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121 stories from Planck Standard. Latest: October 2, 2026.
Addis Ababa gave the diplomats 48 hours to leave, accusing Eritrea of "direct and indirect acts of hostility," in a rupture that undoes the 2018 peace that won Abiy Ahmed a Nobel Prize.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the strait would reopen on day seven if the U.S. agrees to a full ceasefire, frees frozen assets, lifts its blockade and waives oil sanctions. The White House calls the talks 'positive and constructive' but says it won't rush.
Foreign ministers Gideon Saar and Felix Plasencia agreed Tuesday to a coordination channel that restores consular services between the two countries for the first time since Hugo Chavez severed ties.
The State Department pulled Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti's credentials after Brazil declined to approve Daniel Perez, the speaker of Florida's House and a Rubio ally, as the next U.S. ambassador — two months before a presidential election.
Grenada, Japan, Indonesia, Cameroon and Winnipeg are all losing U.S. missions in a downsizing that is not tied to any war, coup or rupture in relations.
The U.S. secretary of state and Russia's foreign minister held roughly 35 minutes of closed-door talks on the sidelines of an ASEAN summit, as Washington tries to revive Ukraine peace efforts.
After two days of U.S.-brokered talks in Rome, the sides agreed on how Israeli forces will withdraw and the Lebanese army will move in — a first test of a fragile new order.
The Ukrainian president said the country is 'changing its political strategy,' assigning senior figures to steer relations with key partners in the fourth major cabinet overhaul since Russia's full-scale invasion.
WatchPresident Trump confirmed a White House meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is coming within weeks, even as advisers grumble that 'Bibi was wrong about everything' on Iran.
Asaad al-Shaibani's trip to Lebanon opened a cautious channel after President Trump floated the idea of Syrian forces confronting the Iran-backed group.
The 60-day deal opens the Strait of Hormuz and lifts naval blockade, but leaves thorny nuclear issues unresolved for future negotiations.
President describes Israel's prime minister as 'a very difficult guy' while praising Russia and China's leaders in phone call to New York Times.
Group of 7 meetings once embodied the effort to sustain the global diplomatic order. This year's gathering symbolizes its fragmentation.
Pakistan's prime minister expresses optimism as officials from both sides indicate progress in cease-fire negotiations, though agreement could still be derailed.
Both President Trump and Iran's foreign minister express optimism about reaching an agreement, though previous potential deals have collapsed at the last minute.
Two months after announcing a cease-fire, Iran, Israel and the U.S. remain trapped in low-intensity warfare that has become the new normal.
The quiet Gulf nation, a longtime U.S. ally and Iran mediator, faces growing tensions with the Trump administration as the conflict drags on.
President warns Iran will "pay the price" for taking "too long to negotiate" as military tensions reach dangerous new levels following direct confrontations.
President Trump's warming relationship with Xi Jinping has ignited anxieties across Washington and Asia as the administration shifts its approach to China policy.
The Chinese leader's rare state visit to Pyongyang reasserted Beijing's role as North Korea's most important partner, even as Kim Jong Un deepens ties with Russia.
Israeli opposition leaders attack Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for allowing the United States to make Israel's security decisions following direct pressure from President Trump.
Negotiations between Washington and Tehran have reached a critical stage, with diplomats outlining potential paths forward on Iran's nuclear program amid ongoing regional tensions.
The attacks came just one day after Israel and Iran appeared to pull back from direct confrontation, complicating U.S.-Iran peace talks.
WatchThe Chinese leader was greeted by a 21-gun salute and a military band as he opened a two-day state visit, calling for stronger 'strategic coordination' with Pyongyang as North Korea's bond with Moscow deepens.
President Zelensky meets with Britain, Germany, and France leaders who could serve as negotiators in future talks with Russia.
The Chinese leader will meet Kim Jong Un on June 8-9 in his first overseas trip of 2026, as Beijing moves to reassert its influence over an ally drawing ever closer to Russia.
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi says the Central Asian state is willing to hold Tehran's near-weapons-grade stockpile — but Iranian lawmakers are already rejecting the idea.
