Friday, May 30, 2025
Trump accuses China of violating trade agreement
trade agreement between the two countries.
It comes as the White House weighs up options to advance its tariffs
strategy amid legal challenges.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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US INFLATION SLOWS, NO SIGN OF TARIFF EFFECT YET
Despite that, Wall Street opened lower on Friday — after Mr. Trump claimed China had violated a trade agreement with the US.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Trump to hold Pittsburgh rally championing Nippon Steel ‘partnership’
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Pakistan is seeking ADB support to strengthen its carbon market mechanisms
As climate challenges mount, Pakistan is turning to the Asian Development Bank for support in developing carbon market mechanisms.
This comes as the country ranks among the top 10 most vulnerable to climate change and faces risks of increasing climate-related disasters.
Hira Mustafa has more.
French president Macron wants "tougher position" over Israel, says "moral duty" to recognise Palestine
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Hungary Records Lowest Monthly Birth Rate on Record
Hungary has recorded its lowest number of births in a single month since recordkeeping began in the early 1900s. New data from the national statistics office shows a dramatic drop in the country's birth rate, despite government efforts to reverse the trend.
Pablo Gutierrez reports.
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HAMAS SET TO REJECT CEASEFIRE OFFER
The US says Israel's accepted the proposal, which includes a 60-day pause in fighting and the release of more hostages.
Hamas believes the plan doesn't satisfy core demands such as an end to the war.
Military analyst Major Andrew Fox says long-term solutions to the crisis look elusive.
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White House: Israel accepts new ceasefire proposal
The deal would see the return of both surviving and dead hostages still being held in Gaza, in exchange for an extended truce in fighting.
Hamas says it's studying the plans.
The Red Cross says conditions in the enclave are "beyond catastrophic".
Trauma surgeon Dr Feroze Sidhwa has volunteered at hospitals in Gaza.
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India says US trade ties not a factor in Indo-Pakistan ceasefire
India has repeatedly rejected Trump's claims of brokering the ceasefire and of trade ties being a factor in ending hostilities with Pakistan, something that has strained ties with its largest trading partner.
Neha Poonia has more
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US defence chief looks to woo allies in Asian security forum debut
A delegation from the People's Liberation Army National Defense University will attend the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, as Laura Westbrook reports.
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Judge orders Trump not to interfere with Harvard's foreign students
interfere with Harvard University's ability to enroll international
students.
It comes after the government tried to bar foreign students from
studying at the prestigious university.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Trump's tariffs can continue judge rules
reinstated, after a federal appeals court agreed to pause a ruling
halting the import taxes while it considers the White House's appeal.
The Trump administration had threatened to go to the Supreme Court if
it was unable to block the trade court's ruling that said the
president had exceeded his authority in imposing the tariffs.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington.
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Death Of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o
The Kenyan novelist, playwright, and champion of African languages, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, has passed away at the age of 87.
Daniel Kijo reports.
Trump administration says it will ‘aggressively revoke’ Chinese student visas
It's the latest blow to higher education and international students in the US.
Toni Waterman has more.
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MARKETS OPENER HIGHER AFTER COURT BLOCKS TRUMP TARIFFS
Mitch McCann reports:
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Emmanuel Macron releases message of support to hostages in Gaza
EU threatens to ‘impose costs’ on China over cyberattack
response to an alleged cyberattack against the Czech Republic.
The attacks began during the country's EU presidency and are believed
to have been carried out by a group associated with a Chinese
ministry.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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China slams 'unreasonable' US decision to revoke student visas
Earlier, Rubio said the US will start "aggressively" revoking visas issued to Chinese students, and will "enhance scrutiny" of applications from mainland China and Hong Kong. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
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US embassies pause student visa applications, leaving Indian students stranded
Experts say this will impact Indians the most, as they form the highest number of international students in the United States.
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CPAC Hungary Gathers Global Right-Wing Leaders
Right-wing leaders from Europe, the U.S., and beyond are meeting in Budapest this week. The CPAC Hungary conference opens Thursday with calls to reshape Europe's political future. Pablo Gutierrez reports.
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US COURT BLOCKS TRUMP TARIFFS
The three-judge panel ruled the President overstepped his authority by using an emergency-powers law to impose the duties.
The court says the Trump administration should remove almost all tariffs within ten days.
The White House says it's appealing the decision, and Republican commentator Paul Duddridge thinks it'll win.
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India deports hundreds of people to Bangladesh
Police in India's capital territory Delhi have deported more than 500 people to Bangladesh in just over a month, in a crackdown on what authorities say is illegal migration.
Bangladesh has responded sharply, describing these as "push ins" and threatening military intervention.
Rebecca Bundhun has more.
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J&K Chief Minister aims to bring tourists back a month after terrorist attack
The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir is on a mission to bring back tourism to the picturesque valley a month after a deadly terrorist attack in April.
