Friday, August 15, 2025

Trump not negotiating on behalf of Ukraine

US President Donald Trump says he will not negotiate on behalf of
Ukraine during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, over
concerns he could offer up Ukrainian territory to Moscow to achieve
peace.

Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy says "we are counting on America".

Toni Waterman reports from Anchorage, Alaska, where the summit is being held.

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[ALT] Toni Waterman reports from Anchorage, Alaska, where the summit
is being held.

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DC sues Trump administration over police takeover

The Attorney General of Washington DC is suing the Trump
administration over its takeover of the city's police force.

It comes after the Attorney General Pam Bondi named the head of the
Drug Enforcement Administration as the city's emergency police
commissioner.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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RADIO: DRC PEACE EFFORTS

INTRO

Leaders of trade-blocs in east and southern Africa have announced the merger of their peace initiatives aimed at restoring peace in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The announcement was made at a virtual summit attended by the leaders of the East African Community and the Southern African Development Community. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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Rescue efforts ongoing in India's Jammu and Kashmir after flashfloods leave hundreds missing

Over 40 people have died, and hundreds missing in Indian administered Kashmir, after sudden heavy rains triggered flash floods in the region.

India's army and air force teams have been deployed along with federal disaster response forces to help with the search and rescue operations in the mountainous terrain.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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VJ DAY 80th ANNIVERSARY

Britain's King Charles says the sacrifices of the Second World War should 'never be forgotten' - as he marks the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.

On this day in 1945 Japan surrendered to the allied forces - signalling the end of the war.

His grandfather King George VI gave a Victory over Japan Day speech eight decades ago.
 
And Charles has now delivered a new message on the anniversary.

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TRUMP TO MEET PUTIN IN ALASKA

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet on Friday for a summit aimed at determining whether there is any prospect of peace in Ukraine.

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

It's their first one-on-one meeting in six years.

And President Trump claims he has influence over his Russian counterpart.

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

Intro:
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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Thursday, August 14, 2025

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.


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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