US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Gaza on Friday to see the
worsening food crisis first-hand.
It follows a Thursday meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu to discuss new efforts to achieve a ceasefire with Hamas.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Thursday, July 31, 2025
US special envoy meets Netanyahu as Gaza "famine" unfolds
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem as global outrage intensifies over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Canada is the latest Western power to say it will recognise a Palestinian state.
Kate fisher reports from Washington
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US, Pakistan reach final agreement on trade terms
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Pakistan says it has reached a trade deal with the United States - just ahead of the August 1 deadline for reciprocal tariffs.
The confirmation comes after US President Donald Trump said that the two countries have signed a deal to jointly develop Pakistan's oil reserves.
Hira Mustafa has more.
Pakistan says it has reached a trade deal with the United States - just ahead of the August 1 deadline for reciprocal tariffs.
The confirmation comes after US President Donald Trump said that the two countries have signed a deal to jointly develop Pakistan's oil reserves.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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US STOCK MARKET SOARS, FOLLOWING EARNINGS REPORTS
U.S. stocks rose to record highs on Thursday following strong earnings from two of the country's tech giants, Microsoft and Meta.
The positive results came after strong economic data was released on Wednesday, showing the U.S. economy grew by three percent in the second quarter.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Mitch McCann reports:
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Ukraine restores independence to anti-corruption agencies
European Union officials have applauded Ukraine's decision to restore
independence to the country's anti-corruption agencies.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's ruling party received serious backlash
after taking steps to erode the authority of the two bodies.
William Denselow reports from Brussels
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independence to the country's anti-corruption agencies.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's ruling party received serious backlash
after taking steps to erode the authority of the two bodies.
William Denselow reports from Brussels
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RADIO: DRC-RWANDA PEACE DEAL
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Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs says the Democratic Republic of Congo must demonstrate its willingness to dismantle a Rwandan militia group known as the FDLR in eastern DRC in order for Rwanda to lift its "defensive measures" in the DRC. Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe made the remarks in Rwanda's parliament during the ratification of a US-brokered peace accord between the DRC and Rwanda. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.
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Ukrainian president calls for "regime change" in Russia after deadly strike on Kyiv
The Ukrainian president has called for "regime change" in Russia after another deadly strike on Kyiv.
Eight people were killed in the Russian attack on Ukraine's capital, with Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying the conflict was "a war that only the Russian leadership wants".
Ross Cullen reports.
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UK TRANSPORT SECRETARY TO GRILL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL BOSS AFTER SYSTEM FAILURE
The UK transport secretary will meet the boss of UK air traffic control later, after a 20-minute computer system outage prevented flights from taking off for over an hour on Wednesday.
British airlines have expressed frustration with the National Air Traffic Service, with Ryanair calling for CEO Martin Rolfe to resign.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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British airlines have expressed frustration with the National Air Traffic Service, with Ryanair calling for CEO Martin Rolfe to resign.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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Canada backs Palestinian statehood
Canada has become the latest G7 country to announce plans to recognize
a Palestinian state in September.
Meanwhile, US special envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Israel on
Thursday to discuss the starvation crisis in Gaza.
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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a Palestinian state in September.
Meanwhile, US special envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Israel on
Thursday to discuss the starvation crisis in Gaza.
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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Google to invest $6bn in data centre in south India - Report
Google is reportedly planning to invest $6 billion to build a 1 gigawatt data centre in south India.
Reuters reports, citing government sources, that the US tech firm will also develop the power infrastructure for the facility.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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India Launches NASA‑ISRO’s NISAR Satellite to Track Climate and Disaster Threats
India and NASA have jointly launched a first‑of‑its‑kind dual‑radar Earth observation mission designed to monitor climate change and natural hazards from space.
The satellite will begin operations in October.
Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.
The satellite will begin operations in October.
Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.
Trump announces deal to impose 15% tariff on South Korea
INTRO: The US reached a trade agreement with South Korea that will impose a 15% tariff on imports, including autos, and sets up major investment in American energy and shipbuilding.
It comes just a day before a 1 August deadline for countries to reach agreements with the US or be hit with higher tariffs. Laura Westbrook reports.
It comes just a day before a 1 August deadline for countries to reach agreements with the US or be hit with higher tariffs. Laura Westbrook reports.
India says its committed to protecting domestic industry after US imposes 25% tariffs
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India says it is committed to protecting its domestic industry after President Donald Trump said the US will impose 25% tariffs on the world's fourth largest economy.
In a brief statement the country's commerce ministry said it is pressing on with trade negotiations with Washington.
