US authorities have confirmed there are fatalities after a commercial
plane and military helicopter crashed at Ronald Reagan airport just
out of Washington DC.
At this stage the number of deaths is not known.
A major search and rescue operation is underway, as teams search the
Potomac River next to the airport where both aircraft crashed.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Taiwan set to hire 1000 Indian workers to plug labour shortage
Intro:
Taiwan is set to bring in one thousand Indian workers plus labour shortages in industries such as manufacturing, construction and agriculture.
The workers will be trained in India and sent to Taiwan under a mobility pact signed last year.
Ishan Garg tells us more.
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Taiwan is set to bring in one thousand Indian workers plus labour shortages in industries such as manufacturing, construction and agriculture.
The workers will be trained in India and sent to Taiwan under a mobility pact signed last year.
Ishan Garg tells us more.
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Duration: 33 seconds
Duration: 33 seconds
Indian officials confirm 30 deaths at Kumbh Mela
Intro:
Indian officials have confirmed that 30 people have died in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh festival.
Local media reports put the number of casualties at 40 - with critics accusing officials of suppressing the extent of the tragedy.
The Maha Kumbh Mela - being held in the north Indian city of Prayagraj - is observed once every 12 years and is expected to see 400 million people attend before festivities wrap up next month.
Neha Poonia has more.
Local media reports put the number of casualties at 40 - with critics accusing officials of suppressing the extent of the tragedy.
The Maha Kumbh Mela - being held in the north Indian city of Prayagraj - is observed once every 12 years and is expected to see 400 million people attend before festivities wrap up next month.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Military helicopter and regional jet collide in Washington, multiple fatalities feared
A major search and rescue operation is underway in Washington DC after a military helicopter collided in mid-air with a commercial jetliner that was making its final approach to Ronald Reagan National Airport in the center of the city.
A total of around 60 people are feared to have been on board the two aircraft.
From Washington, Simon Marks reports.
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Alibaba says its new AI model surpasses DeepSeek
Chinese tech giant Alibaba has released a new version of its Qwen 2.5 artificial intelligence model which its claims surpasses DeepSeek's technology.
The release of DeepSeek's AI assistant this month and its R1 model have prompted tech shares to plunge - and investors to question spending by top American AI firms.
Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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Wednesday, January 29, 2025
TRUMP SAYS HE PLANS TO SEND ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS TO GUANTANAMO BAY
Donald Trump is planning to send illegal immigrants to the infamous Guantanamo Bay detention center in Cuba.
The President made the announcement while speaking to reporters in Washington on Wednesday afternoon from the White House.
Mitch McCann reports:
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The President made the announcement while speaking to reporters in Washington on Wednesday afternoon from the White House.
Mitch McCann reports:
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85% of Greenlanders oppose joining United States - poll
A new poll conducted in Greenland has revealed a vast majority of its residents oppose joining the United States.
Trent Murray has the details.
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Trent Murray has the details.
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UN warns of a health emergency in the DRC
United Nations humanitarian agencies are warning of a region-wide
health emergency following the outbreak of fighting in the city of
Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
While UN agencies report "relative calm" on Wednesday, they say rebel
M23 fighters are still in control of "a significant portion of the
city".
Jody Jacobs has an update from the United Nations in New York...
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health emergency following the outbreak of fighting in the city of
Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
While UN agencies report "relative calm" on Wednesday, they say rebel
M23 fighters are still in control of "a significant portion of the
city".
Jody Jacobs has an update from the United Nations in New York...
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RADIO "DRC BANS PROTESTS"
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Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have banned protests in the capital Kinshasa following violent demonstrations that broke out at several embassies on Tuesday.
The protesters vandalized and looted property at some foreign missions to express their discontent at the escalating conflict in the eastern city of Goma. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....
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US to deport 3,690 Nigerians in Illegal Immigrants Crackdown
INTRO
Over 3,500 Nigerians are among illegal immigrants identified for deportation from the US.
This is part of a crackdown by the Trump administration on illegal immigrants which the US has blamed for driving up crime rates in the country.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.
