Two Prominent Ex-Governors Kick Off Indonesian Presidential Race

Two prominent ex-governors are first to put their hats in the ring for the race to become Indonesia's next president.

The southeast Asian nation goes to the polls in February next year in the world's largest direct presidential vote.

Patrick Fok reports.

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US stocks down after Fed Chair comments

US stocks closed down on Thursday following remarks from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

Powell acknowledged progress in bringing down inflation, but said it was 'still too high'.

Sally Patterson has more.

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Israeli troops told they'll see Gaza "from inside" soon

Israel has told its troops they will see Gaza "from inside" soon, amid
continued speculation about a possible ground offensive.

It comes as aid convoys are waiting to cross from Egypt into Gaza to
help more than 2 million Palestinians in need of food, water and
medicine.

An estimated 20 trucks are expected to enter Gaza through the Rafah
crossing on Friday.

Ross Cullen reports from Tel Aviv.

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Ross Cullen in Tel Aviv has more on the plans for aid delivery.

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House Speaker: Jim Jordan suspends bid amid push to empower McHenry

Republican Jim Jordan is suspending his bid to become the Speaker of
the House of Representatives after he lost two votes in two days.

There's now a movement to try and empower interim Speaker Patrick
McHenry to give him powers to pass legislation, to end the paralysis
on Capitol Hill.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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U.S. journalist detained while in Russia to see family

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A journalist working for a U.S. government funded media company has been detained in Russia.
U.S.-Russian citizen Alsu Kurmasheva has been charged with being a foreign agent.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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US issues Worldwide Caution alert for citizens overseas

The United States has warned its citizens overseas to be extra cautious in light of increased tensions around the world.

The US Department of State issued a rare Worldwide Caution alert on Thursday, citing the risk of attacks against Americans.

This comes following protests across several countries in the Middle East in response to the Israel-Gaza war.

Sally Patterson reports from New York.

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Trump lawyer Sidney Powell pleads guilty to Georgia election interference

Former Trump lawyer Sidney Powell has pleaded guilty in the Georgia
election interference case, after she claimed ballot fraud in the 2020
presidential vote.

She is the second defendant to accept a plea deal in this case, which
centres around the former president's efforts to stay in power.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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US eases Venezuelan oil sanctions in election deal

The US is easing oil, gas and gold restrictions on Venezuela after President Nicolas Maduro's government struck a deal with the opposition party to hold free elections next year.  The Biden Administration calls the agreement a democratic development - but Republicans say it's "absurd" to ease sanctions on one of the worst regimes in the world. Toni Waterman has more.

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Suspect in Tupac murder trial in court

The man accused of killing rapper Tupac Shakur is due in court on Thursday.

Duane Keith Davis is set to be arraigned on a murder charge in connection with the drive-by killing in 1996.

Sally Patterson has more.

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Gaza waits for first aid convoys from Egypt

Palestinians in Gaza are waiting for aid convoys to start entering the
country from Egypt.

It follows a deal brokered between US President Joe Biden and Israeli
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to allow aid into the Gaza Strip.

An estimated 20 trucks could enter Gaza through the Rafah crossing.

But at present the entry point from Egypt remains closed, as Sarah
Coates in Tel Aviv reports.

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As Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv reports, conditions in Gaza are
deteriorating rapidly.

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Sarah Coates in Tel Aviv reports that tensions are rising in Tel Aviv
and the West Bank.

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US House expected to hold third Speaker vote

The US House of Representatives is expected to hold a third vote to
try and confirm conservative Republican Jim Jordan as the new House
Speaker.

Jordan has lost two rounds over two days, and there's mounting
opposition to his bid.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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UK PRIME MINISTER IN ISRAEL, CALLS FOR AID TO GAZA

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he'd like "further progress" on delivering "crucial" aid like water, food, and medicine to residents of Gaza.

He's in Israel on a two-day visit.

Having met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Thursday - the two agreed "on the importance" of such aid, according to Downing Street.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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Russia thanks North Korea for Ukraine war support

CUE: Russia's defence minister has thanked North Korea for its support in the Ukraine war … or "special military operation" as the Kremlin calls the invasion.

The minister, Sergei Lavrov, is spending two days in Pyongyang, after visiting his Chinese counterpart in Beijing earlier this week.

Our reporter Andrew Wood in Hong Kong says North Korea and Russia have stayed allies even after the Cold War ended and the Soviet Union collapsed, But their relationship is very different.

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RADIO: DRC-RWANDA ROW

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The United Nations has expressed concern about a risk of a direct military confrontation between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda over the armed conflict by the M23 rebels in eastern DRC. The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres mentioned the risk in a report about the situation in the east of the DRC. Chris Ocamringa reports from Kinshasa...

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Nigerian Police Raid Lagos Blacksmith's Illegal Gun Factory

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The Nigerian police says it has busted a blacksmith's factory that was a cover for manufacturing illegal firearms in the commercial city of Lagos.

Barrel guns, pistols, cartridges and drilling machines were seized during the raid.

A notorious gang leader was among more than 30 suspects arrested.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.

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French court rules pro-Palestinian protests must be banned case by case

A French court has ruled that pro-Palestinian protests must now be
banned on a case by case basis.

This comes after the French interior ministry implemented a sweeping
ban on all such protests earlier this month.

William Denselow reports from Paris.

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Biden secures Egyptian agreement to allow aid into Gaza

US President Joe Biden says he's secured an agreement to allow 20 trucks of humanitarian aid to enter Gaza from Egypt by the end of the week.

Aboard Air Force One returning to the US from Israel, he announced that he had secured the agreement of Egyptian authorities to open the Rafah border crossing. 

On Thursday night, he'll make a televised address to the American people.

Our US correspondent Simon Marks reports.,

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Indian leaders express concerns over hospital bombing in Gaza

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India's Prime Minister and opposition party leaders have raised concerns over the bombing of Al Ahli Baptist Hospital in the Gaza Strip.

This comes as Israel's ambassador to India Naor Gilon says Tel Aviv would appreciate India's help in freeing more than 200 Israelis allegedly taken hostage by Hamas.

Ishan Garg has the latest from New Delhi.

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Malaysia's Ringgit Slides to Lowest Level in 25 Years

Malaysia's ringgit fell by 0.3%, taking the currency to its lowest level in 25 years.

It's also the worst performer in Asia this year after the Japanese yen.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Japan and Saudi Arabia to cooperate on Gaza

Japan and Saudi Arabia are agreeing to work together to address the humanitarian crisis facing Palestinians in Gaza. 

Leaders Fumio Kishida and Mohammed Bin Salman spoke on Wednesday. 

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 

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