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.
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.
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.
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.
US Ambassador Sergio Gor stated that India and the US are 99% close to a trade agreement, with final technicalities being resolved. He expressed optimism about the deal being a win-win and highlighted the strong relationship between Presidents Trump and Modi.
US Presidential Envoy Tom Barrack stated that President Trump has achieved what none of his predecessors could in the Middle East. Trump announced Barrack's appointment as special envoy to Syria and Iraq, in addition to his role as ambassador to Turkey.
UK government released over 1,500 pages of documents concerning Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador, potentially harming Keir Starmer's premiership due to past Epstein ties and reputational risks.
US envoy Marco Rubio urged NATO allies to prepare for fewer American troops in Europe, amid mixed signals on troop deployments and ongoing disputes over the Iran war. Allies are seeking to reassure the US ahead of the July NATO summit in Ankara.
Former US ambassador Max Baucus described the latest US-China summit as a new phase of "wary constructive stability," focusing on crisis prevention rather than trust-building, given the deep distrust between the two nations.
US special envoy Jeff Landry called for the US to re-establish its military presence in Greenland, suggesting increased operations and reviving old bases. Greenlandic officials reiterated their stance on self-rule, rejecting outside pressure.
US Special Envoy to Greenland Jeff Landry believes the US should re-establish its presence on the Arctic island to boost national defense and counter potential influence from China or Russia. Landry's comments follow President Trump's repeated assertions that acquiring Greenland is vital for US security.
A US envoy stated that Washington needs to re-establish its influence in Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory. The island's strategic importance, particularly its location and potential rare earth mineral deposits, has been highlighted, with calls for rebuilding US military presence.
Michelle Steel, nominee for top US envoy to South Korea, pledged to enhance national security and economic prosperity by strengthening the Seoul-Washington alliance during her Senate confirmation hearing. She highlighted the alliance's role in regional peace and security, and discussed trade cooperation and joint efforts to counter North Korea's weapons programs.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and businessman Jared Kushner may plan a trip to Russia to resume dialogue on Ukraine, according to political scientist Konstantin Blokhin. They might also discuss joint business projects.
Greenland's leaders met with US special envoy Jeff Landry, reiterating that the Arctic nation and its people are not for sale, despite US President Trump's past threats to acquire the island. Landry's visit aimed to foster dialogue and explore economic opportunities.
Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen met with US special envoy Jeff Landry, reiterating that the Arctic nation and its people are not for sale, despite US President Trump's past threats to acquire the island for defense purposes.
Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has firmly told US special envoy Jeff Landry that the island is "not for sale" and its self-determination is not negotiable, rejecting President Trump's repeated offers to purchase the territory.
Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav Zheleznyak said earlier that Rustem Umerov would skip a meeting of Verkhovna Rada’s temporary commission investigating the case of businessman Timur Mindich
Acting US Ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis will resign in June after disagreements with President Trump over his waning support for Ukraine, according to Financial Times. Davis has served as chargé d'affaires since May 2025. The State Department confirmed her departure but denied it was policy-related, calling her a steadfast proponent of Trump administration efforts. Her predecessor Bridget Brink resigned accusing Trump of "appeasement" toward Russia.
Starmer denies allegations that his office applied pressure on the foreign ministry to approve Mandelson's appointment as Britain's ambassador in Washington despite having failed security vetting.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer survived a parliamentary probe after MPs voted 335-223 against investigating his appointment of Peter Mandelson as envoy to the US. The opposition Conservative Party, led by Kemi Badenoch, had sought a privileges committee probe into whether Starmer misled parliament about Mandelson's appointment. Mandelson is a former associate of late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The five-hour debate marks another chapter in an unrelenting scandal that has plagued Starmer's Labour government for months.
