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Trump's son-in-law and a special envoy working on Middle Eastern negotiations.

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August 17, 2026

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August 16, 2026

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August 15, 2026

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August 12, 2026

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August 4, 2026

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July 31, 2026

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July 11, 2026

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July 8, 2026

Trump says ceasefire is 'over' after US and Iran trade strikes

Speaking ahead of a Nato summit, the president says US negotiators can keep talking with the Iranians "if they want".

July 8, 2026

'Flamingo Revolution' takes off as thousands demand Albanian PM's resignation

Flamingos have become a national symbol of protest, triggered by opposition to a luxury development.

July 4, 2026

US envoys in Doha to meet mediators but not Iranians, Qatar says

Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman says no high-level meetings or direct talks between the US and Iran are scheduled.

June 30, 2026

U.S. says Trump envoys Kushner and Witkoff will travel for Iran meeting in Doha - Reuters

U.S. says Trump envoys Kushner and Witkoff will travel for Iran meeting in Doha Reuters

June 29, 2026

Kremlin says it believes contacts with US over Ukraine will resume when Witkoff and Kushner become available - Reuters

Kremlin says it believes contacts with US over Ukraine will resume when Witkoff and Kushner become available Reuters

June 24, 2026

Trump tells Putin he is ready to help end Ukraine conflict, Kremlin adviser says - Reuters

Trump tells Putin he is ready to help end Ukraine conflict, Kremlin adviser says Reuters

June 14, 2026

Kushner project being developed on disputed land, Albanian villagers say - Reuters

Kushner project being developed on disputed land, Albanian villagers say Reuters

June 13, 2026

Protesters tear down Albanian development site fences, amid anger over coastal projects - Reuters

Protesters tear down Albanian development site fences, amid anger over coastal projects Reuters

June 13, 2026

Albania protests swell as opposition to Kushner resort persists - Reuters

Albania protests swell as opposition to Kushner resort persists Reuters

June 10, 2026

US negotiators leaving without a peace deal with Iran - Reuters

US negotiators leaving without a peace deal with Iran Reuters

April 11, 2026

Americans weigh in on the Iran war, gas prices and their fears - Reuters

Americans weigh in on the Iran war, gas prices and their fears Reuters

April 11, 2026

Trump has handed JD Vance his most difficult mission yet

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April 11, 2026

Historic Vance-Ghalibaf talks must bridge deep distrust

Face-to-face talks would mark the highest-level engagement between Iran and the US since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

April 10, 2026

Vance warns Iran not to "play us" as he leaves for talks - Reuters

Vance warns Iran not to "play us" as he leaves for talks Reuters

April 10, 2026

JD Vance to lead US team in talks with Iran in Pakistan

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April 8, 2026

Russia chose 'Easter escalation' over ceasefire, says Zelensky

Six civilians were killed and 40 others injured as Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles.

April 4, 2026

Zelenskiy says US talks "positive," Russian response to truce offer was strikes - Reuters

Zelenskiy says US talks "positive," Russian response to truce offer was strikes Reuters

April 1, 2026

US Vice President Vance spoke to intermediaries about Iran conflict as recently as Tuesday, source says - Reuters

US Vice President Vance spoke to intermediaries about Iran conflict as recently as Tuesday, source says Reuters

April 1, 2026

Exclusive: U.S. can only confirm about a third of Iran's missile arsenal destroyed, sources say - Reuters

Exclusive: U.S. can only confirm about a third of Iran's missile arsenal destroyed, sources say Reuters

March 27, 2026

Iran's military rejects Trump's talk of negotiation, Israel and Iran launch airstrikes - Reuters

Iran's military rejects Trump's talk of negotiation, Israel and Iran launch airstrikes Reuters

March 25, 2026

Trump says 'good' talks ongoing with Iran - but offers few details

An early morning post from Trump soothed panicked markets, but the extent of any talks remains unclear.

