US Diplomacy
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dnaindia.comLebanese President Urges Ceasefire in Call With U.S. Secretary of State
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the need for a ceasefire with Israel. Israeli and Lebanese military delegations met at the Pentagon on the same day.
realitytea.comIsrael Strikes Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon as U.S. Seeks Iran Deal
Israeli forces struck more than 100 Hezbollah sites overnight in southern and eastern Lebanon. The attacks follow a U.S.-brokered cease-fire reached in April and occur as U.S. and Iranian officials discuss a possible agreement to end the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.
thehindubusinessline.comIran Says Talks With U.S. Continue Through Pakistan
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that diplomatic talks with the U.S. are ongoing through Pakistan. Iranian and Omani technical teams met to discuss safe transit in the Strait of Hormuz.
france24.comIsrael and Lebanon Agree to 45-Day Extension of Ceasefire
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire for 45 days following negotiations in Washington. The US State Department announced the extension and said it would reconvene political talks in June while launching a security track at the Pentagon on May 29. President Trump a…
middleeasteye.netU.S. Hosts Third Round of Israel-Lebanon Talks in Washington
A senior State Department official described the first day of the third round of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon as productive and positive following eight hours of talks. The discussions focused on developing a framework for an agreement. The talks come amid ongoing effo…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIsrael and Lebanon Hold Third Round of US-Mediated Talks
Representatives from Israel and Lebanon met in Washington on May 14, 2026, for their third round of discussions since hostilities reignited in March. The talks occurred one day after Israeli strikes killed 22 people in Lebanon and amid ongoing border incidents. Separately, U.S. o…
thehindu.comDrone Strike Hits Rosh Hanikra as Israel and Lebanon Open Third Round of Peace Talks
An explosive drone hit Rosh Hanikra on May 14, 2026, seriously injuring two people who were evacuated to Galilee Medical Center. The attack came hours after Israel and Lebanon began a third round of peace talks, with Lebanon planning to press for a ceasefire in Washington. Israel…
Le MondeRussian Drone Strikes Kyiv Residential Building
Russian forces launched dozens of drones at the Ukrainian capital hours after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire expired at midnight on May 12, 2026. Debris struck a 16-storey apartment building in Kyiv's Obolon district, while strikes damaged energy facilities, a kindergarten and homes i…
middleeasteye.netLebanese President Briefs US Ambassador Ahead of Third Lebanon-Israel Meeting
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with US Ambassador Michel Issa to discuss the upcoming third Lebanon-Israel meeting scheduled for this week in the United States. Aoun stressed the need to pressure Israel to halt ceasefire violations, military operations, and the demolition of…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewRussia and Ukraine Accuse Each Other of Violating Three-Day Ceasefire
Both sides reported casualties from drone and artillery strikes on Sunday as a U.S.-brokered ceasefire that began Saturday failed to hold. Russia claimed more than 1,000 Ukrainian violations while Ukraine said Russian attacks killed at least three people and wounded dozens. The p…
France 24U.S. and Iran Exchange Proposals to Extend Ceasefire
President Donald Trump dismissed Iran's counterproposal to end the 10-week war that began Feb. 28, calling it totally unacceptable hours after Tehran delivered its reply through Pakistani mediators. The response came as Russian strikes wounded at least nine people in Ukraine on t…
nypost.comTrump Says He Would Send High-Level US Team to Moscow for Ukraine Peace Talks
President Trump told reporters he is prepared to dispatch negotiators directly to the Russian capital as a fragile three-day cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine held through the weekend. The comments came as the sides exchanged 1,000 prisoners each and remained far apart on ter…
New York PostPutin Says Ukraine Conflict Is Ending as US-Brokered Ceasefire Begins
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated Saturday that the conflict in Ukraine is coming to an end, hours after presiding over a pared-back Victory Day parade on Red Square. The remarks followed the start of a three-day ceasefire brokered by President Trump that included a prisone…
FortuneU.S. Officials Meet Qatari Prime Minister in Miami on Iran Talks; Trump Announces Russia-Ukraine Three-Day Ceasefire
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and White House envoy Steve Witkoff met Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani in Miami on Saturday to advance a one-page memorandum aimed at ending the war in Iran. The meeting occurred as President Donald Trump announced that Russ…
New York PostIsraeli Strikes Kill at Least 23 in Lebanon
Israeli attacks across Lebanon on Saturday killed at least 23 people, including strikes in southern towns and near Beirut, despite a ceasefire brokered by President Trump that took effect on April 16. The Israeli military said it targeted over 85 Hezbollah sites in response to ro…
