CHINA INCREASES MILITARY PATROLS NEAR TAIWAN

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Taiwan's top security official says China is running "joint combat readiness patrols" near the island every seven to 10 days as part of a multifront effort designed to pressure the self-governed island.

Taiwan claims it is part of a 'carrot and stick' approach to pressure incoming president William Lai Ching-te in the run-up to his inauguration on May 20.

Laura Westbrook has more

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India conducts first flight of missile that can carry multiple warheads

A day after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the first successful test of the country's domestically manufactured missile,

defence experts say the project is specifically aimed at bolstering its nuclear deterrence against China.

Many  have linked the timing of this announcement with the spotting of a Chinese vessel near India's coast.

 

Priyata Brajabasi has more…

 

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India criticised for adopting changed citizenship rules ahead of polls

The Indian government has announced rules to implement the Citizenship Amendment Act, just weeks before the country goes to the polls.

The law allows Indian citizenship for non-Muslim refugees from neighbouring countries. Experts say the fact that it leaves out Muslims who also face persecution in neighbouring regions - like the Rohingyas in Myanmar - goes against India's secular identity.

Neha Poonia has more.

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US To Do Whatever it Takes To Curb China's Tech Advancement

US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo says Washington will do whatever it takes to curb China's access to high-tech semiconductors.

The comments could signal further sanctions on Beijing to prevent it from catching up in military capabilities.

Patrick Fok reports.

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IAEA chief begins Japan visit

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency is visiting Japan for a progress report on the discharge of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean. 

Japan began a 30-year release of more than a million tonnes of treated, radioactive water used to cool the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant in August. 

Chris Gilbert reports. 

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Trump seeks adjournment in hush money trial

Donald Trump is seeking to derail the first of his criminal trials
just weeks before it's scheduled to get underway.

Trump faces 34 counts connected to allegations that he paid hush money
to a porn star ahead of the 2016 presidential election.

But his legal team argues that he is protected under presidential immunity.

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Biden's budget: Higher taxes on the rich, childcare and education for the poor

U.S. President Joe Biden has released a new budget proposal for 2025 that includes tax increases for the highest earners and big corporations, as well as social spending assistance on housing and education.

It also pushes for the 100 billion U.S. dollars he requested last year for Israel and Ukraine aid while also strengthening border security. Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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Katie Britt defends State of the Union rebuttal

Alabama Senator Katie Britt has defended her telling of a story about
a woman who was the victim of human trafficking.

Britt provided the account during the Republican Party's rebuttal to
President Biden's State of the Union address where she attacked the
Democrats for their border policies.

Her speech has been widely mocked by comedians who suggest she was
overly dramatic.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Former Trump aide Peter Navarro ordered to report to prison

Donald Trump's former advisor Peter Navarro has been ordered to report to a US prison next week to begin serving a four month sentence.

The economic advisor was convicted last year on two counts of contempt of Congress for failing to comply with an investigation into the Jan 6 attack on the Capitol.

Sally Patterson has more.

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Antonio Guterres says the "bombings and bloodshed" in Gaza must end

United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has appealed for an
end to the fighting in Gaza, as millions of muslims around the world
began the month of Ramadan.
Speaking to reporters in New York on Monday, Guterres says as Ramadan
begins – the killing, bombing and bloodshed continue in Gaza.
Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations...

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UK Lawmaker Defects To Right-Wing Reform Party

A UK Lawmaker has defected to Reform UK, giving the right-wing political party its first Member of Parliament. 

Lee Anderson had been suspended by the governing Conservative Party after a row over comments he made which were accused of being 'Islamophobic'. 

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FIVE SKIERS FOUND DEAD IN SWISS ALPS

A group of skiers who went missing over the weekend have been found dead in the Swiss Alps.

Police made the announcement early Monday, as the search continues for a final member of the group that remains missing. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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CHINA LAWMAKERS CALL FOR MORE AI DEVELOPMENT TO CATCH UP WITH US

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China's biggest political gathering of the year wrapped up on Monday, as delegates called for more investment in artificial intelligence.

This comes amid fears of a widening gap with the United States.

Laura Westbrook has more.

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India’s top court orders State Bank to disclose political donors details in 24 hours

Anonymous political donors must be named by India's State Bank within the next 24 hours.

That's the word from the country's highest court - in a fresh set back for Prime Minister Modi ahead of general elections.

A date for the elections will likely be announced in the next few days, as political campaigning heats up.

Priyata Brajabasi has more.

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Nigerian Muslims Pledge to Pray Against Insecurity, Hardship During Ramadan

Muslims in Nigeria have commenced Ramadan, which is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and month of fasting.

The Sultan of Sokoto and spiritual leader of Muslims in the country, Sa'ad Abubakar says prayers against insecurity will be made during the period.

Tesem Akende reports.

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Support for Hungary’s ruling party drops

Hungary's ruling party is losing public support - that's according to a recent poll by an independent political think tank in the country.

The survey says voters lost confidence in the party after a sex abuse pardon scandal that led to the resignation of the country's president and justice minister.  

Pablo Gutierrez reports.

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'20 Days in Mariupol' wins Oscar for Best Documentary

'20 Days in Mariupol' directed by Ukrainian journalist Mystyslav Chernov won the Oscar for Best Documentary on Sunday. It is the first film made by a Ukrainian director to ever win an Oscar.

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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French president outlines new assisted dying legislation

The French president says a bill on assisted dying would go before parliament in May.

In an interview with two French newspapers, Emmanuel Macron said he backed new end-of-life legislation under strict conditions.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Photo agencies withdraw picture of Princess of Wales over 'manipulation'

Further questions have been raised about Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, after four major photo agencies withdrew a photo of her distributed by Kensington Palace. The agencies say there are inconsistencies in the photo which suggest it has been manipulated. Julia Chapman reports from London.

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India says Europe trade group agrees to $100bn deal

India's trade minister says the country will remove the majority of import duties on industrial products from four European countries, in exchange for $100 billion in investments.

This comes after an economic agreement was signed on Sunday, concluding 16 years of negotiations.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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