Jared Kushner
Trump's son-in-law and a special envoy working on Middle Eastern negotiations.
Notable Quotes
"We are protesting for the main reason here that is the Zvernec project, which is something that it's not clear for the Albanians."View Story →
"It started because of that, but that was only the tip of the iceberg."View Story →
"Trump has been under pressure to find an off-ramp since Tehran moved to choke off the Strait of Hormuz."View Story →
"The goal of today was really just to show you that we're really fully committed to doing it."View Story →
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Trump's Board of Peace unveils $2.45bn plan to begin Gaza's reconstruction
The figure was announced during a meeting of the group's board at the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
September 23, 2026Donald Trump Jr and Bettina Trump say Putin ally paid for some wedding festivities as a 'gift'
An Instagram post from the couple said two nights of their wedding festivities in the Bahamas were partially funded by Umar Kremlev.
September 14, 2026At least two people dead after Russian strikes on Kyiv
Air raid alerts and sounds of explosions rang out in Ukraine's capital as Russian forces launched drone strikes early on Tuesday.
September 8, 2026Peace talks rich in symbolism but fundamental differences between Russia and Ukraine remain
Despite talks between US envoys and both Putin and Zelensky, the expectation in Kyiv is the fighting will continue, writes James Landale.
September 6, 2026US envoys set for Ukraine talks after meeting Putin in Russia
It will be the first trip by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Trump's top negotiators, to Kyiv.
September 6, 2026Putin says US-Russia contacts beneficial as talks begin with Witkoff and Kushner - Reuters
Putin says US-Russia contacts beneficial as talks begin with Witkoff and Kushner Reuters
September 5, 2026US envoys arrive in Moscow ahead of Ukraine talks
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are due to hold talks with Russia before travelling to Ukraine on Sunday.
September 5, 2026Trump's peace envoys to visit Moscow and Kyiv over weekend
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have led President Donald Trump's efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war - but talks have stalled.
September 4, 2026Russia hits Ukrainian security headquarters in drone attack, Zelensky says
The unmanned aerial vehicle struck without warning in the heart of the Ukrainian capital.
September 4, 2026Rosenberg: Putin's veiled threat to UK part of Russia's campaign against West
The Russian president wants to keep Britain guessing - and stressing - over Moscow's real intentions.
September 2, 2026Kushner, Netanyahu agree on path forward for Gaza, Board of Peace official says - Reuters
Kushner, Netanyahu agree on path forward for Gaza, Board of Peace official says Reuters
August 17, 2026Kushner to hold talks with Netanyahu after rare meeting with Hamas - Reuters
Kushner to hold talks with Netanyahu after rare meeting with Hamas Reuters
August 17, 2026Trump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader to push Gaza peace plan
The rare meeting comes a week after Israel rejected Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza.
August 16, 2026BBC seeks to subpoena Trump's family members in Panorama lawsuit
The BBC's lawyers argue Trump's family members "have personal knowledge" of his intentions in the speech he gave outside the US Capitol on 6 January 2021.
August 15, 2026Iger, Kushner purchasing Lakers for record $12.5 billion - Reuters
Iger, Kushner purchasing Lakers for record $12.5 billion Reuters
August 12, 2026Saudi-led group completes $55bn purchase of gaming giant EA
The deal takes the maker of titles including The Sims and EA FC into private ownership - and loads it with debt.
August 4, 2026Trump now 'not sure' about letting Ukraine build Patriot missiles
The US president's latest comments come weeks after he offered Kyiv the right to make the missiles.
July 31, 2026US wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz
Vice-President JD Vance is among US officials expected to take part in negotiations resuming on Saturday in Oman.
July 11, 2026Bowen: For all his bluster, Trump has no better option than talks with Iran
The negotiating process is fragile and recent US strikes show how hard it will be to reach agreement, writes BBC's International Editor Jeremy Bowen.
July 8, 2026Trump says ceasefire is 'over' after US and Iran trade strikes
Speaking ahead of a Nato summit, the president says US negotiators can keep talking with the Iranians "if they want".
July 8, 2026'Flamingo Revolution' takes off as thousands demand Albanian PM's resignation
Flamingos have become a national symbol of protest, triggered by opposition to a luxury development.
July 4, 2026US envoys in Doha to meet mediators but not Iranians, Qatar says
Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman says no high-level meetings or direct talks between the US and Iran are scheduled.
June 30, 2026U.S. says Trump envoys Kushner and Witkoff will travel for Iran meeting in Doha - Reuters
U.S. says Trump envoys Kushner and Witkoff will travel for Iran meeting in Doha Reuters
June 29, 2026Kremlin says it believes contacts with US over Ukraine will resume when Witkoff and Kushner become available - Reuters
Kremlin says it believes contacts with US over Ukraine will resume when Witkoff and Kushner become available Reuters
June 24, 2026Trump tells Putin he is ready to help end Ukraine conflict, Kremlin adviser says - Reuters
Trump tells Putin he is ready to help end Ukraine conflict, Kremlin adviser says Reuters
June 14, 2026Kushner project being developed on disputed land, Albanian villagers say - Reuters
Kushner project being developed on disputed land, Albanian villagers say Reuters
June 13, 2026Protesters tear down Albanian development site fences, amid anger over coastal projects - Reuters
Protesters tear down Albanian development site fences, amid anger over coastal projects Reuters
June 13, 2026Albania protests swell as opposition to Kushner resort persists - Reuters
Albania protests swell as opposition to Kushner resort persists Reuters
June 10, 2026Ukraine's top peace negotiator Umerov arrives in Miami for talks with US envoys - Reuters
Ukraine's top peace negotiator Umerov arrives in Miami for talks with US envoys Reuters
May 7, 2026US and Iran closing in on one-page memo to end war, Axios reports - Reuters
US and Iran closing in on one-page memo to end war, Axios reports Reuters
May 6, 2026Smiles and wonder: How the US reacted to King Charles
A divided US has come together to watch King Charles' visit with a mix of awe, delight and hope.
