Monday, August 11, 2025

Trump extends tariff pause with China for another 90 days

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order extending a tariff truce with China just hours before steep new trade penalties were set to take effect. 


The move keeps tariffs at current levels for another 90 days, giving both sides more time to negotiate a broader trade deal.

Ira Spitzer has more


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Trump: Russia & Ukraine have to cede land to get peace

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that both Ukraine and Russia would have to cede land to each other to end their war.


Describing his forthcoming summit with President Putin, as a "feel-out meeting", Mr Trump said he would know within two minutes whether progress was possible.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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Judge rejects the release of Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury transcripts

A judge has rejected the Trump Administration's efforts to unseal the Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury transcripts.  The DOJ had asked for the transcripts - which are usually kept secret - to be released last month, as the President's supporters demand more transparency in sex trafficking case. Toni Waterman has more.

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US chipmakers set to pay government over China export controls

Two major U.S. chip makers are set to hand over 15 percent of their revenue from products sold to China to the U.S. government.

The widely reported agreement is highly unusual and is already drawing criticism from trade experts, who warn it could set a dangerous precedent.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Europe swelters under summer heatwave

Regions in countries across southern Europe, from France to the Canary Islands, are on red alert for the latest summer heatwave.

Wildfires have also been reported in Spain & Portugal - last week France suffered its worst wildfire since 1949.

Ross Cullen reports.

Pakistan scrambles to move residents out of the north

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Northern Pakistan is grappling with destructive glacial floods that have swept away houses and disrupted lives.

Authorities have issued high alert warnings and are mobilizing evacuation efforts for those in danger zones.

The South Asian country is considered one of the top 10 most climate vulnerable nations in the world.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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Hungary Faces Rising Food Prices Amid Price Caps

 Hungary's government is facing growing criticism as food prices rise despite efforts to curb inflation. The largest food retailers association says the food price caps first introduced after the Ukraine war began, have failed to deliver the expected results. Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest


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Israel defends Gaza operation plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defended plans for a new
military campaign in Gaza following domestic and international
backlash

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

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RADIO: Eastern DRC FIGHTING

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Fighting broke out between Congolese forces and the M23 rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday forcing hundreds of residents to flee their homes.
The clashes occurred barely a month after the two sides agreed to a permanent ceasefire and committed to resolve the conflict through peaceful means in the Qatari city of Doha. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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European foreign ministers gather ahead of Trump-Putin talks

European Union foreign ministers are convening Monday to discuss
Europe's role ahead of Friday's meeting between U.S. President Donald
Trump and his Russian counterpart.

Over the weekend a half dozen European leaders issued a joint
statement welcoming Washington's peace efforts but said that Europe's
security interests must be protected.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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AL JAZEERA: FIVE JOURNALISTS KILLED IN ISRAELI STRIKE ON GAZA

The broadcaster Al Jazeera says five of its journalists have been killed in an Israeli strike near a hospital in Gaza.

The IDF has confirmed it targeted correspondent Anas al-Sharif - accusing him of being the "head of a terrorist cell in Hamas".

The Qatari-owned news channel says it was an attempt to "silence" its coverage.

Jodie Ginsberg from the Committee to Protect Journalists has been speaking to Al Jazeera.

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India's shrimp farmers brace for impact after Trump announces additional tariffs

India's shrimp farmers are bracing for impact on the seafood industry after President Donald Trump announced 25% additional tariffs over and above the 25% announced earlier.

Experts say the US market accounts for over 40% of India's total shrimp exports, and this decision will leave the livelihoods of millions in India at stake.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from New Delhi

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Saturday, August 9, 2025

UNSC to hold rare weekend session over Israeli plans to take control of Gaza CIty

The United Nations Security Council is to take the rare step of holding a weekend session in the wake of Israel's plan to "take control" of Gaza City.

It comes amid widespread condemnation of the Israeli government's decision to expand its war against Hamas.

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports


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Friday, August 8, 2025

Trump announces Putin summit will take place next Friday in Alaska

President Trump says his face-to-face summit meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin will take place next Friday in Alaska.


The venue is a surprise, and the Kremlin is continuing to insist that the Russian leader is in no mood for compromise over his war in Ukraine.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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Trump looks to fill Federal Reserve vacancy with key ally

Donald Trump selected a key ally to fill a temporary opening on the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors, which is tasked with setting monetary policy in the US.

It follows months of mounting pressure on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, with President Trump criticising Powell over the decision not to cut interest rates.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Trump administration raises reward to $50 million for Venezuelan President’s arrest

The Trump Administration has offered up to $50 million dollars for the arrest of Venezuela's leader, accusing him of violating US narcotics laws.

Our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave has more on why the US has doubled the bounty on Nicolas Maduro.

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EU automakers seek tariff relief

European car manufacturers are venting their frustration over a delay
from the United States to lower tariffs.

Under a framework trade agreement struck last month Washington agreed
to lower duties on European vehicles by 12.5%.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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French president to sign controversial agriculture bill into law

The French president says he will sign a controversial agriculture bill into law.

Emmanuel Macron made the announcement after a top court said that the most contentious part of the legislation - the reintroduction of a previously-banned pesticide - would be struck from the bill.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Israel approves Gaza takeover plan

Israel's security cabinet voted early Friday to approve plans for the
military takeover of Gaza City after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
announced plans to seize the entire strip

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

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Trump says sanctions on Russia and its oil buyers depends on Putin

US President Donald Trump says the deadline for sanctions on Russia if it fails to end the Ukraine war depends on Moscow's next actions. He earlier threatened to punish Russia and its trade partners if Moscow refuses to negotiate with Kiev. Trump also stated that President Putin meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky is not a mandatory condition for talks between the White House and the Kremlin - expected to take place next week. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.


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