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Trump says Greenland will 'work out' after Denmark fails to bridge gap
US President Donald Trump held open the possibility Wednesday for a resolution on his designs over Greenland after Denmark's top diplomat said he failed to change the administration's mind on wanting to conquer the island.
Syrian leader urges Kurdish integration as army sends troops east of Aleppo
President Ahmed al-Sharaa repeated calls on Wednesday for Syria's Kurds to integrate into the state, as the army deployed reinforcements near a Kurdish-held area east of Aleppo following deadly clashes in the city.
Denmark says White House talks failed to alter US designs on Greenland
Denmark's top diplomat said Wednesday he failed to change the mind of US President Donald Trump's administration on his threats to seize Greenland after flying to the White House for talks.
Venezuela looking to 'new era' after Maduro ouster, says interim leader
Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez declared Wednesday her country was entering a new era marked by greater tolerance towards political rivals, following the US ouster of her former boss Nicolas Maduro.
UK police admit 'mistakes' over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban
UK police on Wednesday admitted "mistakes" over the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a Europa League football match against Aston Villa in Birmingham, as calls mounted for the under-fire local chief constable to be sacked.
Denmark, Greenland wrap up crunch White House talks
Denmark and Greenland's top diplomats held high-stakes talks Wednesday at the White House, with no immediate signs of a breakthrough on President Donald Trump's threats to take control of the Arctic island.
Fifteen journalists among prisoners released from Venezuelan jails
Venezuela has freed 15 journalists, including a leading opposition figure, as the slow release of political prisoners begun after Nicolas Maduro's ouster continues, activists said Wednesday.
US pulls some personnel from Qatar as Iran warns of response to attack
Iran warned the United States on Wednesday that it was capable of responding to any attack, as Washington appeared to be pulling personnel out of a base that Iran targeted in a strike last year.
Oil prices extend gains on Iran worries
Oil prices rose further Wednesday on the political instability in major crude producer Iran and the possibility of a US intervention, which also helped push safe-haven gold to a new record high while weighing on the dollar.
Denmark, Greenland in crunch White House talks as Trump ups pressure
Denmark and Greenland's top diplomats held high-stakes talks at the White House on Wednesday, with President Donald Trump warning it was "vital" for the United States to take control of the Arctic island.
Syrian army tells civilians to stay away from Kurdish positions east of Aleppo
Syria's army told civilians to stay away from Kurdish military positions east of second city Aleppo on Wednesday, after it moved reinforcements to the area following deadly clashes last week.
Transatlantic ties 'disintegrating': German vice chancellor
Germany's vice chancellor warned Wednesday that Europe's ties with the United States were "disintegrating" as they endure a "historic period of upheaval" under President Donald Trump's administration.
Five problems facing Ukraine's new defence chief
Ukraine's former head of digital transformation Mykhailo Fedorov takes the role of defence minister Wednesday with several crises in his in-tray.
France bans 10 British anti-migrant activists
French authorities have banned 10 British far-right activists for actions in France intended to stop migrants crossing to England on small boats, the interior ministry said Wednesday.
Trump calls Greenland 'vital' for US as Danish FM braces for Vance talks
US President Donald Trump insisted Wednesday the US needs to take control of Greenland, with NATO's support, just hours before crunch talks about the Arctic island with top Danish, Greenlandic and US officials.
UK police chief blames AI for error in evidence over Maccabi fan ban
An under-fire UK police chief on Wednesday blamed the use of AI for erroneous evidence given to MPs over the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans from a match against Aston Villa.
France bans 10 UK far-right activists over anti-migrant actions
France has banned 10 British far-right activists for actions in France intended to stop migrants crossing to England on small boats, the interior ministry said Wednesday.
Louvre and other French museums fare hikes for non-European visitors
France began charging non-EU visitors to the Louvre Museum 45 percent more than Europeans on Wednesday, in a controversial bid to raise money for renovations at the beleaguered Paris landmark.
Japan's Takaichi to dissolve parliament for snap election
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi intends to dissolve the Lower House for a snap election soon after the annual parliamentary session begins next week, the secretary-general of her ruling party and the co-head of her junior coalition partner said Wednesday.
Japan's Takaichi set to call February snap election: media
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will inform senior party officials Wednesday of her plan to call a general election to capitalise on strong public support for her government, media reports said.
As world burns, India's Amitav Ghosh writes for the future
Indian writer Amitav Ghosh has long chronicled the entangled histories of empire, trade and migration.
West Bank Bedouin community driven out by Israeli settler violence
With heavy hearts, Bedouins in a West Bank village dismantle their sheep pens and load belongings onto trucks, forced from their homes in the Israeli-occupied territory by rising settler violence.
US official says Venezuela freeing Americans in 'important step'
Venezuela on Tuesday started freeing jailed Americans, said a US official, who hailed the move by the country's interim leadership following Washington's ouster of ex-president Nicolas Maduro.
Japan, South Korea leaders drum up viral moment with K-pop jam
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi played two K-pop songs during a post-summit drumming session with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, who joked he felt "a little awkward" in front of the former heavy metal band member.
Danish foreign minister heads to White House for high-stakes Greenland talks
Denmark's top diplomat visits the White House on Wednesday in a high-stakes attempt to lower the temperature on Greenland, which US President Donald Trump has vowed to seize from the longtime ally.
US to take three-quarter stake in Armenia corridor
Armenia will give the United States a nearly three-quarters stake in a corridor of its land connecting parts of rival Azerbaijan, Washington announced Tuesday, as it said it expected to benefit financially from the arrangement but promised to respect sovereignty.
Trump warns of 'very strong action' if Iran hangs protesters
US President Donald Trump warned Tuesday of unspecified "very strong action" against Iran if its authorities go ahead with the threatened hanging of some protesters, as international outrage grew over a crackdown that one rights group said has likely killed thousands.
Fear vies with sorrow at funeral for Venezuelan political prisoner
Fear mixed with sorrow at the funeral of Edilson Torres, a policeman and government critic who died in custody just before Venezuela began releasing political prisoners following the toppling of strongman Nicolas Maduro.
Russia strikes power plant, kills four in Ukraine barrage
Russia pummelled a power plant early Tuesday as it kept up pressure on Ukraine's battered energy system, while unidentified drones hit two oil tankers in the Black Sea.
US pushes forward trade enclave over Armenia
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that the United States would move forward on building a corridor linking Azerbaijan through Armenia, saying it would benefit all sides.
Trump tells Iranians 'help on its way' as crackdown toll soars
US President Donald Trump urged Iranians on Tuesday to keep protesting against the country's theocratic leadership, telling them "help is on its way" as international outrage grows over a crackdown one rights group said has likely killed thousands.
Iran threatens death penalty for 'rioters' as concern grows for protester
Iranian authorities will press charges punishable by death against some individuals arrested during recent demonstrations, prosecutors said on Tuesday, as concern grew that one man arrested during the protests already risks imminent execution.