US envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner have travelled to Moscow several times, but never to Kyiv.
Category: World
More than 200 rescued from IS-linked group in DR Congo
The youngest of those freed from an Allied Democratic Forces camp is a girl aged just 14, Uganda’s army says.
Canadian killed in shooting at Mexico’s ancient Teotihuacán pyramids
Several people were also injured in the incident on Monday at the popular tourist site, say Mexican officials.
Outrage over Israeli soldier’s vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon
The Israeli military says it views with “great severity” the actions of the soldier, as the US ambassador demands “swift” consequences.
Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBC
Lyse Doucet speaks to Ebrahim Azizi, who says Iran “will decide the right of passage” through the crucial shipping route.
Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized
Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.
US intercepts and seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship, Trump says
Tehran vows retaliation soon for what it calls an “act of armed piracy”, which comes as the US prepares for a second round of talks.
Why are gray whales dying in San Francisco’s waters? US scientists search for clues
Climate change and shifting migration patterns are bringing rare research opportunities and new mysteries.
Building of Trump’s White House ballroom can resume in full, appeals court says
Construction at the White House is expected to continue until the next hearing, due in June.
Harry and Meghan’s trip felt like a royal tour – except many Aussies weren’t interested
The Sussexes’ four-day tour of Australia appears to have fallen flat with some.