US president Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney are
meeting at the White House amid the ongoing trade dispute between the
North American neighbors.
It's the first White House meeting after Carney won the Canadian
election last week, running as the anti-Trump candidate.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Tuesday, May 6, 2025
RUSSIA CLOSES AIRPORTS AFTER SECOND DAY OF UKRAINIAN STRIKES
Russia temporarily closed multiple airports overnight after Ukraine launched more than a hundred drones over multiple Russian regions.
That's according to Russian officials, who are increasingly nervous about what military action Ukraine may take during a week of Victory Day celebrations, culminating in a major parade scheduled for May 9th in Moscow.
Stuart Smith has more.
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That's according to Russian officials, who are increasingly nervous about what military action Ukraine may take during a week of Victory Day celebrations, culminating in a major parade scheduled for May 9th in Moscow.
Stuart Smith has more.
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Body of missing jogger found in France
The body of a woman who went missing last month while out jogging has been found in central France.
Police say an initial autopsy could not provide a definitive cause of death for the 28-year-old.
Ross Cullen reports.
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India halts river water to Pakistan for hydro projects, heightening tensions
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India has reportedly halted river flows to Pakistan to expand its hydroelectric capacity, amid rising tensions following its unilateral suspension of the Indus Water Treaty.
Islamabad, angered by the move, has vowed to retaliate and defend its water rights.
This marks the first time water flow has been halted since the water-sharing agreement was established in the 1960s—despite India and Pakistan having fought three wars since then.
Islamabad, angered by the move, has vowed to retaliate and defend its water rights.
This marks the first time water flow has been halted since the water-sharing agreement was established in the 1960s—despite India and Pakistan having fought three wars since then.
Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.
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UN calls for restraint during closed door meeting on India-Pakistan tensions
The United Nations Security Council has reportedly called for restraint and dialogue as members discussed mounting tensions between India and Pakistan.
Pakistan has claimed India is planning a military strike in the coming days, even as New Delhi gets ready to hold civil defence drills for the first time in more than five decades.
Neha Poonia has more.
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India plans to hold mock civil defence drills this week. The announcement follows Islamabad's second missile test in three days.
India has blamed a terror attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir on Pakistan. Islamabad denies any link.
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Pakistan has claimed India is planning a military strike in the coming days, even as New Delhi gets ready to hold civil defence drills for the first time in more than five decades.
Neha Poonia has more.
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India plans to hold mock civil defence drills this week. The announcement follows Islamabad's second missile test in three days.
India has blamed a terror attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir on Pakistan. Islamabad denies any link.
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Trump says he wants a fair trade deal with China
INTRO: U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said the US was meeting with many countries, including China, on trade deals, and his main priority with China was to secure a fair trade deal, after both Beijing and Washington appeared to soften their positions about potential trade talks.
US tariffs have reached 145 percent on many Chinese products while Beijing has responded with 125 percent duties on imports from the United States. Laura Westbrook reports.
US tariffs have reached 145 percent on many Chinese products while Beijing has responded with 125 percent duties on imports from the United States. Laura Westbrook reports.
India orders civil defence preparedness drills amid escalating tensions with Pakistan
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India has ordered nationwide civil defence preparedness drills as tensions with its nuclear neighbour Pakistan escalate.
In the wake of a terrorist attack that killed at least 26 people last month in Indian Administered Kashmir, ties between both nations have hit new lows.
Delhi, blames Islamabad for backing the terrorists - a charge the latter has denied.
Ishan Garg tells us more about the drills from New Delhi.
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Monday, May 5, 2025
Opponents blast Trump's plan to reopen Alcatraz
US president Donald Trump says he plans to reopen the notorious Alcatraz prison in the San Francisco Bay to house what he called "America's most ruthless and violent Offenders."
Local officials immediately criticized the plan as unfeasible.
Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco.
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Trump Administration offering undocumented immigrants $1,000 to self-deport
The Trump Administration is trying out a new method to increase deportations - offering to pay undocumented migrants to leave the US voluntarily. The White House says it will be cheaper than arresting, detaining and removing people in the country illegally. Toni Waterman has more.
