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Netanyahu Condemns ICC Arrest Warrant as ‘Antisemitic’

Israel's prime minister has condemned the International Criminal Court for issuing him with an arrest warrant as 'antisemitic'. The ICC's also put out warrants for former defence minister Yoav Gallant and Hamas commander Mohammed Deif, who is believed to be dead. ICC judges say there are grounds to believe the three men are criminally responsible for crimes during the Israel/Hamas conflict. Mr Netanyahu says he's furious.

22 November, 2024

World

Trump to nominate long-time ally as Attorney General

Donald Trump plans to nominate his long-time ally Pamela Bondi as the US Attorney General. The pick comes after his first choice to lead the Justice Department - Matt Gaetz - withdrew his name from consideration due to concern over allegations of sexual misconduct. Ira Spitzer has more.

22 November, 2024

World

Pressure mounts in India to probe Adani group

Indian opposition leaders are demanding the government probe the Adani group after the US charged billionaire Gautam Adani with orchestrating a $250 million bribery scheme. Adani is one of the world's richest men and is known for his close ties with India's prime minister Narendra Modi. The government is yet to comment on the controversy. Adani Group denies the allegations and says they are "baseless". As Neha Poonia reports: […]

22 November, 2024

World

U.S President Biden pushes for more Ukraine help

The White House is planning to cancel billions of dollars in debt owed by Ukraine — the latest in a series of efforts to provide support for the war-torn nation in advance of President-elect Donald Trump taking office. Congress could still block the move, but outgoing President Joseph Biden wants to rush through as much assistance to Ukraine as possible before his term ends early next year, amid concerns […]

22 November, 2024

World

ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli PM and Hamas officials

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israel's prime minister, the country's former defense minister as well as several Hamas officials. They are accused of crimes against humanity over the October 7th attack on Israel and the consequent war in Gaza. Europe correspondent William Denselow reports.

22 November, 2024

World

‘Bomb cyclone’ leaves Americans dead

Parts of the United States are facing heavy rainfall and flooding in the wake of a historically strong bomb cyclone. Areas of northwest California are at risk of life-threatening flooding, while parts of Washington state were left without power following strong storms. Sally Patterson has more.

22 November, 2024

Business / Economics

US charges Indian billionaire Adani with bribery

The United States has charged Indian billionaire Gautam Adani with orchestrating a $250 million bribery scheme. Adani is one of the world's richest men and is known for his close ties to India's prime minister Narendra Modi. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

21 November, 2024

World

In the U.S,the DOJ demands Google sell Chrome browser

Prosecutors at the US Justice Department have requested that Google be forced to sell off its Chrome browser. It follows a federal judge's ruling in August that the search engine giant maintains an illegal monopoly on internet searches. Ira Spitzer has more.

21 November, 2024

World

India rubbishes reports that link Modi to Sikh separatist killing in Canada

India has labeled a Canadian media report 'ludicrous' after it alleged Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in the know about plans to allegedly assassinate a Sikh separatist leader in Canada. Bilateral ties hit a new low earlier in the year, after Ottawa claimed Modi's right hand man and Home Minister Amit Shah was behind a campaign that targeted Sikh separatists on Canadian soil. Neha Poonia has more.

21 November, 2024