Friday, May 23, 2025

India-Japan talk countering terrorism during Indian delegations visit to Tokyo

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India's foreign secretary discussed curbing terrorism during his meeting with Japan's foreign minister and national security advisor.

Speaking at a public event in Tokyo, Vikram Misri said India is a victim of terrorism, and Pakistan is a sponsor - and that's it's important for the international community to not equate the two.

Islamabad has denied New Delhi's allegations that it supports cross border terrorism.

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NETANYAHU ACCUSES UK, FRANCE, CANADA OF SIDING WITH HAMAS

Israel's prime minister has accused the leaders of Britain, France and Canada of being on the "wrong side of history" on the conflict in Gaza.

Benjamin Netanyahu has released a video criticising Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, and Mark Carney after the attack on Israeli embassy staff in Washington.

The three leaders had called on Israel to change course in a statement earlier this week which was highly critical of the expansion of military operations in Gaza, and the lack of aid being allowed in.

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert disagrees with Mr Netanyahu's comments.

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Senior US, China diplomats hold phone call

INTRO: Two senior diplomats from the United States and China held a phone call to discuss "issues of mutual interest", according to official statements, and comes as both sides have seen a thaw in relations in the trade war.

Beijing's foreign ministry said Ma and Landau had agreed to continue to maintain communication, as Laura Westbrook reports.


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Thursday, May 22, 2025

Trump Administration blocks Harvard from enrolling international students

The US Department of Homeland Security says it has revoked Harvard's ability to enroll international students, the latest escalation in the battle between the Trump administration and the prestigious university.

Harvard called the move unlawful.

Ira Spitzer reports.


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Federal agents search home of man suspected of killing two Israeli embassy staffers

US federal agents have searched the Chicago residence of Elias Rodriguez, the man suspected of shooting and killing two Israeli Embassy staff members in Washington DC outside a Jewish museum.


Rodriguez shouted Free Palestine as he was taken into custody.


FBI Director Kash Patel called the killings an act of terror and said "targeted anti-Semitic violence will be met with the full weight of federal law enforcement". FSN's Toni Waterman is at the scene of the shootings with the latest.


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UK ANNOUNCES HANDOVER OF CHAGOS ISLANDS DESPITE LAST-MINUTE LEGAL CHALLENGE

The UK will hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to the country of Mauritius.

That's despite a last-minute injunction to stop the plan, which was overturned shortly later by England's High Court.

Stuart Smith reports.

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UNEMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS FALL TO FOUR-WEEK LOW IN USA

Applications for unemployment benefits in the United States fell to a four-week low, according to data released on Thursday.

It comes amid widespread uncertainty and declining consumer confidence in the American economy.

Mitch McCann reports:

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French ministers calls on EU to cut red tape

France's Europe Minister has urged the European Union to act faster
when it comes to cutting red tape.

The bloc has pledged to take action to boost competitive and kickstart
economic growth but the French official says bolder steps are needed.

William Denselow reports from Paris

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Indian central bank says country's economy remains resilient

India's central bank says that the country's economy remains resilient despite global uncertainties.

This comes as New Delhi is trying to secure a trade deal with the US to protect itself from tariff hikes.

Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.

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Two Israeli embassy staff members killed in DC shooting

Two Israeli embassy staff members were killed in a shooting outside a Jewish museum in Washington DC.

The suspect is in custody - and the police have said he was 'not on our radar'.

Nick Harper has more.

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Israel's Ambassador has called it a depraved act of 'terrorism'.

Nick Harper is in Washington DC and he has more on the reactions coming in

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Two Israelis shot dead in Washington DC

Police in the US have arrested a 30-year-old man suspected of killing
two Israeli embassy staff outside a Jewish museum in Washington DC.

He's been named as Elias Rodriguez from Chicago.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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TWO ISRAELI EMBASSY STAFF SHOT DEAD IN WASHINGTON

Two Israeli embassy staff have been shot dead outside a Jewish museum in Washington.

Police say a suspect, 30 year-old Elias Rodriguez, is in custody.

US President Donald Trump has described the shooting as 'so sad' and says it is 'based on antisemitism'.

Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, says the staff were about be engaged.

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Two Israeli embassy staff members killed in DC shooting

Two Israeli embassy staff members were killed in a shooting outside a Jewish museum in Washington DC.

The suspect is in custody.

Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations called it a depraved act of 'terrorism'.

Brian Shook has more

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India & US likely to agree on a mini-trade deal by July 8: report

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India and the US could finalise an interim trade deal by July 8 when the 90 day pause on US tariff expires, according to reports.

The pact could exempt India from the 26 percent levies it currently faces.

Both sides are currently negotiating a broader trade deal that they say could help double India-US trade by 2030.

Ishan Garg tells us more.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un condemns warship accident as 'criminal'

INTRO: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called an accident at a launch ceremony for a new North Korean naval destroyer a "criminal act".

Kim witnessed the failed launch of the 5,000-ton destroyer and ordered the ship to be restored before a key ruling party meeting next month, as Laura Westbrook reports.


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Wednesday, May 21, 2025

SA President ambushed by Trump in Oval Office

US President Donald Trump has ambushed his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa by playing a video and amplifying false claims that white South Africans have been victims of a genocide.

Mr Trump largely dismissed Mr. Ramaphosa's attempt to describe the situation in his own country.

Kate fisher reports from Washington

Kate Fisher reports from New York.

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Open AI to buy legendary ex-Apple designer’s startup for $6.4 billion

OpenAI has announced that it is buying former Apple design guru Jony Ive's AI device startup for $6.4 billion dollars.

It's the company's biggest acquisition to date and puts one of the main architects of the iPhone at the center of OpenAI's hardware ambitions,

Ira Spitzer reports.


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Judge orders Trump administration to “maintain custody” of migrants flown to South Sudan

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to maintain custody of a group of migrants it allegedly flew to South Sudan - a country the US advises people not to travel to.

Last month, Judge Brian Murphy blocked the White House from deporting migrants without 15-days notice and due process.  

Toni Waterman has more.

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US ends police reform plans prompted by George Floyd's killing

The US Justice Department has dismissed investigations into several
police departments and ended reform agreements put in place following
the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.

The Assistant Attorney General described the inquiries and reforms
part of an "anti-police agenda".

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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US RETAILER TARGET BLAMES ECONOMIC CONDITIONS FOR WEAK FIRST QUARTER RESULTS

US retailer Target has posted weaker-than-expected first-quarter results – blaming economic conditions as well as changes to its diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.

Mitch McCann reports.

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