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Trump imposes 100% tariffs on foreign movies
US President Donald Trump has ordered a 100% tariff on foreign-made movies to try and boost Hollywood.
However, his suggestion has prompted shares in US studios and streaming services to fall.
As Nick Harper reports.
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Trump confirms he offered to send US troops to Mexico; Questions due process rights
President Donald Trump says he has offered to send American troops into Mexico to fight drug trafficking, a proposal Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum (SHANE-BAUM) has rejected. In a sprawling interview with NBC News, Trump also raised questions about whether undocumented migrants are entitled to due process - a protection guaranteed under the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution. Toni Waterman has more from Texas.
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Iran's foreign minister arrives in Pakistan to help de escalate tensions in the South Asian region
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Iran's Foreign Minister is in Pakistan, after Tehran offered to help de-escalate tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad.
This comes days after the US asked the South Asian rivals to ensure tensions don't escalate into a wider conflict.
India has accused Pakistan of involvement in last month's terror attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed 26 people.
Islamabad has denied the charge.
Islamabad has denied the charge.
Hira Mustafa reports.
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Romania election
Romania is headed for a decisive runoff after a far-right leader surged in the polls. Far-right leader George Simion has shaken up the political field, setting the stage for a high-stakes presidential showdown. Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.
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Netanyahu says Israel will respond after attack on Israel airport
Israel's Prime Minister has vowed to retaliate against the Houthis and Iran following an attack on the country's main travel hub.
Benjamin Netanyahu's comments came after a missile landed near the main terminal at Ben Gurion Airport.
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The Yemen-based, Tehran-backed militants have been firing at Israel since the war in Gaza began.
Brigadier General Yahya Saree says they achieved their aims.
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Modi meets Indian Air and Navy chiefs amid tensions with Pakistan
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India's Air Force and Navy Chiefs met Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid escalating tensions with Pakistan.
There are concerns about a military conflict between the two nuclear neighbours after a terrorist attack killed at least 26 people in Indian Administered Kashmir.
India blames Pakistan for backing the attackers - charge Islamabad has denied.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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India's Air Force and Navy Chiefs met Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid escalating tensions with Pakistan.
There are concerns about a military conflict between the two nuclear neighbours after a terrorist attack killed at least 26 people in Indian Administered Kashmir.
India blames Pakistan for backing the attackers - charge Islamabad has denied.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Friday, May 2, 2025
US JOBS REPORT BEATS WALL STREET ESTIMATES
U.S. markets performed well on Friday, boosted by a better-than-expected jobs report that outpaced Wall Street estimates.
It comes after economic data earlier in the week showed the U.S. economy contracted by 0.3 percent in the first quarter of the year.
Mitch McCann reports:
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It comes after economic data earlier in the week showed the U.S. economy contracted by 0.3 percent in the first quarter of the year.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Trump proposes vast federal spending cuts in budget blueprint
US President Donald Trump has proposed eliminating a number of climate, education and health programs as part of a plan to slash 163 billion dollars in federal spending.
The budget blueprint for twenty-twenty-six would reduce spending to the lowest level in the modern era, although it's unclear how much of it will be enacted by US lawmakers.
Ira Spitzer reports.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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China "evaluating" US offer for tariff talks
China says it is "evaluating" a US offer for trade talks to reduce tariffs.
US President Donald Trump had previously said talks were already
underway - something Beijing denied.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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US President Donald Trump had previously said talks were already
underway - something Beijing denied.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Damascus strike is a warning to Syrian leader not to harm the Druze says Israel
Israel's air force carried out an airstrike on the Syrian capital Damascus overnight, saying it was part of a warning to the new government not to attack the country's Druze community - a minority sect that is an offshoot of Islam with followers in Syria, Lebanon and Israel.
From Tel Aviv, Trent Murray has more.
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Islamabad strengthens security measures in Pakistan administered Kashmir
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Pakistan claims New Delhi is planning a cross border military operation in the coming days. India has neither confirmed nor denied this claim.
This follows accusations from New Delhi blaming Islamabad for a terror attack in Indian-administered Kashmir last week that killed 26 people - a charge which Islamabad denies.
Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.
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