insert_link World India expresses “deep concern” over Sikh separatist slogans at event in Canada India has summoned Canada's Deputy High Commissioner to express "deep concern and strong protest" after separatist slogans were raised at an event addressed by Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau. Diplomatic relations between the two countries after Trudeau last year said there were "credible allegations" potentially linking India to the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in British Columbia. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai. today30 April, 2024
insert_link World U.S. and Philippines Conduct Joint Amphibious Assault Drills in Annual Military Exercises Troops from the U.S and the Philippines are participating in amphibious assault drills as part of their annual two-week joint military exercises. The drills run until May 10 amid high tensions between Beijing and Manila who both have claims to maritime territory in the South China Sea, as Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong. today30 April, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Tesla CEO Elon Musk has just completed a successful trip to China, to get permission to sell his car company’s Full Self-Driving technology Tesla CEO Elon Musk has just completed a successful trip to China, to get permission to sell his car company's Full Self-Driving technology. His trip comes just after Secretary of State Anthony Blinken's visit in a bid to improve communication and relieve tensions between China and the U.S. Caroline Malone reports. today30 April, 2024
insert_link World U.S Secretary of State Blinken urges Hamas accept ceasefire proposal U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken has discussed a possible ceasefire in Gaza with U.S allies in Saudi Arabia, urging Hamas to accept the proposal. Blinken has also warned Israel over its planned ground offensive in Rafah. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today30 April, 2024
insert_link World U.S Gaza protests escalate with more arrests and deadlines Pro-Gaza protests are escalating on US college campuses, with more arrests and deadlines defied. In Austin, riot police have tried to break up a new encampment at the University of texas. While in New York, protesters camped out at Columbia have remained, despite the university issuing a deadline for them to leave or face suspension from the institution. Sally Patterson reports from the protest site in New York. today30 April, 2024
insert_link World United Nations’ internal investigations team has closed several cases involving UNRWA employees linked to the October 7 attack The United Nations' internal investigations team has closed several cases involving UNRWA employees linked to the October 7 attack, due to lack of evidence provided by Israel. The U.N Office of Internal Oversight Services has been investigating some 12 cases, following Israel's accusations in January this year. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. today30 April, 2024
insert_link World Germany begins trial of far right-coup plotters The first high-profile criminal trials get underway today in Germany - as a group faces allegations of preparing to try and violently overthrow the German government. Prosecutors opened their case against individuals tied to the Reichsbürger (Citizens of the Reich) movement. In all, 27 people face charges, including high treason and belonging to a terror organization, but they will be tried in three separate courtrooms in different cities. The plot to overthrow the […] today29 April, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical Namibia marks World Immunisation Week This week is World Immunisation Week, with this year celebrating 50 years of the Expanded Programme on Immunisation. The World Health Organisation director-general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, says they are calling on world leaders to advocate, support, and fund vaccines and immunisation programmes. The week is marked under the theme of ‘Humanly Possible’. Here is the Minister of Health and Social Services Dr. Kalumbi Shangula for his message. Vaccines Save […] today29 April, 2024
insert_link World Large parts of South Asia are battling an intense heat wave Large parts of South Asia are battling an intense heat wave. In India, heat wave warnings are in place for southern regions - even as in neighbouring Bangladesh schools have reopened after being shut briefly last week. Neha Poonia has more. today29 April, 2024