US President Donald Trump says negotiations between Russia and Ukraine
will begin "immediately" on ending the war in Ukraine.
However, his calls with the leaders of both countries did not elict an
immediate ceasefire.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Monday, May 19, 2025
U.S. tariffs expected to dent European economic growth
U.S. tariffs are expected to significantly weigh on Europe's economic
growth this year.
The European Union has delivered its annual spring forecast, and
officials say that economic uncertainty due to global trade tensions
has hit levels not seen since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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growth this year.
The European Union has delivered its annual spring forecast, and
officials say that economic uncertainty due to global trade tensions
has hit levels not seen since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Pakistan’s foreign minister arrives in Beijing for a three-day official visit
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Pakistan's Foreign Minister is on a three-day visit to China.
The trip comes days after a military standoff with India that was triggered following a terror attack in Indian administered Kashmir, which New Delhi blames on Pakistan—a charge Islamabad denies.
Experts say China's role could be pivotal in steering the region away from further escalation.
Hira Mustafa has more.
Pakistan's Foreign Minister is on a three-day visit to China.
The trip comes days after a military standoff with India that was triggered following a terror attack in Indian administered Kashmir, which New Delhi blames on Pakistan—a charge Islamabad denies.
Experts say China's role could be pivotal in steering the region away from further escalation.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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Biden's cancer diagnosis prompts messages of support
Messages of support have been pouring in for former US president Joe
Biden following the news he's been diagnosed with an aggressive form
of cancer.
President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that he was sending his
"warmest and best wishes".
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Biden following the news he's been diagnosed with an aggressive form
of cancer.
President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that he was sending his
"warmest and best wishes".
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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France secures multi-billion dollar deals at annual investment summit
The British online bank Revolut says it will invest more than a billion dollars in France over the next three years.
It's just one of the big business deals that's been announced in France at the country's annual investment summit.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Vodafone Idea seeks India's Supreme Court's help to get waiver on $5bn owed to government
Vodafone's India joint venture telecom operator has gone to India's top court to challenge the government's rejection of its request to waive more than $5 billion it owes in interest and penalties on dues.
News agency Reuters reports that documents show that the Indian company says that the waiver could be crucial to its survival.
Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.
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'BASIC AMOUNT OF FOOD' TO BE ALLOWED INTO GAZA
Israel's prime minister says a "basic amount of food" will be allowed into Gaza so the hunger crisis does not worsen.
The Israeli military has begun an extensive ground operation in parts of Gaza that it says is designed to defeat Hamas and free hostages.
The Hamas-run health ministry says more than 450 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza in the last week.
Former deputy national security adviser in Israel, Professor Chuck Freilich, says he doesn't believe this will be the end of fighting.
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The Israeli military has begun an extensive ground operation in parts of Gaza that it says is designed to defeat Hamas and free hostages.
The Hamas-run health ministry says more than 450 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza in the last week.
Former deputy national security adviser in Israel, Professor Chuck Freilich, says he doesn't believe this will be the end of fighting.
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India to send 59 MPs to convey message of "zero tolerance against terrorism"
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India is sending a delegation of 59 Members of Parliament abroad to convey what it calls its message of zero tolerance against terrorism.
The MPs visit to India's key global partners comes days after a military conflict with Pakistan which was triggered by a terrorist attack in India administered Kashmir that claimed at least 26 lives.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
India is sending a delegation of 59 Members of Parliament abroad to convey what it calls its message of zero tolerance against terrorism.
The MPs visit to India's key global partners comes days after a military conflict with Pakistan which was triggered by a terrorist attack in India administered Kashmir that claimed at least 26 lives.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer
Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive, advanced case of prostate cancer, with his doctors saying it has already spread to his bones.
The former President is planning to undergo treatment, and his surgeons say that while is cancer is not curable, it can be effectively managed.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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China slaps anti-dumping duties on plastics from US, EU, Japan, Taiwan
INTRO: China has slapped duties of up to 75 percent on imports of plastics from the United States, European Union, Taiwan and Japan on Monday.
This follows an investigation into alleged dumping, Beijing's commerce ministry said. Laura Westbrook reports.
This follows an investigation into alleged dumping, Beijing's commerce ministry said. Laura Westbrook reports.
