Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Israel and Lebanon to hold talks over land border


Israel has agreed to hold talks with Lebanon to try to demarcate the border between the two countries.

Five Lebanese citizens were also handed over as part of a deal sealed by the U.S. and western allies.

Giles Gibson reports from Tel Aviv.

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The security operation in Pakistan's southwestern province continues

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Pakistan intensifies its military operation in the southwestern province.

This comes as a banned militant group has taken passengers hostage on a train.

The South Asian country faces a prolonged struggle with security challenges, and this attack is the most recent in a string of such incidents.

Hira Mustafa brings the latest from Islamabad.

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ECOWAS Activates Standby Counter-terrorism Force

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The regional bloc, ECOWAS, has activated its standby force to tackle terrorism in West Africa.


It is expected to serve as a rapid deployment force to swiftly respond to threats in the region.


The group announced this at the 43rd ordinary meeting of the ECOWAS committee of chiefs of defense staff in Abuja.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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U.S. and Ukraine to discuss details of the ceasefire proposal in the coming days

The United States and Ukraine will discuss the details of the proposed ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow in the coming days.

The Ukrainian president's chief of staff was speaking after the two sides agreed on a temporary halt to the war - though Russia still needs to agree to the idea for it to be implemented.

Ross Cullen reports.

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EU retaliates to US tariffs

The European Union has unveiled countermeasures in response to the
Trump administration's decision to impose a 25 percent tariff on steel
and aluminum imports.

The EU has promised a proportionate response and will begin adding
duties on 28 billion dollars worth of U.S. goods from next month.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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EU ANNOUNCES US COUNTER-TARIFFS

The European Union says it will impose counter-tariffs on $28bn of US goods from next month.

It follows US tariffs coming into force on all steel and aluminium imports to the country.

US President Donald Trump says the tariffs will boost domestic production - but critics say they will lead to price rises and harm economic growth.

The UK is not announcing immediate retaliatory measures, according to Treasury minister James Murray.

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US Vice President JD Vance to visit India this month - report

US Vice President JD Vance is set to visit India later this month, according to media reports.

The visit would come amid concern in India about the potential impact of reciprocal tariffs that the US is threatening to impose on India.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Musk's Starlink signs deal with India's biggest telecom operators

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Elon Musks's starlink has signed deals with two Indian telecom operators with more than 70% market share in the world's most populous country.

It comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the tech mogul during his US visit last month.  

The deal is contingent on starlink getting security clearance from the Indian government to operate in the country though.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Most Asian stocks drop as Trump trade policy sows uncertainty

INTRO: Asian equities mostly fell Wednesday as investors continued to worry over Donald Trump's trade policies amid increasing concern that his tariffs could send the US economy into recession.

Tokyo edged up along with Seoul, Jakarta and Taipei. But Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore and Manila were in the red, with Sydney down more than one percent, on concerns about the impact of Trump's latest tariffs on Australia's economy. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Canadian province suspends US electricity tariffs following Trump threat

The Canadian province of Ontario is putting the brakes on its planned electricity tariff for northern U.S. states—at least for now.

Ira Spitzer reports.


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Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire proposal, Russia to respond

Ukraine has agreed to an "immediate" 30-day ceasefire following talks
with the United States in Saudi Arabia.

The US says it will lift its pause on intelligence sharing with Kyiv
and restart security assistance to Ukraine.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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UN warns of a renewed hunger crisis if aid supplies do not resume in Gaza

The United Nations warns that if humanitarian aid access does not
resume in Gaza, thousands will go hungry.
Over the past ten days Israeli authorities have stopped the entry of
all aid into the strip, accusing Hamas of rejecting a US proposal to
extend the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire.
The world body has now accused Israel of weaponizing aid.
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US & Ukraine meet in Saudi Arabia

The US says it's looking for concessions from Ukraine as the two country's top diplomats meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss how to end the war with Russia.

It comes as the relationship between Washington and Kyiv is at its lowest point since Russia launched its full-scale invasion three years ago. 

Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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TRUMP THREATENS TO DOUBLE-DOWN ON CANADIAN TARIFFS

US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his trade war with Canada, promising to impose further tariffs on its steel and aluminum imports.

Mr. Trump had already planned to impose a 25 percent tariff on those products coming into the US from America's trading partners starting Wednesday.

Mitch McCann reports:

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​App used for asylum overhauled - now used for ‘self-deportation’

The Trump Administration has overhauled the CBP One app - which was used by hundreds of thousands migrants to enter the US legally.  The app will now be used for 'self deportation.' Toni Waterman has more from Texas.

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Government shutdown looms as House prepares to vote on short term funding

U.S. House Republicans are expected to vote for a stopgap spending bill on Tuesday, moving it on to the Senate.

The proposal would fund the government through September 30th, pushing off a shutdown.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.


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Pakistan is stepping up its efforts to halt the export of counterfeit rice

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Pakistan insists it's now taking measures to stop the export of counterfeit and substandard rice to international markets.

The European Union has stopped a number of Pakistani rice shipments from entering the bloc, forcing Pakistan to address the problem.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Uganda Deploys Special Forces in South Sudan

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Uganda has deployed its special forces to Juba, the Capital of South Sudan, as fears of renewed civil war grow.

 

This follows the arrest of key allies of the first Vice President, Riek Machar, and deadly clashes in the North. 


Michael Baleke reports…


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Moon's surface could have more subterranean water than previously believed

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Data sent from India's lunar mission suggests that there could be more water on the moon than previously thought.

Researchers say the hypothesis could be crucial for future missions to the moon's surface and could also reveal more information about the creation of the celestial body.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Qatar condemn Israel cutting off electricity to Gaza


Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Qatar have condemned Israel's decision to cut off electricity supplies to Gaza.

The move follows a blockade on all humanitarian aid coming into the enclave, which was introduced last week.

Giles Gibson reports from Tel Aviv.

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