Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Kabul and Islamabad truce talks hit a stalemate

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Talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul aimed at curbing cross-border terrorism have reached a deadlock. 

The two neighbours had agreed to a ceasefire earlier this month, following deadly border clashes

Experts warn that the breakdown in dialogue is alarming and that renewed tensions could escalate into a wider conflict.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad. 

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India Evacuates Tens of Thousands Ahead of Cyclone Montha

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India has launched large-scale evacuations on its east coast as Cyclone Montha strengthens over the Bay of Bengal, raising concerns of a major landfall in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.

Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.

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JAMAICA BRACES FOR HURRICANE MELISSA

The world's strongest storm so far this year is heading towards Jamaica.

The Caribbean island could see winds of 175 miles per hour, and over 100 centimetres of rain.

Melissa is a category five hurricane, and the storm has already caused several deaths in Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness says people must prepare for the worst.

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Tanzania’s political parties hold final campaign rallies ahead of elections


Campaigns are set to conclude on Tuesday as Tanzanians prepare to vote in Wednesday's general elections, which President Samia Suluhu Hassan is widely expected to win, electing a president, lawmakers, and local leaders.


Isaac Lukando reports. 


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India's US oil purchases climb to their highest since 2022

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India's crude oil imports from the US have jumped to their highest level since 2022 as Delhi and Washington negotiate a trade pact. 


It comes after President Donald Trump claimed earlier this month that India has agreed to cut down its purchases of Russian Oil - a statement that's yet to be confirmed by New Delhi.


Ishan Garg tells us more. 


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Monday, October 27, 2025

Amazon to begin 30,000 worker purge on Tuesday: Reuters

Amazon plans to cut as many as 30,000 corporate jobs starting on Tuesday - that's according to Reuters. The company has been trying to slash expenses which expanded during the pandemic and increase its use of artificial intelligence.   Toni Waterman has more.

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EU and China hold talks over rare earths

Officials from the European Union and China are set to hold
face-to-face talks on Thursday to address tensions over rare earths.

Over the weekend the European Commission president warned that the
bloc was willing to retaliate in response to Beijing's restrictions on
these critical raw materials.

William Denselow reports from Brussels

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President Trump Willing to Meet North Korean Leader During Trip to Asia

U.S. President Donald Trump says he would extend his visit to Asia if the leader of North Korea is willing to meet him before returning to Washington.

Mr. Trump met with Kim Jong Un three times during his first term in office.

Mitch McCann reports.

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Jamaica braces itself for the worst storm in the island's history

Hurricane Melissa has been upgraded to a Category 5 storm and is expected to reach Jamaica late on Monday night or early Tuesday morning. 


Charlotte North reports from Washington. 


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Federal workers union calls for government funding bill to be passed - putting pressure on Democrats to back down as shutdown enters day 27

As the US government shutdown enters its 27th day, the largest union representing federal government employees called for lawmakers to pass the funding bill, increasing pressure on Democrats to back down.


But a resolution doesn't seem close with President Trump on the other side of the world on a diplomatic trip to Asia.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Trump visits Japan to build on trade and investment pledges

US President Donald Trump has landed in Japan, the next leg of his
six-day Asia tour.

He's been welcomed by the Japanese emperor ahead of meetings with new
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday, when trade and investment
will be in focus.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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REPORT SLAMS "SQUANDERED" BILLIONS ON HOTEL ASYLUM ACCOMMODATION

The UK Home Office, which is responsible for providing accommodation for asylum seekers, "squandered" billions of dollars on "flawed contracts" and "incompetent delivery."

That's according to a new report by the British Parliament's Home Affairs Committee which scrutinises how the country's interior ministry works.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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India and China Resume Direct Flights After Five Years

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After a five-year suspension, direct flights between India and China have officially resumed, marking a cautious step forward in relations between the two Asian neighbours.

Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.


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RADIO: TACKLING SEXUAL VIOLENCE

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The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo has established a taskforce to assess the country's commitments to combating sexual violence in conflict zones in the country's east. President Felix Tshisekedi issued the directive at a council of ministers meeting in Kinshasa following reports of a rise in cases of sexual violence against women and girls. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....

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The search for the thirteen deceased hostages in Gaza

The search for the thirteen deceased hostages whose bodies remain in
Gaza has expanded with international teams now searching new areas
with heavy machinery.

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

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Paris police continue to question two men over Louvre heist

Paris police are continuing to question two men who were arrested in connection with the robbery at the Louvre Museum.

Jewels worth more than 100 million dollars were stolen from the world-famous museum on 19 October.

Ross Cullen reports.


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Total’s $20 Billion LNG Project in Mozambique to Restart After Years of Delay

TotalEnergies SE and its partners say they will end force majeure on their liquefied natural gas project in Mozambique, paving the way for work to formally restart on the export terminal after years of suspension.



Isaac Lukando reports. 


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India-US top diplomats discuss ties on the sidelines of ASEAN

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Top diplomats of India and the US met in Malaysia on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit on Monday amid ongoing trade talks.

This comes as both sides have been hoping to bring ties back on track - which has been affected by US tariffs and Washington's insistence on India cutting oil purchases from Russia.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Chinese and US officials reach framework of a trade deal

INTRO: The US and China have agreed on the framework of a potential trade deal that will be discussed when their respective leaders meet later this week, the US treasury secretary has said.

Both nations are seeking to avoid further escalation in a trade war between the world's two largest economies. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
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Friday, October 24, 2025

Trump political foe Letitia James pleads not guilty in mortgage fraud

New York attorney general Letitia James has pleaded not guilty to charges of mortgage fraud. The charges were brought after President Trump publicly called for his political enemies - including James - to be prosecuted.  James won a civil fraud case against Trump last year - alleging he exaggerated his net worth to get better bank and insurance rates. Toni Waterman reports from Washington

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