Donald Trump has done a U-turn on his choice for the new director of national intelligence.
The US President has withdrawn his nomination for Texas Republican John Ratcliffe.
It comes after strong criticism that the congressman is not qualified for the job.
Ratcliffe has responded by saying that he does not want the job to become "a purely political and partisan issue".
WMO warns Hurricane Melissa to be Jamaica's worst storm this century
The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) warned on Tuesday of catastrophic conditions in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa makes landfall, bringing winds gusts exceeding 300 kph, flash floods and landslides, marking the worst storm to hit the island this century.
Zelenskyy says Kyiv ready for peace talks, but will not cede territory
Ukraine is ready for peace talks but will not withdraw its troops from additional territory first as Moscow has demanded, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Vietnam's top tourist sites Hue, Hoi An suffer heavy flooding
Heavy rains over the past days have caused serious flooding in central Vietnam, especially in top tourism destinations Hue and Hoi An, the government said in a report on Tuesday.
No resolution as Afghanistan, Pakistan end peace talks in Istanbul
Talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Istanbul to broker a long-term truce have ended without a resolution, two sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday, a blow for peace in the region after deadly clashes this month.
Japan PM Takaichi plans to recommend Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will nominate US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt told reporters on Tuesday, following a signed agreement between the two nations to secure the supply of critical minerals and rare earths.
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