US envoy Tom Barrack condemned Israeli airstrikes on the Abu al-Duhur airbase in Syria's Idlib province, calling them an unnecessary escalation. The strikes caused material damage but no casualties, amid rising tensions between Israel and Turkey following Assad's fall.
US envoy Jared Kushner met Hamas leaders in Egypt on Sunday to push a Gaza peace plan ahead of talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as regional nations condemned Israel's rejection of the roadmap.
The UAE and seven other nations condemned Israel's rejection of US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, holding Israel responsible for obstructing efforts as US envoys meet with mediators in Egypt.
Greenland authorities have forced US-connected Greenland Energy to postpone Arctic oil drilling until at least winter 2027, defying the US envoy's claims and citing incomplete regulatory processes.
Iranian negotiators focus on regaining access to frozen assets in talks with the US, according to US Permanent Representative to the UN Mike Waltz, highlighting economic concerns over military.
New U.S. Ambassador to Korea Michelle Park Steel begins her tenure in Seoul, facing diplomatic challenges including trade disputes and shifting political landscapes.
Former US special envoy Robert King urges lifting the US travel ban to North Korea, arguing it blocks humanitarian aid and has not improved relations over a decade.
US Permanent Representative to NATO Matthew Whitaker stated that a long-term joint production agreement for Patriot systems with Ukraine will not be implemented by the coming winter, emphasizing immediate air defense needs. Former President Donald Trump also questioned supplying Kiev with Patriot technology.
US Permanent Representative to the UN Mike Waltz stated President Trump is making "incredible efforts" for a peaceful Ukraine settlement, despite underestimating the task's complexity. Waltz noted parties haven't reached a final deal.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy spoke with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner about reinvigorating diplomacy for peace. This follows Ukrainian attacks on Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, and an oil depot in Russia's Krasnodar and Stavropol regions.
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.