But with the August 1 deadline hours away, hope of a deal that could see India facing lower tariffs is fading away, as Ishan Garg tells us from New Delhi.
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Wednesday, July 30, 2025
US Fed keeps interest rates steady as Trump pressure for cut mounts
The US Central Bank has left interest rates unchanged for another month as pressure for a rate cut mounts from the White House. Toni Waterman has more from Washington
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Tsunami warnings downgraded on US West Coast
The tsunami warning issued for parts of the US West Coast has been downgraded, after a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake off of Russia's east coast sparked widespread concern about potential impacts across the Pacific.
However, officials say coastal areas should remain cautious for any further activity.
Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco
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Trump: India tariffs at 25%, no extension for other countries
US President Donald Trump says India will face a 25% tariff rate,
despite calling the country America's "friend".
He's also made it clear he will not be extending the current pause on
tariffs beyond his August 1st deadline.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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despite calling the country America's "friend".
He's also made it clear he will not be extending the current pause on
tariffs beyond his August 1st deadline.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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US GDP OUTPACES ESTIMATES FOR THE SECOND QUARTER
The U.S. economy grew at a stronger-than-expected pace in the second quarter of the year, marking a turnaround after a decline in the first quarter, which was largely attributed to a surge in imports.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Mitch McCann reports:
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Trump announces 25% tariffs on India
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President Donald Trump has announced that India will face at least 25% tariffs starting August 1.
In a post on Truth Social he blamed New Delhi for imposing strenuous non tariff market barriers - and called India's continuing trade with Russia a problem.
President Donald Trump has announced that India will face at least 25% tariffs starting August 1.
In a post on Truth Social he blamed New Delhi for imposing strenuous non tariff market barriers - and called India's continuing trade with Russia a problem.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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Pakistani authorities are racing to rescue a German Olympian
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Pakistani authorities are racing to rescue a German Olympian who went missing Monday while attempting to climb in the Karakoram mountains.
A search and rescue operation is currently underway to ensure the athlete's safe return.
Hira Mustafa has more.
Pakistani authorities are racing to rescue a German Olympian who went missing Monday while attempting to climb in the Karakoram mountains.
A search and rescue operation is currently underway to ensure the athlete's safe return.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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France to deliver 40 tons of aid to Gaza from 1 August
France will deliver 40 tons of aid to Gaza from 1 August.
The announcement comes after France co-chaired a two-day UN conference this week with Saudi Arabia, focused on developing a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine.
Ross Cullen reports.
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HSBC REPORTS Q2 PROFITS DOWN 29%
Europe's largest bank, HSBC, has seen profits fall by nearly a third compared to this time last year.
It comes as the British bank overhauls its operations and revalues its investments.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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It comes as the British bank overhauls its operations and revalues its investments.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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Massive quake off Russia's far east trigges mass evacuations
A powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula triggered 4-meter high tsunami waves.
Alerts have been issued across parts of the U.S. and Asia with nearly two million people in Japan told to evacuate.
Dasha Chenryshova has more from Moscow.
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Alerts have been issued across parts of the U.S. and Asia with nearly two million people in Japan told to evacuate.
Dasha Chenryshova has more from Moscow.
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Israel condemns UK Palestinian statehood ultimatum
Israeli officials have condemned plans by the UK to recognize a
Palestinian state in September unless Israel meets various conditions.
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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Palestinian state in September unless Israel meets various conditions.
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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Aviation watchdog finds 51 safety lapses at Air India - Report
India's aviation regulator identified 51 safety lapses at Air India during its July audit, according to documents seen by news agency Reuters.
This comes as the airline has been under increased scrutiny following the crash of a London-bound flight last month which killed 241 of the 242 people on board and others on the ground.
Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.
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Huge quake off Russia sparks Pacific tsunami warnings
INTRO: A magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, damaging buildings and generating a tsunami of up to 4 metres.
It prompted warnings and evacuations stretching across the Pacific Ocean, including Japan's eastern seaboard. Laura Westbrook reports.
It prompted warnings and evacuations stretching across the Pacific Ocean, including Japan's eastern seaboard. Laura Westbrook reports.
India could face 25% tariffs if trade deal not finalised: Trump
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President Donald Trump says India could face 25% retaliatory tariffs if the two countries don't finalise a trade deal soon.
Both sides have been negotiating a pact for months - but with just two days to go until the pause on US tariffs expires, the window is closing quickly.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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Tuesday, July 29, 2025
IMF raises global growth forecast
The International Monetary Fund has raised its global growth forecast for 2025, citing a pause in new U.S. tariffs and stronger-than-expected trade activity.
