On Wednesday, the US Department of State said that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will travel to Pyongyang in October to discuss the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
The US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he is open to meet Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, if that would help Venezuelans.
The US President Donald Trump and the leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Kim Jong Un are likely to meet by the end of this year, the South Korean President Moon Jae-in says.
Mexico's economy grew 3.3% in July compared to the same period the previous year, the National Institute of Statistics and Geography reports.
On Wednesday, the UK's Finance Minister Philip Hammond said that he would deliver a budget statement on October 29.
Stock prices declined on Wednesday ahead of the US Federal Reserve's expected interest rate hike.
The Argentine Peso declined on Wednesday, as investors awaited more details of a revised lending deal with the International Monetary Fund.
On Wednesday, Russian lawmakers moved closer to approve divisive measures to increase the country's retirement age.
On Wednesday, Alexion Pharmaceuticals stated it would acquire the privately-owned biotech firm Syntimmune in a deal valuing the company at about $1.2B, boosting its portfolio of drug treatments for rare disorders.
Anbang Insurance Group is considering to sell its Japan real estate worth $200M to bidders, such as Blackstone Group, almost two years after acquiring them from the US investment fund.
JPMorgan Chase & Co is considering to take the lead of Lyft's initial public offering, planned in 2019, as an underwriter, following Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs rejections to pursue this role.
The French bank BNP Paribas stated on Wednesday it has no plans for more major acquisitions in the time period of 2019-2020, despite signs of potential big deals in the EU banking sector.
Krzysztof Tchorzewski, Poland's Energy Minister, stated on Wednesday that the country had no plans for its state-run power firm PGE to acquire Germany's Innogy Stoen Operator.
The Godiva chocolate owner Yildiz Holding is considering to sell its Japanese business unit in a potential deal that could raise about $1.5B, according to sources familiar with the situation.
Sparebanken Telemark, Norway's savings bank, received an approval for an initial public offering on the Oslo Bourse, planning to start trading as soon as November 10.
Abu Dhabi's Aldar Properties, the biggest real estate developer, has acquired the remaining stake of 40% in the integrated property services firm Khidmah, it stated on Wednesday.
Statkraft, the Norwegian power company, is planning an investment of around $1.2B in renewable energy annually, starting from the next year to 2025, the firm announced on Wednesday.
BMI Healthcare, the British biggest private healthcare group, is getting closer to a £2.0B restructuring deal, which could reduce millions from the company's annual rent bill.
On Wednesday, the Oil Minister of Iran Bijan Zanganeh announced that, if Donald Trump wants cheap oil, he should stop interfering in the Middle East.
A recent survey published by Reuters revealed that only 630 financial jobs have left the United Kingdom due to Brexit.
Baowu Steel Group, the top China steelmaker, is in negotiations to acquire its rival Mangang Group in a deal that could potentially strengthen its position in the global steel market.
On Wednesday, Britain's Funding Circle has cut its price range for the London initial public offering scheduled for October to 440-460 pence a share, valuing the company at about £1.5B.
Versace's creative director and designer Donatella Versace stated on Wednesday that the brand's takeover by Michael Kors would create more jobs in Italy.
The ride-hailing company Grab had to halt its operations in Singapore at late-night hours, as its drivers complain about many too drunk and argumentative passengers.