Businesses in the region have been worried about a substantial setback after the gruesome murder of at least 26 tourists in the region.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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US to start ‘aggressively’ revoking visas for Chinese students, Marco Rubio says
It escalates the Trump administration's push for greater scrutiny of foreigners attending American universities, after the Trump administration moved to strip Harvard University's ability to enroll international students - which Harvard is challenging in court. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Elon Musk criticizes Republican spending bill
Elon Musk has criticized Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful" spending bill, saying it would increase the deficit.
The Tesla CEO leads the Department of Government Efficiency, which has been trying to slash federal spending.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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Former surgeon given 20-year sentence in one of France's largest child sex abuse cases
Joel Le Scouarnec raped and sexually assaulted 299 people - the majority of whom were children, in the period from 1989 to 2014.
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Trump: Canada “considering” free Golden Dome & annexation plan
receive free Golden Dome protection in return for becoming the US'
51st state.
Earlier this month Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told president
Trump his country would "never" join the US.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Tesla sales slump in Europe
compared to the year before.
Analysts say the electric vehicle maker has been impacted by rising
competition and shifting attitudes towards its CEO Elon Musk.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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US halts visa interviews for new students
It comes ahead of a planned expansion of social media vetting for visa applicants.
The State Department has warned anyone hoping to get a visa to travel to the US to "expect to be looked at".
Nick Harper is in Washington.
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India's Foreign Secretary meets US Under Secretary on US trip
India's Foreign Secretary has kickstarted his US tour by meeting Jeffrey Kessler in Washington DC.
The US Under Secretary and Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri [PRON: MISS-REE] reportedly discussed "cooperation in critical and emerging technologies".
But reports suggest India also plans to discuss President Trump's repeated claims that the US brokered a recent ceasefire between New Delhi and Islamabad, claims that India has repeatedly rejected publicly.
Rebecca Bundhun has more.
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India clears plan to make indigenous fifth generation stealth aircraft
It also invited private players companies to bid to develop the medium-weight fighter jet.
Neha Poonia has more.
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US ORDERS PAUSE IN STUDENT VISA INTERVIEWS
The US has ordered a pause in embassies scheduling appointments for student visas.
It comes as the government plans to expand social media vetting for international applicants, with the Trump administration believing some colleges are too left-wing and allow antisemitic protests.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has sent a memo to diplomatic posts saying they should stop arranging interviews 'until further guidance'.
The Guardian's Washington bureau chief David Smith says Donald Trump's government is hardening its stance.
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Tuesday, May 27, 2025
RFK Jr ends covid vaccine recommendation for healthy kids and pregnant women
The US government is no longer recommending Covid vaccines for healthy children and pregnant women.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. - a Covid vaccine critic - made the announcement on social media platform X.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Consumer confidence rises in May amid possible trade deals
possible trade deals on the horizon.
Wall St reacted positively to the latest data, sending the main
indices higher at the start of the trading day.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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NPR sues Trump over federal funding cuts
The White House has not immediately responded to the lawsuit.
Toni Waterman has more.
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TRUMP ATTEMPTS TO CUT ALL REMAINING GOVT CONTRACTS WITH HARVARD
The decision could cost Harvard $100 million in funding, which supports academic research and leadership training for senior executives.
Mitch McCann reports:
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EU and US hold talks amid tariff threats
with U.S. counterparts.
The negotiations come after President Trump announced he's agreed to
the European Union's request to delay imposing 50 percent tariffs on
EU goods.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Pakistan braces for intense storms and extreme weather threats
For several years now, the South Asian country has seen increasingly extreme and erratic weather, leading to heavy flooding in the summer and monsoon months.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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At least six people killed as monsoon arrives early in India
At least six people were killed and several others went missing during torrential monsoon rainfall in India on Monday.
The weather department has warned of more bad weather to come for the financial capital Mumbai, which was one of the areas hardest hit by the rains.
Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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KING CHARLES TO ADDRESS CANADA'S PARLIAMENT
The King is becoming only the second British monarch to speak at the state opening of the Canadian Parliament.
He was invited to Canada amid threats by US President Donald Trump to make the country the 51st state of the US.
Journalist Tom Bower says Washington will be watching closely.
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27 people injured after car ploughs into crowds at Liverpool parade
Police say up to 1 million fans had lined the streets and a 53-year-old British man has been arrested.
Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims
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Natasha Rinaldi saw the scenes unfold through her friend's living room window.
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North Korea says US missile shield plans risk 'nuclear war' in space
China has also expressed strong concerns about Washington's plan, accusing the United States of undermining global stability, as Laura Westrook reports from Hong Kong.
Monday, May 26, 2025
Emmanuel Macron kicks off regional tour of South East Asia
Ross Cullen is following from Paris.
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EU tariffs delayed until July 9
request to delay imposing 50 percent tariffs on EU goods.
European stocks surged in early trading Monday on the news that the
deadline has been moved back by more than a month.
William Denselow reports from Brussels
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French farmers renew protests and taxi drivers bring roads to a halt
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Pakistan's Prime Minister is on a week long tour
Both the countries traded missile and drone strikes earlier this month after India blamed Pakistan for a terror attack in Indian-administered Kashmir—an accusation Islamabad denies.