al-monitor.comU.S. Offered to Ease Iran Sanctions for Halting Uranium Enrichment and Reopening Strait of Hormuz
The United States offered to ease sanctions on Iran if the country halts uranium enrichment and reopens the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, according to a report. The proposal was conveyed through diplomatic channels as tensions remain elevated in the region. The New York Post repo…
thedrinksbusiness.comLVMH's Arnault Visits Seoul Stores as US Treasury Secretary Travels to Asia
LVMH Chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault is expected to visit South Korea next week for the first time in three years, touring newly opened Louis Vuitton outlets in major department stores. Separately, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent plans a one-day stop in Seoul en route to C…
thehindu.comItalian Prime Minister Meloni Warns of AI-Generated Deepfakes and Shares Altered Image
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni highlighted risks from AI-generated fake images, noting one depicting her in underwear and urging verification of online content. She filed a libel suit two years ago over similar deepfake images. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubi…
news.google.comU.S. Closes Peshawar Consulate for Safety Reasons and Temporarily Halts Strait of Hormuz Ship Escorts
The State Department revealed plans to close the U.S. Consulate General in Peshawar, shifting operations to Islamabad amid security concerns. President Trump stated Project Freedom, escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz, will pause briefly while a blockade continues. These…
thehindubusinessline.comU.S. Proposes Stronger Nuclear Restrictions on Iran and Plans Tariffs on European Cars
Efforts to negotiate a stronger nuclear deal with Iran have stalled amid demands for ending Tehran's program, which experts deem unlikely. Meanwhile, investigations into an administration deal to halt an offshore wind project in California continue, and threats to raise tariffs o…
axios.comIran Dispatches 80-Member Delegation to Islamabad with Nuclear Proposal; U.S. Officials Report Lack of Clarity
Iran dispatched a delegation of 80 people to Islamabad bearing an offer on its nuclear program. The U.S. team present at the meeting did not comprehend the proposal, according to Jake Sullivan. The concessions from Iran preceded a blockade that altered the situation.
middleeasteye.netU.S. Proposes Sovereignty Assurances and Aid to Lebanon in Exchange for Israel Talks
The U.S. embassy stated that two neighboring countries should never have been at war, offering Lebanon sovereignty guarantees and territorial integrity assurances. It also proposed support for reconstruction if Lebanon engages in talks with Israel. @MarioNawfal reported these dev…
IDF Spokesperson's Unit photographer / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)Hezbollah Launches Drones and Rockets at Israel as IDF Conducts Strikes in Lebanon During Ceasefire Extension
Israeli forces intercepted drones and rockets launched by Hezbollah on April 26, 2026, with no casualties reported. The incidents occurred despite a recent three-week ceasefire extension announced by President Trump. Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed over 15 Hezbollah fighters ov…
joe.ieUS Names John M. Barrett as Chargé d’Affaires for Embassy in Caracas
Veteran diplomat John M. Barrett has arrived in Caracas to serve as chargé d’affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Venezuela, following his selection by the Trump administration. The embassy announced his arrival on Thursday. This marks a new phase in U.S. diplomatic presence after the…
thehindu.comUS Announces Three-Week Extension of Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Tensions
President Donald Trump announced a three-week extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon during talks at the White House. The extension follows a 10-day pause that has seen continued sporadic attacks by both sides. Israel conducted a strike in southern Lebanon killing…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewU.S. Vice President Declines to Attend Event Over Missing Iranian Delegation Head
The U.S. vice president has decided not to attend an unspecified event due to the absence of an individual viewed as the head of the Iran delegation and the vice president's counterpart. White House officials confirmed this perspective on the individual's role. The decision is di…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS Ambassador Mike Huckabee Joins Delegation for Upcoming Israel-Lebanon Talks
Mike Huckabee, the US ambassador to Israel, is part of a US delegation preparing for talks between Israel and Lebanon. The delegation focuses on the upcoming discussions. @financialjuice reported the development via CNN.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewJD Vance's Planned Trip to Islamabad for Iran Deal Put on Hold
U.S. Vice President JD Vance has canceled his planned trip to Islamabad amid stalled negotiations with Iran. The hold follows Iran's failure to respond to U.S. negotiating terms. This development marks a setback in efforts to advance the Iran deal.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewU.S. Delegation to Pakistan Includes JD Vance and Steve Witkoff
A U.S. delegation heading to Pakistan is forming, with JD Vance and Steve Witkoff named as participants. Vance assisted in securing ceasefires between the U.S. and Iran, as well as between Israel and Lebanon. Reports indicate Iran prefers negotiating with Vance over other U.S. of…