Pakistan carries out air strikes in Iran on militant targets

Pakistan says it has conducted 'targeted' military strikes in Iran. The retaliatory operation comes days after Iran targeted militants on Pakistani soil.

Islamabad says a 'number of terrorists' were killed in Thursday's strike while Tehran alleges seven 'non-Iranian' nationals killed.

This week, Pakistan downgraded diplomatic ties with Iran.

Hira Mustafa is reporting from Islamabad.

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UK'S RWANDA SCHEME TO FACE FRESH CHALLENGES

The UK's controversial Rwanda immigration scheme now faces a battle in Parliament's upper chamber.

The plan passed a key vote of MPs on Wednesday.

It would see some asylum seekers sent to Rwanda, in a bid to act as a deterrent against illegal immigration.

The opposition Labour Party says it's unworkable and has already cost hundreds of millions of dollars.

Former justice secretary Sir Robert Buckland says the legislation still faces challenges.

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Indian and Chinese soldiers clashed twice in 2022, new details show

The Indian Army's gallantry award citations have revealed that the country's soldiers clashed with Chinese troops twice in 2022.

India and China have been engaged in a military standoff along their shared border in the northern Himalayan region of Ladakh, and several rounds of talks have not helped deescalate tensions.

20 Indian and four Chinese soldiers were killed in clashes in 2020, when the standoff first started.
Neha Poonia has more.

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Japan-US summit expected in April

Japan and the United States are planning a leaders summit for April according to Kyodo News.

Citing government sources, the reports say Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida is expected to visit Washington as a state guest. 

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Report says Beijing delayed key info about covid virus for two weeks in early days of pandemic

CUE: An American newspaper says Chinese scientists knew vital information about the Covid 19 virus just before the start of 2020 … two weeks before revealing it to the world. The Wall Street Journal says it's seen documents compiled by US congressional researchers that make the claim. 

Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong.

 

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WHO says situation in Gaza is "catastrophic"

The World Health Organisation says the health system in Gaza is on the
brink of collapse.
A WHO health emergency officer described the dire nature of the health
system saying the organisation needs more aid and medical supplies
desperately to assist with the unfolding
"catastrophe".
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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Trump fumes at defamation trial

The judge presiding over Donald Trump's defamation trial has told the
former president to keep his voice down.

Trump was found liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean
Carroll back in May and she is now seeking additional damages.

William Denselow reports from New York.


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American beer production threatened by potential strikes

Production of some of America's top selling beers could be halted after workers threatened to strike.

5000 Anheuser-Busch employees at 12 breweries voted to take industrial action over wages, job security and benefits.

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Biden meeting congressional leaders to try and agree on Ukraine, Israel and border

U.S. President Joe Biden is meeting with members of Congress at the White House on Wednesday to try and come to a resolution on major security spending that includes aid for Ukraine and Israel. Republican representatives want more border security before agreeing to his requests.

Caroline Malone reports.

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US re-designates Houthi rebels as a terror organisation

The United States has officially designated the Houthi rebels in Yemen as a terror organisation.

The move comes after a spate of attacks in past weeks by the Iran-backed militants on ships in the Red Sea, assaults the group claims are in solidarity with Palestinians amid the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

The US and its allies have responded in recent days with strikes on Houthi targets in an effort to protect freedom of navigation.

Benji Hyer reports. 

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Princess of Wales In Hospital Following Abdominal Surgery

The Princess of Wales is in hospital following planned abdominal surgery. 

A statement released by Kensington Palace said that the surgery was successful, and that the princess would likely remain in hospital for two weeks to recover. 

Simon Gaitán reports.

 

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Kremlin pledges to deepen cooperation with North Korea, including in "sensitive" areas

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with North Korea's Foreign Minister Choi Song Hui who is on an official trip to Russia. The visit comes amid speculations that Moscow and Pyongyang are discussing a new round of North Korean weapons supplies to Russia. Russia has stepped up ties with North Korea since the beginning of its war with Ukraine nearly two years ago. The relations are a source of concern to the international community, dozens of countries have condemned Russia's use of North Korean-made ballistic missiles against targets in Ukraine. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Italy's Foreign Minister proposes joint EU mission to protect Red Sea shipping

Italy's Foreign Minister says his country is working alongside France and Germany on a joint European military deployment to protect shipping in the Red Sea.

Antonio Tajani was speaking at a press conference in the Italian capital, where he set out Italy's priorities for its G7 presidency this year.

Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

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PAKISTAN CONDEMNS IRAN STRIKES

Pakistan is strongly condemning what it says was an unprovoked violation of its air space by Iran.

Tehran launched strikes on Tuesday, claiming they targeted the militant group JAISH AL-ADL.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad. 

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UK inflation rises unexpectedly

Inflation in the United Kingdom rose unexpectedly to 4% in December. The first uptick in nearly a year could delay an interest rate rise from the Bank of England, which has been predicted to come in the Spring. Julia Chapman reports.

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Russia and Niger agree to develop military ties.

Russia's grip on West Africa is getting stronger as the country made a pact with Niger to develop a military cooperation.

It comes after French troops were kicked out of the Sahel region last year.

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Another relocated Cheetah dies in India, making it the 10th death in less than a year

India's cheetah reintroduction project has suffered another blow.

A 10th cheetah has now died  in less than a year.

The animals have been extinct in the country since 1952.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports... 

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More than 8 million people watch rare Emmanuel Macron news conference

More than 8 million people watched the French president give a rare news conference on Tuesday.

Emmanuel Macron set out new policies ranging from introducing school uniforms, to more weapons for Ukraine and a plan to counter the rise of the far-right.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Explosion Kills 2, Injures 77 in Nigeria

An explosion that rocked the ancient city of Ibadan in Nigeria's southwest region Tuesday night has left two people dead and 77 others injured.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

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KENYA TANZANIA FLIGHT RESOLUTION

The Tanzania government has announced its reversal of a ban to allow neighboring Kenya's flagship carrier to operate a passenger service between the countries.

Daniel Kijo reports

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