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A White House envoy secretly met with Reza Pahlavi, Iran's exiled crown prince, to discuss the ongoing protests and potential non-military U.S. responses. The talks mark the first high-level engagement between the Trump administration and Iran's opposition since the demonstrations began, as Washington weighs options while protesters face heavy repression.
The US is engaging in diplomatic talks with Venezuela to restore relations, while President Trump meets with oil executives to discuss investment in Venezuela's oil infrastructure, amidst ongoing political and economic turmoil in the country.
Democratic senators have urged President Trump to reverse the mass recall of nearly 30 U.S. ambassadors, warning that the move creates a leadership vacuum that could allow adversaries like Russia and China to expand their influence, especially as many ambassadorial posts remain vacant worldwide. The administration defends the recalls as standard, but critics argue it undermines U.S. global presence and strategic interests.
A White House envoy reported productive talks in Florida with Ukrainian and European representatives aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war, focusing on stopping violence, ensuring security, and fostering Ukraine's recovery, amid ongoing diplomatic efforts involving the US, Russia, and Ukraine. The discussions are part of a broader push for peace, with some progress noted, though disagreements and conflicts continue, including reports of Russian forces detaining Ukrainian civilians and European financial support for Ukraine.
A Russian missile strike on Odesa port in Ukraine killed eight and wounded 27 amid ongoing peace negotiations involving the US and Russia, with Ukraine targeting Russian infrastructure and the US pushing for a diplomatic resolution to the nearly four-year conflict.
U.S. officials suggest that a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine is nearing completion, with significant progress made on key issues like security guarantees, territorial disputes, and reconstruction, though final agreements and sign-offs are still pending.
Ukrainian President Zelensky met with U.S. and European leaders in Berlin to advance efforts to end the Ukraine war, following recent high-level discussions involving U.S. envoy Jared Kushner and other European officials, with Russia not participating.
U.S. and Palestinian diplomats met at the UN to discuss a draft resolution for an international security force in Gaza, aiming to facilitate a transition of control from Hamas to the Palestinian Authority, with support from some European countries but opposition from Israel and disagreements over the PA's role.
The US is collaborating with other countries to seek a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict in Sudan, where recent clashes and the fall of Al-Fashir to paramilitary forces have resulted in significant civilian casualties and international concern over potential war crimes.
The U.S. has proposed a UN resolution to establish a broad, two-year international security force in Gaza, aimed at stabilizing the region, disarming armed groups, and supporting Gaza's governance and reconstruction, with deployment expected by January and ongoing negotiations among Security Council members.
Top US diplomat states that Gulf states are willing to invest in Lebanon if Hizbollah disarms, highlighting a potential shift in regional support contingent on disarmament efforts.
U.S. Vice President Vance urged Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to support and give a chance to the Gaza ceasefire deal, amid ongoing efforts by U.S. officials to stabilize the fragile agreement and garner regional support for its next phases, including potential deployment of foreign troops and reconstruction efforts.
High-profile US officials, including Vice President Vance, are in Israel to support and maintain the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, which is holding but faces challenges such as disarmament and governance in Gaza. The US aims to extend the truce and facilitate stabilization efforts, with international troops expected to replace Israeli forces in Gaza, though details remain uncertain.
Vice President JD Vance is in Israel working to advance the Gaza ceasefire amid ongoing challenges, while the US faces a government shutdown and controversy over the White House's new ballroom construction. The ceasefire's next phase involves complex issues like disarmament and troop withdrawals, with efforts to coordinate international aid and stabilization. Meanwhile, political tensions persist in the US over funding, and President Trump’s White House renovation sparks criticism from preservation groups.
Amid ongoing violence in Gaza, US President Trump claims the ceasefire remains intact despite clashes, while international efforts focus on maintaining peace, providing aid, and addressing violations. The EU considers sanctions if the situation doesn't improve, and diplomatic visits aim to stabilize the region.