Nickolay Mladenov, "high representative for Gaza" of the US-led "Board of Peace," and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed the implementation of the second phase of US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan in Cairo on Wednesday.

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday night that the United States has delivered "swift, decisive, overwhelming victories" in its war with Iran, declaring that "America is winning."

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Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that the Iranian people harbor no enmity toward the American people, accusing the US administration of fighting Iran as a "proxy for Israel."

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Kamal Kharrazi, head of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations and former Iranian foreign minister, was wounded on Wednesday in a strike carried out by the United States and Israel, while his wife was killed, CMG correspondents reported,citing Iranian sources.

The heads of the International Energy Agency (IEA), International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank on Wednesday said they will form a coordination group to maximize their response to the significant economic and energy impacts of the war in the Middle East.

The International Criminal Court's member states voted on Wednesday to move ahead with disciplinary proceedings against Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan after receiving two reports of sexual-assault allegations against him, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing officials familiar with the vote.

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NASA's Artemis II rocket lifted off Wednesday from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, carrying four astronauts on a historic journey around the moon the first crewed lunar flight in more than 50 years.

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South Africa temporarily suspends a planned fuel levy increase to ease the burden on consumers as global oil prices surge, with relief set to last until May.

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Regardless of the immediate or positive outcome of this meeting between long- standing partners on the embroiling conflict in West Asia, what stands out from Pakistan's efforts is that it deserves commendation for extending an olive branch beyond its neighbors through constant engagement. With China as a strategic partner, this can help navigate the region from plunging into further chaos. The only way in sight to ensure the region's stability is through a phased and prudent approach to ..

Oracle started cutting thousands of jobs on Tuesday, CNBC reported, as the cloud infrastructure company ramped up investment in building AI infrastructure.

The three-month suspension follows a special cabinet meeting chaired by President Hakainde Hichilema, which focused on mitigating the economic impact of rising fuel costs, a spillover effect of the US, Israel, and Iran conflict that has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday said the mainland will make proper preparations for the upcoming visit of the chairperson of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, Cheng Li-wun, in April.

The national average price of gasoline in the US is now above $4 per gallon for the first time since the summer of 2022 as the war in Iran drives oil costs higher.

Indonesia has condemned attacks on its peacekeepers in Lebanon and called on the United Nations to take immediate steps to protect personnel, according to a press release from the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday.

Iran's new leader asked the United States for a ceasefire, but the US wants the Hormuz Strait opened first, US President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post on Wednesday.

Trump said he is considering withdrawing the United States from NATO after the alliance did not join the attacks on Iran, calling it a "paper tiger." In response, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain would act in its national interest and would not change its position on the Iran conflict.

The military strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran continue to escalate, with multiple nuclear facilities, including Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, becoming targets one after another. The shadow of nuclear war is looming over the international community. A survey conducted by CGTN, among netizens worldwide shows that 89.2%of respondents believe that global nuclear proliferation and nuclear security risks are rising rapidly.

China firmly opposes any actions by the Philippines that undermine China's sovereignty, rights and interests, and will take necessary measures to resolutely safeguard its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea, foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday.

Chinese civil society organizations showcased China's human rights philosophy and highlighted the country's progress on human rights protection at the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council held in Geneva from February 23 to March 31.

China firmly opposes the United States' manipulation of the so-called "general licenses" to restrict China-Venezuela cooperation, and China's lawful rights and interests in Venezuela must be safeguarded, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.

China expressed serious concerns on Wednesday over Japan's recent deployment of long-range missiles capable of striking enemy bases, a move announced by Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Sunday.

A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday severely criticized Taiwan authorities' bid to decouple from the mainland in its industrial and supply chain development.

The China-Pakistan initiative on the Gulf and Middle East region is open, and all countries and international organizations are welcome to respond to and participate in it, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday.

New York City has lifted its ban on TikTok for government-owned devices, allowing agencies to resume posting on the platform under new security protocols.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday night asked Australians to conserve fuel by using public transport amid an oil crisis driven by the conflict in the Middle East.

The global security landscape is facing serious challenges as US-Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities have pushed Iran to consider withdrawing from the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

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Analysts say the proposal presents a comprehensive framework for easing tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran, and reflects what they describe as the "greatest common denominator" among competing interests.

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US President Donald Trump said the United States could end its military attacks on Iran within two to three weeks, adding that a formal deal may not be necessary for the conflict to wind down.

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