Live from jerusalem, from this region gripped by violence and death with fears the situation could well escalate. The us President Joe Biden has arrived in israel. This was always a diplomatically risky visit a us president arriving in the middle of a fast paced war but his role here and what he can hope to achieve today has been hugely complicated by the devastating deaths last night of hundreds of civilians in gaza in an explosion in an overcrowded hospital. President biden has already begun the meeting with the israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The two had these comments before they went and for talks behind closed doors. I want to thank you all today and for the unequivocal support you have given israel through these trying times. As a port that reflects the overwhelming will of the american people. I have seen your support every day in the depth and breadth of cooperation that we have had since the beginning of this war. A level of cooperation that is truly unprecedented i
Difficult mission that the president was embarking on became even more complicated just yesterday afternoon amid the blast at that hospital in gaza. The second portion of the president s trip ultimately was canceled. He was set to travel to jordan to talk about establishing humanitarian aid, establishing a corridor to get aid into gaza. But that trip was up ended in the aftermath of the blast. White house officials have down played the expectations of concrete deliverables. Of course the president is hoping to press both Benjamin Netanyahu as well as others on trying to alleviate some of the humanitarian concerns. But it is unclear what specific announcements the president might leave israel with. But part of his agenda while he is on the ground there today is to try to ascertain what exactly the israelis need as they continue to try to root out hamas. The u. S. Of course has said israel has the right to defend itself, but we have also seen the white house in recent days really trying
Putin in china. Tatyana, hello, very a long, busy working day that began early in the morning and passed midnight, a few minutes before midnight , negotiations between Vladimir Putin and the acting Prime Minister of pakistan began. Anwar ulhaq kakar noted that since the meeting with russia, as one of the key actors in the region, after all, responding. For issues of Energy Security and, first of all , security in general in his region, and Vladimir Putin emphasized that traditionally relations between moscow and islamabad are friendly, the state noted seventyfive years after the establishment of diplomatic relations, of course, moscow in relations with islamubad is focused on issues of ensuring security and stability; the partnership between russia and pakistan is traditional. Friendly character. This year our states celebrated the seventyfifth anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. But of course, the focus of joint attention is ensuring Regional Security and stabili
Trade, in boats and lorries across the channel. The arrest has been welcomed in the last few minutes by the nca and also by the belgian authorities. So news that Barzan Majeed, also known as scorpion, has been arrested this morning. I mentioned that bbc investigation that was done by sue mitchell. We will speak to sue in the next few minutes on that break breaking development. Millions of indians are voting in the fourth phase of the seven week long general election. Polling is being held for 96 seats, largely covering southern and eastern states. Prime minister Narendra Modi is seeking a Third Straight term in a contest that pits his bjp against an alliance of more than two dozen Opposition Parties Led by the congress party. Voting is also taking place in srinagar, the main city in indian administered kashmir, for the first time, since mr modi imposed direct rule on the region in 2019. Our correspondent in delhi, samira hussain, explained exactly where the votes are taking place, and
Hello and welcome. Donald trumps former lawyer is taking the stand at the former president s criminal trial in new york. Michael cohen is testifying about his role in what prosecutors say was a cover up of payments to hide an affair with the porn star Stormy Daniels. Mr trump denies falsifying Business Records to reimburse his then lawyer for the payment on the eve of the 2016 president ial election, when the story could have been politically damaging. Lets speak to our correspondent nada tawfik who is live for us in new york. This is a crucial day . Absolutely. Michael cohen this is a crucial day . Absolutely. Michael cohen is this is a crucial day . Absolutely. Michael cohen is the this is a crucial day . Absolutely. Michael cohen is the star this is a crucial day . Absolutely. | Michael Cohen is the star Witness For The Prosecution and the person whose reimbursement to Stormy Daniels underpins all the charges in this case. Michael cohen is on the stand right now and it so far he has