March 23, 2026

Trump backs down on strikes on Iran's power network, says US and Tehran holding talks - Reuters

Trump backs down on strikes on Iran's power network, says US and Tehran holding talks Reuters

March 23, 2026

Ukraine says talks to resolve war will continue in US on Sunday - Reuters

Ukraine says talks to resolve war will continue in US on Sunday Reuters

March 21, 2026

Are US and Israel in lockstep in Iran war? Deciphering Trump's post after gas field attacks

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March 19, 2026

US, Russian teams met in Florida and discussed 'variety of topics,' Witkoff says - Reuters

US, Russian teams met in Florida and discussed 'variety of topics,' Witkoff says Reuters

March 12, 2026

Russia told Trump it isn't sharing US military asset info with Iran, says Witkoff - Reuters

Russia told Trump it isn't sharing US military asset info with Iran, says Witkoff Reuters

March 10, 2026

Attack on Iran could buoy Trump in talks with China's Xi - Reuters

Attack on Iran could buoy Trump in talks with China's Xi Reuters

March 3, 2026

Trump 'not thrilled' with Iran after latest talks on nuclear programme

President Trump said he was not happy with Iran's stance, but had not yet decided whether to attack.

February 27, 2026

Trump says of Iran: Sometimes you have to use force - Reuters

Trump says of Iran: Sometimes you have to use force Reuters

February 27, 2026

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February 27, 2026

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February 27, 2026

Iran's Araqchi aims to reprise role as nuclear dealmaker - Reuters

Iran's Araqchi aims to reprise role as nuclear dealmaker Reuters

February 26, 2026

US and Iran to hold talks as pressure for nuclear deal builds

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February 26, 2026

Trump keeps world waiting on his plans for Iran after State of the Union

The next round of talks between the US and Iran in Geneva on Thursday could be decisive in the president's decision-making.

February 25, 2026

Ukrainian negotiators to meet US team on Thursday, Zelenskiy says - Reuters

Ukrainian negotiators to meet US team on Thursday, Zelenskiy says Reuters

February 25, 2026

Takeaways from Trump's State of the Union address to Congress - Reuters

Takeaways from Trump's State of the Union address to Congress Reuters

February 25, 2026

Trump hits out at reports that top US general warned against attacking Iran

General Dan Caine has warned that strikes against Iran could be risky, potentially drawing the US into a prolonged conflict, US media report.

February 24, 2026

US envoy calls French minister after foreign ministry snub, source says - Reuters

US envoy calls French minister after foreign ministry snub, source says Reuters

February 24, 2026

French minister moves to block US envoy Kushner from government access

The minister says Charles Kushner, father of Trump's son-in-law Jared, had failed to explain US comments about violence in France.

February 23, 2026

US ambassador to France banned from meeting French government - Reuters

US ambassador to France banned from meeting French government Reuters

February 23, 2026

Ukraine negotiator tells BBC how it feels to sit across table from Russia

Sergiy Kyslytsya is among those trying to negotiate an end to the conflict, which is entering its fifth year.

February 23, 2026

Next round of Ukraine peace talks could be this week, Kyiv says - Reuters

Next round of Ukraine peace talks could be this week, Kyiv says Reuters

February 23, 2026

US pulling non-essential staff from embassy in Beirut amid Iran tensions - Reuters

US pulling non-essential staff from embassy in Beirut amid Iran tensions Reuters

February 23, 2026

Trump says he is considering limited military strike on Iran

Trump's new threat came a day after he appeared to give Iran about 10 days to agree to a deal to curb its nuclear programme.

February 20, 2026

US and Iran slide towards conflict as military buildup eclipses talks - Reuters

US and Iran slide towards conflict as military buildup eclipses talks Reuters

February 20, 2026

Trump mixes diplomacy and flattery at peace board meeting - Reuters

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February 19, 2026

Trump says world has 10 days to see if Iran deal reached

The US is surging forces to the Middle East amid negotiations with the Islamic Republic over its nuclear programme.

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