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Trump optimistic about potential Ukraine ceasefire
President Donald Trump expressed optimism Wednesday that US negotiators could secure a ceasefire in the Ukraine war, with officials saying the United States wants Russia to agree to an unconditional halt to hostilities.

Trump blasts Ireland on trade during traditional visit
It was perhaps not the welcome Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin had hoped for on an annual US trip to mark Saint Patrick's Day -- a dressing down from Donald Trump on trade and tariffs.

US envoys head to Moscow for Ukraine ceasefire talks
President Donald Trump expressed optimism Wednesday that US negotiators headed to Moscow could secure a ceasefire in the Ukraine war, with officials saying the United States wants Russia to agree to an unconditional halt to hostilities.

'Very broad consensus' emerging among Europeans on Ukraine: France
A "very broad consensus" is emerging among European nations on boosting Ukraine's long-term security through the Ukrainian armed forces, French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Wednesday after a meeting of Europe's five key defence powers in Paris.

US envoys head to Moscow on Ukraine ceasefire mission: Trump
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that envoys were headed to Moscow and expressed optimism for a 30-day ceasefire in the Ukraine war but officials said the United States wants Russia to agree an unconditional halt to the conflict.

Ronaldo pulls out of race for Brazilian football presidency
Brazil legend Ronaldo announced Wednesday he was giving up on the idea of running for president of the country's football governing body due to a lack of support from regional federations.

Trump says top negotiator headed to Russia 'right now'
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that his top negotiator was headed to Russia "right now" for talks on a possible ceasefire with Ukraine, after Kyiv agreed to a 30-day truce.

Duterte says 'responsible' as lands in Netherlands to face ICC charges
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said he was "responsible" as he arrived in the Netherlands on Wednesday to face International Criminal Court charges of crimes against humanity over his war on drugs.

US envoy heads to Moscow on Ukraine ceasefire mission: Trump
A US envoy headed for Moscow on Wednesday and President Donald expressed optimism for a 30-day ceasefire in the Ukraine war but officials said the United States wants Russia to agree an unconditional halt to the conflict.

Trump says negotiators headed to Russia 'right now'
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that negotiators were headed to Russia "right now" for talks on a possible ceasefire with Ukraine, after Kyiv agreed to a 30-day truce.

All hostages freed after 30-hour Pakistan train siege: source
More than 340 train passengers taken hostage by a militant group were freed Wednesday by security forces after a 30-hour siege, an army official told AFP, confirming that 27 off-duty soldiers were shot by militants.

Ukraine truce dominates G7 talks clouded by Trump's Canada threats
G7 foreign ministers meet in Canada Wednesday to discuss moves to halt the Russia-Ukraine war, but US Secretary of State Marco Rubio shrugged off questions about a prospective American takeover of the host country.

US wants Russia to agree to Ukraine truce 'unconditionally'
The United States said Wednesday it was asking Russia to "unconditionally" agree to a month-long ceasefire in Ukraine, a day after US and Ukrainian officials agreed to put the plan to Moscow.

US trading partners hit back on steel, aluminum tariffs
Major US trading partners announced countermeasures Wednesday to President Donald Trump's blanket steel and aluminum tariffs, hours after the levies took effect in a salvo that fueled trade tensions globally.

Zelensky expects 'strong' action from US if Russia refuses truce
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday said that the United States would issue a "strong" response to Russia if the Kremlin refused a 30-day ceasefire offer put forward by Washington and Kyiv.

Arrested Filipino ex-president Duterte's lawyers demand his return
Lawyers for former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, believed headed for The Hague to face the International Criminal Court over his deadly crackdown on drugs, filed a petition Wednesday demanding his return to Manila.

EU hits back hard at Trump tariffs to force dialogue
The EU put on a quick show of force Wednesday against sweeping new US steel and aluminium tariffs, striking back with countermeasures that seek to hurt the United States and force it to the negotiating table.

Pakistan security forces free 190 hostages in train siege
Pakistan security sources on Wednesday said the military had freed 190 train passengers taken hostage by gunmen on the second day of a siege in the mountainous southwest.

Pakistan security forces free 190 hostages in train seige
Pakistan security sources on Wednesday said the military had freed 190 train passengers taken hostage by gunmen on the second day of a siege in the mountainous southwest.

West says next step 'up to Putin' on Ukraine ceasefire proposal
Kyiv's Western allies upped the pressure on Russia on Wednesday to respond to a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire plan, after Ukraine backed the proposal aimed at ending the three-year war.

Arrested former Philippine president Duterte's lawyers demand his return
Lawyers for former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, believed headed for The Hague to face the International Criminal Court over his deadly crackdown on drugs, filed a petition Wednesday demanding his return to Manila.

Georgia court extends ex-president Saakashvili's jail term
A Georgia court on Wednesday sentenced pro-Western reformer ex-president Mikheil Saakashvili to nine years in prison for misspending public funds, adding three years to the jail term he is currently serving.

China, EU vow countermeasures against sweeping US steel tariffs
China and the EU vowed Wednesday to strike back and defend their economic interests against sweeping new US steel and aluminium tariffs, moving Washington closer to an all-out trade war with two major partners.

German arms firm Rheinmetall seizes on European 'era of rearmament'
German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall said Wednesday moves by European capitals to up their defences and reduce their reliance on the United States were an unprecedented growth opportunity for the group.

Pakistan launches 'full-scale' operation to free train hostages
Pakistan security forces launched a "full-scale" operation on Wednesday to rescue train passengers taken hostage by militants in the mountainous southwest.

Mongolia's children choke in toxic pollution
As she watched her five-month-old son lying in intensive care, wires and tubes crisscrossing his tiny body, Uyanga cursed her hometown Ulaanbaatar and its chronic pollution.

South Korean pastor vows revolt against Yoon's impeachment
If South Korea formally impeaches its suspended president over his martial law debacle, one firebrand pastor says he is ready for "revolution".

Pakistan to launch 'full-scale' operation to free train hostages
Pakistan security forces were set to launch a "full-scale operation" on Wednesday to free train passengers taken hostage by militants, including suicide bombers, officials said.

Syria determined to 'prevent unlawful revenge' says fact-finding committee
A committee formed by Syria's new authorities to investigate a wave of deadly violence said on Tuesday the country was determined to "prevent unlawful revenge".

NASA fires chief scientist, more Trump cuts to come
NASA announced Tuesday the dismissal of its chief scientist and others to comply with orders from President Donald Trump, marking the latest in a series of administration actions undermining climate change research.

US trades barbs with Canada as steel, aluminum tariffs loom
The United States and Canada traded angry tariff warnings Tuesday, as trade tensions soared and President Donald Trump doubled down on provocative plans to annex his country's northern neighbor.

Italian defence firm Leonardo to boost capacity amid geopolitical risks
Italian defence group Leonardo will try to boost its capacity as orders rise in a "complex" environment marked by rising geopolitical tensions, its chief executive said Tuesday.