Sudanese protest leaders have suspended talks with the ruling military that replaced ousted leader Omar al-Bashir.
This comes after they alleged that the country's military rulers failed to meet their demands for an immediate transfer to a civilian government.
The protestors, who now vowed to escalate their demonstrations, have even accused the military of being composed of "remnants" of Bashir's regime.
Meanwhile, the military indicated it might favour a joint council.
European leaders rally behind Greenland in face of renewed US threat
Leaders from major European powers rallied behind Greenland on Tuesday, saying the Arctic island belongs to its people, following a renewed threat by US President Donald Trump to take over the Danish territory.
South Korea's Lee says he asked Xi to play a mediating role on North Korea
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday that much progress had been made in restoring trust with Beijing, and that he had asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to play a role in mediating Seoul's efforts to engage North Korea.
6.7-magnitude earthquake strikes near Baculin, Philippines
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the Philippines' southern islands on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
Israel, Syria to share intelligence following US-mediated talks
Israel and Syria agreed during US-mediated talks in Paris to set up a communication mechanism to coordinate on security, intelligence and commercial issues, the three countries said in a joint statement released on Tuesday by the State Department.
Maduro opponent Machado vows to return to Venezuela, wants election
Venezuela's main opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has vowed to return home quickly, praising US President Donald Trump for toppling her enemy Nicolas Maduro and declaring her movement ready to win a free election.
