Monday, May 12, 2025

First group of white South African “refugees” lands in US

A plane carrying 49 Afrikanas has arrived in the US.

President Donald Trump has given the white South Africans refugee status, claiming on Monday that victims of "genocide", despite police data not backing up that claim.

Their arrival comes after the White House halted relocation flights for refugees fleeing war, famine and genocide earlier this year. Toni Waterman has more.

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US & China agrees 115% tariff reduction

The US and China have agreed to a drastic 115% reduction in their
reciprocal tariffs for the next 90-days.

It means Chinese goods entering the US will have a 30% tariff, while
US goods going to China will have a 10% levy placed on them.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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U.S. Secretary of State to attend NATO meeting

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to attend a meeting of NATO
foreign ministers in Turkiye later this week.

The gathering could coincide with a potential face to face meeting
between Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his Russian
counterpart Vladimir Putin.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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China hails 'substantial progress' in trade talks with US

INTRO: China hailed on Monday "substantial progress" with the United States after talks in Geneva on dialling down their trade war yielded dramatic cuts to import tariffs.

The world's two biggest economies agreed to suspend their respective tariffs for 90 days while they negotiate. The US tariffs on Chinese imports will now be cut to 30 per cent , while Chinese tariffs on US imports will be cut to 10 per cent. Laura Westbrok reports from Hong Kong.


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United States and China agree to 90-day pause on tariffs as trade war eases

The United States and China have agreed to a 90-day pause on tariffs as the trade war between the world's two biggest economies eases.

The agreement comes after two days of talks between the delegations in Switzerland.

Ross Cullen reports.

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US and China strike 90-day agreement to slash tariffs

The US and China have reached agreement to lower tariffs temporarily after concluding that they "neither side" favored the trade war underway between the two countries.


For the next 90 days, US tariffs on Chinese exports will fall to 30%, while Chinese tariffs on American goods will drop to 10%…with both sides agreeing to work on a long-term agreement.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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HAMAS TO RELEASE LAST LIVING AMERICAN HOSTAGE FROM GAZA CAPTIVITY

Hamas has announced it will release an American hostage that was captured by the militant group during the October 7 attack on Israel. 

The news comes as President Trump prepares to visit the Middle East Monday for a three country trip across the region. Hamas says the release was part of a "good will gesture" to the President ahead of the visit. 

From Tel Aviv, Trent Murray has more. 


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ZELENSKY READY TO MEET PUTIN IN ISTANBUL

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says he is prepared to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Istanbul on Thursday.

It comes after US President Donald Trump demanded Kyiv take up Vladimir Putin's offer of direct talks.

Ukraine had previously said a ceasefire would need to be in place before negotiations began.

Intelligence and security expert Matthew Schumacher thinks Donald Trump probably should be cautious.

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India-Pakistan military leaders to speak on Monday after deadly clashes last week

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Indian and Pakistani military leaders are holding talks on Monday after war-like military operations were carried out by both sides last week.

There's now a ceasefire in place.

Indian officials say they've been authorised to respond if there are violations from Pakistan's side.

Ishan Garg reports.

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U.S. Says ‘Substantial Progress’ Made in Trade Talks With China

INTRO: Both China and the United States have said that they've made progress at trade talks between the two countries in Switzerland.

US officials touted a "deal" to reduce the US trade deficit, while Chinese officials said the sides had reached "important consensus". Additional details are expected to be announced on Monday, as Laura Westbrook reports.
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Sunday, May 11, 2025

RUSSIA & UKRAINE DIVIDED ON WHETHER CEASEFIRE FIRST OR NEGOTIATIONS FIRST

Ukraine says its proposed 30-day ceasefire with Russia must come before direct negotiations with Moscow.

Russian President Vladimir Putin had suggested the two sides meet in Turkiye on Thursday next week – but both France and Ukraine say a ceasefire must happen first.

Stuart Smith has more from Kyiv.

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Saturday, May 10, 2025

US, EUROPE, UKRAINE CALL FOR UNCONDITIONAL 30-DAY CEASEFIRE FROM MONDAY

European leaders and Ukraine have agreed there should be a 30-day, unconditional ceasefire with Russia from Monday — a demand being backed by US President Donald Trump.

The leaders of the UK, France, Germany and Poland joined Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, with the US President calling in.

Stuart Smith reports.

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Friday, May 9, 2025

Trump hints at China tariff reduction ahead of Switzerland talks

Donald Trump has indicated he might reduce tariffs on China in comments made before the two sides embark on crucial trade talks in Switzerland this weekend.

Last month the US President slapped 145% duties on imports from its Asian rival driving down trade and ramping up tensions.

As our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave explains, President Trump's latest remarks could signal a willingness to de-escalate.

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​Trump administration readying to bring first group of White Afrikana “refugees” to US - NYT


The New York Times says the Trump Administration is close to relocating a first group of white South Africans to the US, even as virtually all other refugee programs grind to a halt.

Trump has criticized a new South African law that allows for the seizure of private land - which is largely owned by the white minority -  as an assault on their rights.

Supporters of the law say it's a way to unwind the vestiges of apartheid, when land was forcibly taken from Black South Africans.

Toni Waterman has more.  

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Reports: US & Israel discuss US taking control of Gaza

The US and Israel have reportedly discussed a plan for Washington to
take control of the Gaza Strip and lead a post-conflict administration
indefinitely.

According to Reuters, which has spoken to officials who are aware of
the plan, Hamas and the Palestinian Authority would not be part of the
leadership team.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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US and China hold tariff talks in Switzerland to try to ease trade war

The United States and China are starting several days of talks in Switzerland to try to deal with the continuing trade war between the world's two biggest economies.

Ross Cullen reports.

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China's exports rose a higher than expected 8% in April as new US tariffs took effect

INTRO: China's export growth rose even as shipments to the US slumped sharply in the first month in the first official data since China became embroiled in a tit-for-tat tariff battle with the US.

President Donald Trump announced punishing levies of as high as 145% on China that were met with retaliatory rates of 125% from Beijing. Laura Westbrook reports.


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Tensions between the nuclear armed rivals continue to escalate

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Pakistan has denied Indian claims of launching attacks on military sites and cities, calling the allegations baseless.

Relations between the two countries have hit a new low since India blamed Pakistan for a terrorist attack in Indian administered Kashmir, a charge Islamabad denies.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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India army says its neutralized Pakistan's missiles and drone attacks on Thursday

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The Indian army says it has neutralised missiles and drones fired by Pakistan over India's Jammu and Kashmir province. 

Air sirens blared out across 20 cities in India on Thursday night followed by blackouts - as concerns about a wider conflict between nuclear neighbours mount. 

Ishan Garg tells us more. 

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Thursday, May 8, 2025

FEMA head dismissed after he says agency shouldn’t be disbanded

The acting director of the US's Federal Emergency Management Agency is out of a job, a day after he told lawmakers he didn't support disbanding the disaster relief agency.


US President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem have both recently suggested the agency known as FEMA should be eliminated


Ira Spitzer reports.


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