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Imran Khan charged over death of paramilitary officer

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan now faces murder charges, in addition to the over 100 corruption cases he's already fighting from jail. Khan has been booked for the death of a paramilitary officer who was killed during last week's protest.

3 December, 2024

Business / Economics

UK will not choose sides in potential US trade war

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain doesn't have to choose between the European Union and the United States. He delivered a major foreign policy speech to push back against claims the UK will need to pick sides if Donald Trump's administration begins a trade war. Starmer praised his relationship with President-elect Trump. But he also insisted the UK will continue to support Ukraine so it can be […]

3 December, 2024

Business / Economics

Strike stops Volkswagen production in Germany

Volkswagen assembly lines in Germany have been brought to a standstill after workers launched strike action. VW, Europe's biggest automaker, is facing financial pressures led by falling market share in China.

2 December, 2024

World

UNRWA suspends aid deliveries to Gaza

The United Nation’s agency for Palestinian refugees, Unrwa, has suspended aid deliveries through Kerem Shalom, the main crossing point for humanitarian aid into Gaza. On Saturday armed gangs attacked a humanitarian convoy. Unrwa head, Philippe Lazzarini, says the delivery of humanitarian aid must never be dangerous or turn into an ordeal. He has called on Israel to ensure aid flows into Gaza safely.

2 December, 2024

World

Indian farmers demand better compensation

Indian farmers are launching a mega protest demanding better compensation for their land, and lower cost of farming. Hundreds are marching towards India's parliament complex in New Delhi to pressure the government. Ishan Garg reports.

2 December, 2024

Business / Economics

Donald Trump threatens 100% tariffs on BRICS

US President-elect Donald Trump has warned BRICS nations against creating a new currency to replace the US dollar, demanding commitments to maintain the dollar's dominance. He also repeated threats to levy a 100% tariff. Bloomberg reports that Saturday’s threat on Truth Social took on new relevance as the president-elect prepares to retake power in January. In response, South Africa’s former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela criticized Trump’s position on X, saying […]

2 December, 2024

World

US President pardons son Hunter Biden

In his final weeks in office, US President Joe Biden has officially pardoned his son Hunter, reversing his earlier position. Hunter Biden had been facing sentencing on federal gun and tax evasion charges. President-elect Donald Trump condemned the pardon as a "miscarriage of justice," while President Biden believes his son was politically targeted, according to The Guardian's Washington correspondent David Smith says President Biden believes his son's been targeted for […]

2 December, 2024

World

Japan to provide defense equipment to Asia partners

Japan is planning to provide defense equipment to partners in Asia under its Official Security Assistance scheme. The program provides grants to the armed forces of like minded countries. Chris Gilbert has more from Tokyo.

2 December, 2024

World

China blasts US arms sale to Taiwan

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te kicks off his second day in the United States as China fumes over the stopover that is part of a weeklong Pacific tour to drum up support for the island China also vowed "resolute countermeasures" on Sunday to a recently approved U.S. arms sale to Taiwan. Laura Westbrook reports.

2 December, 2024