Typhoon Kajiki kills 3 in Vietnam, floods Hanoi streets

INTRO: Typhoon Kajiki killed at least three people and injured 10 others in Vietnam, according to authorities, who warned that heavy rains would continue.

The storm damaged nearly 7,000 homes, caused thousands of trees to topple and brought down electricity poles causing blackouts. East Asia Correspondent Laura Westbrook has more.

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Trump says he'll meet Kim Jong Un

U.S. President Donald Trump says he will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un - potentially this year and that he 's open to further trade talks with South Korea - as he hosted President Lee Jae Myung at the White House

The future of their military alliance was also on the agenda at the meeting just hours after President Trump suggested in a social media post that the US might stop doing business with the country.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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Pakistan grapples with deadly devastation from floods

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The nationwide death toll from floods in Pakistan has climbed to 800. 

Authorities across the country remain on high alert, with the national weather bureau warning of further glacial outbursts and urban flooding. 

Experts say the South Asian nation, ranked among the world's top 10 most climate vulnerable countries, will continue to bear the brunt unless immediate action is taken.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad. 

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White House Prepares to Send National Guard to Chicago

The White House is being accused of turning the military on American citizens amid new plans to send National Guard troops to Chicago.

President Donald Trump has already made that move in Washington, D.C., despite national outcry and figures showing  the crime rate in America's capital has been dropping significantly.

Mitch McCann reports:

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France summons US ambassador after anti-semitism row

France has summoned the US ambassador after he made what Paris says are "unacceptable" claims the government is not doing enough to combat antisemitism.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Uganda Pest Surge Poses Global Food Security Threat

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Uganda is facing a new agricultural threat that could have global consequences.

 

Scientists have discovered thousands of pest species in the country, some of which could devastate crops like coffee and bananas that are consumed around the world.

 

Our reporter Michael Baleke has the details.

 

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Israel steps up bombardment in Gaza ahead of planned offensive to take city

Residents are reporting intense bombardment of several neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Gaza City as Israeli forces prepare for the main offensive to capture all of the area.

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

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Indian Envoy Says Oil Purchases Based on Best Deals, Defends Russian Imports

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India's ambassador to Moscow, Vinay Kumar, has reaffirmed that Indian companies will source oil from whatever offers the most favourable price, underlining New Delhi's focus on energy security over external pressure.
Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.

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Zelensky could visit India this year: officials

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India could soon host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky - a visit that could carry significant diplomatic weight as the Russia-Ukraine war drags on.
Talks are expected to cover peace initiatives, defence, and India's growing role as a mediator.
Our correspondent Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Vietnam starts mass evacuations, shuts airports as Typhoon Kajiki approaches

INTRO: Vietnam has shut down airports, closed schools, and evacuated tens of thousands of people, as it prepares for the most powerful storm so far this year.

Typhoon Kajiki was packing winds of up to 166 kilometers per hour as it approached Vietnam and was forecast to grow stronger before making landfall on Monday afternoon. East Asia Correspondent Laura Westbrook reports.

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Zelensky says Ukraine ready to work for peace as talks with Russia stall

Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine is ready to work productively for peace. The Ukrainian leader made the comments after meeting with US special envoy Keith Kellogg in Kyiv on Saturday as peace talks with Russia stall. Local media is reporting that Zelensky and President Trump will speak on Monday. Trent Murray has more.

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Europe and India halting shipments to the US over unclear tariff rules

Postal services in India and Europe say they are halting shipments to the United States effectively almost immediately. Germany, Denmark, France and the UK - among others - say there's just not enough clarity around new import duties on low-value packages. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.

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U.S. Federal Reserve Chair hints at interest rate cut

The Chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve has hinted that a central bank rate cut could be coming as soon as next month, and said the effects of the President's trade war are now clearly visible.

The speech was billed as perhaps the most important of Jerome Powell's career, following months of attacks by Donald Trump for not cutting interest rates.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Famine in Gaza says UN-backed report

Famine has been confirmed in parts of Gaza for the first time
according to a United Nations backed agency.

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification analysis says more
than half a million people are facing famine.

Aid agencies fear a military offensive in Gaza City will worsen the
humanitarian situation and members of the international community are
calling for a deescalation.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Famine declared in northern Gaza, UN official highlights urgency

The world's leading authority on food security says there is now a famine in northern Gaza, and half a million people are at risk of dying from starvation.

Mitch McCann reports:

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​FBI raids home of former Trump advisor-turned-adversary John Bolton

The FBI has raided the home of President Trump's former national security advisor John Bolton - with whom the president has a contentious relationship. The search is reportedly part of a "national security investigation". Toni Waterman has more from DC.

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Pakistan's FM to visit Bangladesh over the weekend

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After decades of strained relations, Pakistan's Foreign Minister is set to visit Bangladesh this weekend.

It comes amid a thaw in bilateral ties following the ousting of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Hasina last year.

Bangladesh won independence from Pakistan after a war in 1971 and had previously been closely aligned with Islamabad's neighbour and rival, India.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Irish rap trio continue with European tour despite Hungary ban and cancelled gigs

The controversial Irish rap trio Kneecap will continue with a European tour despite Hungary imposing a ban on the group and some concerts being cancelled.

The group, which has been a vocal supporter of Palestinian rights, is likely to face intense scrutiny from French authorities when they play a festival in Paris on Sunday.

Ross Cullen reports.

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RADIO: "DRC STATE OF SIEGE"

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Seventy-six Catholic priests in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo have called for the immediate lifting of the state of siege that the government imposed in 2021 to curb violence by armed groups. The prelates say the security measure has failed to stop the killings of civilians in their region. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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Netanyahu says he has instructed negotiations to be held for the release of all hostages

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has instructed negotiations to begin for the release of all hostages held in Gaza while simultaneously approving plans for the military takeover of Gaza City.

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

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