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A billion-pound trade deal and the Russia-Ukraine crisis are high on the agenda when UK Prime Minister meets his Indian counterpart in New Delhi.
Both sides are hoping to sign a free trade agreement by the end of the year as they realign their equations with their immediate neighbors.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
IN: The agreement is...Hong Kong’s unemployment rate is surging after months of COVID-19 restrictions on local businesses. The government says it’s confident things will improve, but industry groups say more support is needed.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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The British prime minister is to be investigated over whether he misled members of parliament about parties held during lockdown.
MPs have backed a motion to investigate alleged rule-breaking events at Parliamentary buildings.
Sally Patterson has more in London.
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US President Joe Biden has announced a fresh package of weapons and aid for Ukraine in an attempt to reinforce the country's forces battling against Russia's invasion.
In an address from the White House, President Biden warned that Ukraine is facing a "critical window," as Russia launches an offensive in the east.
With the latest, here's our US Correspondent Benji Hyer.
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Food retailer Nestlé has warned its products are likely to get more expensive due to cost inflation.
The Swiss food giant increased prices by more than 5% in the first three months of this year.
Sally Patterson has more in London.
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UK's Prime Minister Boris Johnson is in India on a two-day visit where he will discuss the crucial free trade agreement.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is also likely to be on the agenda as western countries hope to lobby India to limit its trade with Russia.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
IN: Reports suggest...Australia's Defence Minister says there's a real possibility China could soon establish a military presence in the Pacific.
Beijing has signed an agreement with the Solomon Islands, to provide aid in natural disasters and assist with national security measures.
Shaun Bindley reports.
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Hong Kong is easing a wide range of COVID-19 restrictions, as virus cases continue to fall following the city’s worst outbreak. Social-distancing measures are being relaxed and many local businesses are re-opening.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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The US Department of Justice plans to challenge a ruling by a federal judge in Florida that struck down the nationwide mask mandate on airplanes, busses and other forms of public transportation.
The outcome could set a precedent for the power of US health authorities.
Ira Spitzer has more.
US markets ended Wednesday’s session in mixed territory as Netflix helped drag down the Nasdaq index.
And new data showed the US exported a record amount of oil and petroleum products last week.
Ira Spitzer has more.
The White House has confirmed that additional US weapons shipments for Ukraine are in the pipeline, amid reports that President Biden is preparing to authorize the transfer of another 800 million dollars worth of lethal assistance.
US officials say Ukrainian forces are now being trained outside the country in the use of Howitzer artillery systems.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki would not be drawn today on the precise composition of the next raft of assistance, but acknowledged the renewed Russian focus on eastern Ukraine is changing the nature of the battle.
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