Leaders of the European Union's member states are convening in
Brussels for an emergency summit to discuss ways to ramp up support
for Ukraine.
It comes as Washington has frozen military aid to Kyiv and cut off
intelligence sharing.
William Denselow reports from the Belgian capital.
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Thursday, March 6, 2025
Ukrainian president attends crunch summit in Brussels
The Ukrainian president is attending a special EU summit in Brussels on Thursday, as Europe looks to further support Ukraine in military capabilities, and by developing peace plans after the US suspended intelligence-sharing with Kyiv on Wednesday.
Ross Cullen reports.
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U.S. President Trump warns Hamas to release hostages or "it is over for you"
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Hamas to release Israeli hostages in Gaza or "it is OVER for you."
The threat issued on social media follows confirmation by the White House that U.S. officials engaged in direct talks with Hamas.
The militant group didn't immediately respond to President Trump's warning.
The threat issued on social media follows confirmation by the White House that U.S. officials engaged in direct talks with Hamas.
The militant group didn't immediately respond to President Trump's warning.
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Giles Gibson reports from Tel Aviv.
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UK DEF SEC TO HOLD TALKS WITH HEGSETH
UK Defence Secretary John Healey is in Washington for talks on Ukraine with his US counterpart Pete Hegseth.
They're expected to discuss America having stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine.
And a UK proposal for a ceasefire which is being worked on with Ukraine and France.
Former US envoy to Kyiv - Kurt Volker - believes Donald Trump's strategy for ending the war faces major challenges.
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They're expected to discuss America having stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine.
And a UK proposal for a ceasefire which is being worked on with Ukraine and France.
Former US envoy to Kyiv - Kurt Volker - believes Donald Trump's strategy for ending the war faces major challenges.
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US wants India to reduce auto tariffs to zero: report
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Reports say the US is pushing India to reduce tariffs on most American goods to zero as both sides negotiate a trade deal.
It comes after President Donald Trump reciprocal tariffs calling India an unfair trading partner.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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Reports say the US is pushing India to reduce tariffs on most American goods to zero as both sides negotiate a trade deal.
It comes after President Donald Trump reciprocal tariffs calling India an unfair trading partner.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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As China’s ‘employment problems’ mount, Premier Li vows to create jobs, ward off poverty
INTRO: The Chinese government wants to create 12 million new jobs this year 2025 as young people struggle to find work.
The world's second largest economy faces numerous headwinds, including new US tariffs, a persistent property crisis and stubbornly low consumer demand. Laura Westbrook has more.
The world's second largest economy faces numerous headwinds, including new US tariffs, a persistent property crisis and stubbornly low consumer demand. Laura Westbrook has more.
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Wednesday, March 5, 2025
VP Vance visits southern border, heaps praise on Trump’s immigration crackdown
Vice President JD Vance visited the U.S.-Mexico border on Wednesday - praising the accomplishments of the Trump administration's sweeping crackdown on illegal immigration. The visit comes less than 24 hours after President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress with immigration central to his speech. Toni Waterman has more
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Trump pauses tariffs on big 3 US automakers for one-month
US President Donald Trump has granted the three main US car makers a
one-month reprieve on tariffs.
They were impacted when 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada goods began on Tuesday.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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one-month reprieve on tariffs.
They were impacted when 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada goods began on Tuesday.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Supreme Court rejects Trump administration request to freeze foreign aid
The US Supreme Court has rejected an emergency request by the Trump administration to freeze nearly 2 billion dollars in foreign aid.
The order requires the government to release the funds to aid groups for work already completed.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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US: NEW MEASLES CASES IN PENNSYLVANIA AND FLORIDA
US health officials are trying to contain a measles outbreak that has seen new cases announced in Florida and Pennsylvania.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Mitch McCann reports:
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U.S. suspends intel and weapons supplies to Ukraine awaiting moves on a peace deal
The U.S. has cut off some intelligence sharing with Ukraine and suspended weapons supplies in a bid to get Kyiv to the negotiating table with Russia.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe announced the move on Wednesday on Fox Business.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe announced the move on Wednesday on Fox Business.
Caroline Malone reports.
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French, UK and Ukrainian leaders set for Washington return
French President Emmanuel Macron is considering a return to Washington
along with the leaders of Ukraine and UK for another meeting with
President Trump.
European powers are working to patch relations between the U.S. and
Ukraine after last week's feisty showdown between the country's
leaders in the Oval Office.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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along with the leaders of Ukraine and UK for another meeting with
President Trump.
European powers are working to patch relations between the U.S. and
Ukraine after last week's feisty showdown between the country's
leaders in the Oval Office.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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The American President praises Pakistan's counter terrorism efforts
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The American President Donald Trump has lauded Pakistan's efforts in extraditing the terrorist involved in the 2021 Kabul airport terrorist attack on US soldiers.
The American President Donald Trump has lauded Pakistan's efforts in extraditing the terrorist involved in the 2021 Kabul airport terrorist attack on US soldiers.
This comes as Islamabad intensifies counterterrorism efforts along its western borders, alleging Kabul administration of sheltering terrorist groups.
Something which the Kabul administration denies.
Hira Mustafa has more.
Something which the Kabul administration denies.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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Macron Invites Orbán to Paris for Ukraine Talks
French President Emmanuel Macron has invited Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to Paris for talks on the Ukraine war. The meeting comes ahead of a key European Union summit on security to be held on Thursday, Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.
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President Trump hits out at India as he announces reciprocal tariifs
US President Donald Trump has criticised India's high tariffs in his Congress speech, as he announced that the US will impose reciprocal tariffs on several nations on April 2.
This comes as India's trade minister is in the US for trade talks.
Rebecca Bundhun has more.
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China targets 5% growth as it reels from Trump tariffs
INTRO: China has set an economic growth target for this year of around 5 percent and vowed to make domestic demand a key economic driver amid an escalating trade war with the United States.
Its leaders unveiled the plan as thousands of delegates attend the National People's Congress, a rubber-stamp parliament, which passes decisions already made behind closed doors. Laura Westbrook has more.
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Trump says Ukraine and Russia ready for peace in Congress address
Donald Trump has struck a conciliatory tone on the topic of Ukraine in
his address to Congress, saying both Kyiv and Moscow were ready to
negotiate peace.
It comes after last week's Oval Office argument with Ukrainian
Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
President Trump also doubled down on tariffs and celebrated money cut
from international aid programs.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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his address to Congress, saying both Kyiv and Moscow were ready to
negotiate peace.
It comes after last week's Oval Office argument with Ukrainian
Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
President Trump also doubled down on tariffs and celebrated money cut
from international aid programs.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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India’s Top Court Notice To 8 Ministries Over Climate Change
INTRO: An eight year old's petition in India's Supreme Court could lead to a re-evaluation of the country's environment protection laws. The Apex court has sent notices to eight federal ministries accusing them of not working together to battle what it called an existential global predicament. Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
India’s Top Court Notice To 8 Ministries Over Climate Change
INTRO: An eight year old's petition in India's Supreme Court could lead to a re-evaluation of the country's environment protection laws. The Apex court has sent notices to eight federal ministries accusing them of not working together to battle what it called an existential global predicament. Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
US investors to buy Panama canal ports from Hong Kong-based owner
A consortium of US investors has agreed to buy majority stakes in two ports on the Panama canal from a Hong Kong-based company for nearly 20 billion dollars.
The deal comes in the wake of allegations by the Trump administration that Chinese influence over the waterway poses a security risk to the US.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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