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The US is considering taking an equity stake in Intel instead of issuing grants, Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick said, arguing taxpayers deserve shares for their money, BBC reported.

The plan, tied to Intel’s Ohio hub, remains unconfirmed, with the White House calling reports “speculation.” Intel has pledged support for President Trump’s drive to expand domestic manufacturing.

SoftBank’s recent $2bn investment lifted Intel’s stock nearly 7 percent. Analysts say government equity could safeguard US chip supply but may also slow Intel’s turnaround by adding political influence, according to BBC.

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has been named the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Player of the Year, becoming the first player to win the award three times, Al Jazeera reported.

The 33-year-old was the Premier League’s top scorer last season with 29 goals and 18 assists, driving Liverpool to the league title. He also claimed the Player of the Season, Golden Boot and Playmaker awards, the first player to sweep all three in a single campaign.

Salah, who previously won the PFA award in 2018 and 2022, signed a two-year contract extension with Liverpool in April.

North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong has accused South Korean President Lee Jae Myung of “double standards,” saying Seoul talks of peace while staging military exercises with the US, according to Reuters.

The drills, launched this week, are designed to counter North Korea’s nuclear threats. Pyongyang calls them invasion rehearsals, while Seoul and Washington say they are defensive.

President Lee has taken steps to ease tensions, including implementing past agreements and removing border loudspeakers, but North Korea dismissed his efforts as insincere. Seoul’s presidential office said its moves aim to ensure stability and prosperity for both Koreas.

Kim Jong Un also condemned the drills, calling them a sign of “provocation” and vowing to strengthen North Korea’s nuclear arsenal, Reuters reported.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defended his diplomatic approach after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized Australia’s decision to recognize a Palestinian state, Reuters reported.

Netanyahu called Albanese “weak” and accused him of betraying Israel, while Australia had informed Israel of its plans beforehand.

According to Reuters, the dispute escalated after Israel revoked visas for Australian diplomats following Canberra’s cancellation of an Israeli lawmaker’s visa. The tensions unfold amid Israel’s ongoing military offensive in Gaza, which has caused heavy civilian casualties and mass displacement.

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani met an Israeli delegation in Paris Tuesday to discuss regional stability and de-escalation in southern Syria, Reuters reported.

The US-mediated talks focused on reviving the 1974 Golan Heights disengagement agreement. This was their second Paris meeting in a month after July talks failed to yield a final accord.

According to Reuters, recent clashes in Sweida between local fighters and government forces, partially checked by Israeli airstrikes, underline the challenges facing interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa in stabilizing Syria.

The price of gold has dropped by Rs 1, 600 per tola in the domestic market on Wednesday.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the yellow metal is being traded at Rs 193, 500 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 195, 100 per tola on Tuesday.

Similarly, the price of silver has dropped by Rs 45 and is being traded at Rs 2, 255 per tola.

Bogota’s superior court has overturned an order placing former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe under house arrest while he appeals his 12-year conviction for bribery of a public official and abuse of process, Reuters reported.

The case stems from allegations that Uribe, who led Colombia from 2002 to 2010, ordered a lawyer to bribe jailed paramilitaries to discredit claims linking him to right-wing militias. Uribe, 73, maintains his innocence, calling the case political persecution.

According to Reuters, the ruling marks the first time a former Colombian president has been found guilty at trial and comes less than a year before the 2026 presidential election, where several of his allies are competing for office.

President Claudia Sheinbaum said Tuesday that Mexico has no agreement with the US DEA on “Project Portero,” a new initiative targeting cartel operations. She called the DEA’s announcement unexpected and stressed that any cooperation must respect Mexico’s sovereignty, Reuters reported.

Sheinbaum noted that Mexico and US are finalizing a broader security coordination framework. The DEA plans a training program in Texas for Mexican and US officials, but past DEA activities in Mexico have faced criticism for potential infringements on national sovereignty.