The European Commission President has informed European leaders that
it's reviewing the latest text from the U.S. as efforts continue to
reach a trade deal.
The EU faces the prospect of tariffs rising to 50 percent if no
agreement is reached by July 9th.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Friday, June 27, 2025
Donald Trump hints at trade deal with India even as reports say differences persist
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President Donald Trump has hinted that a big trade deal with India could be announced soon.
But reports say negotiations have hit a snag over tariffs and market access, as India pushes to conclude a deal before July 9th when the 90 day pause on US tariff expires.
Ishan Garg tells us more from Mumbai.
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President Donald Trump has hinted that a big trade deal with India could be announced soon.
But reports say negotiations have hit a snag over tariffs and market access, as India pushes to conclude a deal before July 9th when the 90 day pause on US tariff expires.
Ishan Garg tells us more from Mumbai.
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US official says deal reached on rare earth exports from China
The United States has reached a deal with China on expediting exports of rare earth shipments to the US, according to a White House official.
This comes amid efforts to end a trade war between Washington and Beijing.
Rebecca Bundhun has more from Hong Kong.
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Thursday, June 26, 2025
US economy shrank faster than thought in first quarter
The US economy shrank faster than initially thought in the first
quarter amid Donald Trump's trade war.
The Commerce Department revised its earlier estimates down after data
showed a drop in consumer spending.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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quarter amid Donald Trump's trade war.
The Commerce Department revised its earlier estimates down after data
showed a drop in consumer spending.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Iran's Ayatollah makes first public appearance since US strikes
Iran's Supreme Leader has appeared in public for the first time since US warplanes struck the country's nuclear facilities over the weekend.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei sought to downplay the impact of those strikes, claiming his country "had delivered a harsh slap to America's face."
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei sought to downplay the impact of those strikes, claiming his country "had delivered a harsh slap to America's face."
Ira Spitzer reports.
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Hegseth berates press as new operational details on Iran bombing emerge
Pete Hegseth berated the press as Anti-Trump during a briefing on Thursday, but offered no new details on the extent of the damage caused by US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. This comes after a classified preliminary assessment by US intelligence was leaked to the media - suggesting the damage may not amount to complete obliteration as the President claims. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.
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Hegseth lashes out at media over Iran strikes
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has heavily criticized the media
after the US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend -
which he called "historically successful".
There has been conflicting information about whether the US
"obliterated" the sites as President Donald Trump has claimed.
It comes after Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei downplayed
the extent of the damage, saying Iran had delivered a big "slap in the
face" to the United States.
Hegseth lashed out at the media for its coverage of the airstrikes.
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after the US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend -
which he called "historically successful".
There has been conflicting information about whether the US
"obliterated" the sites as President Donald Trump has claimed.
It comes after Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei downplayed
the extent of the damage, saying Iran had delivered a big "slap in the
face" to the United States.
Hegseth lashed out at the media for its coverage of the airstrikes.
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Deadly storms sweep across France
UK Government Facing Opposition To Planned Welfare Cuts
The UK government is facing increasing opposition from within its own party against planned welfare reforms.
High ranking officials from Downing Street are holding talks with Labour backbenchers threatening to rebel.
More than 120 MPs have registered their opposition to the benefit cuts ahead of a crunch Commons vote next Tuesday.
The government says the changes will get more people into work and save up to £5 billion a year. But Ministers could offer further concessions to head off the rebellion.
Labour MP Nadia Whittome is among those opposing the cuts to disability benefits:
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Geopolitics to dominate European summit
Leaders of the European Union are gathering for a summit to discuss
the crisis in the Middle East and a range of other geopolitical
issues.
The gathering comes a day after NATO agreed to significantly increase
defense spending over the next decade.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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the crisis in the Middle East and a range of other geopolitical
issues.
The gathering comes a day after NATO agreed to significantly increase
defense spending over the next decade.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Flash floods in North India kill two, dozens missing
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Two people have died following flash floods in north India, even as dozens of labourers working on a key hydroelectric power project are also reportedly missing.
