Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Experts watching Tropical Storm Erin closely – likely to become a hurricane

Tropical Storm Erin, currently in the Atlantic Ocean, is on pace to become the season's first major hurricane by the end of this week, according to America's National Hurricane Center.

Mitch McCann reports on the latest:

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European leaders set for Trump call

Several European leaders including Ukraine's President are in Berlin
to hold an online call with U.S. President Donald Trump.

This virtual meeting is seen as a final attempt to convey their
positions ahead of Trump's face-to-face meeting with Russia's
President Vladimir Putin.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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UK, France, Germany ready to reimpose sanctions on Iran

Britain, France and Germany have told the UN they are ready to reimpose sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme.

The three European countries have set a deadline of the end of August to find a diplomatic solution.

Ross Cullen reports.


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Pakistan ramps up security in the southwest

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Authorities in Pakistan have increased security, as well as cutting internet and mobile services and restricting travel at night.

The move follows an uptick in militant activity by a separatist group in south-western Balochistan province, which the United States has listed as a foreign terrorist organization.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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South Africa denounces ‘deeply flawed’ US human rights report

South Africa has denounced a "deeply flawed" US report highlighting its "deteriorating" human rights situation, days after Donald Trump's administration slapped 30 percent tariffs on many of the country's exports.


Isaac Lukando reports 


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Hamas confirms talks underway in Egypt

Hamas is holding talks with Egyptian officials in Cairo on Wednesday
as mediators work to develop a new framework for ceasefire talks.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Netanyahu has confirmed that his focus is
now on a comprehensive deal to free all hostages at once.

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

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India and China to Resume Direct Flights Next Month in Sign of Warming Ties

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India and China are preparing to restart direct passenger flights as soon as next month — the first in more than five years. The move signals a cautious step toward normalizing relations after pandemic closures and a sharp downturn in ties following a deadly border clash in 2020.

Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.

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Putin Briefs Kim Jong Un in Phone Call Ahead of Trump Meeting

INTRO: Russian president Vladimir Putin held a phone call with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to brief him on the war in Ukraine ahead of the Russian president's planned summit with President Donald Trump in Alaska.

North Korea has dispatched more than 10,000 troops to support Russia's campaign in western Russia in the Ukraine conflict and is believed to be planning another deployment, according to a South Korean intelligence assessment. Laura Westbrook reports.

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US says India "recalcitrant" in trade talks

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US Treasury Secretary says India has been quote  - recalcitrant - while negotiating a trade deal.
His comments come two weeks before US officials are scheduled to arrive in New Delhi for the sixth round of negotiations as India faces 50% tariffs.
Ishan Garg tells us more.
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Trump Zelensky to talk before Putin summit

US President Donald Trump is set to hold virtual talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders on wednesday.


It comes as they defend their security interests ahead of dondald Trump's planned summit with russian president vladmir putin on Friday, for what the White House says will be "one-on-one" talks in the city of Anchorage.


Kate fisher reports from washington

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Tuesday, August 12, 2025

China urges companies to avoid Nvidia chips

The Chinese government is urging Chinese companies to avoid Nvidia's H20 chips for government or security work in favor of local semiconductors. 

The move comes just weeks after Washington allowed limited AI chip sales to China.

Ira Spitzer reports.


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Overall inflation steady in July, but closely watched ‘core’ inflation accelerates as tariffs bite

Overall inflation in the US was steady in July, but the closely watched 'core inflation' accelerated at its fastest pace this year.  Prices rose 2.7% last month from a year ago - broadly in line with expectations. Toni Waterman has more.

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President Faces Increasing Criticism Over D.C. Takeover

Democrats are blasting President Trump's takeover of the Washington, D.C., police as a distraction from lingering questions about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Mitch McCann reports:

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India's Supreme Court orders mass removal of stray dogs from New Delhi

India's Supreme Court has ordered the immediate removal of thousands of stray dogs from New Delhi and its surrounding areas, sparking massive outrage from people all over the country.

The apex court cited the increasing number of dog attacks and rabies cases as the reason behind this move.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story... 

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Hamas delegation in Egypt for talks

A Hamas delegation is in Cairo this week as mediators work to develop
a new ceasefire framework amid Israeli plans to seize and occupy Gaza
City and other areas

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv


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RADIO: M23-DRC TENSIONS

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The M23 rebels have accused Congolese forces of conducting offensive military maneuvers in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo with a view to carry out a large-scale conflict. The two sides have been engaged in clashes in South Kivu province since Sunday in violation of a ceasefire they committed to uphold in July during a meeting in Qatar. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....

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India to Offer Credit Guarantees for Exporters Hit by U.S. Tariffs

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India is preparing a financial support package for small businesses and exporters facing the impact of new U.S. tariffs. The plan includes targeted credit guarantees, as New Delhi looks to protect sectors under pressure from Washington's latest trade measures. Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi. 

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EU calls for Kyiv’s inclusion in Ukraine peace process

European leaders have called for Kyiv to be included in any
negotiations related to the war in Ukraine.

The message comes just days before U.S. President Donald Trump is set
to meet with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Heatwave continues to hit Europe

Temperatures approaching 40 degrees Celsius are expected in several European capitals on Tuesday as a Europe-wide heatwave continues to bite.

Paris will hit 37, Rome 38 and Madrid 39 degrees C.

Ross Cullen reports.


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Orban Blocks EU Statement Ahead of Trump-Putin Summit

 Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is again breaking ranks with the European Union—this time over the upcoming summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Orbán says he refused to back an EU statement on the talks. Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.



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