World News Hits on Wednesday

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Trump Cancels Denmark Visit Over Greenland Spat

US President Donald Trump canceled a state visit to Denmark after it announced Greenland was not for sale to US. (BBC News)

Australia Says It Will Join U.S.-Led Defense Effort in Strait of Hormuz

Australia will join the United States in a coalition of countries protecting oil tankers and cargo ships from threats posed by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Wednesday. (Reuters)

Italy's Premier Resigns in Fight Within His Coalition Government

In a scathing speech to the Senate, Giuseppe Conte railed against his right-wing coalition partner Matteo Salvini, who wanted to hold a vote of no-confidence against him. (npr)

Trump Says He Could Support Russia's Return to G8

It would be “appropriate” for Russia to rejoin the G7 and make it G8 again, US President Donald Trump told reporters ahead of the group’s summit in France. (Russia Toaday)

China Threatens US Companies with Sanctions Over Arms Sales to Taiwan

On Tuesday, The United States greenlighted an $8 billion sale of 66 F-16 fighter jets and related equipment to Taiwan which seeks to modernise its military and maintain credible defence capabilities.

Wildfires Raging across Amazon Rainforest Hit Record High

Wildfires raging in the Amazon rainforest have hit a record number this year, with 72,843 fires detected so far by Brazil’s space research center INPE, as concerns grow over right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro’s environmental policy. (HUFFPOST)

As U.S. Nears A Deal with The Taliban, Another Major Threat Looms: ISIS

There are widespread concerns that Taliban defectors will join the more ruthless Islamic State if Taliban leaders in Afghanistan make a deal with U.S. officials. (The Washington Post)

Italy's Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte Resigns, Attacks Salvini As 'Irresponsible'

Italy's Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte resigned on Tuesday. He effectively averted a no-confidence vote tabled by the far-right League party's leader Matteo Salvini. (CNN)