Germany's Cabinet considers security reform to expand domestic intelligence powers, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt says the agency would become more operational.

Trump says Secret Service and military directed him to use a 'different plane' when departing Türkiye after a NATO summit, citing safety concerns

US President Donald Trump confirms the Secret Service and military directed him to use a 'different plane' when departing Türkiye following a NATO summit, citing safety concerns.

White House moves to dramatically restrict U.S.-funded research collaboration with China, scientists warn the policy could hurt America's competitiveness, per The Washington Post. The proposed restrictions could reshape academic partnerships between the two countries.

U.S. scientists warn that the White House's move to dramatically restrict federally funded research collaboration with China could hurt America's own scientific competitiveness, according to The Washington Post.

Latvia's PM Kulbergs says country forgot to buy ammunition for its anti-drone systems, calling Latvia's drone ambitions empty. Statement reported by Delfi.

Latvia'sKulbergs said the country forgot to purchase ammunition when procuring anti-drone systems, according to Delfi. He noted that Latvia calls itself a great power in drones but 'there is no real substance behind this.'

Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji dies of illness at age 98 in Beijing at 11:06 a.m. Wednesday — Xinhua.

Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji died of illness at age 98 in Beijing at 11:06 a.m. Wednesday, according to Xinhua state news agency.