US Warns West Bank Annexation Threatens Trump Gaza Peace Plan
US Secretary of State warns that Israel’s West Bank annexation vote could derail Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan during a critical ceasefire.
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Top US Envoys Arrive in Israel to Reinforce Gaza Ceasefire
US envoys arrive in Israel to shore up the Gaza ceasefire plan after weekend violence. Aid resumes at Kerem Shalom crossing amid fresh strikes.
Sharm el-Sheikh Summit: Can Gaza’s Ceasefire Hold?
At the Sharm el-Sheikh summit, the US brokered Gaza’s first ceasefire in two years—but political divides and reconstruction hurdles threaten lasting peace.
U.S. Diplomatic Misstep in Hong Kong Spurs New Tensions
Recent U.S. invitations in Hong Kong have stirred debate over diplomatic norms and risked destabilizing the HKSAR’s post-2019 recovery under the “one country, two systems” framework.
Rubio Backs Jerusalem Site, Urges Qatar’s Role in Gaza Aid
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio toured Jerusalem’s ancient City of David, supporting a controversial project, then flew to Qatar to push for Gaza aid and hostage releases amid rising tensions.
Denmark Summons US Ambassador Over Secret Greenland Talks
Denmark summons the US ambassador after allegations of secret U.S. talks encouraging Greenland to secede, spotlighting Arctic geopolitics and transatlantic ties.
Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Stay on $2B Foreign Aid Payments
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to pause a federal injunction forcing nearly $2B in foreign aid payments, arguing executive authority over global development funding.
U.S. Envoy Witkoff Heads to Europe to Push Gaza Ceasefire
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff travels to Europe this week to advance a 60-day Gaza ceasefire, meeting Israeli and Qatari officials amid mounting humanitarian concerns.
US Presses Japan to Lift Defense Budget to 3.5% of GDP, Cancels Security Talks
The US has urged Japan to hike defense spending to 3.5% of GDP, prompting Tokyo to cancel a crucial 2-plus-2 security meeting in Washington.
Hamas Seeks Changes to U.S. Gaza Ceasefire Plan; Envoy Deems It ‘Unacceptable’
Hamas is seeking revisions to a U.S.-backed 60-day Gaza ceasefire proposal while U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff labels the group’s response ‘totally unacceptable.’
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