US vulnerable to China's military buildup, Pentagon says
The department's report details the state of China's military
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Resumption of Russia-U.S. air traffic long overdue - MFA
Moscow hopes that the United States will demonstrate sufficient political will to lift the air blockade, which has become meaningless, head of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Department of the North Atlantic Alexander Gusarov said.
Russia and U.S. hold talks on diplomatic missions work - MFA
Russia and the United States have held several rounds of expert meetings to normalize the work of diplomatic missions, head of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Department of the North Atlantic Alexander Gusarov said.
Russia and U.S. discussed 'irritants' in relationship once again
Moscow and Washington will continue efforts toward removing mutual irritants in bilateral relations now that they have held yet another round of consultations, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said.
State Department refutes reports of US plans for $60 billion Gaza reconstruction grant
The US State Department has refuted a media report claiming Washington is preparing a $60 billion grant for Gaza's reconstruction, saying that the information is false.
Trump recalls heads of diplomatic missions in US: envoys of Armenia and 28 other countries suspended - report
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to recall a number of career diplomats holding senior positions from 29 foreign missions, the Associated Press reported, citing unnamed State Department officials.
Dmitriev hints next Russia-U.S. summit could take place in Moscow
Special presidential envoy and Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) CEO Kirill Dmitriev hinted that the next meeting between Russian and U.S. delegations on Ukraine could take place in Moscow.
Witkoff calls Russia-U.S. consultations in Miami ‘productive’
The consultations between Russia and the United States held in Miami, Florida were productive and constructive, U.S. special presidential envoy Steve Witkoff said.
Opponents of South Caucasus peace seek to ban Trump from repealing Section 907
The anti-Azerbaijan lobby in the United States has not abandoned its plans to destabilize the South Caucasus. Its representatives in Congress have drafted legislation that would prohibit the President from waiving Section 907 of the Freedom Support Act and would require the White House to begin arming Armenia.
U.S. pursues another oil tanker off coast of Venezuela
The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing a sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela as U.S. President Donald Trump intensifies his pressure campaign against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro with a sweeping blockade targeting illicit oil shipments.
Russia assesses first G20 Sherpa meeting in Washington
Russian representatives have positively assessed the initial G20 Sherpa consultations conducted recently in Washington under US presidency.
Peskov: Putin's phone call with Trump not on schedule
Russian President Vladimir Putin has no immediate plans for a phone call with US President Donald Trump, according to Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov.
Dmitriev conducts constructive talk with Witkoff and Kushner
Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) CEO Kirill Dmitriev has characterized his Miami negotiations with Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and US Presidential son-in-law Jared Kushner as constructive.
US and mediators make progress in Gaza negotiations, Witkoff says
Witkoff reported that the parties discussed the implementation of the first phase of Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan
U.S. presents plan to turn Gaza into resort - report
A U.S. proposal to rebuild Gaza into a luxurious coastal destination over the next two decades has been pitched to possible donor countries.
Damascus welcomes lifting of sweeping U.S. sanctions
Syria’s foreign ministry on Friday welcomed the permanent ending by the U.S. of the so-called Caesar sanctions, paving the way for the return of investment to the war-ravaged nation.
Trump not ruling out attack on Venezuela - report
U.S. President Donald Trump is not ruling out a possibility of war with Venezuela, he told NBC News in an interview.
US preparing for potential Putin attendance at G20 Summit
US authorities are preparing for the possible participation of Russian President Vladimir Putin at next year's G20 summit, scheduled to take place in Miami.
President Pezeshkian: Iran not seeking conflict
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has affirmed his country's commitment to peace, while stating that current negotiation proposals from the United States are unacceptable.
Venezuelan navy escorts ships following Trump's blockade threat - report
Venezuela deployed naval escorts for ships carrying oil byproducts departing its ports following US President Donald Trump's threat of a "total and complete blockade," The New York Times reported.
