Wednesday, October 30, 2024

EU hits China with additional tariffs on electric vehicles

The European Union has slapped additional tariffs of up to 35.3
percent on Chinese-made electric vehicles.

The move comes over a year since the EU launched an anti-subsidy probe
accusing Beijing of flooding the European market with heavily
subsidized EVs.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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India and China's icy relations thaw as they disengage at border areas

India and China have nearly finished disengagement at two disputed border points in the eastern Ladakh region, where their armies had stood face-to-face for nearly four years.

This comes after India and China agreed to end a long-standing military standoff along their Himalayan border last week.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.

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China declares success as it sends 14th crewed mission to space

INTRO : A Chinese spacecraft with a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has docked after a journey of more than six hours.

The crew will use the homegrown space station as a base for six months to conduct experiments and carry out spacewalks. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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The party leadership of the former Prime Minister Imran Khan warns of nationwide protests

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The jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party has threatened to paralyze the nation with widespread protests if the government allows any mistreatment of the ex premier during his imprisonment.

Since last year, Khan has been in jail on multiple corruption charges and accuses the military of orchestrating his removal from power. A charge the military denies.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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US: BEIT LAHIA STRIKE 'HORRIFYING'

The US says it's 'deeply concerned' by an Israeli air strike on northern Gaza which the Hamas-run health ministry says left at least 93 people dead or missing.

Israel says it's looking into reports of civilians being harmed in the strike on the town of Beit Lahia.

Meanwhile four Israeli soldiers have been killed in northern Gaza.

It comes as international concern mounts about Israeli legislation to prevent the UN agency for Palestinian refugees operating in Israel.

Dr Husam Zomlot - Head of the Palestinian Mission to the United Kingdom - says it would have a devastating impact.

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Ottawa says Indian interior minister authorized killings of Sikh separatists in Canada

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Canadian officials have alleged that India's Interior Minister Amit Shah authorised the killing of sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar last year. 

The allegation was first published in a Washington Post article two weeks ago, which India called preposterous. 

Ishan Garg tells us more about Canada's latest allegations.

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US VP Harris last push to voters in DC address

Kamala Harris has framed Donald Trump as a threat to democracy in a major speech in the heart of the nation's capital. 


On Tuesday night, the US Vice-President delivered her 'closing argument' to voters at the Ellipse, a site next to the White House where then President Trump addressed a mob of his supporters before they launched a deadly riot on Congress in an attempt to overturn the outcome of the last election.


Benji Hyer was there.


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Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Starbucks tells workers to get back in the office or risk being fired

Starbucks is giving its employees a jolt - and it has nothing to do with caffeine. The coffee giant is reportedly telling corporate employees to return to the office - or risk getting fired. Toni Waterman has more.

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Backlash among voters in swing states over Puerto Rico comments at Trump rally

American voters of Puerto Rican descent have spoken out in anger against the comments made by a comedian at a Donald Trump rally in New York on Sunday.

The former U.S. President had been making progress in gaining some support among Latino voters from Vice President Kamala Harris.

It's an important demographic - that could make all the difference in the election - especially in key swing states, as Caroline Malone reports.


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Kamala Harris to give major address tonight in Washington

US Vice-President Kamala Harris will deliver her 'closing argument' to voters on Tuesday, in a major speech in the heart of the nation's capital. 


She'll speak at the Ellipse, a site next to the White House where then President Donald Trump addressed a mob of his supporters before they launched a deadly riot on Congress in an attempt to overturn the outcome of the last election. 


Benji Hyer has this preview of tonight's event.


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Trump attacks Harris for "destroying" US

A week before the US presidential election, Republican candidate
Donald Trump has roundly attacked his rival Kamala Harris accusing her of
trying to destroy the country.

The former president said the Biden administration's border policies
have hurt the US.

It comes as the Trump campaign tries to distance itself from
misogynistic and racist remarks made at his rally on Sunday in New
York.

Trump was speaking from his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida.

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Trump ally Steve Bannon to be released from prison

Donald Trump's former advisor and close ally Steve Bannon is set to be released from prison today [Tuesday].


Bannon has spent four months in a federal prison in Connecticut for refusing to comply with a congressional subpoena over the January 6th riots at the US Capitol.


Ira Spitzer has more.


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About 40 Chadian Soldiers Killed by Suspected Insurgents

Members of the terror group, Boko Haram have attacked a military base in Chad, killing about 40 soldiers in the country.


The Chadian Presidency has confirmed the attack in a statement.

 

Tesem Akende reports.


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LUFTHANSA REPORTS 9% DROP IN PROFIT AMID ASIA COMPETITION

Lufthansa has reported a 9% drop in its third quarter financial results, amid falling passenger numbers and increased competition in Asia. 

The Q3 results, which cover the busy European summer season, come off the back of earlier profit warnings amid strikes which hit the German flag carrier in the first half of 2024. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has more. 

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RADIO: DRC HUNGER CRISIS

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More than 25 million people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are facing acute hunger according to a report released by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation.
The crisis has been triggered by an ongoing armed conflict in the east, increased food prices and the mpox outbreak. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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PM Orban's visit to Georgia stirs controversy


Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban is facing criticism from EU ministers over his recent visit to Georgia. The European leaders say he acted prematurely by endorsing Georgia's disputed election results, calling his alignment with the bloc into question. Pablo Gutierrez reports 



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The Pentagon says 10,000 NK troops are in eastern Russia

The Pentagon says some 10,000 North Korean troops have been sent to eastern Russia for training - triple its previous estimate

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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Smog has engulfed many of the Pakistani cities

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A thick smog has settled over many Pakistani cities.

Every winter, the country battles rising pollution levels when lower temperatures trap pollutants close to city skylines.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Apple ups exports from India in big shift away from China

Apple's iPhone exports from India increased by over 30% in the last six months, as the company pivots part of its production lines away from China.

The US firm set up assembly and manufacturing in India five years ago and now has three suppliers, including one home-grown firm.

Neha Poonia has more.

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US URGES 'PAUSE' IN ISRAEL BAN FOR UNRWA

Israel's allies are condemning a vote by the Israeli parliament to ban the UN's Palestinian refugee agency from operating in the country.

Israel has previously accused UNRWA staff of involvement in the October 7th attacks and diverting aid in Gaza.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain is gravely concerned by the development.

US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says Israel should not move ahead with the ban.

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