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Biden had to be an Erdogan whisperer. But then came Zelensky
Joe Biden already had his work cut out to prevent Turkey from spoiling the NATO summit. What wasn't expected was that Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky would be the one casting an even bigger cloud -- and testing the US president's diplomatic powers in real time.
Zelensky hails 'security victory' after G7 vow support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday welcomed a commitment by G7 nations to support Ukraine for as long it takes to defeat Ukraine, insisting it was a step on the road to Kyiv eventually joining NATO.
Israeli fire wounds Hezbollah members near Lebanon-Israel border: security source
Israeli fire wounded three members of Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah movement on Wednesday near the border with Israel, a security source in southern Lebanon said.
UN wants Sudan sides held to account as 3 million flee
The United Nations on Wednesday said nearly three months of war in Sudan have uprooted more than three million people, and called for the warring sides to face "accountability".
Six killed in banned Kenya protests
Six people were killed on Wednesday in clashes between police and demonstrators who joined a banned opposition protest against tax hikes, police officers told AFP.
UN chief blasts 'outdated' global financial structure
UN chief Antonio Guterres denounced Wednesday a global financial system where nearly half the world's people live in countries whose governments spend more on debt than education or health.
G7 powers promise Ukraine support, but NATO must wait
The leaders of the G7 powers promised Wednesday to support Ukraine for as long as it takes to defeat Russia's invasion, after dashing Kyiv's hopes for a quick invitation to NATO.
Biden tells Zelensky Ukraine's courage example to 'whole world'
US President Joe Biden hailed Ukraine's "astounding" courage Wednesday in talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who set aside earlier frustrations with NATO to profusely thank the United States for its help.
Abbas vows to rebuild Jenin camp after deadly Israeli raid
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas vowed to rebuild the Jenin refugee camp during a rare and brief visit Wednesday, a week after a deadly Israeli raid destroyed much of the camp in the occupied West Bank.
World hunger stops rising but remains elevated: UN
World hunger stopped rising in 2022 after growing for seven years but remains above pre-pandemic levels and far off track to be eradicated by 2030, UN agencies said Wednesday.
Iran's president in Kenya and Uganda to deepen ties
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visited Kenya and Uganda on Wednesday on a mission to strengthen ties as he embarked on the first trip by an Iranian leader to Africa in 11 years.
Ukraine warns Western promises can't replace NATO ambition
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed new security guarantees from Western powers on Wednesday but warned that, in the face of Russian invasion, this would be no substitute for eventual NATO membership.
UN rights council condemns Koran burnings despite splits
The UN Human Rights Council voted Wednesday to condemn recent Koran burning incidents, but many countries declined to back the measure, fearing it encroached too much on free speech.
ASEAN chair Indonesia urges political solution to Myanmar crisis
ASEAN chair Indonesia on Wednesday urged a political solution to the Myanmar crisis at regional talks where Thailand's envoy announced he met the country's deposed democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi last week.
Thai election body recommends PM frontrunner's suspension
Thai election chiefs on Wednesday asked the country's top court to suspend Pita Limjaroenrat, the frontrunner in the race to become prime minister, over allegations he broke campaign rules as an MP.
West offers frustrated Ukraine security commitments outside NATO
Western powers will offer Ukraine a package of long-term security commitments on Wednesday, after NATO dashed President Volodymyr Zelensky's hopes of a clear timeline for joining the alliance.
Iran and Kenya leaders vow to deepen ties
The leaders of Iran and Kenya pledged to strengthen ties as their governments signed a raft of trade agreements Wednesday during Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's maiden visit to the East African nation.
Thai FM says met Myanmar's Suu Kyi in first foreign envoy talks since coup
Thailand's foreign minister said Wednesday he met with ousted Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi last week and she was in good health in her first known meeting with a foreign envoy since she was detained following a 2021 coup.
Thai FM says met Myanmar's Suu Kyi in first foreign envoy meeting since coup
Thailand's foreign minister met with ousted Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi last week, he told reporters Wednesday, her first known meeting with a foreign envoy since she was detained following a 2021 coup.
Paraguay's president-elect vows to be 'on the side' of Taiwan
Paraguay's incoming president Santiago Pena said Wednesday the country would stand by Taiwan's side for the duration of his five-year term, reaffirming it as Taipei's lone diplomatic ally in South America.
Lavrov says no end to Ukraine war until West stops trying to defeat Russia
The war in Ukraine will not end until the West stops trying to defeat Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview with Indonesian media on Wednesday.
Mexican protesters free 13 security personnel taken captive
Mexican authorities on Tuesday secured the release of 13 security personnel who had been taken captive the previous day by protesters allegedly infiltrated by a criminal group, a senior official said.
North Korea fires long-range ballistic missile
North Korea has fired a long-range ballistic missile, the South Korean military said Wednesday, days after Pyongyang threatened to down US spy planes that violated its airspace.
Gripes in Grimsby over Brexit fishing failure
Grimsby, perched on the southern side of the River Humber, near Kingston-upon-Hull in northern England, was built on the fishing industry.
After NATO frustration, West offers Ukraine security commitments
Western powers will propose long-term security commitments for Ukraine on Wednesday after NATO dashed President Volodymyr Zelensky's hopes of a clear timeline for joining the alliance.
Cambodia's tiny opposition fighting for democracy in one-sided vote
In white tuk-tuks kitted out with megaphones and banners, supporters of a tiny Cambodian opposition party wind down a dusty Phnom Penh street, rallying votes ahead of the country's one-sided election.
US calls for prisoner release as Cuba marks 2 years after historic protests
The United States called Tuesday for the release of hundreds of jailed Cubans as the country marked two years since unprecedented protests sparked by deep economic and social problems that have only gotten worse since then.
Bodies of migrants found dead at Tunisia-Algeria border
The bodies of two migrants have been found in a desert region near Tunisia's border with Algeria, a judicial official and a witness said on Tuesday.
PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger under spotlight in US Senate
US and Saudi officials discussed proposals to completely transform professional golf as they negotiated the biggest merger in the sport's history, a trove of documents released on Tuesday showed.
Allies disappoint Zelensky's plea for NATO membership timetable
NATO leaders on Tuesday dashed Ukrainian leader Volodymr Zelensky's hopes for a clear timeline to join the alliance, saying they would offer an invite to become a member only when "conditions are met".
UN fails to agree Syria aid lifeline extension
The UN Security Council failed Tuesday to reach consensus on extending a key Syria aid route, throwing into doubt a vital mechanism that provides life-saving support to millions of people.
Biden thanks Erdogan for Sweden decision, backs F-16s sale
US President Joe Biden thanked his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday for his "courage" in dropping opposition to Sweden's entry to NATO.