Tuesday, March 11, 2025

India brings home almost 300 nationals rescued from scam centres in southeast Asia

The Indian government says it has brought home almost 300 of its citizens who were tricked into working at cyber scam centres in southeast Asian countries including Myanmar.

Thousands of people have been rescued from such centres this year, as countries have been working together to crack down on the criminal networks.

Rebecca Bundhun has more.

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EU to unveil plan to curb irregular migration

The European Commission is set to unveil new rules on the return of
people who have been denied the right to stay in Europe.

Migration has been a major issue for voters across the bloc but
stricter measures are sparking human rights concerns.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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India says 'no commitments' made to the US to cut tariffs

Days after President Donald Trump claimed that India promised to significantly lower tariffs on American goods, New Delhi says 'no commitment has been made' to cut rates.

This as the opposition is accusing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi of 'surrendering' his country's interests in order to appease the American President.

President Trump has repeatedly claimed that India is a 'big abuser of tariffs'.

Neha Poonia has more.

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US and Ukraine hold high-stakes talks in Saudi Arabia

The US and Ukraine are holding high-stakes talks on possible paths to peace and an end to the war with Russia.

The meetings are taking place in Saudi Arabia, with discussions expected to focus on a truce proposed by Ukraine, and possible territorial concessions from Kyiv.

The talks come as Russia says Ukraine launched a "massive" overnight drone attack on the Moscow capital region.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Asian stocks slide as market selloff deepens on US growth worries

INTRO Asia-Pacific markets slid on Tuesday, tracking losses in the US following anxiety over tariff policy and a potential recession in the world's largest economy.

Asian shares dropped to a five-week low with the Nikkei-225 Index sinking to the lowest since September, but markets stabilized in mid-Asian morning with shares in Hong Kong and China trimming their declines. Laura Westbrok reports.


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In New Book, Dalai Lama Tells Followers to Reject Any Successor Chosen by China

INTRO: The Dalai Lama's successor will be born outside China, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism says in a new book.

That raises the stakes in a dispute with Beijing over control of the Himalayan region he fled more than six decades ago. Laura Westbrook has more.

Monday, March 10, 2025

​Reports of MMR vaccines running low among measles outbreak

As the number of measles cases continues to rise - there are reports that some pharmacies are running out of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine - as demand for the jab grows. Toni Waterman has more from Texas.

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A Columbia University Pro-Palestinian student activist arrested by ICE

A Columbia university student involved in pro-Palestinian protests on
campus has been arrested by U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement
officers better known as ICE.
According to the Department of Homeland Security, Mahmoud Khalil's
arrest is in line with President Donald Trump's executive order
prohibiting anti-Semitism.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York...

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Canada's next PM Mark Carney vows to battle Trump tariffs

Canada's next Prime Minister has vowed to keep tariffs in place
against the United States until "Americans show us respect".

Mark Carney won the race to succeed outgoing leader Justin Trudeau but
is facing a spiraling trade war with the country's nearest neighbor.

As Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Israeli delegation heads to Qatar for Gaza ceasefire talks


An Israeli delegation is travelling to Qatar for talks over the Gaza ceasefire, which has been in limbo since the expiry of phase one more than a week ago.

U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, a key figure in previous negotiations, is also expected to arrive in Qatar later in the week.

Giles Gibson reports from Tel Aviv.

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visits Saudi Arabia ahead of US-Ukraine talks

The Ukrainian president is visiting Saudi Arabia on Monday for talks with the Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman.

The delegation travelling with Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet the US delegation, headed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in Jeddah on Tuesday.

Ross Cullen reports.


UKRAINE, US PREPARE FOR SAUDI TALKS

Officials from the US and Ukraine are travelling to Saudi Arabia for talks on ending the war with Russia.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is due to hold a separate meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Chief Editor of the Lviv Times Lee Reaney says it could be a pivotal week.

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Pakistan seeks US clarification on entry for its nationals

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Pakistan has reached out to the US government, seeking clarity on the entry of its nationals into America.

Reports have suggested that the US is mulling travel restrictions on Pakistani nationals, as part of the Trump administration's efforts to curb illegal migration.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Three arrested in connection with tourist rape-murder case in south India

Indian police have arrested three people in connection with a rape-murder case which took place in the popular tourist spot of Hampi [PRON: Hampy] in south India.

Two women - an Israeli tourist and her homestay host were gang-raped on Thursday night - while a man was killed when three men attacked them, according to local media reports.

Rebecca Bundhun has more.

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China-US trade war heats up as Beijing's tariffs take effect

INTRO: Beijing's tariffs on certain US agricultural goods in retaliation for President Donald Trump's latest hike on Chinese imports came into force Monday.

After imposing a blanket 10 percent tariff on all Chinese goods in early February, Trump hiked the rate to 20 percent last week, as trade tensions mount between the world's two leading economies. Laura Westbrook has more.


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India-EU to resume trade talks on Monday

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India and EU are resuming their trade talks as both sides aim to reduce any potential impact from US tariffs.

With President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs set to kick in from next month, India and EU are hoping to finalise a deal by the end of the year.

But there are substantial roadblocks, as Ishan Garg tells us from New Delhi.

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Friday, March 7, 2025

US REPORTS JOB GROWTH, BUT LESS THAN ANALYSTS EXPECTED

More than 150 thousand jobs were added to the US economy last month — more than in January, but less than economists had expected.

It comes as President Trump and Elon Musk attempt to shrink the federal workforce with mass layoffs.

Mitch McCann reports

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UN calls on Israel to allow aid trucks into Gaza again

The United Nations has again emphasised the need to uphold
international humanitarian law.
This as Israel continues to halt aid deliveries into Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the aid blockage
over the weekend accusing Hamas of stealing supplies.
Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations in New York...

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White House holds first crypto summit

The White House is holding the first ever cryptocurrency summit with
industry leaders to look at ways to regulate and strengthen digital
assets.

President Donald Trump has promised to make the US the "crypto
capital" of the world, and on Thursday officially established a
strategic bitcoin reserve.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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​Man in South Carolina to be executed by firing squad

A death row inmate in South Carolina is set to be executed by firing squad Friday night. It's the first time this method will be used in the state. Brad Sigmon was convicted of bludgeoning his ex-girlfriend's parents to death with a baseball bat in 2001. Toni Waterman has more

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