Asian stocks rally on Trump's ceasefire announcement

Asian markets rallied on Tuesday, following US markets higher after president Donald Trump said that Iran and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire.

Meanwhile, oil prices have dropped as fears ease over possible supply disruptions.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Hong Kong.

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Iran fires missiles at US base in Qatar

Iran has fired missiles at a US military base in Qatar, in retaliation
for the Trump administration targeting three nuclear facilities over
the weekend.

Qatar says it was able to intercept the missiles.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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House of Representatives Bans WhatsApp

WhatsApp has been banned from all devices issued by the US House of Representatives.

In a memo, the House's Office of Cybersecurity cited "potential security risks" with Meta's popular messaging service.

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.

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Blunder by UAW leadership could cost auto union $80m in lost returns: Reuters

A major investment blunder by the leadership of the United Auto Workers could cost union members $80m in lost gains. According to Reuters, the union failed to reinvest money it had liquidated to pay striking workers in 2023. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.

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WHITE HOUSE SEEKS TO CLARIFY PRESIDENT'S IRANIAN "REGIME CHANGE" COMMENTS

The White House is working to clarify comments made by the president, in which he discussed the prospect of regime change in Iran.

Mr Trump's recent social media posts about Iran have raised concerns — including one in which he suggested that America knows where Iran's Ayatollah is hiding but is choosing not to assassinate him.

Mitch McCann reports.

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Seven Ugandan Soldiers Killed in Somalia

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At least seven Ugandan soldiers have been killed in a battle with al-Shabab militants in southern Somalia. The troops are part of the African Union's mission to help stabilize the country.
 
Uganda is one of the largest troop contributors to the regional peacekeeping effort, which is facing deep funding cuts and manpower shortages.
 

Isabel Nakirya Reports

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Iran in focus as NATO leaders set to gather

The ongoing crisis in Iran is set to dominate sentiment when leaders
of NATO-allied countries gather in the Netherlands later this week.

Tehran has promised a decisive response sparking fears that U.S.
allies within the military alliance could be dragged into the
conflict.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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UK FORCES IN MIDDLE EAST ON "HIGH ALERT"

UK Defence Secretary John Healey says British military bases in the Middle East are on "high alert" after Iran promised to punish the US for bombing its nuclear facilities.

UK forces did not participate in the strikes, but officials in London are worried about a "spiral of conflict" developing in the Middle East.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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Final day of talks in France on possible changes to pension reforms

The French prime minister and trade unions are meeting for the final time on Monday in Paris to try to find common ground on adjusting retirement reforms.

The pension reforms of 2023 remain deeply unpopular and the prime minister offered to hold the so-called 'conclave' with industry representatives to discuss potential solutions.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Pakistan’s Prime Minister convenes a top-level national security meeting

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Pakistan's Prime Minister is holding a top-level national security meeting to discuss the regional fall out of America's strikes on Iran. 

The meeting comes days after the country's army chief met US President Donald Trump in Washington.

Hira Mustafa has more. 

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INDIA: US DIDN'T USE OUR AIRSPACE FOR IRAN STRIKES

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India says claims that the US used Indian airspace to launch its strikes on Iran are 'fake'.

This comes days after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Iran's President, and called for the "early restoration of regional peace, security and stability".

Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.

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TRUMP: STRIKES ON IRAN 'OBLITERATED' NUCLEAR SITES

US President Donald Trump claims US strikes in Iran "obliterated" three key nuclear facilities.

The UN's nuclear watchdog says the extent of damage from the bombings remains "unclear" - but there are "clear indications of impacts".

Iran has accused the US of "waging war" against the country and says its "punishment" of Israel will continue.

Former UK defence minister Tobias Ellwood says recent history carries some warnings.

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Trump suggests backing a regime change in Iran

US President Donald Trump appears to be supporting the idea of a possible regime, even as his top aides continue to assert the US is not at war with Iran.

Mark Mayfield has more.

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Strait of Hormuz "situation" to not affect India: Petroleum Minister

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India says it is diversifying its oil procurement as tensions in the Middle East threaten trade through the strait of Hormuz.

Iran has threatened to close the narrow trade route after US strikes on its nuclear facilities this weekend.

Indian officials say they're monitoring the situation, as Ishan Garg reports from Mumbai.

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China condemns US strikes on Iran, calls for ceasefire

China has condemned the US attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities, saying the move has damaged Washington's credibility.

China, along with Russia and Pakistan, at a UN Security Council meeting on Sunday, proposed that the body adopt a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Hong Kong.

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Iran hits back at the US, insisting it receives "a response" for its aggression

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has hit back at the US, saying it “must receive a response for their aggression”.

This comes after the US bombed three Iranian nuclear sites in the early hours of Sunday morning.

U.S. President Donald Trump insists the strikes did what they were meant to do: stop Iran from getting a nuclear weapon.

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US TO BEGIN ASSISTING CITIZENS AND RESIDENTS TO DEPART ISRAEL

The US will begin assisting with departure flights from Israel amid escalating tensions in the region.

This comes as President Trump weighs whether to strike an Iranian nuclear facility in the coming weeks.

Mitch McCann reports:

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US judge orders release of pro-Palestinian protester Mahmoud Khalil

A US judge has ordered the release of a pro-Palestinian protester the
Trump administration has been trying to deport.

Mahmoud Khalil has been in immigration custody since the start of
March after he took part in demonstrations last year.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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US appeals court allows National Guard at LA protests

A US appeals court has given Donald Trump the green light for
continuing to use California's National Guard to quell protests
against his immigration policies in Los Angeles.

The decision supersedes last week's ruling by a federal judge ordering
the President to give back control of the troops to California's
governor.

Jagruti Dave has more on the implications of this latest ruling.

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UK MPs VOTE IN FAVOUR OF ASSISTED DYING LEGISLATION

UK lawmakers have voted in favour of legalising assisted dying in England and Wales.

The legislation would allow some terminally ill adults with under six months to live to seek medical assistance to end their lives.

It will now move to the UK's House of Lords for further scrutiny.

MP Rachel Hopkins says the bill's been scrutinised very carefully.

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