The Israeli military says it is ready for potential Iranian
retaliation as President Trump weighs action in support of protesters
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TRUMP ANNOUNCES NEW TARIFF OVER IRAN BUSINESS TIES
US President Donald Trump has announced a new 25 per cent tariff for countries still doing business with Iran.
The White House has also continued to threaten US military action over the crackdown by Tehran on huge anti-government demonstrations.
Iran says it is open to talks with Washington but is also 'prepared for war'.
White House Press secretary Karoline Leavitt says there are a range of scenarios being considered.
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The White House has also continued to threaten US military action over the crackdown by Tehran on huge anti-government demonstrations.
Iran says it is open to talks with Washington but is also 'prepared for war'.
White House Press secretary Karoline Leavitt says there are a range of scenarios being considered.
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India Denies Plans to Force Smartphone Makers to Share Source Code
INTRO:
The Indian government has denied media reports suggesting it plans to require smartphone makers to disclose source code, calling such claims "incorrect and misleading." Officials say there is no current policy to mandate source-code disclosure, even as New Delhi considers broader device security assessments.
Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.
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UK Law Change To Stop Explicit Grok Images
The social media site X could lose the "right to self regulate" in the UK.
The warning came from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who says that if the platform can't control its AI chatbot Grok, then the government will.
It's being investigated by the UK regulator Ofcom over the generation of non-consensual explicit images.
Speaking in Parliament, Technology Secretary Liz Kendall announced that generating such content will become illegal this week:
IN: "This means individuals…"
OUT: "....hear hear."
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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
Intro:
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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Duration: 37 seconds
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.
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.
Monday, January 12, 2026
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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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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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
Intro
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
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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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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DURATION: 40 Seconds
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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.
IN: 'It's about...
OUT: ...to her.'
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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.
IN: 'It's about...
OUT: ...to her.'
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German Chancellor visits India with trade, investments, defense talks on the cards
Intro:
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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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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Duration: 49 seconds
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.
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.
Friday, January 9, 2026
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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It comes after an agent killed a driver in Minneapolis sparking major protests.
Nick Harper reports.
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DURATION: 48 seconds
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