Tuesday, November 25, 2025

India lodges diplomatic protest against China over woman's detention at Shanghai airport

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India has reportedly lodged a diplomatic protest against China after an Indian origin woman was detained at Shanghai Airport for about 18 hours. 

The woman says officials denied her transit questioning her place of origin as her passport says Arunachal Pradesh in North Eastern India but the state is also claimed by China as part of South Tibet. 

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi. 

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Trump touts strong China relations after call with Xi

INTRO: President Donald Trump said relations with China are "extremely strong" after a call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping - and he would visit Beijing in April.

President Xi told Trump that Taiwan's "return to China" is a key part of Beijing's vision for the world order. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong.

Monday, November 24, 2025

​Judge dismisses cases against Trump-foes James Comey and Letitia James

A federal judge has thrown out criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James - ruling that President Trump's handpicked prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, was unlawfully appointed.   It's a major setback for the President's efforts to seek retribution against perceived political foes. Toni Waterman has more  from Washington.  

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US Black Friday shopping predicted to drop over economic fears

This week marks the unofficial start of the Holiday spending season in
the United States, as shoppers get ready to spend big during the Black
Friday sales.

But new data shows US consumers are expected to fork out less than
usual this year, over fears the US economy is heading in the wrong
direction.

Nick Harper reports from Washington DC.

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RADIO: CHINA WARNS NATIONAL

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China has urged its citizens living in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo to immediately leave due to the ongoing conflict in the region. Fighting between Congolese forces and rebels has intensified in the mineral-rich region where Chinese firms are engaged in mining rare earth minerals. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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UK Nuclear Power Regulation Needs ‘Radical Reset’, Review Warns

The UK's nuclear power regulation needs a "Radical Reset" according to a government commissioned review. 

The taskforce issued its warning on Monday saying the UK has become "the most expensive place in the world" to build Nuclear power plants due to overly complex regulation. 

John Fingleton, the panel's chair, says change is needed to meet rising energy demands. 


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UK BUSINESS SECRETARY REJECTS ECONOMISTS' CLAIMS GROWTH STAGNANT BECAUSE OF BUDGET UNCERTAINTY

This week the UK finance minister will reveal her plans for public spending and tax changes for the year to come.

But speculation and uncertainty around what Chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce has been credited with severely harming the economy in the run up to the announcement.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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Peshawar city in Pakistan remains on high alert following a suicide attack

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In the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar, officials say terrorists have attacked paramilitary headquarters, killing three soldiers and injuring two.

Security in the area has been hiked, with security forces still conducting a clearance operation.

This is the latest major attack in Pakistan in recent weeks, with Islamabad claiming that militant groups operating from Afghanistan are carrying out cross-border attacks - a charge the Kabul administration denies.

Hira Mustafa has more from Islamabad.

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US and Ukraine agree that future peace deal must "fully uphold Ukraine’s sovereignty"

The United States and Ukraine have agreed at peace talks in Geneva that any future peace deal must "fully uphold Ukraine's sovereignty".

The two sides released a joint statement saying they would continue to work on joint proposals in the coming days, but that the final decisions on a possible peace deal would be made by the two presidents.

Ross Cullen reports from Geneva.

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India-Canada agree to restart trade talks marking thaw in ties

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 After nearly two years of diplomatic tensions, India and Canada have agreed to restart stalled trade talks in a sign of improving ties.

This comes after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney met on the sidelines of the G20 summit in South Africa.

Ishan Garg reports.

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China says Japan sent 'shocking' wrong signal on Taiwan

INTRO: China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said it was "shocking" for Japan's leader to openly send a wrong signal concerning Taiwan.

Tensions ignited after new Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said this month that a Chinese attack on Taiwan threatening Japan's survival could trigger a military response. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

Sunday, November 23, 2025

Rubio very optimistic at Ukraine talks


US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he's very optimistic after making tremendous progress in talks with Ukraine over a US proposal to end the war with Russia.


The Trump administration has imposed a deadline of Thursday for Kyiv to accept the 28-point plan, which contains many concessions that Ukraine has long rejected.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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Friday, November 21, 2025

Trump to meet with NYC Mayor-elect and political foe Zohran Mamdani

US President Donald Trump will host New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House on Friday. It's the first meeting between the men who have polar opposite political views and have shared some very public political barbs. Toni Waterman has more.

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Trump urges Ukraine to accept peace plan by Thursday

US President Donald Trump is pushing Ukraine to accept the US-backed
peace plan, urging Kyiv to sign off on the proposal by Thursday.

It comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned his
country would lose a "key partner" without the deal.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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G20 Leaders Gather, But No US

World leaders are gathering in South Africa for the G20 summit.


But a notable absentee in Johannesburg is Donald Trump. The US President says he's boycotting the summit over allegations of discrimination against white farmers in the host country.


South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called the claims 'completely false'.


From Johannesburg, Olly Barratt reports.



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BRITISH POLITICIAN SENTENCED OVER RUSSIA BRIBES

A British politician has been sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison for accepting bribes to advance Russian interests while a Member of the European Parliament.

A London court found Nathan Gill received tens of thousands of dollars to make pro-Russian speeches and advance Moscow's interests in other ways.

The UK security minister says it's a "betrayal" of the country.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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European leaders agree on full support for Ukraine after call with Zelenskyy

The French president, German chancellor and British prime minister say they are fully aligned on their continued backing for Ukraine, after a call on Friday with the Ukrainian president.

It comes after the release of a peace plan drafted by the US, which Ukraine's foreign minister says amounts to the country's capitulation. 

Ross Cullen reports.

Kremlin denies it knows details of Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine

The Kremlin says it has not received any information on the alleged peace plan for Ukraine, details of which were leaked by several american media citing sources close to the US President Donald Trump's administration. Moscow reiterated it's open to negotiations. And suggested Russia's advance along the frontline should convince Kiev to enter peace talks now and reach a settlement.  Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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European / Indo-Pacific Meeting In Brussels

Delegations from over 50 nations across Europe and the Indo-Pacific are gathering in Brussels to discuss shared security concerns and deepening economic cooperation. 


This is the fourth such forum and senior European officials say broader ties are needed to counter threats posed by Russia and China. 


William Denselow reports from the meeting in Brussels


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Attacks Continue In West Bank

Attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian communities in the West Bank are increasing. 


There was further violence seen on Thursday night as senior Israeli officials met to discuss the issue

 

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv


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