More than 100 international NGOs issued a statement Thursday accusing
Israel of blocking aid to Gaza through a restrictive registration
process for humanitarian organizations
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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Thursday, August 14, 2025
European powers upbeat after Trump meeting
European powers are expressing optimism ahead of Donald Trump's Friday
meeting with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
Several European leaders including Ukraine's President had a virtual
call with the U.S. Commander in Chief on Wednesday to lay out their
positions for a peace process.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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meeting with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
Several European leaders including Ukraine's President had a virtual
call with the U.S. Commander in Chief on Wednesday to lay out their
positions for a peace process.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Opposition Leader Peter Magyar Says He Fears Neither Orban Nor Putin
In Hungary, the country's main opposition leader says he's not afraid of Prime Minister Viktor Orban or Russian President Vladimir Putin. Peter Magyar's comments come as polls show him with a double-digit lead ahead of next year's elections. Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.
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India ramps up diplomatic ties with Russia-China amid strained US ties
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India is ramping up its diplomatic engagement with China and Russia amid strained trade ties with the US.
Trade and defence could be on the top of the agenda when the Indian Foreign Minister travels to Moscow next week.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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India is ramping up its diplomatic engagement with China and Russia amid strained trade ties with the US.
Trade and defence could be on the top of the agenda when the Indian Foreign Minister travels to Moscow next week.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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Hong Kong Delays Jimmy Lai’s Landmark Trial on Heavy Rain
INTRO: Tropical storm Podul dumped more than 70 mm of rain an hour on southern China on Thursday.
Hong Kong issued its highest-level weather warning, adjourning the hearing of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai until the torrential rain subsides. Laura Westbrook reports from the Asian financial hub.
Hong Kong issued its highest-level weather warning, adjourning the hearing of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai until the torrential rain subsides. Laura Westbrook reports from the Asian financial hub.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
National Guard Arrives in DC for Trump Crime Crackdown
National Guard troops have arrived in Washington DC as part of Donald Trump's efforts to tackle what he's called "out of control" crime in the US Capital.
This is despite latest figures from the Department of Justice showing a 30 year decline in violent crime.
Jagruti Dave has more from Washington.
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This is despite latest figures from the Department of Justice showing a 30 year decline in violent crime.
Jagruti Dave has more from Washington.
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President Trump is insisting that DC will soon be "crime free" as as the first of 800 national guard members arrived in the US Capital to take over from local police.
This is despite latest figures from the Department of Justice showing a 30 year decline in violent crime in the US Capital.
He made the comment to reporters at the Kennedy Centre on Wednesday after unveiling this year’s honors.
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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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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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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
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.
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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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
Intro:
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.
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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.
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.
US says India "recalcitrant" in trade talks
Intro:
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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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:
Mitch McCann reports:
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...
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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