Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a video conference Wednesday, as Beijing balances its strategic partnership with Moscow against a recent flurry of diplomatic engagements with Western powers.
A U.S. fighter jet shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone that approached the USS Abraham Lincoln, CENTCOM reports, as diplomatic efforts to ease tensions continue. The incident follows separate accusations of Iranian forces harassing a merchant vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistan is negotiating to establish a consulate in Benghazi, a move seen as lending significant diplomatic weight to Libya's eastern authorities led by Khalifa Haftar and closely tied to a major recent arms deal.
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Iran has summoned the ambassadors of all European Union member states in Tehran in a sharp diplomatic protest against the bloc's move to formally designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.
Iranian officials confirm active review of diplomatic channels with Washington, signaling potential de-escalation as military posturing continues in the Gulf region.
Iran has summoned the ambassadors of all European Union member states in Tehran in a sharp diplomatic protest against the bloc's recent decision to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. The move, triggered by the IRGC's alleged role in suppressing protests, deepens Iran's isolation amid heightened regional tensions.
Facing a new U.S. threat of tariffs on nations supplying oil to Cuba, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum pledges to pursue diplomatic channels and seek alternatives to avert a potential humanitarian crisis on the island, while safeguarding Mexico's own economic interests.
With the specter of U.S. military action looming, Iran is engaging in a frantic diplomatic push with regional powers like Turkey, while global capitals scramble to prevent a full-scale war. Despite the outreach, analysts warn the window for de-escalation is narrowing.
As U.S. and Iranian officials prepare for high-stakes talks, a series of dangerous aerial and naval incidents in the Gulf underscores the fragile line between diplomacy and escalation. Analysts warn President Trump's threats face a critical credibility test, drawing inevitable parallels to a previous administration's pivotal moment.
Qatar, Türkiye, and Egypt present a comprehensive proposal ahead of crucial negotiations, calling for a three-year halt to Iranian uranium enrichment, stockpile transfer, and curbs on missile programs and regional proxies.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting political pressure as his former Washington envoy, Peter Mandelson, is investigated for alleged misconduct and leaking sensitive documents to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Starmer has expressed deep regret over the appointment, accusing Mandelson of repeated lies and betrayal.
Israel has issued a sharp rebuke after Gaza's interim governing body unveiled a logo nearly identical to that of the Palestinian Authority, reigniting tensions over the role of the PA in post-war governance and threatening to destabilize the fragile U.S.-brokered peace process.
The United Arab Emirates has issued a stark warning against renewed conflict in the Middle East, urging Washington and Tehran to seek a lasting settlement as diplomats prepare for crucial negotiations this week.
Havana acknowledges 'communications' with the Trump administration but stops short of confirming talks, as fuel shortages and U.S. pressure push the island toward a humanitarian brink.
Interim President Delcy Rodriguez met with U.S. Special Envoy Laura Dogu in Caracas, marking a significant step in the gradual restoration of bilateral ties severed four years ago.
A second round of trilateral negotiations involving the United States, Russia, and Ukraine is set to begin in the United Arab Emirates this week, following a brief pause in attacks on Kyiv that has cautiously raised hopes for de-escalation.
Amid a fragile de-escalation, Tehran confirms it is reviewing regional mediation proposals and expects a framework for renewed negotiations with Washington within days, though significant hurdles remain.
A senior Kremlin official has publicly endorsed President Trump's efforts to broker an end to the Ukraine conflict, calling renewed U.S.-Russia dialogue "productive" as a new round of trilateral talks is announced.
Mexico faces a delicate balancing act as U.S. tariff threats targeting nations supplying oil to Cuba pressure a key trading partner to choose between economic interests and regional solidarity.
