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RNZ News
11 hours ago
- Politics
- RNZ News
LA demonstrations roll on as political tensions ramp up
Street demonstrations in Los Angeles are rolling on as political tensions ramp up. The city's mayor has said LA is being used as a 'test case' for the federal government to take over from local and state authorities. Now more troops are on their way. About 700 marines have been mobilised and the Pentagon has said the US President is deploying another two thousand National Guard Troops to the area after the initial order this weekend. LA correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Lisa Owen. To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
CNA
5 days ago
- Politics
- CNA
Trump signs order banning travel from 12 countries, citing security risks
The US president is widening his crackdown on immigration. Donald Trump has signed a new travel ban targeting 12 countries, saying he wants to protect America from foreign terrorists and other national security threats. It is a clear revival of one of Mr Trump's most controversial policies in his first term. Toni Waterman and Leong Wai Kit report.
CNA
03-06-2025
- Business
- CNA
Harvard urges federal judge to unfreeze US$2.5b of funding blocked by White House
The legal battle between Harvard University and US President Donald Trump's administration is becoming more entangled. The Ivy League university has urged a federal judge to unfreeze US$2.5 billion of funding blocked by the White House. It has called the block illegal and a violation of free speech and regulatory rights. Toni Waterman reports.
Al Arabiya
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Israeli embassy staff shot dead in Washington; Gaza aid trickles in after blockade
In this episode of W News, presented by Leigh-Ann Gerrans, we report on the killing of two Israeli embassy staffers who were shot dead outside a Jewish museum in Washington by a gunman shouting 'Free Palestine' as he was arrested. We'll also bring you the latest from Gaza, where Palestinian officials say food aid has begun reaching some of the enclave's most vulnerable areas after Israel allowed limited truck access – though the supplies fall far short of what's needed following an 11-week blockade. Guests: Toni Waterman – Correspondent Eylon Levy – Former Israeli government spokesman Olly Barrat – Correspondent Patrick Fok – Correspondent Sarah Lindsay – Former Olympic speed skater
eNCA
12-05-2025
- eNCA
Trump's administration expected to welcome SA afrikaner refugees in USA
The first group of 49 Afrikaner 'refugees ' leaving South Africa for the US. WASHINGTON, USA - A flight carrying the first group of 49 people applying for refugee status in the US has just landed. They flew out from OR Tambo International Airport last night. A chartered flight owned by Omni Airways from Texas, took them to the US, where they will be received by officials. ENCA correspondent in the US, Toni Waterman gave an update as they landed at Dulles International Airport in Virginia.
