The British Trade Commissioner is on a three day visit to Islamabad

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The British Trade Commissioner Oliver Christian is on a three day visit to Pakistan. Islamabad says the visit will help revitalise trade ties between the two nations.  

This visit comes at a time when Islamabad is trying to diversify and expand trade ties, in the hopes of addressing an acute economic crisis at home.  

Hira Mustafa has more.

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EU takes China to WTO over dairy probe

The European Union has called for World Trade Organizations
consultations in an effort to settle a trade dispute with China.

The move is in response to Beijing's decision to launch an
anti-subsidy investigation into the EU's dairy exports.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Nigeria Demands Permanent UN Security Council Seats For Africa

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Nigeria is calling for African countries to be permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.

The country's Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, made this demand at the ongoing 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.

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Zelensky holds bilateral meetings in the US to shore up support for Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky continues his US visit, and is working to shore up more support for Kyiv. One of his aims is to convince western leaders that lifting restrictions on long-range weapons is crucial for Ukraine's victory. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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Curfew imposed and special riot police sent to French Caribbean island of Martinique

A curfew on the French Caribbean island of Martinique has been extended until Thursday following urban violence linked to cost-of-living protests.

A once-banned squadron of elite riot police has also been sent to the island.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Man accused of sexually assaulting two schoolgirls shot dead by Indian police

Police in India have shot dead a man accused of sexually assaulting two four-year-old schoolgirls.

The death of the school janitor has triggered a political row in the state of Maharashtra, with the opposition questioning the circumstances in which he was killed.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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India confirms first case of fast-spreading mpox strain

India has confirmed its first case of the clade Ib strain of mpox.

The newer strain has been spreading rapidly in African countries, even as many nations in Asia have stepped up surveillance.

Neha Poonia has more from New Delhi.

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US TO SEND EXTRA TROOPS TO MIDDLE EAST

The US says it's sending a 'small number' of additional troops to the Middle East while urging de-escalation in the region.

Lebanon says nearly 500 people have been killed in air strikes by Israel on Monday.

Israel's military says it hit 1300 Hezbollah targets, while Hezbollah launched over 200 rockets into northern Israel.

Correspondent Zach Anders in Tel Aviv says a ground invasion of Lebanon is considered unlikely.

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China's central bank unveils broad easing measures to revive economy

INTRO: China's central bank unveiled a raft of measures to boost the country's struggling economy, cutting the amount of cash banks must hold in reserve and lowering a key interest rate.

Observers say its policymakers' broadest swing so far to hit this year's annual growth target of about 5%. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Japan protests to Russia over airspace intrusion

Japan is protesting to Moscow after claiming a Russian plane violated its airspace on Monday. 

The incursion triggered a Japanese Self-Defense Force jet to respond with signal flares for the first time ever.

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 

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US officials: Russia, Iran, China using AI to target presidential election

US intelligence officials say Russia and other countries have been using artificial intelligence to target the upcoming presidential election.

However, according to a new intelligence report, AI hasn't "revolutionized" foreign influence operations.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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Trump gunman left note saying it was assassination attempt per court filing

The gunman arrested near where former president Donald Trump was playing golf left a note saying it was an assassination attempt according to a court filing.

Ryan Routh is being held on gun charges - a hearing on Monday will decide whether he should remain behind bars.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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US looks to ban Chinese tech from cars

The Biden administration is planning to ban cars which include
Chinese-made software from US roads.

It comes amid national security concerns and if implemented would
effectively stop Chinese vehicles from entering the country.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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MANHUNT UNDERWAY IN ALABAMA MASS SHOOTING

A manhunt is underway in Alabama after four people were killed and 17 others injured in a shooting over the weekend. Police believe there were multiple shooters in what they describe as a targeted hit on one person. Toni Waterman has more.

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World Leaders adopt Pact for the Future

World Leaders have adopted the Pact for the Future.
The 56 page document has been described as a landmark agreement that
is a "step-change towards more effective and inclusive
multilateralism.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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Security beef up around United Nations Precinct

New York City's East side is gridlocked, as world leaders and their
entourages descend on the city for annual United Nations High level
week.
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Uganda Refugee Crisis

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Uganda is experiencing a huge influx of refugees and asylum seekers…

 

Official figures from the UN Refugee Agency UNHCR, show the number of refugees in the country at more than 1.7 million.

 

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GERMAN FAR-RIGHT PARTY SURGES IN SOCIAL DEMOCRAT STRONGHOLD

A key state race in Germany has seen a surge in support for a right-wing populist party at the expense of the country's traditional conservative party. 

The Alternative for Germany party came within 2 points of placing first, in a region that has long been a stronghold for the party of leftwing Chancellor Olaf Scholz. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has the details. 

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New French government takes office nearly three months after election

France finally has a new government almost three months after inconclusive election results in July.

39 ministers are taking office but despite four parties coming together to form a cabinet, the new government will still be short of a majority in parliament.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Flooding In Southern England As Months Worth Of Rain Fall In Hours

Flooding and disruption is affecting parts of southern England as over a month's worth of rain fell in almost two hours in areas of the country. 

Millions of people across the UK find themselves under weather warnings due to the heavy rainfall and storms. 

Simon Gaitán reports. 

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