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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held an emergency meeting to discuss the impact of the West Asia crisis on the Indian economy.
The brewing conflict between Israel and Iran is expected to hit India's petroleum supplies and hurt shipments passing through the region.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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OUT: SOCJapan is expressing frustration at Russia’s denial that it intruded into its airspace last month.
Tokyo says a Russian military patrol plane flew over waters north of Hokkaido three times prompting an Japanese Self-Defense Force fighter jet to fire a signal flare.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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Queues of container ships are building up outside US ports on Thursday as workers enter their third day of strikes.
The International Longshoremen's Association told its members to stop working over pay and automation concerns.
There are concerns the strikes could prompt shortages and impact the economy.
Sally Patterson reports from New York.
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A UK government minister has said they are trying to rebuild trust in politics, after the Prime Minister paid back more than six thousand pounds ($7800) in gifts and hospitality.
The money paid by Sir Keir Starmer covers six Taylor Swift tickets, a trip to the races and a clothing rental agreement for his wife.
After weeks of negative headlines, Sarah Jones, the Minister for Industry has said the government is looking for a reset on the issue… and will tighten the rules on gifts politicians can receive.
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Japan’s Miyazaki airport is reopening after a dud American bomb exploded on Wednesday forcing the cancellation of more than 80 flights.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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FEMA has warned it may not have enough funding to make it through the rest of this year's hurricane season.
The US's emergency management agency says its resources have been stretched thin by relief efforts related to Hurricane Helene.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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A California doctor has pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute the drug ketamine in connection to the death of actor Matthew Perry.
The "Friends" star was found dead in his hot tub last year after a ketamine overdose.
Ira Spitzer has more.
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Thousands of us dock workers are on strike for a second day, over better pay and automation.
The International Longshoremen's Association told its members at 36 ports across the East and Gulf Coasts to stop working from Tuesday.
Economists fear the disruption could impact the US economy and even global supply chains.
President Joe Biden is backing the workers, saying they should be offered a "strong and fair contract".
Sally Patterson reports from New York.
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