New Mexico counties revolt against migrant releases
Two more New Mexico counties have declared their opposition to taking in migrants in a growing revolt against federal authorities dropping off a surge in Central American families in the state’s rural, southern communities.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro wins key vote in Congress
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro surmounted a crucial hurdle for his young government on Wednesday by winning approval from disgruntled lower house lawmakers for his move to reorganize the country’s executive branch.
Turkey’s Erdogan and Trump may meet soon: Turkish official
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and U.S. President Donald Trump may soon have a face-to-face meeting, either in Turkey or on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Japan next month, a senior Turkish official said on Wednesday.
Pentagon mulling U.S. military request to send 5,000 troops to Middle East: officials
The U.S. Department of Defense is considering a U.S. military request to send about 5,000 additional troops to the Middle East amid increasing tensions with Iran, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Wednesday.
UK lawmaker Rees-Mogg says PM May’s Brexit plan is worse than before
Prominent Brexit supporter Jacob Rees-Mogg on Wednesday said that British Prime Minister Theresa May’s new plan for Brexit was worse than her old proposal, as the embattled PM seeks a fourth attempt to pass a Brexit deal.
Turkey stopped purchasing Iranian oil as of May: Turkish official
Turkey stopped purchasing Iranian oil as of May as U.S. waivers granted last November to eight buyers expired, and will continue to abide by Washington’s demand that it halt all imports of crude oil from the Islamic Republic, a senior Turkish official …
India prepares to count votes, with Modi looking at second term
India begins counting hundreds of millions of votes in its general election on Thursday, with a coalition led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party already preparing to form the next government.
Syrian army shoots down drone near Hama’s airport: Syrian TV
The Syrian army shot down a drone loaded with bombs near Hama’s airport, Syrian state TV said late on Wednesday.
Explainer: China’s rare earth supplies could be vital bargaining chip in U.S. trade war
Rare earth elements are used in a wide range of consumer products, from iPhones to electric car motors, as well as military jet engines, satellites and lasers.
Exclusive: Guaido says Washington should help Venezuela keep U.S. refiner Citgo
The United States should help Venezuela keep control over U.S. refiner Citgo by preventing its seizure by creditors seeking to collect on unpaid Venezuelan debts, opposition leader Juan Guaido said in an interview with Reuters on Wednesday.
