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.

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.

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.

New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon survives second caucus confidence vote in four months as 1News Verian poll shows Labor overtaking National ahead of Nov. 7 election, with Luxon's preferred PM rating at 17%.

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Wednesday survived a second caucus confidence vote in four months amid tightening polls ahead of the Nov. 7 general election, according to Xinhua.

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

Germany's Cabinet is considering a security reform that would expand domestic intelligence powers, with Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt saying the change would turn the agency into a more operational service.