A national strike in Belgium grounded most Brussels Airport flights and disrupted public transport as unions protest government pension and labour reforms.

A fire engulfs Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district; thick smoke rises, multiple people trapped, and one man seriously injured.

China announces measures to boost domestic consumption, focusing on rural upgrades, trendy goods, AI products, and home services amid slowing exports.

Floods in southern Thailand leave 33 dead; helicopters airlift critically ill from Hat Yai hospital as over 2.7 million people are affected.

Putin signs decree aiming for 95% Russian civic identity in annexed Ukrainian regions by 2036, reinforcing Russian language and culture.

US envoy Witkoff heads to Moscow, Driscoll to Kyiv as Ukraine revises Trump’s peace plan; talks continue without a fixed deadline.

South Korea’s ex-PM Han Duck-soo faces 15 years in prison for allegedly aiding ex-President Yoon's failed martial law bid; ruling expected early next year.

Flooding in southern Thailand has killed 33 people, with landslides and electrocution among the reported causes, officials said Wednesday.

A fire engulfed Dhaka’s Korail slum, displacing thousands; firefighters battled flames for hours, while cause remains unknown and destruction is near total.

Twenty-four girls abducted from a school in Kebbi, Nigeria, have been released; President Tinubu urges increased security to prevent further kidnappings.

Tunisia’s President Saied summoned the EU ambassador to protest a meeting with union leader UGTT amid rising tensions over civil society restrictions.

The US has proposed a truce in Sudan’s war, but neither the army nor RSF has formally accepted it as both sides trade accusations despite ceasefire claims.

A relief plane from Juba crashed near Leer while delivering food to flood victims. Three crew members died, delaying aid to displaced families there

Brussels Airport cancels 110 incoming flights on Wednesday as a strike hits security and ground staff, adding to outbound cuts and major delays.

Romania scrambled NATO jets after a drone flew 100+ km inland, the deepest breach yet, heightening eastern flank tensions amid Ukraine war talks.

Sweden plans 2,000-km missiles to deter Russia, citing Ukraine war lessons, and will boost air defence and intelligence as tensions rise.

Kyiv suffers a deadly Russian attack killing six and damaging energy systems as missiles and drones hit homes and power sites amid peace talks.

UN says Israeli strikes since the Lebanon ceasefire killed at least 127 civilians, warns the toll may be higher, and urges truce compliance.

Russia says a new US-Ukraine peace draft must follow Alaska Trump-Putin terms, warning it may reject any plan that drops those core points.

Afghanistan says Pakistani strikes killed nine children and a woman in border provinces, calling it a sovereignty breach and vowing response.

Gunmen raided a Catholic school in Agwara, Nigeria, abducting 250+ students and staff; a teacher says kidnappers threatened her child.

U.S. Army Secretary Driscoll holds unannounced talks with Russia in Abu Dhabi as Kyiv faces missile strikes, amid concerns over a Moscow-tilted peace plan.

IAEA Director Rafael Grossi says the agency aims to fully reengage with Iran to restore inspections, following a Board of Governors resolution on uranium status.

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake hit Japan’s Kyushu region on Tuesday at a depth of 10 km, according to the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ).

Trump administration orders a review of 233,000 refugees admitted under Biden, halting green card processing and potentially revoking some statuses.

Thailand deploys aircraft carrier, boats, and medical teams as floods kill 13, affect 1.9M people, and disrupt evacuations in southern provinces.

French poll shows National Rally leader Jordan Bardella would lead the 2027 presidential election against all main rivals if held this week.

Australia’s Senate suspended far-right Senator Pauline Hanson for seven days after she wore a burqa in Parliament to push for a public burqa ban.

Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces declare a three-month humanitarian ceasefire, following U.S.-backed peace efforts, while army chief rejects the proposal.

UN’s WFP warns record 35 million Nigerians may face hunger in 2026 due to militant attacks, economic stress, and aid shortfalls, with funds running out by December.