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Polls show Greenlanders reject idea of joining USA
A new poll suggests that the majority of Greenland's population oppose
becoming a part of the United States.
President Donald Trump has previously said the U.S. needs the
autonomous Danish territory for national security reasons.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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becoming a part of the United States.
President Donald Trump has previously said the U.S. needs the
autonomous Danish territory for national security reasons.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Trump envoy goes to Gaza, meets Netanyahu ahead of Israeli PM visit to White House
President Trump's Middle East envoy is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel on Wednesday.
Steven Witkoff has also made a rare visit by a US official to the Gaza Strip.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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U.S. envoy in Israel
A fragile ceasefire is holding between Israel and Hamas after 15
months of war, with the third hostage swap expected to happen on
Thursday.
It comes as hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians are making
the journey from the south of Gaza to the north of the strip, with a
major international effort underway to get vital aid into the enclave.
Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv.
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months of war, with the third hostage swap expected to happen on
Thursday.
It comes as hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians are making
the journey from the south of Gaza to the north of the strip, with a
major international effort underway to get vital aid into the enclave.
Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv.
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UN EVACUATES STAFF FROM VIOLENT GOMA
Intro:
The United Nations has evacuated part of its staff from Goma in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo following intense fighting there
The move is a safety measure following the increasing violence between Congolese forces and the M23 rebel group.
The ongoing fighting has triggered deadly riots and forced some businesses including Airlines to halt flights to the DRC.
Michael Baleke Reports from Kampala.
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Modi offers condolences to bereaved families of Kumbh stampede victims
Intro:
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has offered condolences to the bereaved families after a crowd rush reportedly killed several people at the Kumbh Mela.
The six week long Hindu religious festival is expected to be attended by 400 million people with its busiest day set to be Wednesday.
Ishan Garg tells us more.
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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has offered condolences to the bereaved families after a crowd rush reportedly killed several people at the Kumbh Mela.
The six week long Hindu religious festival is expected to be attended by 400 million people with its busiest day set to be Wednesday.
Ishan Garg tells us more.
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BOOM PASSENGER FLIGHT BREAKS SOUND BARRIER
A test flight has broken the sound barrier, becoming the first passenger plane to do so since Concorde.
The Boom Supersonic jet reached speeds of 770 miles per hour.
Experts hope it could be used commercially within the next decade.
But Jock Lowe, the longest serving Concorde pilot, says there are a lot of hurdles.
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The Boom Supersonic jet reached speeds of 770 miles per hour.
Experts hope it could be used commercially within the next decade.
But Jock Lowe, the longest serving Concorde pilot, says there are a lot of hurdles.
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Several feared dead and scores injured at Kumbh Mela in India
Intro:
Several people are feared dead and at least 30 injured after a crowd rush at the Kumbh Mela.
The Hindu gathering is touted to be the biggest in the world ever, with close to 100 million estimatedly attending the event this week.
The festival takes place at the confluence of the three holy rivers in Hinduism.
Ishan Garg has the latest from New Delhi.
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Duration: 49 seconds
Taiwan may offer help for industry over Trump tariff threats
INTRO: Taiwan's premier says the government will soon look at whether it needs to help its domestic industry over threats by US President Donald Trump to put tariffs on semiconductors.
Trump said on Monday he plans to impose tariffs on imported chips, pharmaceuticals and steel to get the producers to make them in the United States. Laura Westbrook reports.
Trump said on Monday he plans to impose tariffs on imported chips, pharmaceuticals and steel to get the producers to make them in the United States. Laura Westbrook reports.
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North Korea's Kim wants to bolster nuclear programme, state media reports
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said he wants to bolster Pyongyang's nuclear forces this year, state media reports.
This comes days after US President Donald Trump said he planned "to reach out" to Kim.
Rebecca Bundhun has more.
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Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Trump administration sued over funding freeze
A number of nonprofit organizations are suing the Trump administration
following a freeze on federal aid programs.
The government is stopping financial assistance to programs which
include school meals for low-income students and foreign USAID
assistance.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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following a freeze on federal aid programs.
The government is stopping financial assistance to programs which
include school meals for low-income students and foreign USAID
assistance.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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