Steve Witkoff

CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly visited Moscow to warn Russian officials against nuclear escalation in Ukraine, while the US simultaneously requested Kyiv pause strikes on Russian cities, amid escalating US-Russia tensions.

A US military plane landed in Moscow, sparking speculation over its mission.

Trump heads into midterms with few foreign policy wins.

Trump's foreign policy initiatives stall ahead of elections, reports Korea Herald.

Trump's peace efforts stall in Iran, Gaza, and Ukraine as US midterms approach.

Trump's US foreign policy reshapes the Middle East with new alliances and strategies.

Russia is ready to listen to new ideas on Ukraine that match Putin's goals.

Jared Kushner left Israel without a breakthrough in Gaza peace talks.

Jared Kushner met with Khalil al-Hayya to discuss Hamas's disarmament and compliance with a peace roadmap.

Jared Kushner meets with Netanyahu after a rare meeting with Hamas leaders in Cairo.

US envoy Jared Kushner meets Hamas leader to push Gaza peace plan.

Trump says a 30-day ceasefire would have been tough after his call with Putin.

Andrew Baker, a White House National Security Official, is departing the administration.

Andy Baker, a top foreign policy advisor to JD Vance, is leaving the White House.

Egypt's foreign minister pressed the US to uphold its Iran agreement with Special Envoy Witkoff, urging diplomatic solutions and maritime security adherence to prevent regional Middle East conflict escalation and protect international trade routes.

Trump heads into midterms with few foreign policy wins.

Trump heads into midterms with few foreign policy wins.

Trump heads into midterms with few foreign policy wins.

Trump heads into midterms with few foreign policy wins.

On day 1,640 of the Ukraine war, Russia launched 135 drones against Ukraine, with air defenses intercepting 107 while 27 struck targets across five regions, killing at least 15 civilians in Kyiv as Russia signals openness to negotiations reflecting battlefield realities.

Trump's administration has 57 ultra-rich officials with over $100 million in wealth, surpassing previous administrations.

Trump's administration has 57 officials worth at least $100 million, exceeding his three predecessors combined.

Trump's Middle East policy relies on personal ties and backroom deals rather than formal diplomacy.

The Trump administration pushes for peace in Gaza and Lebanon to focus on Iran.

Kushner met with Hamas leaders in Egypt to advance Trump's Gaza plan.

Adm. Brad Cooper tells USS Abraham Lincoln crew that relief is coming with the USS George Washington arriving soon.

US envoy Jared Kushner meets Hamas leader to push for a Gaza road map before meeting Israeli PM Netanyahu.

Russian equity markets experienced their most severe single-day decline since 2022, reflecting ongoing economic pressures amid geopolitical tensions and international sanctions affecting investor confidence.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe made an unannounced visit to Moscow on Tuesday to meet Russian officials, with neither the Kremlin nor Trump offering explanation, marking the first known intelligence chief trip to Russia since his appointment last January.

Trump family seeks bank charter, posing unprecedented conflict-of-interest test.

Trump enters midterms with few foreign policy victories.

Trump heads into midterms with few foreign policy wins.

Trump faces midterms without achieving major foreign policy breakthroughs.

Russia's stock market declined on August 20, 2026, driven by geopolitical tensions and ruble weakness, reflecting broader economic instability affecting investor confidence in the IMOEX index.

Trump's administration has 57 officials with fortunes of at least $100 million, exceeding the combined total of the previous three presidencies.

Trump's administration has more ultra-rich members than his three predecessors combined, with 57 officials worth at least $100 million.

Jared Kushner meets Netanyahu to discuss Gaza plan after a rare meeting with Hamas leaders.

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner meet Netanyahu Monday to salvage a 15-point U.S.-backed Gaza peace roadmap rejected by Netanyahu and stalled over Hamas disarmament, affecting two million Palestinians.

Jared Kushner meets Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya to advance the Gaza ceasefire and disarmament plan.

US Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper visited the USS Abraham Lincoln amid reports of suicide attempts.

The US Abraham Lincoln carrier remains deployed in the Middle East beyond its expected return date.

Kremlin rejects limited ceasefire proposals in the Black Sea, citing no advantage for Russia.