India's Modi promises retribution in first public comments

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made his first public comments since 26 people were killed in a terror attack in Indian administered Kashmir this week.

Modi said those behind the attack will be punished and 'pursued till the ends of the earth'.

Neha Poonia has more.

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US tariffs could impact India's GDP by 0.5 percentage points, says finance secretary

India's economy could take a hit of half a percentage point being shaved off its GDP as a direct result of US President Donald Trump's tariffs, India's finance secretary says.

This comes as formal talks on a proposed bilateral trade deal between the US and India are underway in Washington.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Tensions between India and Pakistan are on the rise

Tensions between India and Pakistan are on the rise following a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir.

New Delhi has blamed Islamabad for the incident and announced a raft of retaliatory steps, including the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty.

Pakistani officials have denied the allegations and convened a top-level security meeting to plan its next move.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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India takes drastic measures against Pakistan after attack killed 26 in Kashmir

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India has taken drastic steps against Pakistan after an armed attack killed at least 26 people in Kashmir. 

New Delhi has downgraded diplomatic ties, revoked special visas for Pakistani nationals and suspended a key water sharing agreement - blaming Pakistan for cross border terrorism in the country. 

And things could escalate even further, as Ishan Garg tells us from New Delhi.

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India summons Pakistani officials after downgrading ties

India has summoned Pakistan's highest serving official in the country, a day after it formally downgraded ties with its neighbour.

New Delhi says it found 'cross border' links to a terror attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 people this week.

Both nations stake claim to Kashmir but govern only parts of the region in the north.

Neha Poonia has more.

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TRUMP CRITICISES ZELENSKY OVER CRIMEA

US President Donald Trump's criticised Volodomyr Zelensky for insisting Ukraine would not recognise Russian control of Crimea.

He says Zelensky is harming peace negotiations, and the US has reiterated its threat to walk away if Ukraine and Russia don't reach a deal to end the war.

But President Trump continues to insist an agreement is close.

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China's action on climate change will not slow despite global political changes, Xi says

INTRO: China's President Xi Jinping committed the world's top polluter to more stringent curbs on greenhouse gas emissions over the next decade in global climate talks that took place without the US.

He also appeared to criticise the "protectionism" of Donald Trump's tariff policies amid China's ongoing trade war with the US. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Thousands of mourners view Pope Francis' body

Thousands of mourners are paying their final respects to Pope Francis
who is lying in state at the Vatican.

Funeral proceedings on Saturday will take place before cardinals begin
the process of electing a new pope.

John Bevir has more from the Vatican.

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UN warns of dangerously low aid in Gaza

The United Nations says the humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached
unprecedented levels.
For more than 50 days, Israel has barred aid and commercial supplies
entering the Strip.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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US threatens to "walk away" from Ukraine peace talks

US Vice-President JD Vance has warned the US will "walk away" from
Ukraine peace deal negotiations.

It comes as other top US officials - including Secretary of State
Marco Rubio - pulled out a Ukraine-focused meeting with western
allies.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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TESLA SHARES SOAR, AS MUSK PLANS TO SCALE BACK 'DOGE' WORK

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says he'll be spending significantly less time at the White House starting next month, but insists he'll continue to support President Trump

The announcement follows Tesla's first-quarter earnings, which came in lower than expected.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Pakistan denies any link to a terror attack in Indian administered Kashmir

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Pakistan has denied any link to a terror attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that has claimed the lives of 26 tourists.

Reports in India claim a group linked to Pakistani-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba carried out the attack, but there's been no official confirmation.

Both nations govern only parts of Kashmir but stake claim over it in full.

Hira Mustafa reports.

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EU fines Apple and Meta

The European Union has fined Apple and Meta millions of dollars for
violating its digital competition laws.

It's the first time the EU has issued such penalties and the U.S. has
previously threatened to retaliate if its tech companies were
targeted.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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RADIO: DRC BOAT ACCIDENT

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Search and rescue teams are trying to find 5 people who were reported missing after a boat they were travelling in capsized on the Congo River on Tuesday. The boat was travelling from Congo Brazzaville to the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo with 16 passengers. Three of them have been confirmed dead. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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Colonial-era disputes remain as French president kicks off two-day trip to Madagascar

The French president is in Madagascar for an official visit, which coincides with the Indian Ocean Commission summit on Thursday.

It comes amid long-standing disputes over French-controlled uninhabited islands off the western coast of Madagascar.

Ross Cullen reports.

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China expresses condolences after death of Pope Francis

INTRO: Beijing has expressed condolences over the death of Pope Francis and reiterated its willingness to continue improving relations with the Vatican.

Under Pope Francis, Beijing and the Holy See achieved a historic breakthrough in 2018 after decades of strained relations, signing a provisional agreement on the appointment of bishops in China. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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POPE FRANCIS TO LIE IN STATE

The body of Pope Francis will lie in state in St Peter's Basilica from Wednesday.

Thousands of mourners have been heading to the Vatican to pay their respects.

He died on Easter Monday at the age of 88, and his funeral will take place on Saturday.

Peter Carpenter, from the Young Catholic Network, believes Pope Francis has left his mark on the Catholic Church.

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Atleast 26 civilians killed by armed gunmen in Kashmir

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At Least 26 people have died in an armed attack in India administered Kashmir. 

Hundreds were visiting a popular tourist site in the Himalayan province when gunmen opened fire - killing some at point blank range. 

World Leaders including US President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin have expressed their solidarity with India. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi who's been on a foreign trip is cutting his schedule short to be on home soil, as Ishan Garg tells us from New Delhi. 

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Pope Francis funeral to take place on Saturday

The Vatican has announced the funeral for Pope Francis will be held
this Saturday.

Members of the public will be able to view the Pope's body, lying in
state, at St Peter's Basilica from Wednesday to Friday.

John Bevir reports from the Vatican.

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IMF slashes growth forecasts amid tariffs fallout

The International Monetary Fund has slashed the United States' growth
forecast for this year, warning that tariffs are creating a "major
negative shock" worldwide.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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