President's early promises of quick victories in Ukraine, Gaza and Iran have given way to harsh diplomatic and military realities.
Officials say the president's changes to the proposed framework are designed to accelerate negotiations by forcing Iran's hand.
President meets with aides for two hours about possible cease-fire extension after earlier suggesting he was ready to make a decision on social media.
Emerging framework could extend cease-fire and set stage for broader negotiations, though President Trump has not yet signed off on the arrangement.
President's social media post linking Abraham Accords expansion to war settlement draws bewilderment from Middle East analysts who call the connection 'bizarre.'
Revolutionary Guards target American base in retaliation for earlier U.S. strikes, threatening fragile diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.
American forces targeted attack drones and ground control stations in southern Iran as a potential cease-fire hangs in the balance.
Iranian officials arrive in Doha for negotiations hours before U.S. military announces strikes intended to protect American troops in the region.
President celebrates breakthrough agreement with Iran while acknowledging that crucial issues including nuclear stockpiles, enrichment capabilities, and missile programs remain unresolved.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio traveled to New Delhi to explain President Trump's aggressive trade and immigration policies affecting Indians in the United States.
U.S. officials confirm Iran committed to uranium concessions as part of initial agreement, though precise details remain unclear.
Officials from both sides indicate movement toward agreement despite widespread fears of renewed fighting across the region.
President weighs options including deep underground nuclear storage facilities and missile sites as diplomatic efforts stall.
Pakistan and Qatar have dispatched emergency teams to Tehran as weeks of failed diplomacy threaten to collapse into resumed warfare.
Discussions suggest the U.S. and Iran remain far from reaching a deal to end the economically damaging conflict.
During a state visit, the Chinese and Russian leaders positioned themselves as a stabilizing force in a world destabilized by Washington.
During a state visit, the Chinese and Russian leaders cast themselves as a stabilizing force in a world thrown into tumult by Washington.
Cuba's UN ambassador claims Havana wants to negotiate but the Trump administration is creating pretexts for military action.
Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in the Chinese capital Tuesday evening to commemorate the 2001 Treaty of Good-Neighborliness with Xi Jinping. Energy supplies, Ukraine peace talks and the Iran war are expected to dominate the closed-door agenda.
Greenlandic leaders express concern over negotiation direction as they possess little leverage against American pressure.
The lack of concrete agreements with Beijing highlights the risks of President Trump's personality-driven foreign policy approach.
Russian leader will meet with Xi Jinping on Tuesday as Moscow seeks to capitalize on strained U.S.-China relations following Trump's unsuccessful Beijing visit.
The president's comments about using potential Taiwan weapons deals as leverage have raised serious questions about America's commitment to the island's defense.
Despite conciliatory gestures at summit, fundamental disagreements over trade and Taiwan remain unresolved.
Israeli officials say Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed personally drove the prime minister from plane to palace during Operation Roaring Lion; Iran's foreign minister called any such collusion 'unforgivable.'
Chinese President Xi Jinping appears to be buying time as Trump arrives weakened by the Iran war, marking a dramatic shift in U.S.-China diplomatic dynamics.
The agreement reverses President Luis Abinader's previous stance and represents a key diplomatic victory for Trump's expanded deportation strategy.
Both superpowers arrive at Beijing talks uncertain about Iran conflict resolution, with original summit ambitions greatly scaled back due to regional instability.
Beijing has called Taiwan the "core of China's core interests" as Xi prepares to focus on getting President Trump to slow weapons approvals for the self-governing island.
Iran's foreign minister accused Washington of undermining diplomacy while Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. expected to hear from Tehran on Friday.
Iran's foreign minister accuses the United States of undermining diplomacy as both nations reportedly debate a peace proposal, with Secretary of State Rubio expecting Iranian response Friday.
Markets responded dramatically to news that America believes it is close to reaching an agreement to end the prolonged conflict, sending oil tumbling and equities soaring.
The Vatican meeting follows President Trump's public condemnation of Pope Leo XIV for opposing the war in Iran.
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