders in the state opposing the move. The 3-judge panel said it is likely the President lawfully exercised his statutory authority. Toni Waterman has more.

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Trump warns Hamas as Vance visit Israel

US President Donald Trump has warned Hamas if it violates the
ceasefire in Gaza it will face a "fast, furious and brutal" end.

It comes as the US Vice President JD Vance is visiting Israel to try
and keep the peace process on track.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Warner Bros. Discovery says it's open to a sale; shares jump 9%

Warner Bros. Discovery has said that it is expanding its strategic review and is open to a sale. 


The media giant had planned to split into two separate entities and said it is not abandoning those plans.


Charlotte North has more in Washington. 


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UK SEPTEMBER BORROWING HIGHEST IN 5 YEARS

The British government borrowed more money this September than during any previous September in the last five years.

That means the Treasury is spending more than it makes, a common practice for governments, but now at a scale that's ringing alarm bills amongst economists.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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Part of White House East Wing Demolished for New Ballroom

Construction is underway on President Trump's new ballroom, which has resulted in part of the historic East Wing being demolished.

The project has left some of his opponents outraged, given the cost of the new ballroom and the fact that it's being developed in the middle of a government shutdown.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Sarkozy goes to prison

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has begun his five year prison sentence.

He was convicted for criminal conspiracy in connection with receiving
campaign funds from late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.


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Another hostage returned to Israel

The body of an additional Israeli hostage has been handed over by
Hamas as the group claims it is doing all it can do retrieve them

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

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RADIO: FIGHTING IN EASTERN DRC

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At least seven people have been killed and several others injured in clashes between the M23 rebels and a pro-government militia in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Local sources say the victims were killed by a bomb that landed in their compound in Masisi territory in North Kivu province. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....

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