Saturday, May 17, 2025
UKRAINE CALLS FOR RUSSIA SANCTIONS AFTER MEETING "WEAK AND UNPREPARED" DELEGATION
Ukraine's President Voldoymrr Zelensky says he expects strong sanctions against Russia in order to "force" Moscow into a 'complete and unconditional' ceasefire.
He says the delegation sent to Istanbul for the first direct talks with Ukraine since 2022 was "weak and unprepared."
Stuart Smith has more from Kyiv.
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He says the delegation sent to Istanbul for the first direct talks with Ukraine since 2022 was "weak and unprepared."
Stuart Smith has more from Kyiv.
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Friday, May 16, 2025
Tornadoes and storms across US
Nine tornadoes have been reported in the US states of Minnesota and Wisconsin as a stretch of severe thunderstorm puts areas from Chicago to Nashville under threat as the country hits the peak of tornado season.
US correspondent Kate Fisher reports
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RUSSIA MAKING "UNREALISTIC" DEMANDS AT ISTANBUL NEGOTIATIONS - UKRAINIAN SOURCES
Russia is making "unrealistic" demands that go "far beyond" anything previously discussed, according to Ukrainian sources in Istanbul who are meeting with a Russian delegation.
Negotiating teams from both sides are directly discussing the war for the first time in person since shortly after Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.
Stuart Smith reports from Kyiv.
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Negotiating teams from both sides are directly discussing the war for the first time in person since shortly after Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.
Stuart Smith reports from Kyiv.
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Trump wraps up Middle East tour with no peace deal in sight as Israel doubles down
U.S. President Donald Trump has wrapped up his tour of the Middle East, amid reports that Israeli strikes in northern Gaza have killed some 100 people.
Despite reassurances from President Trump, there is no sign of a peace deal, as Israel ramps up its operations in Gaza again.
Nina-Maria Potts has more:
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Russia and Ukraine hold first direct peace negotiations since 2022
Representatives from Russia and Ukraine are holding their first face-to-face peace negotiations since 2022 on Friday.
Trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and Turkey are on the agenda, along with a round of US, Ukrainian and Turkish talks.
Ross Cullen reports from Istanbul.
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Two climbers die on Everest
Two climbers – one from India and the other from the Philippines – have died on Mount Everest this week, officials have reported.
At least 345 people have died on Everest in the past 100 years.
Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.
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RUBIO: TRUMP AND PUTIN MEETING NEEDED FOR UKRAINE PROGRESS
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he thinks President Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin need to meet for any progress on Ukraine peace talks.
Direct talks between Kyiv and Moscow did not take place as planned in Istanbul on Thursday.
Russia sent a junior team for the negotiations - and President Putin stayed away.
Marco Rubio says he doesn't have high expectations for the Turkey meetings, if they happen.
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Direct talks between Kyiv and Moscow did not take place as planned in Istanbul on Thursday.
Russia sent a junior team for the negotiations - and President Putin stayed away.
Marco Rubio says he doesn't have high expectations for the Turkey meetings, if they happen.
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Indian delegation led by Trade Minister heads to US for negotiations
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India's commerce minister and chief trade negotiator are travelling to the US as Delhi and Washington aim to clinch a trade deal by Autumn.
President Donald Trump says India is ready to drop nearly all its tariffs, but India says nothing is decided yet.
Ishan Garg tells us more about what to expect from the talks.
India's commerce minister and chief trade negotiator are travelling to the US as Delhi and Washington aim to clinch a trade deal by Autumn.
President Donald Trump says India is ready to drop nearly all its tariffs, but India says nothing is decided yet.
Ishan Garg tells us more about what to expect from the talks.
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Asian markets stagger into weekend as trade rally runs out of legs
INTRO: Most Asian markets were down as investors consolidated gains from the China-US trade war truce, having enjoyed one of their best weeks since Donald Trump unleashed his so-called reciprocal tariffs last month.
Investors are now looking for signals from the US president on the progress of talks with trading partners as governments line up to strike deals to avoid his steep levies as Laura Westbrook reports.
Investors are now looking for signals from the US president on the progress of talks with trading partners as governments line up to strike deals to avoid his steep levies as Laura Westbrook reports.
Thursday, May 15, 2025
US judge dismisses charges against migrants caught in military zone
A federal judge has dismissed charges against nearly 100 migrants arrested for trespassing on a newly declared US military zone on the border of the state of New Mexico.
The ruling adds to the growing legal uncertainty surrounding President Trump's expansion of military authority at the southern border.
Ira Spitzer reports.
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