Diplomacy

Donald Trump stated that Iran has agreed to abandon its nuclear weapons program. Separately, the Russian Foreign Ministry has called on foreign nations to evacuate their diplomatic personnel from Kyiv.

Donald Trump and Chinese Xi Jinping concluded a two-hour and 15-minute meeting in Beijing. Xi Jinping warned that a lack of mutual understanding regarding Taiwan could lead to open conflict between the two nations.

Donald Trump announced that military operations in the Strait of Hormuz have been paused as the United States and Iran engage in diplomatic talks.

Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, according to reports from Al Jazeera.

US President Donald Trump erupted in anger during a phone call with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel's expanding military actions in Lebanon, opposing plans to strike Beirut and warning that further escalation would isolate Israel internationally, according to US officials and a source briefed on the call.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Dmitry Medvedev will represent Russia at the farewell ceremony for deceased Iranian leader Ali Khamenei.

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire, according to a joint statement released after trilateral negotiations in Washington. The ceasefire is contingent on a complete cessation of Hezbollah fire and the evacuation of Hezbollah operatives from the South Litani Sector.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced early Monday that the United States and Iran had reached a peace agreement following intensive negotiations, with an official signing ceremony scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland.

Iranian DeputyKazem Gharibabadi said early Monday that the U.S. naval blockade against Iran will be lifted as of tonight and that an immediate and permanent end to the war and military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, has been agreed.

Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for a three-day state visit, marking the first such trip by a sitting American president in nine years. He is scheduled to hold talks with Chinese Xi Jinping regarding trade, technology, tariffs, and regional security issues including Iran and Taiwan.

The Russian Foreign Ministry has issued a note urging all foreign diplomatic missions in Kyiv to evacuate their personnel, citing a potential retaliatory strike by the Russian Armed Forces in response to alleged threats against Moscow during the upcoming Victory Day holiday.

Chinese Xi Jinping and Donald Trump have commenced formal negotiations in Beijing. Separately, the U.S. Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the new Chairman of the Federal Reserve.

Iran is halting direct message exchanges with the United States and may block the Strait of Hormuz, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency.

The US and Iran have agreed to halt mutual attacks ahead of peace talks resuming this week, paving the way to end days of tit-for-tat strikes that tested a fragile truce.

Iran and the US agree to halt attacks and renew talks, according to a Reuters World News podcast.

FinnishAlexander Stubb tells the Financial Times that NATO supports Ukraine's strikes deep into Russian territory.

President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon will extend their current ceasefire by three weeks to facilitate negotiations for a long-term agreement.

President Donald Trump announced that Lebanon and Israel have agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks following a high-level meeting at the White House.

Lebanon and Israel have agreed to a three-week extension of their ceasefire following negotiations at the White House. President Donald Trump stated the U.S. will assist Lebanon in its defense efforts against Hezbollah.

President Donald Trump has canceled a planned trip by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran. The conflict has now entered its ninth week with thousands reported killed and the Strait of Hormuz largely closed.

The United Arab Emirates Foreign Ministry has issued a statement strongly condemning an armed attack targeting U.S. President Donald Trump.

Iran has reached an agreement to gradually reopen the Strait of Hormuz, contingent upon the lifting of the current blockade.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has become the first foreign leader to visit Venezuela since the US military abducted Nicolas Maduro on January 3.

The national security team for US President Donald Trump is currently reviewing an Iranian proposal that seeks to end the joint war with Israel and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

President Donald Trump has directed his administration to prepare for an extended blockade of Iran, aiming to pressure the Iranian government regarding its nuclear program.

The White House has formally notified the US Congress that it considers the war on Iran to be terminated, with President Donald Trump scheduled to deliver remarks on the development.

Pakistani official says US and Iran delegations will meet with Pakistani mediators, according to ABC. Direct US-Iran meeting may take place Sunday if initial talks succeed.

Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine on May 9-11, 2026.

US President Donald Trump said Iran's terms for ending the Middle East war are 'totally unacceptable', raising the possibility of fresh conflict and sending oil prices higher in early Asia trade on Monday.

The final draft of a possible agreement between the U.S. and Iran, mediated by Pakistan, is expected to be announced within hours, according to Al Arabiya. Key terms include an immediate, comprehensive, unconditional ceasefire.