Russia says US drifting from role as ‘objective mediator’ in Ukraine war
Russia on Tuesday said the United States was no longer trying to be an “objective mediator” in its efforts to broker an end to the Ukraine war, launched by Moscow’s…
PM says Israel should ‘free’ itself from arms dependency on US
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel needs to stop relying on US military assistance and instead develop its own weapons systems. – “I greatly appreciate the support we have…
Trump says he can resolve Israel’s troop withdrawal dispute with Lebanon
US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that he can resolve the dispute over Israel’s refusal to withdraw its troops from southern Lebanon. – “I’m a problem solver. I get problem…
North Korea’s Kim says country will exercise its position as nuclear state
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said exercising the country’s position as a nuclear state is the only way to cope with an unpredictable and complicated global security situation, KCNA…
US and Iran conclude high-level talks in Switzerland, mediators say
The first round of talks between high-ranking U.S. and Iranian officials in Switzerland ended Monday, mediators said, after a tense opening marked by Tehran’s announcement it had again closed the…
Vance says Trump paved way for diplomatic solutions in Middle East
The US president “empowered us to find a diplomatic solution to a host of issues”, says US Vice President JD Vance at a live press conference from the talks in…
Diplomats hold US Iran preparatory discussions at Swiss retreat
Diplomats from several countries were meeting Saturday at a Swiss retreat in a bid to maintain dialogue on the preliminary US-Iran deal to halt the Middle East war, said Bern.…
US keen to resolve Ukrainian crisis — Trump
The United States would like to achieve an end to the conflict in Ukraine and intends to pursue it, US President Donald Trump said in remarks at Joint Base Andrews…
Trump envoy, Iranian minister head to Switzerland for talks
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi were both headed to Switzerland for talks, Axios said on Friday, as a ceasefire in Lebanon appeared to revive efforts…
Trump says he is going to Turkey, China this year
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he will go to Turkey and make another trip to China at some point in 2026. – “We‘re doing a lot of trips.…