Thursday, August 14, 2025

Putin reveals plans ahead of Alaska trip

Russia's President Putin expressed hope the talks with US President Donald Trump in Alaska could help create long-term conditions for peace, including in Europe. And hinted the two countries could discuss further strategic cooperation and possibly a new nuclear arms control deal. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Final preparations ahead of Alaska summit

Final preparations are underway in Alaska ahead of the face to face meeting between the US and Russian Presidents.


Donald Trump has threatened Vladimir Putin with "severe consequences" if he rejects a ceasefire in Ukraine.


From Anchorage, Toni Waterman reports.


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Uganda Foils Mercenary Recruitment for Russia-Ukraine Conflict

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Ugandan authorities have intercepted a group of citizens allegedly being recruited to fight in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

 

Our reporter Michael Baleke has the details.

 

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RADIO: US SANCTIONS IN DRC

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The United States has imposed sanctions on a militia group in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a mining company and two exporters based in Hong Kong over their alleged involvement in the illicit trade of critical minerals. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....

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NGOs slam Israel aid access

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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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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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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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.

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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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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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.

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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