Monday, April 21, 2025

UN Secretary General pays tribute to the life of Pope Francis

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has joined thousands
around the world to pay tribute to Pope Francis.
The leader of the Catholic church died on Monday morning at the age of 88.
Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations in New York.

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Trump & Vance pay tribute to Pope Francis

US President Donald Trump has paid tribute to Pope Francis.

He's among world leaders and US political figures paying their
condolences to the Pope who passed away at the age of 88.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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POPE FRANCIS DEAD AT 88

Pope Francis has died aged 88.

It comes a day after he made an appearance in St Peter's Square to wish Happy Easter to worshippers.

In February and March he spent time in hospital with double pneumonia.

CEO of Catholic Voices Brendan Thompson says it's a profound moment.

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CEO of Catholic Voices Brendan Thompson says recent weeks have shown his tenacity.

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Pakistan's finance minister heads a high level delegation in Washington

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Pakistan's Finance Minister is in Washington to participate in the IMF and World Bank Spring meetings.

The visit comes as Islamabad steps up efforts to secure foreign funding amid a prolonged economic crisis.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Gold prices hit new record high

Gold prices rose to a record high on Monday amid concerns about the impact of the China-US trade war on global economic growth.

Spot gold was up 1.7 per cent to over $3,383 an ounce in the early session.

Rebecca Bundhun has more.

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VP Vance to discuss trade with Modi in Delhi

US Vice President JD Vance is in New Delhi for a four-day visit.

The US leader will be holding talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The meeting comes as India and the US are holding trade talks to sign a $500 billion bilateral deal by the end of the year

Calling India a big abuser of tariffs, the Trump government slapped tariffs of 26% against New Delhi - and then suspended them earlier this month.

Neha Poonia has more.

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US Vice Prez JD Vance visits India with family

US Vice President JD Vance is arriving in New Delhi with his family on a four day visit that blends high level talks and a personal trip.

This visit comes as the tariff war between USA and China escalates, but experts say - India is hoping to secure a trade deal with the US during the 90-day pause.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from New Delhi 

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Friday, April 18, 2025

Students set up memorials at Florida State following Thursday's shooting

A memorial has been set up at Florida State University, after a
20-year-old opened fire, killing two men and wounding six others.
The shooter has now been identified by police as Phoenix Ikner and is
believed to be a Florida State student and the son of a sheriff's
deputy.
Jody Jacobs reports...

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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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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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