Transgender religious order gets rare approval at India Hindu festival
Stuck in eternal drought, UAE turns to AI to make it rain
Trump's chip tariff threats raise stakes for Taiwan
Galatasaray accuse Mourinho of 'racist statements' after derby
Fears of US public health crises grow amid falling vaccination rates
Latin American classics get the streaming treatment
Fires, strikes, pandemic and AI: Hollywood workers can't catch a break
Their dreams dashed by Trump, migrants make return journey home
Judge declines to immediately grant AP access to White House events
Confusion reigns as US federal workers face Musk job deadline
UN envoy warns Syria against retribution campaign
United Nations (United States) (AFP) – The United Nations envoy for Syria on Wednesday called on its new authorities to prevent a “cycle of retribution and revenge” after the overthrow of the brutal rule of Bashar al-Assad.
Chevron to cut 15
New York (AFP) – Chevron will cut 15 to 20 percent of its workforce as part of a reorganization to save money and to position the oil giant for the long-term, the company said Wednesday.
Trump says to sign order on reciprocal tariffs today or tomorrow
Washington (AFP) – US President Donald Trump committed Wednesday to announcing “reciprocal tariffs” on other countries, saying he could sign an order for them within a day, a move that could open new fronts in a trade war.
New accuser sues US actor Spacey in UK over sexual abuse claim
London (AFP) – A new civil claim alleging sexual abuse against Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey was filed on Wednesday at London’s High Court, the legal team representing the accuser confirmed to AFP.
Jordan king faces quagmire over Trump's Gaza proposal
Amman (AFP) – Jordan’s King Abdullah II was visibly uncomfortable as he sat across from US President Donald Trump and discussed the fate of over two million Palestinians in Gaza.
World heavyweight champion Usyk plans two more fights before retiring
London (AFP) – World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk said Wednesday he intends to take on two more fights before heading into retirement.
Canadian steel firms face turmoil after US 'stab in the back'
Toronto (Canada) (AFP) – When Shale Tobe heard President Donald Trump planned to impose tariffs on Canadian steel, a product that has supported his family for decades, he was in New York on holiday, “spending money down in the US.”
Bumrah absence a chance for 'world
Ahmedabad (India) (AFP) – Jasprit Bumrah’s absence from India’s Champions Trophy team will be an opportunity for “world-class” Mohammed Shami and other fast bowlers, coach Gautam Gambhir said Wednesday.
Trump and Putin set to meet in Saudi Arabia on Ukraine
Washington (AFP) – US President Donald Trump revealed Wednesday he expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine peace talks, in an extraordinary thaw in relations after a surprise phone call between the two leaders.
Fire at Rio de Janeiro Carnival costume factory injures 21
Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – A fire broke out Wednesday at a factory making costumes for Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival, injuring 21 people in a blow to the famed extravaganza that attracts millions of tourists to the Brazilian city every year.
