Modi Says Self-Reliance Is More Than Trade; Highlights Defence, Energy, Space & Vision for 2047

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India needs to become self reliant beyond trade and foreign reserves.
In his address on India's 79th Independence Day - Modi seemingly targeted US tariffs and  geopolitical tensions with neighbours and global powers. Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.

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Stage set for Alaska summit between Trump and Putin

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet later today in Alaska, for a summit aimed at determining whether there is any prospect of a ceasefire and peace negotiation over Ukraine.

The US leader says he is "convinced" that President Putin is interested in finding a solution to the conflict.

But he again said he does not think Friday's talks will secure Russian support for an immediate truce.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Trump administration eyes stake in chipmaker Intel

The Trump administration is reportedly looking to buy a stake in
chip-making company Intel.

According to Bloomberg, this possible deal comes after Intel CEO Tan
Lip-Bu visited President Donald Trump at the White House earlier this
week.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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US wholesale data shows inflation remains threat to economy

US wholesale prices jumped last month, suggesting inflation still
poses a threat to the US economy.

It comes at a time when the Federal Reserve is considering cutting
interest rates when it meets in a month's time.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Pakistan to form a special military force

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Pakistan has announced plans to form a special military force to counter potential conventional conflicts in the region.

A move analysts say reflects a heightened defensive posture, coming just months after India and Pakistan stood on the brink of nuclear war in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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Trump bullish ahead of Putin summit in Alaska

US President Donald Trump says he is hoping for a breakthrough in talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday.

But he has also said he does not think he can secure an immediate ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Trump: Putin is "going to make a deal" on Ukraine

US President Donald Trump says he thinks Russian president Vladimir
Putin is ready to make a deal over the war in Ukraine.

It comes ahead of a summit between the two leaders in Alaska on Friday.

The US president intends to hold a press conference after the meeting,
as well as potentially updating European leaders on the talks, and
arranging a second summit.

President Trump spoke to Fox News radio ahead of Friday's summit.

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Starmer: Putin must "prove he is serious about peace"

UK prime minister Keir Starmer says Vladimir Putin must "prove he is
serious about peace".

His comments came following a meeting with Ukraine's president
Volodymyr Zelensky in London, and ahead of the Russian leader's
meeting with the US president Donald Trump on Friday.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Scores dead in flash floods in Northern India

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At least 32 people have reportedly died and several others injured in India's Jammu and Kashmir province after a cloudburst triggered flash floods.

Teams of federal disaster response forces are being deployed as heavy rains continue complicating rescue efforts.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Chinese Foreign Minister to Visit India as Border Trade Talks Resume

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China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, is set to visit New Delhi this week for high-level talks with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. The trip comes as the two neighbours explore reviving border trade for the first time in more than five years—a potential sign of warming ties after a prolonged freeze.

Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.

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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.

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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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