Ukraine contact group agrees to deliver $35 billion worth of weapons to Ukraine

The Ukraine Defense Contact Group has undertaken to provide Ukraine with $35 billion in military support, UK Secretary of State for Defence John Healey has told reporters.

Venezuela's Rodriguez Says in Charge of Country, Maduro Remains Legitimate President

Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez has said that she is in charge of the country, but stressed that despite his detention in the United States, Nicolas Maduro remains the legitimate Venezuelan president.

Russia to send batch of oil to Cuba as humanitarian aid

Russia plans to send a batch of oil and oil products to Cuba as humanitarian assistance, the Russian embassy in that country said.

Mexican cartel drones forced brief closure of El Paso airspace, US says

The Federal Aviation Administration reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday morning, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport.

US sanctions officials from Marshall Islands and Palau, citing China fears

The administration of United States President Donald Trump has sanctioned two leaders of Pacific island nations for alleged corruption, accusing them both of creating openings for China to increase its influence in the region.

Trump Says US Might Send 2nd Strike Group to Mideast in Event of Iran Talks Failure

US President Donald said on Tuesday he is considering the possibility of deploying a second aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East in preparation for a possible failure of negotiations with Iran.

Greece, Malta oppose EU ban on Russian oil transport services — Bloomberg

Greece and Malta have voiced doubts about the advisability of the European Union introducing a full ban on services related to the transportation of Russian oil, including insurance and freight, Bloomberg reported, citing sources.

US strike on alleged drug boat kills two in Pacific

The US military has said it killed two people in its latest strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific.