‘Bumbling f–king idiot’ Steve Witkoff shouldn’t be leading Iran, Russia negotiations, allies and insiders say – New York Post

‘Bumbling f–king idiot’ Steve Witkoff shouldn’t be leading Iran, Russia negotiations, allies and insiders say  New York Post Ukraine, Gaza and Iran: can Witkoff secure any wins for Trump?  The Guardian Trump has his old friend Steve Witkoff leading his toughest diplomatic talks  NPR Steve Witkoff, the Trump loyalist disrupting diplomacy  Financial Times Steve Witkoff, the world’s worst diplomat  The…

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Israel’s European allies urge lifting of ‘intolerable’ Gaza aid blockade – The Washington Post

Israel’s European allies urge lifting of ‘intolerable’ Gaza aid blockade  The Washington Post Israel rejects ‘ethically outrageous’ E3 statement demanding restart of Gaza aid  The Times of Israel Macron’s Vision: Peace, Security for Israel and a Palestinian State Without Hamas  Haaretz Gaza is burning. UK NGOs must abandon failed diplomacy and fight back  Al Jazeera Germany, France, Britain call…

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Syria’s Jihadist-Turned-President Seeks New Allies – The New York Times

Syria’s Jihadist-Turned-President Seeks New Allies  The New York Times 3 Takeaways From The New York Times’ Interview With Syria’s New President  The New York Times ‘Soft-spoken’ Sharaa makes Time 100 list as sectarian massacres continue in Syria  thecradle.co Gulf Waters in the Barada River: A Conditional Embrace Wrapped in Overstated Optimism  البيت الخليجي للدراسات والنشر Al-Sharaa returns Syria back…

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As Trump alienates allies with US tariffs, China is poised to exploit the gaps – AP News

As Trump alienates allies with US tariffs, China is poised to exploit the gaps  AP News Contributor: Trump’s latest trade war with China is sorely needed  Los Angeles Times ‘Essentially, trade stops’: A former Trump official on what’s next for China  Politico The U.S. and China Are Going to Economic War—and Everyone Will Suffer  WSJ If Trump is trying…

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Netanyahu seen likely to reverse pick for new Shin Bet head after allies protest choice – The Times of Israel

Netanyahu seen likely to reverse pick for new Shin Bet head after allies protest choice  The Times of Israel Netanyahu Names New Israel Spy Chief Despite Showdown With Court  The New York Times Tapping a Submissive Yes-man: Inside Netanyahu’s Decision on Next Shin Bet Chief  Haaretz Netanyahu considering canceling selection of ex-Navy chief Eli Sharvit as new Shin…

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Ukraine's allies meet with new aid, security assurances in mind – Reuters

Ukraine’s allies meet with new aid, security assurances in mind  Reuters Macron dismisses Russian demands as ‘coalition of the willing’ gathers in Paris for Ukraine talks – Europe live  The Guardian European Leaders to Try to Hammer Out Ukraine Support Plans  The New York Times Macron Gathers Leaders as Europe Risks Stalling on Ukraine Plan  Bloomberg Macron says a…

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‘Most European Non-European Country’: Canada Turns to Allies as Trump Threatens – The New York Times

‘Most European Non-European Country’: Canada Turns to Allies as Trump Threatens  The New York Times Canada’s Carney says Trump must stop comments before bilateral talks can start  Reuters.com Canadian ambassador to US on Trump’s 51st state remarks: ‘We take seriously our sovereignty’  The Hill Carney meets Macron on first foreign visit as PM  BBC.com Canada’s Carney starts first trip…

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Allies preserve unity even as Trump’s tariffs and Canada taunts overshadow G7 meeting – The Associated Press

Allies preserve unity even as Trump’s tariffs and Canada taunts overshadow G7 meeting  The Associated Press U.S. and Canada’s clash over tariffs overshadows G7 meeting  NBC News Canada Finds Solidarity at G-7 in Push Against Trump’s 51st State Idea  The Wall Street Journal Joly tells Marco Rubio ‘Canada’s sovereignty is not up to debate, period’  CBC News US aligns…

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Rubio could face an unfriendly reception from close G7 allies over Trump’s policies – The Associated Press

Rubio could face an unfriendly reception from close G7 allies over Trump’s policies  The Associated Press G7 foreign ministers meet in Canada amid tensions with Trump  Reuters Ukraine Ceasefire Bid, Trade War To Dominate As G7 Diplomats Meet  Barron’s Rubio says Trump’s ‘51st state’ plan not on G7 summit agenda in Canada  The Guardian Canada sounds alarm at G7:…

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Trump’s Tariffs by Whim Keep Allies and Markets Off Balance – The New York Times

Trump’s Tariffs by Whim Keep Allies and Markets Off Balance  The New York Times Trump faces new economic uncertainties amid trade battles  The Hill Why the stock market ignored Trump’s latest tariff reprieve and how we took advantage  CNBC Trumpian chaos reigns — but there are reasons for optimism  The Boston Globe Losing! Trump cuts and runs in self-inflicted…

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