Tuesday, February 18, 2025

US-Russia conclude opening talks on Ukraine war

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says historic peace talks with his Russian counterpart are the "first step in a long but difficult journey" to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. 


In an hours-long meeting behind closed doors in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, America's top diplomat appeared to offer an olive branch to Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who is still sanctioned by the United States for his role in the invasion of Ukraine three years ago. 


The two men vowed to create conditions to restore in-full co-operation between their nations, including restoring ambassadors to each other's countries — and a possible summit between President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin. 


Benji Hyer reports. 


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UK Defence Sec “We Must Re-Arm Britain”

The UK's Defence Secretary has announced "we must re-arm Britain", as part of Monday's speech outlining reforms to the Ministry of Defence. 

John Healey's speech comes following Prime Minister Keir Starmer saying the UK faces a generational challenge and calling on European allies to spend more on defence, having been left out of talks between the US and Russia over the War in Ukraine. 


Simon Gaitán reports. 


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Pakistan is gearing up to host the Champions Trophy tournament

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Pakistan has deployed thousands of police officers and ramped up security for cities hosting matches for the Champions Trophy cricket tournament.

Islamabad hasn't hosted an event of this magnitude in 30 years, and experts say a successful event will go a long way in lifting the country's global image.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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French PM says the threat of a wider war in Europe increasingly likely after crisis talks in Paris

The French prime minister believes there is a possibility of a wider war in Europe, as US and Russian officials meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss ending the conflict in Ukraine.

François Bayrou (bah-ee-roo) made the comments after an emergency summit of European leaders in Paris on Monday.

Ross Cullen reports.


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US Set to Deport 85 Nigerians

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Eighty-five Nigerians are set to be deported from the US.


They are the first set of Nigerian deportees in the US crackdown on illegal immigrants.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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German property sector slumps to 2010 low

New data out of Germany show's the country's property sector is facing a slump, with building permit approvals hitting a 15 year low. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has the details. 

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Reports: Hamas to release bodies of four deceased hostages on Thursday


Israel will reportedly take back the bodies of four deceased hostages from Hamas on Thursday.

According to local media, the Israeli government is also pushing to speed up the release of living hostages under the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal.

Our correspondent Giles Gibson is in Tel Aviv.

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EU pledges to boost defending after US envoy meeting

European Union officials have pledged to scale up defense production
and spending to bolster the military capabilities of both Ukraine and
Europe at large.

The comments come following a meeting between the European Commission
President and the U.S. envoy to Ukraine.

Tuesday's meeting between Russian and U.S. officials in Saudi Arabia
has sparked concerns in Brussels that a peace plan could be reached
without European input.

William Denselow reports from the Belgian capital.


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Tesla starts hiring in India after Prime Minister Modi met Elon Musk in US

Tesla is hiring in India as the US electric carmaker moves ahead with plans to enter the South Asian market.

This comes after Indian prime minister Narendra Modi met Tesla CEO Elon Musk during his visit to Washington last week.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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US AND RUSSIA BEGIN UKRAINE TALKS IN SAUDI

The US and Russia are beginning talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.

Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio are in Riyadh for discussions Washington says will find out if Moscow is 'serious' about an end to the conflict.

Neither Ukraine nor any European nations have been invited to the talks.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Europe and the US need to put Kyiv in the best position possible for negotiations.

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China anger as US amends wording on Taiwan independence

INTRO:  China accused the United States on Monday of a "serious regression" in its position on Taiwan, after the State Department updated the Taiwan section of its website to remove a reference to the independence of the Beijing-claimed island.

The move has been welcomed by Taiwan, with its Foreign Minister thanking the US for what he called "positive, Taiwan-friendly wordings". Laura Westbrook has more.

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Monday, February 17, 2025

WHITE HOUSE ASKS US SUPREME COURT TO RULE ON FIRING OF AGENCY HEAD

President Donald Trump is seeking approval from the US Supreme Court to remove the leader of an independent ethics agency.

Hampton Dellinger, who oversees the U.S. Office of Special Counsel, an agency dedicated to safeguarding government employees who report misconduct, is challenging his dismissal.

Mitch McCann reports

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Millions affected by extreme weather across United States

Powerful storms have battered vast swathes of America's southeast, causing multiple fatalities and leaving hundreds of thousands of homes without power.


US President Donald Trump has approved a request for disaster relief funding.


But more extreme weather is expected in the days ahead. 


Benji Hyer reports. 


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U.S. Secretary of State to hold talks on Ukraine with Russian Foreign Minister in Saudi

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The US wants rights to half of Ukraine's mineral deposits, as part of a potential future deal to ensure their security. Ukraine's President is due to meet the leader of Turkey on Tuesday. As US officials are in Saudi Arabia, meeting Russian officials.

Caroline Malone reports. 


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UN seeks $6 billion to fund Sudan crisis

The United Nations says it needs six billion dollars this year to fund
humanitarian operations in Sudan.
The world body says this significant increase in the 2025 budget is
partly due to the funding shortfall as a result of U.S President,
Donald Trump's pause in global funding.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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Dozens killed in Mali illegal gold mine collapse

In Mali, dozens of people have been killed in an illegal gold mine collapse.

At least 40 bodies - including those of many women and a baby - have been retrieved during rescue efforts.


It's raising safety concerns at gold mining sites in the West African nation.


Correspondent Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports.


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Dozens killed in Mali illegal gold mine collapse


In Mali, dozens of people have been killed in an illegal gold mine collapse.

At least 40 bodies - including those of many women and a baby - have been retrieved during rescue efforts.

It's raising safety concerns at gold mining sites in the West African nation.

Correspondent Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports.


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PM Says UK Ready To Deploy Peacekeepers To Ukraine If Deal Reached

The UK Prime Minister has said that he is ready to deploy British troops to Ukraine in peacekeeping efforts, should a deal be reached to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. 

Talks between the US and Russia are set to begin this week, with European leaders meeting in Paris on Monday to discuss Ukraine and wider defence policy. 


Simon Gaitán reports. 


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A World bank delegation arrives in Islamabad

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A World Bank delegation is in Pakistan to discuss a $40 billion loan for the next ten years.

The visit- the first in two decades- comes as Islamabad works to shore up its financial partnerships at a time when its economy is struggling.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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RADIO: DRC CONDEMNS M23 ADVANCE

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The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has condemned the M23 rebels for seizing the eastern city of Bukavu and violating a ceasefire called by regional leaders at a recent summit in Tanzania. The rebels marched into Bukavu on Saturday night after government forces withdrew from the area. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa..

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