Ukrainian President Zelenskyy spoke with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner about reviving diplomacy for peace. This comes as Ukraine expands attacks on Russia's civilian economy, targeting Wildberries warehouses in Krasnodar and Nevinnomyssk, causing casualties and disrupting logistics.
美國、日本和韓國的外交部長在北約峰會期間會晤，重申台海和平穩定的重要性，並對「破壞穩定的行動」表示關切。同時，歐洲議會通過一份支持台灣的文件，台灣對此表示歡迎。
US Permanent Representative to NATO Matthew Whitaker stated that allied purchases of American weapons create a "virtuous cycle" that contributes to peace through enhanced deterrence. He emphasized the need for concrete action and measurable capability targets at the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara.
US diplomat Raymond Greene urged Taiwan to develop a 'hornet's nest' of drones to deter conflict, citing their effectiveness in Ukraine. Taiwan seeks to bolster defenses against China, with proposed drone packages facing legislative hurdles and differing approaches from the ruling party and opposition.
US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Qatari PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani in Doha. The meeting occurs as attempts are made to restart direct talks between Tehran and Washington, following a 60-day ceasefire extension and a memorandum of understanding.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and businessman Jared Kushner held positive discussions with Qatari leaders regarding Iran ceasefire talks. Technical discussions with Iran are reportedly progressing, and regional leaders exchanged views on the Middle East, including the Lebanon ceasefire.
Top US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Qatari mediators in Doha regarding Iran negotiations. Both Qatar and Iran confirmed no direct or high-level meetings between US and Iranian officials would occur, contradicting earlier US President Donald Trump's claims. Discussions will focus on implementing a memorandum of understanding, including the release of Iran's frozen assets.
Indirect talks between US and Iranian officials on unfreezing $6bn in Iranian assets will resume in Doha on Wednesday. The discussions, mediated by Qatar, aim to address issues including the Strait of Hormuz and a potential Lebanon ceasefire, though direct meetings have not yet occurred.
US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and senior adviser Jared Kushner arrived in Doha to meet Qatari mediators for talks on regional issues, including negotiations with Iran. Iran also announced delegations to Qatar this week, focusing on frozen assets and sanctions relief, amid heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have arrived in Doha for talks on the Iran-US ceasefire, but no direct meetings with Iranian officials are scheduled. Qatar's Foreign Ministry confirmed the envoys will meet mediators to discuss an existing MOU, while Iran raised concerns about its implementation, including shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and frozen assets.
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in Doha for discussions with mediators regarding US-Iran negotiations, but no direct meetings with Iranian officials are scheduled. Talks cover regional issues and the Strait of Hormuz, following recent exchanges of strikes despite a preliminary MoU.
Ceasefire talks in Egypt between Palestinian factions and mediators are facing a critical test due to maximalist demands for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all armed groups in Gaza, including the surrender of tunnel maps and privately held weapons. Palestinian officials view these demands, particularly "Clause 8" of a US-brokered plan, as facilitating Israel's agenda, while Hamas has tied weapon handover to Israeli withdrawal.
US President's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in Switzerland to finalize technical details for upcoming negotiations with Iran. Vice President JD Vance stated that the talks are expected to commence soon, with navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program as key priorities.
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are en route to Switzerland for Iran peace talks, which were postponed earlier. The negotiations are complicated by recent Israeli strikes in Lebanon, which Iran views as essential for the diplomatic process. Lebanon reports 16 killed in Nabatieh and four in Barish.
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected in Switzerland for talks on a US-Iran peace deal. Meanwhile, recent Israeli strikes in Lebanon, resulting in at least five deaths, threaten to derail the agreement, with Iran viewing a Lebanon ceasefire as essential.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff heads to Switzerland to revive peace talks between Lebanon and Israel, following a ceasefire announcement by Hezbollah and Israel. Despite the truce, reports indicate ongoing Israeli airstrikes. Jared Kushner is also expected to attend.
US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi are heading to Switzerland for talks following a ceasefire in Lebanon. The talks aim to turn an interim Iran war pact into a lasting regional deal, potentially reviving efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and stabilize oil supplies.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is traveling to Switzerland for talks with Iran regarding a potential nuclear deal. Another negotiator, Jared Kushner, is already present in Switzerland for the discussions.
A senior US envoy reportedly warned India to comply with US orders regarding the Strait of Hormuz and a blockade, following a strike on a merchant vessel that killed three Indian mariners. Observers noted the envoy offered no condolences, only a defense of US actions.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that no exact dates have been set for a Moscow visit by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The visit could be discussed after the US and Iran sign their memorandum, expected by the end of the week.
North Korea's Foreign Ministry condemned the US approval of advanced air-to-air missile sales to South Korea, warning of escalating tensions. Meanwhile, India summoned the US charge d'affaires for the second time in two days to protest US attacks on commercial ships off Oman, which killed three Indian sailors.
US Special Envoy Sergio Gor met with officials from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan in the first in-person critical minerals dialogue under the C5+1 format. The meeting aims to deepen cooperation on raw material sourcing and investment, with Kazakhstan highlighting its mineral wealth and seeking US partnerships.
India summoned the US Chargé d’Affaires to protest an attack on the commercial vessel Settebello off Oman's coast. The vessel carried 24 Indian crew members; 21 were rescued, 3 remain missing. India called for de-escalation and safe navigation.
Russian strikes on Ukraine's Kharkiv and Donetsk regions kill 5, injure 27, amid Zelenskyy's diplomatic efforts with US, UK, France, and Germany to end the war.
