After more than a year, Houthi rebels have released the crew of a
Bahamas-flagged vessel taken hostage off the Yemeni Red Sea coast.
According to reports the crew were handed over in response to the
ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
Houthis have carried out several attacks on ships in the Red Sea since
2023 claiming solidarity with the people of Palestine.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.
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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Nine dead in rare US southern winter storms
At least nine people have died after a record winter storm hit
southern parts of the United States, bringing snow, ice and dangerous
conditions to millions of people.
Seven states have issued winter weather alerts, warning people to stay in doors.
As Nick Harper reports.
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southern parts of the United States, bringing snow, ice and dangerous
conditions to millions of people.
Seven states have issued winter weather alerts, warning people to stay in doors.
As Nick Harper reports.
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Refugees no longer able to travel to US
Refugees scheduled to move to the United States have had their travel plans cancelled.
Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending refugee admissions shortly after returning to the White House this week.
Thousands of people living overseas are now unable to seek refuge in the US, as America's new president begins closing the country's borders.
Sally Patterson has more.
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DOJ threatens to prosecute officials who defy immigration crackdown
The US Justice Department is threatening to prosecute state or local
officials who stand in the way of President Donald Trump's crackdown
on immigration - that's according to multiple reports.
A number of Democrat-led states and some police departments have
refused to partake in mass deportations - which Trump's border czar
Tom Homan says are now underway.
Toni Waterman has more from the US-Mexico border.
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officials who stand in the way of President Donald Trump's crackdown
on immigration - that's according to multiple reports.
A number of Democrat-led states and some police departments have
refused to partake in mass deportations - which Trump's border czar
Tom Homan says are now underway.
Toni Waterman has more from the US-Mexico border.
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US REPUBLICANS BLAST DEMOCRATS FOR SLOWING CABINET CONFIRMATION VOTES
Only one of Donald Trump's cabinet nominees has been confirmed so far - as Republicans blast Democrats for delaying the process.
Marco Rubio of Florida was sworn in as Secretary of State on Tuesday with not one Senator rejecting his nomination.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Marco Rubio of Florida was sworn in as Secretary of State on Tuesday with not one Senator rejecting his nomination.
Mitch McCann reports:
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EU official calls for bloc to ‘wake up’ on defense
The European Union's top diplomat says the bloc needs to wake up and
invest more in military capabilities.
Member states collectively spend less than two percent of GDP on
security and Kaja Kallas warns that it's not enough.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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invest more in military capabilities.
Member states collectively spend less than two percent of GDP on
security and Kaja Kallas warns that it's not enough.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Trump orders all government DEI staff on leave
The Trump administration has ordered all US federal workers who oversee diversity, equity and inclusion programs to be placed on leave and to close their offices by Wednesday evening.
It comes after president trump signed an executive order calling for an end to what he called "dangerous, demeaning and immoral" hiring practices.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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PRINCE HARRY SETTLES LEGAL CASE AGAINST NEWS GROUP NEWSPAPERS
Britain's Prince Harry has settled his high profile court case against Rupert Murdoch's News Group Newspapers.
In a surprise turn of events, NGN issued a "full and unequivocal" apology to the Duke of Sussex for serious unlawful intrusions into his private life as part of the settlement.
Stuart Smith reports.
In a surprise turn of events, NGN issued a "full and unequivocal" apology to the Duke of Sussex for serious unlawful intrusions into his private life as part of the settlement.
Stuart Smith reports.
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European Commission sees "uncertainty" over U.S. commitment to supporting Ukraine
The European Commission says there is "uncertainty" over what stance U.S. President Donald Trump will take in relation to support for Ukraine.
In a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Europe needs to step up its backing for Kyiv.
Responding to Zelensky's remarks, Valdis Dombrovkis - who's the European Commissioner for Economy and also in Davos - conceded that the E.U.'s relationship with Washington is in flux.
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Portugal to Import More Nigerian, US Gas, Aims to End Russian Supply
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Nigeria could see increased exports of its liquefied natural gas or LNG to Portugal as the country has indicated plans to expand its imports from Nigeria and the United States.
This is in a bid to stop reliance on Russian Supply.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.
