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India’s opposition calls for resignation of railway minister

In New Delhi - calls are growing for the resignation of India's railway minister - a day after 18 people were killed in a stampede at an overcrowded railway station in the capital city. The youngest victim was seven years old and the oldest 79. A probe is underway but the opposition claims the government is suppressing details of the tragedy, as Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.

17 February, 2025

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In S.A, ANC Condemns Brutal Murder of Imam Muhsin Hendricks

In S.A, the ANC says it is outraged at the brutal murder of Imam Muhsin Hendricks, a respected religious leader and human rights advocate. Often described as the world’s first openly gay imam, the 58-year-old was gunned down in Bethelsdorp, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape on Saturday. Hendricks was the founder of the Inner Circle and in 2011 established the LGBTQ+ inclusive Masjidul Ghurbaah mosque. The ANC’s spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri says Hendricks […]

17 February, 2025

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Third plane lands in India carrying deportees from U.S

A US military plane has arrived in India with a third batch of deportees as part of President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal migrants. The deportations are in focus after a political row broke out in India over the treatment of citizens, some of whom were shackled on one of the flights. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

17 February, 2025

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The U.S’ Rubio Says Iran is the Biggest Source of Middle East Instability

US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, says Iran remains the single greatest source of instability in the Middle East. He visited Israel over the weekend. The visit comes as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains fragile. He also plans to meet Russian officials in Saudi Arabia in the coming days to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Rubio says Iran is behind every terrorist group and every act of […]

17 February, 2025

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U.S. Disaster Assistance Response Teams no longer able to operate due to USAID slash

Moves to close the U.S. international aid agency are now preventing global disaster response teams from operating. As part of a mega efficiency push, digital support employees are among the latest to be terminated by the administration's DOGE department. Caroline Malone reports.

17 February, 2025

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US-Russia talks to end Ukraine war

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and senior Trump administration advisors are en route to Saudi Arabia to hold talks with Russian officials about ending the war in Ukraine. The White House's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz are also being sent on behalf of President Donald Trump. But Ukraine, which was invaded by Russia three years ago, won't have a seat at this negotiating […]

17 February, 2025

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Ukraine’s Zelensky holds talks with US Vice-President Vance in Germany

After sharply denouncing some European leaders, US Vice President JD Vance spoke with the Ukrainian leader on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. Volodymyr Zelensky reacted diplomatically in a post-meeting press conference. But neither gave away any tangible progress from the talks on movement toward a peace plan with Russia. Caroline Malone reports.

17 February, 2025

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Arab League ambassadors at the UN reject the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza

Ambassadors representing the Arab group of countries at the United Nations have unequivocally rejected any plans to displace Palestinians from Gaza. Speaking to reporters in New York on Friday, Kuwait's ambassador to the UN, Tareq Al Banai said that any attempt to change the demographic or territory in the region must be stopped. Jody Jacobs reports from New York.

15 February, 2025

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NYC Mayor Adams Faces Pressure as DA Resigns Over Charges

New York Mayor Eric Adams is under increasing pressure — after the acting District Attorney for the Southern District of New York chose to resign rather than drop the charges against him. It was an order that came from the Justice Department in Washington, leading to speculation Mr Adams had to come to an arrangement with the Trump administration. Mitch McCann reports:

15 February, 2025