Authorities have asked citizens to stay away from rivers and drains, with heavy rainfall expected in the coming days.
Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.
Two people have died following flash floods in north India, even as dozens of labourers working on a key hydroelectric power project are also reportedly missing.
Authorities have asked citizens to stay away from rivers and drains, with heavy rainfall expected in the coming days.
Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.
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Von der Leyen Urges Hungary to Allow Budapest Pride March
The head of the European Commission is urging Hungary to permit the Budapest Pride event to proceed. Ursula von der Leyen released a video message ahead of this weekend's march, prompting a sharp response from Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.
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North Korea to open major tourist zone on east coast
North Korea is opening a landmark tourism zone on its east coast, according to the country's state media.
North Korea hasn't indicated when it will fully reopen its borders to foreign visitors, though.
Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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Mumbai's top 5% need to save for 109 years to buy a home: report
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The top 5% in India's financial capital Mumbai might have to save for a whopping hundred years to afford a new house.
That's according to a new report that compares 21 Indian mega cities and ranks them by affordability.
Ishan Garg tells us more from Mumbai.
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The top 5% in India's financial capital Mumbai might have to save for a whopping hundred years to afford a new house.
That's according to a new report that compares 21 Indian mega cities and ranks them by affordability.
Ishan Garg tells us more from Mumbai.
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India slams Pakistan at SCO
India's Defence Minister has come face-to-face with his Pakistani counterpart for the first time since military hostilities between the two countries in May.
The two leaders are attending the China-led Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Qingdao.
In May, both sides fired missiles and drones across the border, following India's air strikes inside Pakistan that it claimed took out 'terror infrastructure' used to plan and execute terror attacks across the border.
Pakistan has denied the claim.
Neha Poonia has more.
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The two leaders are attending the China-led Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Qingdao.
In May, both sides fired missiles and drones across the border, following India's air strikes inside Pakistan that it claimed took out 'terror infrastructure' used to plan and execute terror attacks across the border.
Pakistan has denied the claim.
Neha Poonia has more.
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Wednesday, June 25, 2025
President Trump doubles down on Iran nuclear damage, says ‘doesn’t care’ if there’s a deal
Donald Trump is doubling down on claims that the US's targeted strikes on Iran "obliterated" the country's nuclear facilities. That's despite the President's own intelligence agency suggesting otherwise. A preliminary damage assessment leaked to the media suggests that the airstrikes may only have set the program back by a few months. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.
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NATO allies agree to significantly boost defense spending
NATO allies have agreed a major increase to annual defense spending in
a move heralded as a major victory for U.S. President Donald Trump.
The military alliance has pledged to spend five percent of annual GDP
on defense by the year 2035.
NATO's chief has also downplayed concerns about Washington's
commitment to NATO's collective security.
William Denselow reports from the NATO summit in The Hague.
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a move heralded as a major victory for U.S. President Donald Trump.
The military alliance has pledged to spend five percent of annual GDP
on defense by the year 2035.
NATO's chief has also downplayed concerns about Washington's
commitment to NATO's collective security.
William Denselow reports from the NATO summit in The Hague.
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MAJOR UPSET IN NEW YORK MAYORALTY RACE - POSSIBLE IMPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY
A dramatic upset in the race for New York City Mayor — a 33-year-old has emerged as the frontrunner for November's election.
Zohran Mamdani has defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary.
Mitch McCann reports:
Zohran Mamdani has defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary.
Mitch McCann reports:
India marks fifty years since a draconian state of emergency
India marked fifty years since a draconian state of emergency was imposed by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on Wednesday.
And Mr. Modi's led government now observes 25th June as "Constitution Murder Day".
And Mr. Modi's led government now observes 25th June as "Constitution Murder Day".
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...
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President Trump set to discuss Ukraine war with Volodymyr Zelenskyy at NATO summit
President Trump will discuss the war in Ukraine with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the NATO summit on Wednesday.
The US leader is attending the meeting of the alliance in the Netherlands, where the main dialogue will be around raising national spending on defence.
Ross Cullen reports.
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