US President Donald Trump gave his Venezuelan counterpart, Nicolas Maduro, an ultimatum to flee the country last month after weeks of increasing military pressure and deadly strikes on boats, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing anonymous sources.

China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson today (Wednesday) emphasized the country's strong opposition to "foreign forces" intervening in Venezuela's affairs, following reported U.S. intentions to expand military operations in Latin America.

An end to the Ukraine conflict will most likely require “painful concessions” from Kiev, including on territorial issues, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has said. Its chance to stop the hostilities has “never been greater” than now, he told Neue Osnabrucker Zeitung (NOZ) on Tuesday.

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said inspectors have visited all Iranian nuclear facilities that were not struck in June’s attacks, while access to Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow remains suspended due to security concerns.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran has remained committed to diplomacy despite Washington’s disruption of indirect talks, noting that the United States is steering global affairs toward a “law of the jungle” through its reliance on force.

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has escalated territorial demands in Syria, calling for a mandatory demilitarized “buffer zone” stretching from the fringe of the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights to the outskirts of the capital Damascus.

Iran’s representative at the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) to the International Criminal Court (ICC) has condemned the severe effects of unilateral sanctions, describing them as "crimes against humanity."

The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) says Israel is blocking the entry of around 6,000 trucks loaded with food, medicine and relief supplies destined for Gaza, enough to sustain the besieged territory for three months.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow is not seeking conflict with Europe but warned that Russia is fully prepared to respond if European countries choose to escalate tensions.

Iran, China, and Russia’s permanent ambassadors to the United Nations have submitted a joint letter to the world body’s secretary-general, reaffirming conclusion of the UN Security Council (UNSC)’s consideration of the Islamic Republic’s nuclear file.

A report by the Israeli regime’s official comptroller has confirmed that Tel Aviv’s interception and protective apparatuses failed to provide physical protection for critical sites during Iran’s decisive retaliation against an unprovoked war by the regime in June.

Speaker of the Iranian Parliament has criticized the European countries for coming under US total influence, noting that Europe activated snapback against Iran at the US order.

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the failure of Western sanctions against his country, stating that Russia, China, and India have united through years of friendship and strategic cooperation.