Wednesday, October 1, 2025

India, US Hold Joint Naval Drills in Arabian Sea Amid Tariff Tensions

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The Indian and US navies have just wrapped up a new round of joint exercises in the Arabian Sea despite trade tensions.

India's indigenous destroyer INS Imphal joined forces with the US Navy's USS Gridley on Monday, putting military cooperation firmly in the spotlight.

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Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits the Philippines

Officials say up to 60 people have been killed after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the Philippines.

Affected areas are still assessing the extent of the damage caused by the quake.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Tuesday, September 30, 2025

US sends planeload of migrants back to Iran

The US has deported about one hundred Iranians on a chartered flight to Tehran, the first mass transfer of its kind. 

It comes amid President Trump's sweeping immigration crackdown, although Iran says some of the deportees had valid papers.


Ira Spitzer reports.


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Trump says US cities should be military training grounds

President Trump has defended the use of U.S. troops in American cities and told top U.S. commanders that the military will be used against the "enemy within."


In an unusual address to hundreds of military leaders assembled from across the world, the US President indicated that he would continue his policy of using the armed forces for law enforcement.


Charlotte North reports from Washington


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Pfizer announces deal with White House to reduce drug prices

The Trump administration has struck a deal with Pfizer to cut the price of all its Medicaid prescription drugs. The President also announced a new website where consumers can buy their medications directly from pharmaceuticals at a discounted rate  - called TrumpRx.  Toni Waterman has more.

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US heads towards govt shutdown

The US is barreling towards a government shutdown with little hope of
a last-minute agreement to beat the midnight deadline.

No deal was reached after congressional leaders met with President
Trump on Monday - and a Senate vote on Tuesday is expected to fail to
win enough support from Democrats.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Hungary Blocks Ukrainian News Sites in Retaliation


Tensions are rising between Hungary and Ukraine. Budapest has announced it is blocking access to a dozen Ukrainian news websites. The move comes after Kyiv restricted Hungarian-language portals earlier this month. Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.


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Gold prices hit new record high

Gold prices have risen to a fresh record high on Tuesday.

The rate reached more than $3,870 per ounce, amid worries about a potential US government shutdown and expectations of more US interest rate cuts to come.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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BLAIR ASKED TO JOIN TRUMP PEACE PLAN

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair's been asked to join the international body that would oversee Gaza as part of an American peace plan.

Tony Blair is the first person named on a so-called 'Board of Peace, which would be chaired by US President Donald Trump.

The UK government has welcomed President Trump's 'leadership' in trying to bring peace to Gaza.

But environment minister Emma Reynolds says they'll look at the plan with caution.

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Madagascar president dissolves government after 'Gen Z' protests

Madagascar's president has said he will dissolve his government, following days of youth-led protests over longstanding water and power cuts.


Isaac Lukando reports


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Monday, September 29, 2025

​Israel agrees to Trump’s peace plan in Gaza, warns of complete elimination if Hamas doesn’t agree

The US and Israel have agreed to a plan to end the war in Gaza - warning Hamas that if it doesn't accept it - Israel has the blessing of the US to completely destroy the terrorist organization.
The announcement came as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyhu visited President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday.

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Air France and Airbus back in court over deadly 2009 Rio-Paris flight

Air France and Airbus are facing an appeal against their acquittal over the 2009 crash of a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris which killed all 228 people on board.

Ross Cullen reports.

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US President to push for a new peace plan to end the Israel-Gaza war

The US President will push a new peace plan to end the Israel-Gaza war during White House talks with the Israeli Prime Minister on Monday.


Blake Sifton has the latest from Tel Aviv.


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Police search Michigan church for more bodies

Authorities are continuing to search for more victims after a gunman
attacked a Mormon church in Michigan, shooting worshippers, setting
fire to the building, and killing four people.

There are reports up to seven people are still missing as officials
comb the burnt ruins.

Nick Harper sends this report.

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UK home secretary to demand migrants earn right to settled status

INTRO: The British home secretary is set to announce that migrants will have to prove they are contributing to society to earn the right to remain in the UK.

Currently, migrants can apply for indefinite leave to remain after five years, giving them the right to live, study and work in the UK permanently. Labour plans to double the period it takes to gain the status from five years to 10. Laura Westbrook reports from London.

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Uganda Airlines Partners with Air India

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Uganda Airlines has launched a new partnership with Air India, creating direct links from Entebbe to over 25 Indian cities.

The deal opens a gateway to Asia and Southern Africa, positioning Uganda as a rising travel hub.

Michael Baleke reports. 

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RADIO: M23-WAZALENDO CLASH

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Fighting has erupted in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo between M23 rebels and a pro-government militia known as Wazalendo after days of a lull in fighting. Local sources say the fighting happened in the village of Kasopo in Masisi territory forcing civilians to flee their homes. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa..

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Seychelles to hold rerun presidential election after no outright winner

The Seychelles electoral authority says with no outright winner in the presidential election, the country will hold a rerun vote between the two main contenders.


Isaac Lukando reports


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Security forces deployed in Pakistan administered Kashmir amid escalating demonstrations

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Security has been significantly hiked in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid demonstrations and calls from a civil society alliance for a lockdown to press their demands.

Experts warn that any escalation could complicate Islamabad's efforts to manage the region's security.

Hira Mustafa has more. 

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Investigation continues into deadly stampede at political rally in India

The state government has appointed a new investigating officer to lead the probe into a stampede at a political rally in south India which left more than 40 people dead.

Police in the state of Tamil Nadu have also registered a case against leaders of the political party, fronted by an actor-turned-politician, which held the rally.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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