State of emergency declared in Bangkok as Thailand and Myanmar hit by 7.7-magnitude earthquake

INTRO: A powerful earthquake hit Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand on Friday, hitting a major hospital in the Myanmar capital and trapping dozens of workers in an under-construction skyscraper in Bangkok.

Myanmar has been in political turmoil since a military junta seized power in a 2021 coup. The ruling junta made a rare request for international humanitarian aid and declared a state of emergency across six regions. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Islamabad condemns new US export restrictions to Pakistani firms

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Pakistan has condemned new US export restrictions to Pakistani firms, describing them as an unfair targeting of its commercial sector based on unsubstantiated claims.

It comes as Islamabad is aggressively working to expand international trade relations, in an effort to stabilize its vulnerable economy.

Hira Mustafa reports.

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Ukraine says U.S. “constantly changing” minerals deal

Ukraine's President says the United States is constantly changing the
details of a proposed minerals deal.

The new proposal reportedly offers no long term security guarantees
for Ukraine but ties it to a join investment fund from the income of
all its natural resources.

William Denselow reports from Kyiv

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India prepared to reduce tariffs on some US farm products - report

India is reportedly offering to cut tariffs on some US farm products and whisky, as it hopes to avert President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs.

News agency Reuters reports that India is prepared to reduce tariffs on more than half of the imports it receives from the US.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Hungary Faces International Criticism Over Assembly Law

Fresh wave of criticism of Hungary's new assembly law, which critics say targets Pride events. 

Now a group of embassies in Hungary have condemned the restrictions on protests, even as Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has dismissed the criticism. 

Pablo Gutierrez reports

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Hegseth stresses 'ironclad' U.S. commitment to Philippines

INTRO: Pete Hegseth reaffirmed America's "ironclad commitment" to defend the Philippines amid threats from China as he opened his first visit to Asia.

The US Defense Secretary  faces calls from Democrats to resign for sharing attack plans with other US officials over the Signal app. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong.

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KING CHARLES TREATED IN HOSPITAL FOR CANCER TREATMENT SIDE EFFECTS

Britain's King Charles has cancelled Friday public engagements after experiencing side effects from his cancer treatment.

He spent a short period in hospital on Thursday for observation.

The 76 year-old's cancer diagnosis was announced in February of last year.

Chief Royal Correspondent for Newsweek Jack Royston says sources suggest it's a minor setback.

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Anxiety in New Delhi over lack of clarity on April 2 US tariffs: report

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With days until US reciprocal tariffs kick in, India is scrambling to find out the details of how the taxes will be applied.

Reports say US officials have refused to share details even as the two sides are currently negotiating a trade deal that Delhi hopes will grant it exemptions from the tit for tat duties.

Ishan Garg has more.

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Rubio: "Someone made a big mistake"

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says someone made a big mistake by adding a journalist to a group chat of top US officials ahead of US airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen.

They are the most candid remarks yet from a participant in the Signal group about the presence of Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor in chief of The Atlantic. 

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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U.S. Vice President joining Second Lady on downgraded Greenland trip to see U.S. military base

U.S. Second Lady Usha Vance is downgrading an unofficial trip to Greenland, but her husband Vice President JD Vance will join her on Friday to see a US military base there.

It comes after the U.S. leader said he wants to acquire Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark.

Caroline Malone reports.

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Fears of a return to civil war in South Sudan warns the UN

The United Nations Commission on Human Rights has issued an alert over
the escalating crisis in South Sudan.
The organisation has called for urgent action to protect civilians as
fears mount of another civil war.
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STOCKS IN US CARMAKERS TAKE A HIT, FOLLOWING NEW TARIFF ANNOUNCEMENT

Stocks of US carmakers are taking a hit on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, following President Trump's decision to slap a 25% tariff on all vehicles entering the United States.

It comes ahead of the President's plans to announce reciprocal tariffs on April 2nd, a day he has dubbed "Liberation Day".

Mitch McCann reports:

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​Judge rules that extreme heat in Texas prisons is “plainly unconstitutional”

A federal judge has ruled that extreme heat in Texas prisons is "plainly unconstitutional"...and a form of "unconstitutional punishment." But he stopped short of mandating the state install air conditioning. Temperatures inside Texas prisons often soar above 100 degrees in the summer. Toni Waterman has more.

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30 countries attending latest Ukraine support summit in Paris

30 countries, plus the EU and NATO, are being represented at the latest Ukraine support summit in Paris.

Host president Emmanuel Macron late on Wednesday announced another 2 billion dollars in military assistance from France for Ukraine, including missiles, drones and armoured vehicles.

Ross Cullen reports.

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US arrests top MS-13 gang leader

US authorities have arrested one of the top leaders of the MS-13 gang
in Virginia.

It comes as the Trump administration ramps up the crackdown on illegal
groups operating in the US.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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US officials says mineral deal could be signed next week

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says a mineral deal with Ukraine
could be signed as early as next week.

The agreement was slated to be signed last month but was shelved
following a public spat between the U.S. and Ukrainian Presidents in
the Oval Office.

But Ukrainian officials say that relations are now back on track.

William Denselow reports from Kyiv.

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Pakistan ramps up its crackdown on Afghan refugees

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The Pakistani government is intensifying efforts to enforce the repatriation of Afghan refugees, with a deadline set for the end of this month. 

This has sparked an uproar from human rights groups like Amnesty International, urging Pakistani authorities to halt the deportation of Afghans, citing the humanitarian risks involved in their relocation.

Hira Mustafa reports. 

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UK WORKING ON TRADE DEAL AHEAD OF US CAR TARIFFS

UK government sources say they hope to reach a trade deal with the US before tariffs on car imports come into force next week.

US President Donald Trump announced new import taxes on cars made outside America to come into effect from April 2nd.

The UK has been in discussions with Washington about an 'economic prosperity agreement' which could include exemptions from some tariffs.

But Foreign Affairs Spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats party Calum Miller says Britain should respond to the duties in kind.

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Trump tariffs hit Japanese, South Korean carmakers, Toyota, Hyundai slide

INTRO: Shares of Japanese and South Korean automakers slid Thursday morning after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 25% tariffs on all cars shipped to that country.

Toyota, the country's largest automobile manufacturer, was off 3.3% while South Korea's largest carmaker Hyundai Motor and its sister firm Kia Motors slid 4% and 3%, respectively. Laura Westbrook has more.

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India will not be clubbed with Canada and China on the issue of tariffs: US Officials

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The United States says India will not be clubbed with China and Canada on the issue of tariffs as Washington and New Delhi negotiate a trade deal.

The talks currently ongoing in New Delhi are being fast tracked as per reports but it remains to be seen if the two sides can reach an agreement before April 2, when the tariffs are supposed to kick in.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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