insert_link Business / Economics Trump pauses tariffs on big 3 US automakers for one-month US President Donald Trump has granted the three main US car makers a one-month reprieve on tariffs. They were impacted when 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada goods began on Tuesday. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today6 March, 2025
insert_link World Zelensky to Visit White House on Friday US President Donald Trump has confirmed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit the White House on Friday. The US and Ukraine have been discussing a deal to share Ukraine's mineral wealth, in return for past US aid and - possibly - future security guarantees. Kate fisher reports from Washington: today27 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics United States has released its monthly jobs growth data The United States has released its monthly jobs growth data, with some analysts arguing it's another sign of a softening job market in the world's strongest economy. The President has criticized his predecessor, Joseph Biden, for the weaker-than-expected numbers. Mitch McCann reports from New York: today10 February, 2025
insert_link World Senior Russian lawmakers indicate Trump could meet Putin this month A senior Russian lawmaker believes a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin could happen as early as this month or next. Chair of the Russian Parliament's International Affairs Committee, Leonid Slutsky, told Russian state media that plans for a meeting are at an "advanced stage" and that "it will take place soon". Stuart Smith has more from Kyiv: today7 February, 2025
insert_link World Trump: no US troops will be involved in Gaza rebuild plan US president Donald Trump says no US troops would be needed to rebuild Gaza, an effort he said would only happen after the fighting ends. His Secretary of State has called the President's proposal "very generous", even though it has drawn international condemnation. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today7 February, 2025
insert_link World Trump Gaza takeover plan met with skepticism & criticism Donald Trump's plan for a US takeover of Gaza is facing international criticism. The president said on Tuesday Palestinians should be removed from the Gaza Strip - an idea that violates international law. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today6 February, 2025
insert_link World Palestinian UN ambassador says the Gaza Strip is “our home” The Palestinian Ambassador to the United Nations Riyad Mansour has responded to US President Donald Trump's assertion that the US would take over the Gaza Strip and that Palestinians will be resettled elsewhere. Speaking in New York shortly after the claim was made by Trump, Mansour said the Gaza strip is the home of the Palestinian people and leaders should respect that. today5 February, 2025
insert_link World Trump pushes plan to relocate Palestinians US President Donald Trump has doubled down on suggesting Palestinians should be moved out of Gaza and relocated to other countries. He said they had "no alternative" and compared Gaza to a "demolition site" following 15 months of conflict with Israel. The idea goes against decades of US foreign policy and Washington's determination to enable a two-state solution. Donald Trump spoke about his vision during an Oval Office meeting with […] today5 February, 2025
insert_link World Donald Trump says he wants to “clean out” Gaza Donald Trump is facing backlash for comments proposing Israel's neighbours should take in Palestinians so he can "clear out" Gaza. The US president called on Jordan and Egypt to allow Palestinians from the strip to enter their countries after a 15-month war between Israel and Hamas. Israel's foreign minister called the proposal a "great idea". Sally Patterson has more. today27 January, 2025