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President Trump says more sanctions on Russia "likely" if Moscow fails to sign peace deal with Kyiv
The US resident says he will likely impose additional sanctions on Russia if President Putin fails to negotiate a peace deal with Ukraine.
Donald Trump has repeatedly vowed to resolve the conflict quickly, though he special envoy to Russia and Ukraine is urging a more cautious timeline.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Pakistan enhances scrutiny at the airports to stop human trafficking
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This comes as Pakistan looks to crackdown on human trafficking to Europe.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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2500 AID TRUCKS INTO GAZA SINCE CEASEFIRE
Almost 2500 aid trucks have now entered Gaza, as the agreed ceasefire between Israel and Hamas enters its fourth day.
Much-needed humanitarian assistance for Palestinians was among the conditions set.
Further Israeli hostages are set to be freed on Saturday, in return for dozens more Palestinian prisoners.
Aseel Baidoun is from Medical Aid for Palestinians - she says there are still major challenges getting aid into Gaza.
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Much-needed humanitarian assistance for Palestinians was among the conditions set.
Further Israeli hostages are set to be freed on Saturday, in return for dozens more Palestinian prisoners.
Aseel Baidoun is from Medical Aid for Palestinians - she says there are still major challenges getting aid into Gaza.
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US says will work with India to curb illegal migration
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The United States says it will work with India on illegal migrations as reports claim Delhi could repatriate 18,000 of citizens in the US as Donald Trump takes measures against illegal immigration.
A Bloomberg report claims that though these people may have been identified as illegal migrants - the true number of Indians living illegally in the US could be much higher.
Ishan Garg reports.
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The United States says it will work with India on illegal migrations as reports claim Delhi could repatriate 18,000 of citizens in the US as Donald Trump takes measures against illegal immigration.
A Bloomberg report claims that though these people may have been identified as illegal migrants - the true number of Indians living illegally in the US could be much higher.
Ishan Garg reports.
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Trump Says He Could Hit China With 10% Tariff From Next Month
INTRO: President Donald Trump said his threat to hit China with 10% tariffs on all imports was still on the table and indicated it could come as soon as next month.
Meanwhile, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang told the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, that China would expand its imports, saying the country did not seek a "trade surplus." Laura Westbrook has more.
Meanwhile, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang told the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, that China would expand its imports, saying the country did not seek a "trade surplus." Laura Westbrook has more.
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Japan's foreign minister tells Trump Tokyo has no choice but to strengthen defence
Japan plans to continue to boost its defence capabilities amid the security challenges in East Asia, the country's foreign minister told his US counterpart.
Donald Trump's return as president has triggered expectations that the US could put pressure on allies to increase defence spending.
Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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Donald Trump unveils AI investment in USA
US President Donald Trump has announced billions of dollars in private sector investment to construct artificial intelligence infrastructure in the United States.
On his first full day in office, he unveiled a joint venture called Stargate — which he's calling the "largest AI infrastructure project in history."
It follows him signing an executive order on Monday overturning policies which were aimed at monitoring and regulating AI risks.
Our reporter Benji Hyer is in Washington.
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Tuesday, January 21, 2025
States file lawsuit over Trump's birthright citizenship order
Eighteen US states have filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's executive order removing the automatic right to US citizenship for almost anyone born in the country.
The Supreme Court has previously upheld what's known as birthright citizenship on the grounds that it is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution.
Ira Spitzer has more.
The Supreme Court has previously upheld what's known as birthright citizenship on the grounds that it is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution.
Ira Spitzer has more.
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Trump officials welcome US / Taliban prisoner exchange
Two Americans who were held in Afghanistan have been traded for a Taliban member imprisoned in the US.
The prisoner exchange was finalised in the final moments before US President Joe Biden left office, according to a Trump administration official.
Sally Patterson reports.
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Trump holds Capitol Hill meetings on first full day
It's US President Donald Trump's first full day in office, with
Capitol Hill meetings scheduled for later on Tuesday.
Monday saw a slew of executive orders as the president pushed ahead
with his campaign promises.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Capitol Hill meetings scheduled for later on Tuesday.
Monday saw a slew of executive orders as the president pushed ahead
with his campaign promises.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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