THE HAGUE -- Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs Vincent Karremans said Wednesday that the government's intervention over semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia is being suspended.

"In light of recent developments, I consider it the right moment to take a constructive step by suspending my order under the Goods Availability Act regarding Nexperia, in close consultation with our European and international partners," The minister said in a statement. (Netherlands-Nexperia-Suspension)

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WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Senate on Tuesday unanimously approved a House-passed bill that requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release files related to late financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The bill still requires the signature of U.S. President Donald Trump.

The upper chamber passed the bill by unanimous consent, just hours after it cleared the House via a nearly unanimous vote. The Senate's passage occurred before the bill was technically sent from the House. (U.S.-Senate-Epstein)

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ANKARA -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday emphasized Türkiye's commitment to advancing diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict, during talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Ankara.

"It would be beneficial for the Istanbul process to be reactivated with a comprehensive framework that can address the now-acute problems," Erdogan said during their joint press conference, calling for renewed international support for the initiative. (Türkiye-Ukraine-Peace)

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SEOUL -- All 267 people were rescued on Wednesday from a passenger ferry that ran aground in waters off western South Korea, according to the coast guard.

The coast guard announced that all passengers and crew members were rescued at 11:27 p.m. local time (1427 GMT) while three of them sustained minor injuries. (South Korea-Ferry-Rescue) Enditem