Hira Mustafa has more.
Trump says Putin has gone 'absolutely crazy'
12 people have died and many more injured over the weekend after Russia launched nearly 370 missiles and drones into Ukraine.
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India-Canada FMs speak signaling thaw in ties
Indian and Canadian foreign ministers spoke for the first time since Mark Carney was elected Prime Minister earlier this year - signalling a potential thaw in ties.
Relations between two countries had hit rock bottom during Justin Trudeau's tenure after he accused New Delhi of being involved in trans-national killings on Canadian soil.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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US tariffs loom over Asia Summit as ties with China strengthen
The trade-dependent nations expected to issue a joint message of deep concern over recent US actions, as Laura Westbrook reports.
Friday, May 23, 2025
EU faces 50 percent U.S. tariffs
a blanket 50 percent tariff on goods coming from the European Union.
The announcement from President Trump came before U.S. and EU trade
representatives were scheduled to speak.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Harvard sues Trump over foreign student ban
to block the institution from enrolling international students.
The ban affects more than 7,000 students at the elite university and
marks the latest clash between the White House and Harvard following
its refusal to implement reforms demanded by the government.
Nick Harper reports.
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APPLE SHARES FALL AFTER TRUMP DEMANDS IPHONES ARE MADE IN AMERICA
Mr Trump said if the company doesn't do what he asks of it, he's going to impose a 25 percent tariff on the phones.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Verdicts due in trial of 10 men for robbing millions of dollars worth of jewellery from Kim Kardashian
Approximately 10 million dollars worth of jewellery were stolen in the attack at a hotel during Paris fashion week in 2016.
The court case has lasted a month and the reality TV star herself testified in-person earlier in the trial.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Fear Of Further UK Strikes
There are fears that there could be another wave of public sector strikes in the UK.
Leading unions representing teachers, nurses and doctors have said industrial action is 'possible' after criticising pay deals.
The British Medical Association says a proposed pay rise of 4% represents salary "erosion".
Government ministers say it's "meaningful progress" at a time when public finances are being stretched.
A series of strikes affecting the National Health Service took place in 2023 and 2024, as junior doctors fought for significant pay rises.
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India-Japan talk countering terrorism during Indian delegations visit to Tokyo
India's foreign secretary discussed curbing terrorism during his meeting with Japan's foreign minister and national security advisor.
Speaking at a public event in Tokyo, Vikram Misri said India is a victim of terrorism, and Pakistan is a sponsor - and that's it's important for the international community to not equate the two.
Islamabad has denied New Delhi's allegations that it supports cross border terrorism.
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NETANYAHU ACCUSES UK, FRANCE, CANADA OF SIDING WITH HAMAS
Benjamin Netanyahu has released a video criticising Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, and Mark Carney after the attack on Israeli embassy staff in Washington.
The three leaders had called on Israel to change course in a statement earlier this week which was highly critical of the expansion of military operations in Gaza, and the lack of aid being allowed in.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert disagrees with Mr Netanyahu's comments.
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Senior US, China diplomats hold phone call
Beijing's foreign ministry said Ma and Landau had agreed to continue to maintain communication, as Laura Westbrook reports.
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Thursday, May 22, 2025
Trump Administration blocks Harvard from enrolling international students
Harvard called the move unlawful.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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Federal agents search home of man suspected of killing two Israeli embassy staffers
US federal agents have searched the Chicago residence of Elias Rodriguez, the man suspected of shooting and killing two Israeli Embassy staff members in Washington DC outside a Jewish museum.
Rodriguez shouted Free Palestine as he was taken into custody.
FBI Director Kash Patel called the killings an act of terror and said "targeted anti-Semitic violence will be met with the full weight of federal law enforcement". FSN's Toni Waterman is at the scene of the shootings with the latest.
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UK ANNOUNCES HANDOVER OF CHAGOS ISLANDS DESPITE LAST-MINUTE LEGAL CHALLENGE
That's despite a last-minute injunction to stop the plan, which was overturned shortly later by England's High Court.
Stuart Smith reports.
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UNEMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS FALL TO FOUR-WEEK LOW IN USA
It comes amid widespread uncertainty and declining consumer confidence in the American economy.
Mitch McCann reports:
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French ministers calls on EU to cut red tape
when it comes to cutting red tape.
The bloc has pledged to take action to boost competitive and kickstart
economic growth but the French official says bolder steps are needed.
William Denselow reports from Paris
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Indian central bank says country's economy remains resilient
India's central bank says that the country's economy remains resilient despite global uncertainties.
This comes as New Delhi is trying to secure a trade deal with the US to protect itself from tariff hikes.
Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.
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Two Israeli embassy staff members killed in DC shooting
The suspect is in custody - and the police have said he was 'not on our radar'.
Nick Harper has more.
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Israel's Ambassador has called it a depraved act of 'terrorism'.
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Two Israelis shot dead in Washington DC
two Israeli embassy staff outside a Jewish museum in Washington DC.
He's been named as Elias Rodriguez from Chicago.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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