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Trump admin drops limits on several 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
US President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday announced plans to scrap limits on several "forever chemicals" in drinking water, reversing what had been hailed as a landmark public health victory.
Gaza rescuers say 80 killed in Israeli strikes amid hostage release talks
Gaza rescuers said at least 80 people were killed in Israeli bombardment across the Palestinian territory on Wednesday, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US envoy Steve Witkoff about the release of hostages.
Trump admin weakens limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
US President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday announced plans to ease limits on the amount of toxic "forever chemicals" allowed in drinking water, reversing what had been hailed as a landmark public health victory.
Germany's Merz urges Europe-US unity on Ukraine war
Western powers must not be divided in confronting Russia over the Ukraine war, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Wednesday, urging a united stance between Europe and the United States.
Trump says 'possibility' of meeting Putin for Ukraine talks in Turkey
US President Donald Trump offered Wednesday to head to Turkey for talks on ending the Ukraine conflict, so long as his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin also showed up.
Merz vows to rev up German economic 'growth engine'
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday pledged reforms and investment for Europe's biggest economy to transform it once again into a "growth engine" after two years of recession.
Strikes kill 29 in Gaza, amid hostage release talks
Gaza rescuers said at least 29 people were killed in Israeli strikes on Wednesday, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff over the release of hostages.
Trump presses Syria leader on Israel ties after lifting sanctions
US President Donald Trump asked Syria's new leader on Wednesday to normalise relations with Israel after he offered a major boost to the war-ravaged country by announcing the lifting of sanctions.
Stock markets fluctuate as China-US trade euphoria fades
Major stock markets diverged and the dollar slid Wednesday as euphoria over easing US-China trade tensions petered out.
Russia jails prominent vote monitor for five years
Russia on Wednesday sentenced a high-profile election monitor to five years in prison, part of an intensifying crackdown by the Kremlin against independent critics and opponents.
Tom Cruise has world guessing as he unleashes 'Mission: Impossible' at Cannes
Tom Cruise's "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" powers into the Cannes film festival for its premiere on Wednesday on a steamroller of hype, with the world asking if this will be the final curtain for agent Ethan Hunt.
Trump presses Syria leader on Israel relations after lifting sanctions
US President Donald Trump asked Syria's new leader on Wednesday to normalise relations with Israel after he offered a major boost to the war-ravaged country by announcing the lifting of sanctions.
Stop holding opponents incommunicado, UN experts tell Venezuela
UN experts on Wednesday called on Venezuela's government to stop holding opponents and activists incommunicado, saying the practice often amounted to "enforced disappearances".
Trump presses Syria leader on Israel after lifting sanctions
US President Donald Trump asked Syria's new leader on Wednesday to normalise relations with Israel after he offered a major boost to the war-ravaged country by announcing the lifting of sanctions.
Peru PM quits ahead of no-confidence vote
Peruvian Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianzen resigned Tuesday on the eve of a no-confidence vote against him, as the government faces mounting pressure over a spike in violent crime.
Strikes kill 29 in Gaza as hostage release talks ongoing
Gaza rescuers said at least 29 people were killed in Israeli strikes on Wednesday as negotiations took place in Qatar for the release of hostages still held in the war-battered territory.
Pakistan returns Indian border guard captured after Kashmir attack
Pakistan returned a captured border guard to India on Wednesday, in a fresh sign of detente after a ceasefire ended four days of conflict between the nuclear-armed rivals.
Trump meets new Syria leader after lifting sanctions
Donald Trump became the first US president in 25 years to meet a Syrian leader on Wednesday after he offered sanctions relief in hopes of offering a new path to the war-battered country.
Trump to meet new Syrian leader after offering sanctions relief
Donald Trump was set to become the first US president in 25 years to meet a Syrian leader on Wednesday after he offered sanctions relief in hopes of offering a new path to the war-battered country.
NATO hatches deal on higher spending to keep Trump happy
NATO foreign ministers meeting in Antalya from Wednesday will look to forge a compromise deal on ramping up defence spending as allies scramble to satisfy US President Donald Trump's demand to agree to five percent of GDP at a summit next month.
China, US slash sweeping tariffs in trade war climbdown
The United States and China slashed sweeping tariffs on each others' goods for 90 days on Wednesday, after a temporary ceasefire in a brutal trade war that roiled global markets and international supply chains.
China, US to lift sweeping tariffs in trade war climbdown
The United States and China will lift sweeping tariffs on each others' goods for 90 days on Wednesday, after a temporary ceasefire in a brutal trade war that roiled global markets and international supply chains.
Asian markets swing as China-US trade euphoria fades
Asian stocks fluctuated Wednesday, with investors struggling to track a strong day on Wall Street as euphoria over the China-US trade detente petered out.
Trump set to meet Syrian leader ahead of Qatar visit
Donald Trump was set to meet the leader of Syria and the heads of the Gulf states Wednesday in Riyadh before travelling to Qatar where controversy is swirling over the gifting of a luxury aircraft.
'Panic and paralysis': US firms fret despite China tariff reprieve
President Donald Trump's rollercoaster tariff row with Beijing has wreaked havoc on US companies that rely on Chinese manufacturing, with a temporary de-escalation only expected to partially calm the storm, analysts and business owners say.
Latin America mourns world's 'poorest president' Mujica, dead at 89
Tributes poured in from across Latin America on Tuesday following the death of Uruguay's former president Jose "Pepe" Mujica, an ex-guerrilla fighter revered by the left for his humility and progressive politics.
Uruguay's Mujica, world's 'poorest president,' dies aged 89
Uruguay's former president Jose "Pepe" Mujica, an ex-guerrilla fighter and hero of the Latin American left, has died at the age of 89, the government said Tuesday.
US stocks mostly rise on better inflation data while dollar retreats
Wall Street stocks mostly rose Tuesday while oil prices advanced, extending a rally as the improved state of US-China trade boosts the economic outlook.
UN relief chief urges action 'to prevent genocide' in Gaza
United Nations relief chief Tom Fletcher on Tuesday called on the UN Security Council to take action "to prevent genocide" in Gaza, delivering a scathing account of Israel's actions in the Palestinian territory.
Uruguay's 'poorest president' Mujica dies aged 89
Uruguay's former president Jose "Pepe" Mujica, an ex-guerrilla fighter and hero of the Latin American left, has died at the age of 89, the government said Tuesday.
Senior UN official urges action 'to prevent genocide' in Gaza
United Nations relief chief Tom Fletcher on Tuesday called on the UN Security Council to take action "to prevent genocide" in Gaza, delivering a scathing account of Israel's actions in the Palestinian territory.
Republicans eye key votes on Trump tax cuts mega-bill
Republicans geared up Tuesday for a series of crucial votes on Donald Trump's domestic policy mega-bill, with rows over spending threatening to unravel the US president's plans for sweeping tax cuts.