India's Maruti Suzuki plans to ramp up car production

India's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki says it will add up to 1 million units of yearly production capacity, as it aims to keep ahead of its rivals in a growing market.

The carmaker has bought land worth more than 500 million dollars for the expansion, according to a Reuters report.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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India among countries to be impacted by Trump's 25% Iran tariffs

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US President Donald Trump says countries trading with Iran will face 25% tariffs on imports to the US as he aims to pressure Tehran over its crackdown of anti-government protests. 

India is among countries that could be impacted even as Delhi-Tehran trade has reduced by 90% since 2019. 

The latest tariff threat comes as Delhi and Washington have been negotiating a trade pact that India hopes will lead to a reduction in the 50% tariffs already imposed on it.

Ishan Garg tells us more. 

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China hits back at Trump's Greenland remark, defends Arctic operations

INTRO: Beijing urged the United States not to use other countries as an excuse to pursue its own interests, in response to remarks by President Donald Trump that the US needs to take control of Greenland, otherwise Russia or China would.

Tensions have grown between Washington, Denmark and Greenland since the White House says it's considering a range of options, including the use of the military, to acquire the vast Arctic island. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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Google’s Gemini to power Apple’s Siri

Apple has signed a multiyear partnership with Google to use the search engine giant's Gemini AI model for applications, including the voice assistant Siri. 

The collaboration between the two longtime tech rivals comes as Apple looks to catch up in the  AI race.

Ira Spitzer reports

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Trump admininstration sends hundreds more agents to Minneapolis

Hundreds more federal agents are being deployed to Minneapolis by the Trump administration.

It comes amid protests after a woman was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in the city.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Fed Chair Powell says criminal investigation “consequence” of not kowtowing to Trump’s interest rate demands

The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell - linked to building renovations at the central bank's DC headquarters. Powell has hit back at the unprecedented move - saying it has nothing to do with the renovations - but is a threat because the Fed has refused to lower interest rates as aggressively as President Trump wants. Toni Waterman has more from DC.  

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Trump weighs Iran meeting or action amid protest crackdown

US president Donald Trump is weighing a meeting with Iranian officials
or carrying out military action following its bloody crackdown against
anti-government protesters.

Hundreds are thought to have died in the last two weeks of
demonstrations in the country.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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UK AND ALLIES CONSIDERING NATO FORCE TO GREENLAND

The UK is involved in talks to deploy a NATO force to Greenland, as Europe promises to do more to deter Russia and China in the High North.

It comes as the United States threatens to send its own troops to the strategically important island owned by NATO-ally Denmark.

Stuart Smith has more.

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Uganda Heightens Security Ahead of Polls

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Uganda has deployed heavy military vehicles on the streets of Kampala, a few days before National polls.

Both military and police officers are patrolling the streets to deter what the army calls threats of violence. 

Uganda is holding its Presidential, Parliamentary and local council elections on Thursday.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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EU floats fresh Iran tariffs

The European Union's foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas says she's
considering the option of imposing fresh sanctions on Iran.

Hundreds of people have reportedly been killed since nationwide
protests began in late December.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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IRAN SAYS IT WILL RETALIATE IF US ATTACKS

Iran says it will retaliate if attacked by the United States.

This after US President Donald Trump said his military was considering "very strong options".

He has threatened to strike the country over a crackdown on anti-government protests in which over 500 people are thought to have been killed.

This woman in London hasn't been able to contact her family in Iran because the internet has been cut off by authorities.

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German Chancellor visits India with trade, investments, defense talks on the cards

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Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz is on a two day visit to India as both nations seek to expand their strategic partnership - which completed 25 years last year.

On the agenda are agreements spanning semiconductors, critical minerals, defence manufacturing, and skill development.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Myanmar votes in second phase of military-run election

INTRO: Voters in Myanmar cast their ballots in the second stage of a military run election. It follows a low turnout of 52 per cent in the first phase last month, which was much lower than elections in 2020 and 2015.

The United Nations and human rights groups say the election is a sham, and is neither free nor fair without a meaningful opposition. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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Trump meets with oil execs to discuss Venezuela investment

President Donald Trump is meeting with top oil executives on Friday to discuss investment opportunities in Venezuela. The US president says billions of dollars will be needed to overhaul the country's oil infrastructure. Toni Waterman has more.

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U.S. job growth slows in December, adding 50,000 jobs

New data shows that US payrolls added 50,000 jobs in December, a figure that represents a lower result than what Wall Street analysts had expected. 

Mitch McCann reports:

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US agent shoots two in Portland amid increased protests

A US federal agent has shot and injured two people in Portland, Oregon.

It comes after an agent killed a driver in Minneapolis sparking major protests.

Nick Harper reports.

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European powers agree to MERCOSUR trade deal

A qualified majority of European Union member states have approved a
major trade agreement with MERCOSUR bloc of South American nations.

The vote still needs to be formalized by European capitals but a deal
that's been in the works for over 25 years looks set to be completed.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.


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IRAN STATE MEDIA BLAMES AMERICAN "TERRORIST AGENTS" FOR DEADLY PROTESTS

Iranian state media has broken its silence over nationwide demonstrations in the country. They allege 'terrorist agents' of the US and Israel have set fires and sparked violence.

At least 34 people reported to have been killed. Iran's government has shut down the internet and international phone calls.

Yale University Lecturer Dr Arash Azizi told LBC News this could lead to historic change:

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Moscow ‘appreciates’ Trump releasing 2 Russian crew members from the seized oil tanker

Russia welcomed Trump's decision to release 2 Russian crew members from the oil tanker seized by the United States earlier this week. The move comes days after the US military boarded the vessel sailing under Russian flag in international waters, claiming the oil tanker was linked to Venezuela. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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380,000 homes without power after Storm Goretti hits France

380,000 homes were left without power on Friday after Storm Goretti hit France.

The north of the country was worst hit, with all train services in the region of Normandy cancelled.

Ross Cullen reports.

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