insert_link World Trump lays out immigration crackdown Donald Trump is fast tracking one his biggest campaign promises: to crackdown on illegal immigration. The newly inaugurated U.S. President says he will declare a National Emergency along the southern border, reinstate his Remain in Mexico Policy and invoke a war-time law that was last used to set up Japanese internment camps during World War II. Toni Waterman has more from the US-Mexico border. today21 January, 2025
insert_link World China, US need to tackle ‘growing pains’ together A Chinese state-run media outlet says China and the United States should seek more common ground and avoid strategic misjudgment. It comes just ahead of US president-elect Donald Trump, and just ahead of his inauguration today. today20 January, 2025
insert_link World Trump planning flurry of executive action in inauguration day U.S President elect Donald Trump is expected to begin his second term with a bang by signing a flurry of executive orders once he takes office on Monday. Three of the richest men in the world, foreign dignitaries and former presidents will attend the inauguration ceremony, which has been moved indoors because of the cold weather in Washington. From where Benji Hyer reports: today20 January, 2025
insert_link World TikTok has begun restoring access to users in the United States TikTok has begun restoring access to users in the United States after a brief voluntary shutdown. And according to CBS News, the move followed President-elect Donald Trump's promise to pause a potential ban through an executive order. TikTok expressed gratitude to Trump for providing clarity and assurance to its service providers. The company highlighted its role in supporting free speech and small businesses in the U.S. TikTok also committed […] today20 January, 2025
insert_link World US Senators probe Trump’s cabinet nominess Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are facing a grilling by United States lawmakers as they seek approval by the Senate to be confirmed in time for his new administration. With less than a week to go until the US President-elect is sworn into office, six of his nominees for key positions were publicly questioned by members of Congress on Wednesday. They include his target for Attorney General, Pamela Bondi, and […] today16 January, 2025
insert_link World Israel and Hamas reach ceasefire Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement, mediated by Qatar, ending 15 months of conflict in Gaza. The deal allows displaced Palestinians to return home and secures the release of hostages taken during Hamas's October 7 attacks. The ceasefire is seen as a diplomatic success for outgoing US President Joseph Biden, while incoming President Donald Trump claims his election win expedited the agreement. today16 January, 2025
insert_link World Report on criminal case says there was enough evidence to convict Donald Trump A report has been released detailing the Justice Department's case against U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Former Special Prosecutor Jack Smith had prepared a four-count indictment accusing Mr Trump of plotting to obstruct the collection and certification of votes in 2020 – which had to be dropped as he is about to be president again. Caroline Malone has more from Washington. today15 January, 2025
insert_link World US Senators questioned Hegseth, Trump’s Defense Secretary nominee US Senators questioned Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's Defense Secretary nominee, during a contentious confirmation hearing, citing concerns about his personal conduct and character. The army veteran and former TV host faced scrutiny on Capitol Hill, where Trump's Cabinet picks are undergoing Senate approval ahead of his inauguration, as Benji Hyer reports. today15 January, 2025
insert_link World U.S Supreme Court rules Trump can be sentenced for hush money conviction US president-elect Donald Trump will be sentenced on Friday for his hush money conviction after the Supreme Court refused to block it.It means he'll become the first convicted felon to serve as president. Our reporter is Nick Harper. today10 January, 2025