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Long-awaited US military aid no 'silver bullet' for Ukraine
The United States is the first to acknowledge that its long-awaited $61 billion aid package for Ukraine is not a "silver bullet."
Mauritania president says running for second term in June polls
Mauritania President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani said Wednesday he would run for a second term in presidential elections due in June.
Pro-Palestinian protests spread at US universities
Spiraling pro-Palestinian protests that are rocking universities across the United States spread to more campuses Wednesday, triggering suggestions from a senior Republican leader that the National Guard could be brought in.
Brazil judge drops case on Bolsonaro stay in Hungarian embassy
A Brazilian Supreme Court judge dismissed a case against former president Jair Bolsonaro over his two-day stay at the Hungarian embassy, ruling there was no hard evidence he was trying to evade prosecution.
Tensions rise as US pro-Palestinian student protests spread
Increasingly confrontational pro-Palestinian rallies by students protesting the death toll from the Israel-Hamas conflict erupted across US college campuses Wednesday, triggering tense faceoffs with police in Texas and California.
Time for 'democratic transition' in Venezuela: opposition candidate to AFP
Little-known Venezuelan diplomat Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, the consensus opposition candidate picked to confront President Nicolas Maduro in July elections, told AFP Wednesday it was time for a "peaceful, democratic transition."
Israel in 'offensive action' in Lebanon as Gaza pummelled
Israel said Wednesday its forces were carrying out "offensive action" in Lebanon after launching cross-border strikes targeting Hamas ally Hezbollah as Israeli aircraft and tanks pounded the Gaza Strip.
US rushes ammo, key military supplies to Ukraine
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed legislation authorizing $61 billion in military aid for Ukraine, with the Pentagon announcing just moments later that desperately-needed air defense and artillery munitions were being sent to Kyiv.
Texas deploys mounted police as pro-Palestinian student protests spread
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Texas were in a tense standoff with mounted state troopers Wednesday, the latest in a series of confrontations rocking campuses across the United States.
Spain PM says weighing resignation after wife's graft probe
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Wednesday he was weighing the possibility of resigning after a court opened an investigation into his wife Begona Gomez on suspicion of graft.
Columbia officials, pro-Palestinian student protesters find tense truce
An uneasy truce was in place between pro-Palestinian student demonstrators and officials at New York's Columbia University Wednesday, after a deadline to forcibly disperse their protest encampment expired.
China, Russia claims push German far-right deeper in crisis
German prosecutors Wednesday said they had opened a preliminary probe into a far-right AfD politician over reports of suspicious payments from Russia and China, sinking the anti-immigration party deeper in crisis in a key election year.
Anger among Ukrainians in Poland as Kyiv halts passport renewals
Hundreds of Ukrainians crammed up against a closed passport office in Warsaw on Wednesday, furious over Kyiv's suspension of consular services for fighting-aged men in a bid to force them to return home and bolster troop numbers.
US president signs bill to provide new aid for Ukraine
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed legislation authorizing $61 billion in military aid for Ukraine, with the Pentagon quickly announcing a new $1 billion package headed for Kyiv, featuring desperately needed air defense and artillery munitions.
Israel launches 'offensive action' in Lebanon as Gaza pummelled
Israel said Wednesday its forces were carrying out "offensive action" in Lebanon after launching cross-border strikes targeting Hamas ally Hezbollah as Israeli aircraft and tanks pounded the Gaza Strip.
Vaccines saved at least 154 million lives in 50 years: WHO
Global immunisation efforts have saved at least 154 million lives in the past 50 years, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, adding that most of those to benefit were infants.
TikTok suspends rewards programme after EU probe
TikTok on Wednesday announced the suspension of a feature in its spinoff TikTok Lite app in France and Spain that rewards users for watching and liking videos, after the European Union launched a probe.
Columbia vows more talks with pro-Palestinian student protests
After a tense overnight standoff, Columbia University officials and students appeared to agree to further talks Wednesday on clearing a pro-Palestinian protestor encampment that has paralyzed the New York campus.
Chinese spying claims deepen German far right's woes
Germany's far-right AfD fought Wednesday to draw a line under Chinese spying allegations, the latest in a slew of scandals to hit the anti-immigration party in a key election year.
Vaccines save at least 154 million lives in 50 years: WHO
Global immunisation efforts have saved at least 154 million lives in the past 50 years, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, adding that most of those to benefit were infants.
UN launches fund to shield displaced people from climate shocks
The United Nations said Wednesday it was launching a new Climate Resilience Fund aimed at boosting protections for "refugees and displaced communities" threatened by climate change.
Spain PM under pressure as wife faces graft probe
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez was under pressure to give answers Wednesday after a court said it had opened an investigation into his wife Begona Gomez on suspicion of graft.
Israel pummels Gaza after US Congress approves military aid
Israel pounded Gaza with air strikes and artillery fire in its war against Hamas on Wednesday after the US Congress approved $13 billion in military aid.
Russian deputy defence minister held over bribery accusations
A Russian deputy defence minister exposed in an investigation by late opposition leader Alexei Navalny's team was remanded in custody Wednesday on suspicion of taking large bribes.
Saudi king enters hospital for 'routine' tests: statement
Saudi Arabia's ageing King Salman entered hospital for "routine examinations" on Wednesday, the Royal Court said, in a rare public statement about his health.
Iran cuts Syria presence after strikes blamed on Israel: monitor
Iran has reduced its military footprint in Syria after a succession of strikes blamed on Israel, a source close to Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah and a war monitor said Wednesday.
Blinken back in China seeking pressure but also stability
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned Wednesday to China on his second visit in a year, as the United States ramps up pressure on its rival over its support for Russia while also seeking to manage tensions with Beijing.
Biden pledges swift weapons delivery to Ukraine
US President Joe Biden vowed to send fresh weapons to Ukraine within days as he prepared to sign on Wednesday an aid package including $61 billion meant to help Kyiv's forces push back against Russia.
EU opens probe into China's medical device market
The European Union has launched an investigation into Chinese public procurement of medical devices, the EU's official journal said Wednesday, in a move that risks raising further tensions with Beijing.
Israel says US military aid sends 'strong message' to enemies
Israel said Wednesday the US Senate approval of $13 billion in military aid sent a "strong message" to its enemies, with strikes pummelling Gaza in its war against the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
Blinken due in China seeking pressure but also stability
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was due in China on Wednesday as the United States ramps up pressure on its main rival over its support for Russia, while seeking to manage tensions between the two powers.
'Catch and Kill' architect details Trump-boosting scheme
In the 1990s, Donald Trump famously gossiped to the tabloids about -- who else -- himself, a headline-chaser who loved none other than to see his name in lights, or at least in the supermarket checkout line.