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Taiwan opposition leader says China visit to sow 'seeds of peace'

Taiwan's opposition leader, a proponent of closer ties with Beijing, said on Wednesday she hoped to sow the "seeds of peace" during a rare visit to China.

Jet fuel supplies to take 'months' to recover from war disruption: IATA

It will take months for jet fuel supplies and prices to normalise even with the Strait of Hormuz open, the head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said Wednesday.

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'I don't cry anymore': In US jail, Russian dissidents fear deportation

Natalia fled Russia fearing imminent arrest for her family's opposition activism and sought political asylum in the United States. But instead of refuge, she found herself locked in jail for over a year, separated from her husband and children and dreading deportation.

Trump gets lavish UK banquet - and an awkward guest

US President Donald Trump got a succulent menu for his UK state banquet -- but there was also an awkward guest at the feast in the form of Rupert Murdoch.

With eye on US threat, Venezuela holds Caribbean military exercises

Venezuela said Wednesday it had begun three days of military exercises on its Caribbean island of La Orchila as tensions soar amid US military activity in the region.

US Fed makes first rate cut of 2025 over employment risks

The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered interest rates for the first time this year, flagging slower job gains and risks to employment as policymakers face heightened pressure under President Donald Trump.

Fired US health agency chief says was under RFK Jr 'pressure' to ignore science

The ex-chief of the US disease prevention agency told senators Wednesday she was fired for refusing to approve changes to childhood vaccine schedules not backed by scientific evidence, as the Trump administration moves to dismantle longstanding health policy.

Colombia vows to fight drug trade 'with or without' the US

Colombia's top military officer has told AFP that his country will fight the resurgent cocaine trade with or without American help, after Washington blacklisted Bogota for what it called flawed anti-drug efforts.

Palestinians flee Gaza City in face of deadly Israeli offensive

Huge numbers of Palestinians were fleeing Gaza City by any means on Wednesday as the Israeli military pressed its ground offensive, killing dozens in strikes.

EU proposes action on Israel trade and ministers over Gaza

The European Union on Wednesday proposed curbing trade ties with Israel and sanctioning ministers in its strongest action yet over the war in Gaza, though reluctance from key member states risks blocking adoption.

US Treasury official expected to be named IMF's second-in-command: source

The US Treasury Department's chief of staff is anticipated to join the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in a key role as its number-two official, a source told AFP on Wednesday.

East Timor to scrap MP pensions and SUVs after protests

East Timor's parliament on Wednesday said it would scrap lifetime pensions for MPs, bowing to public pressure after dropping a plan to buy SUVs for lawmakers in one of southeast Asia's poorest nations.

King gives Trump royal welcome on UK state visit

Donald Trump was welcomed by King Charles III to Windsor Castle Wednesday with a royal spectacle featuring gun salutes, mounted horses and bagpipes as the US president's historic second state visit got into full swing.

Trump gets royal treatment on UK state visit

Britain treated Donald Trump to an elaborate ceremonial welcome featuring a gun salute and mounted horses as the US president's unprecedented second state visit began under tight security on Wednesday.

After mass Nepal jailbreak, some prisoners surrender

Days after escaping alongside 13,500 others in a giant jailbreak during deadly anti-corruption protests in Nepal, Avinash Rai rubbed his belly after a meal -- and strolled back into prison.

Hong Kong leader plans to fast-track border mega-project

Hong Kong's leader outlined plans Wednesday to diversify the city's economy and accelerate growth, including fast-tracking an ambitious border development project and establishing the artificial intelligence sector as a "core industry".

Hong Kong leader unveils plan to boost growth with border mega-project, AI push

Trump to get royal treatment on UK state visit

Britain readied to roll out a supersized royal welcome for Donald Trump's unprecedented second state visit on Wednesday, with King Charles III set to greet the US president amid tight security and out of sight of noisy protesters.

Nepal mourns its dead after anti-corruption protests

Nepal flew flags at half-mast during a national day of mourning Wednesday for the 73 people killed during youth-led anti-corruption protests that toppled the government.

India checks Maoist rebel offer of suspending armed struggle

Maoist rebels in India are suspending their armed struggle and are ready for talks, they said in a statement, though authorities said Wednesday they were still verifying its authenticity.

Israel to open new route for Gazans fleeing besieged city

Israel's army said Wednesday it had opened a temporary new route to allow people to flee Gaza City, a day after launching a major ground assault aimed at crushing Hamas.

Junta accused of coveting power in crucial Guinea referendum

Four years after the military seized power, Guineans will finally vote on a new draft constitution that would pave the way for elections but also permit the country's junta leader to run for president, in a referendum boycotted by the opposition.

India's gaming fans eye illegal sites after gambling ban

India's ban on online gambling has shuttered a billion-dollar industry serving hundreds of millions of people and torpedoed the sponsorship of the national cricket team.

Australia, Papua New Guinea delay mutual defence treaty

Australia and Papua New Guinea failed to sign a long-awaited mutual defence treaty as expected on Wednesday, as Canberra seeks to deepen ties with Pacific nations and counter Beijing's rising influence.

Britain rolls out royal red carpet for Trump's state visit

Britain will roll out a supersized royal welcome for Donald Trump's unprecedented second state visit on Wednesday, with the king to greet the US president who has compared himself to a monarch.

Colombian FARC leaders ordered to make reparations for over 21,000 kidnappings

A Colombian court on Tuesday held seven leaders of the defunct Colombian guerrilla army FARC responsible for the kidnappings of tens of thousands of people during the group's half-century of war with the state.

Why this Local Election for Bazetta Township Trustee Matters to YOU

BAZETTA TOWNSHIP, OH / ACCESS Newswire / September 17, 2025 / Local elections have the most immediate and direct impact on our community. Your vote, and that of your neighbor, determine the quality of the local services that you have become accustomed to. Police, fire, roads, cemeteries, zoning and recreation: those are the services that shape our community and define the quality of our lives. You pay for them, and you deserve the best value for your dollar.

Trump arrives in UK for historic second state visit

US President Donald Trump arrived in Britain on Tuesday for an unprecedented second state visit, with the UK government rolling out a royal red carpet welcome to win over the mercurial leader.

Windsor poised for global spotlight with Trump state visit

The historic town of Windsor braced Tuesday for a return to the global spotlight, as its world-famous castle prepared to host Donald Trump amid pomp, protests, support and mammoth security.

Trump arrives in Britain for unprecedented second state visit

US President Donald Trump landed in Britain on Tuesday for an unprecedented second state visit, with the UK government rolling out a royal red carpet welcome to win over the mercurial leader.

'A better future is possible': Youths sue Trump over climate change

Smoke-choked air that fills their lungs, floods that threaten their homes and heat strokes that strike without warning: a group of young Americans testified Tuesday that President Donald Trump's fossil-fuel push is trampling their inalienable rights.

Windsor prepares for global spotlight with Trump state visit