Indirect talks between the US and Iranian delegations, mediated by Qatar, have commenced in Doha. The US delegation is consulting with Qatari representatives, while Iran has met with Qatari and Pakistani officials who relay information to the US. Discussions reportedly focus on Iran's frozen assets and the Strait of Hormuz.
Vice-President J.D. Vance proposed Iran use unfrozen funds for US farm exports. Donald Trump claimed farmers are happy with the plan, but some dismissed it as unrealistic and accused him of misleading them.
US and Iran delegations are continuing talks in Switzerland aimed at ending a Middle East war, with US officials expecting discussions to last through the night. The negotiations focus on deconfliction mechanisms and clarifying messaging regarding the Strait, following a protest walkout by Iran on Sunday after US President Trump's threats.
US and Iranian delegations met in Switzerland to discuss an interim deal, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions, and the conflict in Lebanon. Tensions are high due to Iran's decision to keep the strait closed and internal dissent regarding the negotiations.
US and Iran negotiators met in Switzerland to discuss a fragile interim deal. Key issues include a ceasefire in Lebanon, lifting sanctions on Iranian oil, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions are high due to Iran's decision to close the strait and internal Iranian disputes over the talks.
Planned US-Iran "technical talks" have been postponed, with the White House citing logistical challenges and a Hezbollah-affiliated outlet claiming Tehran suspended its delegation due to Israeli attacks on Lebanon. Switzerland confirmed the postponement but stated preparatory work continues.
Plans for US Vice-President J.D. Vance to travel to Switzerland for talks with Iran have been delayed, the White House announced Thursday. The logistics of the negotiations are complex and unpredictable, with reports suggesting Iran may have suspended its delegation's trip due to Israeli attacks on Lebanon.
Russia anticipates a US delegation visit in June, with ongoing communication and a potential meeting, though no firm dates have been set. This follows previous discussions on various issues, including the Ukraine conflict.
A Chagossian delegation in the UK calls for stalled legislation to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, citing human rights and adherence to international law, after the UK's claim was deemed unlawful by the ICJ in 2019.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that no meetings are planned between Russian President Vladimir Putin or the Kremlin and the US delegation attending the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). Peskov remarked, "They are not quite, so to speak, our kind of people." The US delegation, led by US Commission of Fine Arts Chairman Rodney Mims Cook, marks the first official US representation at SPIEF in years.
Rodney Mims Cook Jr., head of the US delegation at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), revealed his admiration for Russian architectural style, having built his dacha in Atlanta in the Russian wooden architecture tradition. He also shared fond memories of visiting Yasnaya Polyana and riding horses with Vladimir Tolstoy.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated he is unaware of any official US delegation participating in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). He noted that while he knows about the event, he doesn't believe high-ranking officials are involved, and clarified that actor Steven Seagal, a Russian special representative, is not a US government official.
Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik stated that the attendance of delegations from countries like the US at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) demonstrates Russia's continued global authority, despite some European governments ignoring the event.
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) will host approximately 20,000 attendees from over 100 countries. Notably, the US will send an official delegation for the first time in years, while Saudi Arabia is the guest country. Russian President Putin will deliver a keynote address and hold bilateral meetings.
Ukraine's chief of staff stated ending the war by winter is realistic, while Kyiv faced heavy Russian attacks. France detained a Russian oil tanker, and dozens of countries denounced Russia at the UN over a drone incident in Romania.
A US delegation is set to visit Kyiv and Moscow soon, according to an announcement by Kirill Budanov, head of the Ukrainian President's office. Budanov suggested the conflict could end before the US Congressional elections on November 3rd, implying President Trump might prioritize the Ukrainian issue due to potential Republican losses.
A 23-year-old Chinese soldier, Liu Zhencheng, from the Beijing Armed Police Corps, shared his experience of remaining motionless as Air Force One taxied near him during Donald Trump's visit to China. He admitted to feeling nervous but adhered to his duty.
A US delegation visits India (June 1-4, 2026) to negotiate an interim trade agreement and advance a broader bilateral trade pact, focusing on market access, non-tariff measures, and investment promotion.
Greenland's government has criticized the arrival of a US doctor, Joseph Griffin, in Nuuk alongside US envoy Jeff Landry, calling Greenlanders "not experimental subjects." Health Minister Anna Wangenheim stated Griffin's presence was "deeply problematic" and linked to geopolitical interests, referencing past abuses by Danish doctors. Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen echoed these concerns, emphasizing Greenland's right to self-determination and that the island is not for sale.
Donald Trump alleged Barack Obama revealed classified information about aliens, stating Obama confirmed their existence. Separately, a US delegation reportedly removed all Chinese items from Air Force One due to security concerns.
During Donald Trump's visit to China, the US delegation reportedly removed all Chinese-made items from Air Force One before departure due to security concerns, as noted by an accompanying American journalist.
US officials and press accompanying President Trump reportedly discarded all Chinese-provided items, including phones and badges, before departing Beijing, highlighting deep mistrust and stringent cybersecurity fears.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's admiration for the ceiling in Beijing's Great Hall of the People during a meeting with Chinese counterparts has gone viral, interpreted as a sign of respect for Chinese craftsmanship.
US President Donald Trump's delegation in China operates under 'digital lockdown' due to US government's longstanding assumption of potential surveillance, with officials using temporary 'clean' devices and avoiding personal electronics.
