Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner in Moscow for talks with Putin

US special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow to discuss the Ukraine peace settlement plan with Russian President Vladimir Putin. US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is also taking part in the talks. On the eve of the meeting Putin posed in front of cameras inspecting a Russian military unit taking part in fighting in Ukraine.

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Russia - US Talks On Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin is due to meet the US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow later for talks on Donald Trump's peace plan for Ukraine.

 

Initial proposals - which were criticised for being too weighted towards Russian demands - were updated with European involvement last week.

The White House says it's "very optimistic" about reaching an agreement… Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky says territory remains the most difficult element of the plan.

Mark Cancian is a retired U.S. Marine colonel and senior adviser at Washington's Center for Strategic and International Studies.

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India Resumes Buying Russian Crude from Non-Sanctioned Suppliers as Discounts Widen

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Top Indian refiner Indian Oil Corporation has placed new orders for Russian crude from non-sanctioned sellers for December delivery, signalling a resumption of supply amid steep discounts. The move comes even as sanctions on some Russian oil giants remain in effect.

Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.

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Chinese fast fashion giant faces French lawmakers ahead of possible suspension

Representatives from the controversial Chinese fast fashion giant Shein (PRON: Shee-inn) will face questions from French lawmakers on Tuesday.

Shein has faced multiple issues in France, from the sale of childlike sex dolls, to claims of unethical business practices.

Across the EU, lawmakers are calling for tougher action against e-commerce platforms.

Ross Cullen reports.

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India asks phone makers to pre-install state-backed app; activists flag surveillance concerns

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The Indian government has mandated that smartphone manufacturers and importers pre-install a state-owned cyber-security application on all new mobile devices.

Officials say it will help crack down on cybercrime but activists say the app Sanchar Sathi (PRON: Sun-Chaar Saa-thee) could be used for mass surveillance.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Flights carrying humanitarian aid arrive in Sri Lanka

Flights carrying international aid have started arriving in Sri Lanka as the country deals with the aftermath of one of the worst weather disasters in decades.

More than 350 people have died and hundreds are still missing after Cyclone Ditwah triggered floods and mudslides in the island nation.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Hong Kong arrests more suspects in fire probe as death toll hits 151

INTRO: Hong Kong authorities said on Monday they had arrested 13 people for suspected manslaughter in a probe into the city's worst fire in more than half a century.

At least 151 people are now known to have died. Laura Westbrook reports.

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White House confirms Hegseth “authorized” second hit on suspected drug boat

The White House on Monday confirmed that a second strike was carried out on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean Sea in September, as two injured people clung to the wreckage. At a press conference, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth authorized the second attack, which critics say could amount to a war crime. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.

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President Trump to decide next steps in Venezuela pressure campaign

Donald Trump is set to hold a high-level meeting in the Oval Office on Monday as the U.S. President considers the next steps to take against Venezuela.

Over the last three months, the United States has carried out a series of strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean, which critics have condemned as extrajudicial killings.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Former Pakistani PM Khan’s family raises alarm over his health

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The sons of jailed former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan have accused authorities of denying his family access to him, warning that the restrictions heighten their fears about his health.

Khan has been in prison since August 2023, serving sentences in several corruption cases which he claims are politically motivated to keep him out of politics. 

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Kremlin confirms Putin to host US envoy Witkoff for talks Tuesday

US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff is heading to Moscow to discuss a peace plan for Ukraine with President Putin. The Kremlin has confirmed the talks are scheduled for the afternoon of Tuesday, December 2. The visit comes the day after negotiations between Ukrainian and American delegations in Florida. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Zelenskyy in Paris as peace talks continue amid corruption scandal

The Ukrainian president is in Paris for one-on-one talks with Emmanuel Macron.

His trip comes after US-Ukraine talks in Miami and ahead of US-Russia talks in Moscow this week.

Ross Cullen reports.

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New study suggests India's population to rise from 1.8 to 1.9 billion by 2080

New projections from the Indian Association for the Study of Population (IASP) suggest India's population will level off around 1.8 to 1.9 billion by 2080. 

The shift is driven by a sustained drop in fertility rates across most states.

Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.

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PM Modi's office steps in as pollution crisis in Delhi worsens

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Office is reportedly stepping in to fix Delhi's pollution crisis as pollution levels remain high for nearly a month now.

His office has asked for a new study to pinpoint exactly who is polluting the capital's air and ordered an updated list of pollution sources as current measures are based on old data.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Mourners pay tribute to Hong Kong fire victims

INTRO: Investigations are continuing into the cause of Hong Kong's deadliest fire in more than half a century, with the death toll rising to 146, with 40 people still missing, according to police.

Thousands turned out to pay tribute to the victims on Sunday, many laying flowers and writing handwritten notes to the victims. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Death toll rises to 128 in Hong Kong high-rise blaze

The death toll in a Hong Kong high rise fire has risen to 128 - with hundreds still unaccounted for. The blaze swiftly swept through several buildings that were under renovations. With the inferno now under control, fire fighters are ramping up efforts to find survivors and figure out what started the blaze. FSN's Laura Westbrook has more from the scene.

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France To Start Intercepting Small Migrant Boats

France has said they will begin intercepting small boats crossing the English Channel from their beaches.

The French President was urged to start the policy by the UK Prime Minister, who argued there has been "no effective deterrent".

Lara Bentley reports.

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Trump pledges to "permanently pause” migration from ‘third world countries’

US president Donald Trump has vowed to permanently pause migration from 'third world countries" after two national guardsmen were shot this week near the White House. 20-year-old Army specialist Sarah Beckstrom has died from her wounds… while 24-year old Andrew Wolfe is fighting for his life. Officials identified the alleged gunman as an Afghan national, who came to the US on a Biden era visa after the US military withdrawal. Toni Waterman has more from Washington

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Tens of millions of Americans shop on Black Friday

Tens of millions of Americans are hitting the shops for Black Friday sales, which in many cases will extend into the weekend. Despite the rush, there are questions over how genuine some of the discounts are, and whether consumers are being misled.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Kremlin confirms has received the new US plan on Ukraine settlement

The Kremlin has confirmed the US has shared with Russia its new plan on Ukraine settlement, discussed with Kiev in Geneva last weekend. Moscow is ready to discuss it and is waiting for US envoy Steve Witkoff for talks early next week, President Putin said. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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