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Japan’s prime minister Ishiba to meet President Trump this week amid tariff concerns

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will hold his first summit with US President Donald Trump on Friday in Washington. This comes as government officials in Japan are concerned that President Trump may expand his tariff policy. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Tokyo.

3 February, 2025

Business / Economics

White House confirms China, Canada, Mexico tariffs

The White House has confirmed fresh tariffs will come into effect this past Saturday against China, Canada and Mexico. That's despite concerns the move will push up prices for US consumers. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt spoke about the decision to push ahead with the import duties at Friday's press briefing. In news just in...The Canadian Department of Finance has released a list of U.S. products that will be subject […]

3 February, 2025

World

Trump acknowledges tariffs may bring “pain” to Americans

US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to impose sweeping tariffs on the United States' top three trading partners, even as he acknowledged there may be "some pain" for Americans. Posting on his Truth Social platform he hit back at criticism arguing the action was warranted against China, Canada and Mexico. Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

3 February, 2025

World

White House defends Trump response to midair collision

The White House says US President Donald Trump is "making air travel safer" by reviewing hiring practices following Wednesday night's fatal mid-air collision in Washington. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Trump administration review will look at the past four years at the Federal Aviation Administration. It comes as the president faces accusations of racism for suggesting diversity hirings contributed to Wednesday's crash between a passenger jet and military helicopter. […]

3 February, 2025

Namibia

India to Unveil Annual Budget Amid Growth Concerns

The Indian government will present its annual spending plan to the parliament this week amid concerns about slowing growth and high inflation. The finance minister will kick off the proceedings on Friday by unveiling the annual economic survey which highlights the state of the country's economy. Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

31 January, 2025

World

Challenges persist to rescue man trapped in sinkhole near Tokyo

Hopes are fading of rescuing a truck driver who has been trapped in a sinkhole near Tokyo for days. Worsening ground conditions have complicated rescue operations. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Tokyo.

31 January, 2025

World

Flights resume at Washington National Airport

Flights have resumed at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport after a mid-air collision that killed 67 people. A US army helicopter and an American Airlines passenger jet plunged into the Potomac River on Wednesday night - nobody is believed to have survived. Recovery teams have pulled more than two dozen bodies from the icy water. Caroline Malone reports from the river's edge outside the airport in Northern Virginia:

31 January, 2025

World

UN Chief Urges Israel to Reverse Ban on UN Relief Agency

UN General-Secretary Antonio Guterres has urged Israel to reverse its decision to ban the UN Relief and Works Agency responsible for Palestinians from operating in Jerusalem. In a letter to the Israeli government, he warned that restricting the agency’s activities would severely impact humanitarian aid in the occupied Palestinian territories. Israel’s Parliament passed legislation in October, effective immediately. The agency's Phillippe Lazzarini says the ban will have dire consequences: […]

31 January, 2025

Namibia

Namibia And Other Nations Unite in The Hague to Counter Israel’s International Law Violations

Nine nations including Latin America's Belize, Bolivia, Chile and African countries such as Namibia, Senegal, and South Africa—are meeting in The Hague to discuss collective measures against Israel's violations of international law. PRO Edmund /Khoaseb says, the event, organized by the Progressive International, will have discussions focusing on legal, economic, and diplomatic actions to hold Israel accountable for its actions in Gaza and support Palestinian rights.

31 January, 2025