Thursday, June 20, 2024

A high-level Chinese official is visiting Pakistan to spearhead economic cooperation between Islamabad and Beijing

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One of China's top diplomats is on a trip to Pakistan, a visit which will focus on the close economic ties between the two allies.

Hira Mustafa has more from Islamabad.

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RADIO: Eastern DRC VIOLENCE

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At least 5 people have been killed and several others injured in renewed fighting between Congolese forces and the M23 rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The casualties include women and a child. The rebels have captured swathes of territory in the mineral-rich region since 2021. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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TWO WEEKS TO GO UNTIL UK ELECTION

It's exactly two weeks until the UK goes to the polls in a general election.

The Labour Party is on course for one of the biggest majorities in Parliament since the Second World War, according to several new polls.

The Conservatives could return their lowest number of seats in the party's history.

Conservative Party minister Michael Gove says they're not giving up yet ahead of the July 4th vote.

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29 people killed by toxic liquor in India

At least 29 people have died in India after consuming toxic liquor while dozens have been hospitalised, according to local media reports.

The incident took place in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Kishida Cabinet faces no confidence motion

Japan’s main opposition party is filing a no-confidence motion against Cabinet. 

The move follows criticisms of government measures to reform party funding as ‘inadequate’. 


Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 


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900,000 Indian students impacted after government nullifies exams

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900,000 students in India are now stuck in limbo after officials scrapped a common entrance exam just a day after the students took the test. 


Officials say the "integrity of the exam was compromised" - raising concerns about questions leaking ahead of the test. 


The exam is mandatory for students seeking admissions in PhD programs or looking for teaching roles in federal government run universities. 


Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi. 


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Putin arrives in Vietnam for state visit condemned by US

INTRO: Russian president Vladimir Putin has arrived in Vietnam for talks with its communist leaders on the final stop of his two-nation tour of Asia after signing a defence pact with North Korea's leader, Kim Jong-un. 

It's his first visit since 2017, but the trip has drawn the ire of its top trade partner, the US. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong.

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Wednesday, June 19, 2024

UN investigation finds Israel and Hamas responsible for war crimes

An Independent UN investigations team that's found Israel committed
war crimes in Gaza has officially presented its findings to the Human
Rights Council.
The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied
Palestinian Territory headed by Navi Pillay investigated the military
attacks in Gaza since 7 October last year.
It also says Hamas is responsible for war crimes committed in Israel.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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Heatwave intensifies across US

Record-breaking temperatures are expected across the United States, as a heat dome continues to intensify over the northeast of the country.


Several states have opened cooling centres in libraries, town halls, and other public spaces to help residents without air conditioning. 


It comes as many Americans celebrate Juneeteenth on Wednesday, a federal holiday commemorating the ending of slavery.


Sally Patterson reports.


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US company Nvidia becomes most valuable public company

Nvidia has overtaken Microsoft and Apple to become the world's most valuable public company.


The computer chip maker — at the heart of the artificial intelligence boom — now has an overall market valuation of $3.34 trillion USD.


Benji Hyer reports. 


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US solider jailed in Russia for four years

A US soldier has been jailed for almost four years by a Russian court
on theft and threatening behavior charges.

Staff Sergeant Gordon Black will serve his sentence in a penal colony.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Nigeria Offers 17 New Oil Blocks For Bidding

Nigeria has announced 17 new oil blocks for bidding by investors.


It brings the total blocks on offer by the country to 36 for the 2024 oil bid round.


Tesem Akende reports from Jos.


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Israel announces Lebanon war plan

The Biden administration is calling for urgent de-escalation between Israel and the Lebanon-based, Iranian proxy Hezbollah, as both parties threaten they're ready to go to war.

The Israeli military has announced it's drawn up a battle plan, while on Tuesday, Hezbollah published drone footage the group says it captured over sensitive sites like Israeli military bases.

Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv.

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RADIO: DRC COUP TRIAL

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Lawyers of three American citizens accused of trying to overthrow the government in the Democratic Republic of Congo have urged a military court to nullify the statements made by their clients on grounds that they were tortured while in detention. The three Americans are among 48 defendants being tried for attempting to carry out a coup that was foiled by Congolese security forces last month in the capital Kinshasa. Chris Ocamringa has more....

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French voters scramble for proxy votes as election falls during summer holidays

More than 550,000 proxy-vote applications have been submitted so far in the build-up to the French general election.


The second-round of the vote falls at the start of the French school summer holidays.


Ross Cullen reports.



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Hungary echos Trump in Presidency slogan

Hungary has announced its priorities for its upcoming presidency of
the European Council including plans to crack down on illegal
immigration.

And its slogan has drawn strong parallels to the one used by Donald
Trump on the campaign trail.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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UK INFLATION HITS 2%

UK inflation has fallen to 2% - its lowest annual level in nearly three years.

It means the core inflation rate has hit the Bank of England's target according to the latest data - after hitting a 40 year peak in 2022.

However, it's not expected the Bank of England will cut interest rates later this week.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says it's an important moment nonetheless.

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Philippines says Beijing's words not matching actions in South China Sea

INTRO: The Philippines foreign ministry said Wednesday that China must avoid actions that would endanger sailors and vessels in the South China Sea, as the two countries continue to trade accusations.

A Chinese vessel and a Philippine supply ship collided on Monday, according to statements from both nations, which blamed each other for the incident.

Laura Westbrook reports.

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Top US officials to meet Dalai Lama in India amid protest from China

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Members of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee, including former speaker Nancy Pelosi are meeting the Dalai Lama in India amid protest from China.

The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of Tibet - which China claims as part of its territory. He currently lives in exile in India.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Kim and Putin meet in Pyongyang

The leaders of Russia and North Korea are holding their first summit in Pyongyang in 24 years. 

Russian president Vladimir Putin arrived to a hug and handshake from his counterpart Kim Jong-un on Wednesday. 


Chris Gilbert reports. 


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