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.

Trump says Medicaid will no longer fund gender transition surgeries and hormones for minors, announced by Dr. Mehmet Oz at his direction

Donald Trump said he directed Dr. Mehmet Oz to announce that Medicaid will no longer fund gender transition surgeries and hormones for minors, calling the procedures barbaric and urging voters to consider the issue in November's midterm elections.

Federal judge blocks USPS from implementing provisions of Trump's executive order tightening mail-in voting rules ahead of November midterms

A federal judge blocked the US Postal Service (USPS) from implementing provisions of Donald Trump's executive order aimed at tightening rules for mail-in voting ahead of the November midterm elections.

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.