Trump administration says ICC has no jurisdiction over Americans, rejecting the court's authority in a statement on U.S. personnel.

China's UN envoy Fu Cong calls for ceasefire and dialogue after US-Iran exchange of attacks, urges both sides to implement memorandum of understanding and restore Strait of Hormuz navigation

China's UN envoy Fu Cong told an emergency Security Council meeting that Beijing supports Gulf strategic autonomy and called for a ceasefire after an exchange of attacks between the United States and Iran, urging both sides to implement their memorandum of understanding and restore navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump slams NATO relationship as "ridiculous" on Truth Social, says alliance "was not there for us" ahead of next week's NATO Summit in Ankara, Türkiye.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday it is "ridiculous" for the United States to maintain a "one sided" relationship with NATO, writing on Truth Social that the alliance was "not there for us." The 2026 NATO Summit is scheduled for next week in Ankara, Türkiye.

Witkoff and Kushner prioritize Iran talks over Ukraine war; Zelensky voices frustration as Russia and Ukraine escalate attacks amid U.S. diplomatic vacuum, NYT reports.

Witkoff and Kushner are prioritizing Iran talks over the Ukraine war; Zelensky expresses frustration over the lack of U.S. diplomatic focus as Russia and Ukraine escalate attacks amid a U.S. diplomatic vacuum, NYT reports.

Trump says Iran negotiations progressing, believes Tehran has agreed to nearly all of Washington's key demands in ongoing diplomatic talks

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that negotiations with Iran are progressing, adding that he believes Tehran has agreed to nearly all of Washington's key demands.