Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Uganda Starts Ebola Vaccination Drive

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Uganda has begun a vaccination drive for Ebola....after declaring two new cases of the deadly virus.

Health officials said a male nurse died last week...prompting a major campaign to prevent a spread which included isolating close contacts of the deceased.

Frontline health workers are among those listed for vaccination.

Isabel Nakirya reports

CHINA ANNOUNCES US TARIFFS

China has announced retaliatory tariffs on some American imports.

Import taxes on US coal, gas and oil, as well as agricultural machinery, trucks and some cars - are due to begin on Monday 10th February.

It comes after US tariffs on all Chinese imports to America took effect.

China's envoy to the UN Fu Cong says there is no winner in a trade war.

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205 illegal Indian migrants being sent back from US: reports

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Reports say two hundred and five Indians have been deported from Texas on a US military aircraft.

This comes just days after New Delhi it is willing to repatriate illegal migrants - in what analysts say is a bid to maintain close ties with the Trump administration.

Ishan Garg has more.

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Monday, February 3, 2025

Trump delays tariffs on Canadian goods by 30 days

The US has delayed slapping 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods, following a phone call between US President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

In a move that mirrors a delay to Mexican tariffs, the pause on Canadian goods will last 30 days.


Nina-Maria Potts has more:


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China says it might be forced to take countermeasures against imposed tariffs

China's Ambassador to the United Nations says there are "no winners in
a trade war".
Fu Cong was addressing US president Donald Trump's announcement that
he is placing a 10 percent tariff on all imports from China.
Speaking in New York on Monday, Cong said if the impasse is not
resolved his country may be forced to take countermeasures.

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USAID to become part of State Dept, must align with US foreign policy says Rubio

The U.S. Agency for International Development - USAID - is being absorbed into the State Department.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday he is the acting administrator for the aid group.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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Netanyahu in Washington

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington DC ahead of meeting US President Trump, during a pivotal moment for the the Middle East

Before boarding his plane Netanyahu said he believed that they could achieve a remarkable era of peace through strength.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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US & Mexico strike deal to pause tariffs

The US and Mexico have struck a deal to delay Washington imposing 25%
tariffs on Mexican goods.

It follows a phone call between the two leaders.

Tariffs on Canadian and Chinese goods are still due to come into
effect on Tuesday.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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UN continues to assess humanitarian needs in the DRC

The United Nations aid agency calls for urgent action in the
Democratic Republic of Congo as they fear a large-scale humanitarian
crisis.
According to the UN the situation continues to worsen following days
of intense fighting in and around Goma, with food and water supplies
running extremely low.
The French delegation meanwhile intends to present a draft resolution
before the Security Council this week to pressure Rwanda to withdraw
its troops from the country.
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Trump and Trudeau speak amid tariffs dispute

US President Donald Trump has spoken to Canada's Prime Minister Justin
Trudeau as the tariff dispute hots up.

Sweeping tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China are due to
come into effect on Tuesday, with the US president acknowledging
Americans will be impacted, but insists it is "worth the price".

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Musk: Trump has agreed to shut down USAID

Tech billionaire Elon Musk says that US President Trump has agreed to shut down the US Agency for International Development (USAID), which funds billions of dollars’ worth of global aid.

The world’s richest man has been tasked with overhauling the US federal government. 


USAID’s headquarters were closed for the day on Monday, with employees told to stay home.


Nina-Maria Potts has more from Washington:


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Beyoncé Wins Top Grammy Award... Finally

It's fifth time lucky for Beyoncé, after she finally won album of the year at the Grammys.


Her record Cowboy Carter also won the Grammy for best country album - the first time the award has been won by a black woman.


The ceremony in LA also raised more than 7 million dollars for people affected by last month's wild fires - with dozens of fire fighters invited to walk the red carpet and attend the ceremony.


Entertainment reporter Sean Mandell says Beyoncé's win is what fans and those in the music industry have been waiting for…



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Nigeria’s Tems wins ‘Best African Music Performance’ at 2025 Grammy Awards

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Nigerian artist Tems has won the 'Best African Music Performance' at the 67th Grammy Awards.


She took home the grammy for her song 'Love Me JeJe'


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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Israeli Prime Minister set to hold talks with President Trump over Gaza ceasefire deal


President Trump says talks with Israel are "progressing" ahead of a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington on Tuesday.


The first phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is holding, with the focus now shifting to negotiations over a planned second phase.


Giles Gibson reports from Tel Aviv.


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EU leaders meet as U.S. tariffs loom

European Union heads of state are gathering in Brussels today to
discuss security and Donald Trump's threat of tariffs.

Keir Starmer is also attending the informal meeting marking the first
time since Brexit that a British prime minister has attended such an
event.

William Denselow reports from the Belgian capital.

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Two Tanzanian Soldiers Killed, Four Wounded in DRC Following M23 Attacks

The Tanzanian army has confirmed the deaths of two soldiers in eastern Congo during recent attacks by M23 rebels. Additionally, arrangements are being made by the SADC secretariat to transport the soldiers' bodies from Goma.

Daniel Kjo reports.

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Pakistan launches nationwide polio vaccination campaign

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Islamabad has begun its first large-scale polio vaccination campaign of the year, targeting over 45 million children under five in a renewed push to eliminate the disease.

Pakistan and Afghanistan are the only countries where polio remains endemic.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Security tightened at Kumbh Mela as millions flock to Indian religious event

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India is deploying paramilitary forces along with a slew of new crowd control measures as tens of millions make their way to Kumbh Mela.

Monday is set to be one of the busiest days of the six week long festival.

And pressure is building on officials to ensure a safe environment after a stampede killed 30 people there last week.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Japan's prime minister Ishiba to meet President Trump this week amid tariff concerns

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will hold his first summit with US President Donald Trump on Friday in Washington.

This comes as government officials in Japan are concerned that President Trump may expand his tariff policy.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Tokyo.

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Sunday, February 2, 2025

Trump acknowledges tariffs may bring "pain" to Americans

US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to impose sweeping tariffs on the United States' top three trading partners, even as he acknowledged there may be "some pain" for Americans.

Posting on his Truth Social platform he hit back at criticism arguing the action was warranted against China, Canada and Mexico.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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