Friday, April 18, 2025

US President says he may decrease tariffs on China, to prevent price increases


There are indications that President Donald Trump does not want to increase tariffs on China any further, from the 145% level, and that he could even reduce the levies.
Officials from the Trump administration are holding meetings with representatives of other countries in a bid to get trade deals that would prevent full tariffs from coming into force.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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India says it's in touch with students after many receive notices scrapping their immigration status

India's Foreign Ministry says it is 'in touch' with students who have received emails revoking their visa status after President Trump's crackdown on migrants.

Indian students constitute the highest number of international students studying in the US.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from New Delhi.

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US warns it could walk away from Ukraine peace talks unless progress in coming days

The US Secretary of State says Washington will walk away from efforts to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine unless there are clear signs of progress in the coming days.


Marco Rubio was speaking after attending talks with Ukraine, France, Germany and the UK in the French capital.


Ross Cullen reports.


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Opposition welcomes Supreme Court intervention on Muslim law

In India, opposition parties have welcomed an order by the country's highest court that mandates no changes will be made to how personal Muslim properties are run and managed till next month.

The Supreme Court has been hearing petitions challenging a new law that seeks to streamline the management of properties donated by Indian Muslims over centuries

But the opposition's Abhishekh Manu Singhvi, says that's not the real motive.

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The Indian government denies this claim. It maintains it is trying to address years of corruption and mismanagement.



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Thursday, April 17, 2025

Judge rules Google broke antitrust laws

A federal judge has ruled that Google broke antitrust laws by maintaining an illegal monopoly in the digital advertising space. The decision could force major changes to one of the tech giant's biggest revenue streams.

Ira Spitzer reports.


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Trump and Meloni say there will be a US EU trade deal

US President Donald Trump has expressed "100 percent" confidence that the United States will reach a trade deal with the European Union.

His comments came as he hosted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House - the first European leader to visit Washington since Trump brought in 20% tariffs on the EU - then paused them - earlier this month. 

Kate Fisher Reports from Washington


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TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ISSUES FRESH THREAT AGAINST HARVARD UNIVERSITY

The Trump administration is escalating its pressure on the country's oldest university — warning that Harvard could lose its ability to enroll international students.

The move follows Harvard's rejection of a list of demands the administration had sought to impose on the Cambridge-based institution.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Massive power outage leaves million without electricity in Puerto Rico

A massive power outage left some 1.4 million people in Puerto Rico in
darkness on Wednesday.
While electricity supply has now been restored to about half of the
island - authorities say it could take up to 72 hours to fully restore
the power grid.
Jody Jacobs has more...

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Climate change continues to take a toll on Pakistan

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At least three people have died and dozens injured after a severe hailstorm and torrential rain battered Islamabad.

With Pakistan ranked as the fifth most climate vulnerable country globally, experts are sounding an alarm over worsening weather patterns and demanding the government urgently scale up climate adaptation measures.

Hira Mustafa reports. 

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Tanzania Strikes Back as Trade War Erupts with Malawi, South Africa

Malawi and South Africa face immediate trade bans from Tanzania, which is blocking all agricultural imports and transit shipments. This retaliation comes in response to long-standing restrictions on Tanzania's exports.


Daniel Kijo reports 


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US, UK, Germany and Ukraine in Paris for talks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff will be holding talks in Paris with President Macron on Thursday.

The Ukrainian, British and German foreign ministers will also be in the French capital to take part in meetings.

Ross Cullen reports.

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TRUMP ADMINISTRATION DIGS IN OVER DEPORTATION

The Trump administration says it will appeal a federal judge's order to provide sworn testimony over the efforts it's made to return a man mistakenly deported to El Salvador.

The Supreme Court has called on it to facilitate Kilmar Abrego Garcia's return to the US, upholding a court order by the judge.

The White House claims he had ties to the criminal gang MS-13, though his lawyers say there's no evidence of that.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is defending his deportation.

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US VP JD Vance to visit India

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US Vice President JD Vance will visit India next week as both sides navigate the contentious issue of reciprocal tariffs.

This will be Vance's first visit to India since taking office where he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Ishan Garg tells us more about what's more on the agenda.

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China says it will ignore US 'tariff numbers game'

INTRO: Beijing says it will not pay attention if the United States continues to play the tariff numbers game, as the country appointed a new trade envoy.

The shift comes as Beijing refuses to back down in an escalating trade war with Washington triggered by US President Donald Trump's hefty tariffs on Chinese goods. Laura Westbrook reports.


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Wednesday, April 16, 2025

California sues Trump administration over tariffs

California is suing the Trump administration over sweeping new tariffs, saying the US president is overstepping his authority and threatening the economy.

The US's most populous state expects to lose billions of dollars in revenue as a result of the tariffs.

Ira Spitzer reports


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US judge threatens contempt inquiry for Trump administration over deportations

A US judge has threatened to start criminal contempt proceedings against the Trump administration for defying his order to stop the deportation of more than 200 migrants to El Salvador. 


Judge James Boasberg called out the government's "willful disregard" of his instructions. 


Nick Harper reports from Washington. 


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Biden slams Trump's “damage” and “destruction”.

In his first speech since leaving office Joe Biden has taken aim at
the Trump administration's cost-cutting and mass firings of federal
workers.

The former US president said the cuts were endangering Americans.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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WHO finalizes draft pandemic agreement

After three years of intense negotiations, the World Health
Organisation on Wednesday announced the finalization of a historic
pandemic agreement.
The draft global agreement is aimed at improving how the world
prepares for and responds to future pandemics.
According to the UN, the United States did not participate in the
final round of negotiations.
Jody Jacobs has more from New York...

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Second night of attacks on prisons in France

Prisons in France have been vandalised and subjected to arson attacks for a second consecutive night.

The previous day, some detention centres were hit by gunfire and some prison staff were threatened.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Lebanese President outlines plan to disarm Hezbollah

Lebanon's President has outlined plans to disarm Hezbollah. 

It follows months of conflict with Israel, which saw the Iran-backed militia group significantly weakened. 

From Tel Aviv, Trent Murray has more. 

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