But it warns the outlook remains fragile, with the threat of trade tensions still looming.
Ira Spitzer reports
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UK TELLS ISRAEL TO CHANGE COURSE IN GAZA OR LONDON WILL RECOGNISE STATE OF PALESTINE
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says London will join over 130 countries in recognising Palestine as a state if Israel does not change course in Gaza.
After an emergency meeting of top government ministers he explained that the time was right to take action now in order to put pressure on Israel to address the "intolerable situation" developing in Gaza.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
After an emergency meeting of top government ministers he explained that the time was right to take action now in order to put pressure on Israel to address the "intolerable situation" developing in Gaza.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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EPA to reject legal basis to fight climate change
The US EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) says it will revoke its own scientific finding that greenhouse gases threaten public health - a finding that has underpinned the government's legal basis to tackle climate change for nearly two-decades. Toni Waterman has more from Washington
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US China trade talks enter second day
Trade officials from the US and China are meeting for a second day as they try to resolve economic disputes and de-escalate the trade war between the world's two biggest economies.
Neither side commented after meeting for more than five hours on Monday at the Swedish prime minister's office in Stockholm.
Kate fisher reports from Washington
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NYC shooter reportedly wanted to target National Football League offices
The gunman who shot and killed four people inside a New York skyscraper claimed he suffered from CTE — a neurodegenerative disease known to affect some former American football players.
It's also reported that a note found in his wallet contained several references to the National Football League, which is headquartered in the same building.
It's also reported that a note found in his wallet contained several references to the National Football League, which is headquartered in the same building.
Mitch McCann reports from New York:
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Pakistan races to secure US trade deal as tariff deadline nears
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Pakistan's Finance Minister is in Washington, DC, to finalize a trade deal with US officials before the August 1st tariff deadline.
With growing economic pressures at home, Islamabad is pushing to avert tariffs that could deepen its financial troubles.
Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.
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European Commission partially suspends Israel from research program
The European Commission has partially suspended Israel from its
research and innovation program.
The move comes after the country was deemed to have breached the
EU-Israel Association Agreement.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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research and innovation program.
The move comes after the country was deemed to have breached the
EU-Israel Association Agreement.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Netanyahu breaks from Trump over starvation claims
President Trump appears to be breaking with Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu over the presence of starvation in Gaza
Meanwhile dozens of people are reported to have been killed in Gaza on
Monday while seeking aid
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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Benjamin Netanyahu over the presence of starvation in Gaza
Meanwhile dozens of people are reported to have been killed in Gaza on
Monday while seeking aid
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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At least 20 people killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine
At least 20 people have died in two separate Russian strikes on Ukraine.
The attacks come the day after President Trump issued a new ultimatum for President Putin to end the war in Ukraine in the next 10 to 12 days, or face massive sanctions.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Indian Defence Minister rejects Trump's ceasefire claims in Parliament
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India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told Parliament that India did not give in to any external pressure—specifically from the United States—to halt fighting with Pakistan in May.
India's Upper House will hold a discussion on the issue today
Opposition parties have been mounting pressure on the Modi government to debate on the issue after repeated claims by US President Donal Trump of brokering a ceasefire.
Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.
India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told Parliament that India did not give in to any external pressure—specifically from the United States—to halt fighting with Pakistan in May.
India's Upper House will hold a discussion on the issue today
Opposition parties have been mounting pressure on the Modi government to debate on the issue after repeated claims by US President Donal Trump of brokering a ceasefire.
Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.
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India made phones now dominate US market: report
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India has become a major supplier for the US smartphone market, overtaking China for the first time.
Apple and other firms are expanding production in India as global supply chains shift according to recent data from Canalys.
India has become a major supplier for the US smartphone market, overtaking China for the first time.
Apple and other firms are expanding production in India as global supply chains shift according to recent data from Canalys.
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Thai army accuses Cambodia of breaking truce
INTRO: Thailand's army accused Cambodia Tuesday of violating an hours-old truce, saying clashes continued despite a deal meant to end the bloody fighting that has engulfed their jungle-clad frontier.
Following peace talks in Malaysia the day before, both sides agreed an unconditional ceasefire would start at midnight to end fighting at their border that killed at least 33 people and displaced tens of thousands. Laura Westbrook reports.
Following peace talks in Malaysia the day before, both sides agreed an unconditional ceasefire would start at midnight to end fighting at their border that killed at least 33 people and displaced tens of thousands. Laura Westbrook reports.
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