April 29, 2026Exclusive: US spy agencies examine how Iran would react to Trump declaring victory - Reuters
Exclusive: US spy agencies examine how Iran would react to Trump declaring victory Reuters
April 28, 2026Trump not happy with latest Iran proposal to end the war, US official says - Reuters
Trump not happy with latest Iran proposal to end the war, US official says Reuters
April 28, 2026Trump discussed new Iran proposal with national security aides on Monday, White House says - Reuters
Trump discussed new Iran proposal with national security aides on Monday, White House says Reuters
April 27, 2026Oil prices rise as US-Iran peace talks stall
President Trump said on Saturday that the US had cancelled plans to send a team to Pakistan for negotiations.
April 27, 2026Trump tells Fox News Iran can call US if it wants to negotiate - Reuters
Trump tells Fox News Iran can call US if it wants to negotiate Reuters
April 26, 2026Trump cancels US envoys' trip to Pakistan for talks on Iran war
Iran had earlier said there were no plans for a direct meeting with a US delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
April 25, 2026Trump says he canceled US negotiators' trip to Pakistan for Iran talks, Fox News reports - Reuters
Trump says he canceled US negotiators' trip to Pakistan for Iran talks, Fox News reports Reuters
April 25, 2026S&P 500, Nasdaq close at records on tech lift, Iran peace talk hopes - Reuters
S&P 500, Nasdaq close at records on tech lift, Iran peace talk hopes Reuters
April 24, 2026Oil rises on concerns over escalating military tensions in the Middle East - Reuters
Oil rises on concerns over escalating military tensions in the Middle East Reuters
April 24, 2026Dollar set for weekly gain on stalled US-Iran talks and Middle East uncertainty - Reuters
Dollar set for weekly gain on stalled US-Iran talks and Middle East uncertainty Reuters
April 24, 2026US will indefinitely extend ceasefire, unclear if Iran agrees - Reuters
US will indefinitely extend ceasefire, unclear if Iran agrees Reuters
April 22, 2026Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy
The US president's decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate the war, buying more time
April 22, 2026Zelensky says failure of US envoys to visit Kyiv is 'disrespectful'
US envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner have travelled to Moscow several times, but never to Kyiv.
April 21, 2026Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with Iran
The US president's comments come amid uncertainty over whether Iran will attend peace talks in Pakistan this week.
April 20, 2026Iran's president stresses importance of diplomacy while noting distrust of U.S. - Reuters
Iran's president stresses importance of diplomacy while noting distrust of U.S. Reuters
April 20, 2026World weighs fate of Mideast ceasefire after US seizes Iranian cargo ship - Reuters
World weighs fate of Mideast ceasefire after US seizes Iranian cargo ship Reuters
April 20, 2026Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized
Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.
April 20, 2026Iran-US talks turn to interim deal amid rifts over nuclear work, Iranian sources say - Reuters
Iran-US talks turn to interim deal amid rifts over nuclear work, Iranian sources say Reuters
April 16, 2026Hamas rejects Gaza disarmament plan, Palestinian official says
The official tells the BBC that the armed group will not move forward with talks until Israel fully complies with its commitments.
April 14, 2026US, Iranian teams could return to Islamabad for peace talks this week, multiple sources say - Reuters
US, Iranian teams could return to Islamabad for peace talks this week, multiple sources say Reuters
April 14, 2026Trump says Iranian 'fast-attack' ships that come close to US 'blockade' will be eliminated - Reuters
Trump says Iranian 'fast-attack' ships that come close to US 'blockade' will be eliminated Reuters
April 13, 2026US to enforce blockade in Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea, note to seafarers says - Reuters
US to enforce blockade in Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea, note to seafarers says Reuters
April 13, 2026Twenty-one hours of back and forth leave US and Iran far apart
US Vice-President JD Vance was a difficult mission, negotiating on behalf of a president whose messaging on the war has been mixed.
April 12, 2026What is a naval blockade and how would it work in Strait of Hormuz?
Donald Trump says that the US is going to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
April 12, 2026US negotiators leaving without a peace deal with Iran - Reuters
US negotiators leaving without a peace deal with Iran Reuters
April 11, 2026Americans weigh in on the Iran war, gas prices and their fears - Reuters
Americans weigh in on the Iran war, gas prices and their fears Reuters
April 11, 2026Trump has handed JD Vance his most difficult mission yet
As the US vice-president leads peace talks with Iran, he must balance warring factions, a demanding boss and his own political future.
April 11, 2026Historic Vance-Ghalibaf talks must bridge deep distrust
Face-to-face talks would mark the highest-level engagement between Iran and the US since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
April 10, 2026Vance warns Iran not to "play us" as he leaves for talks - Reuters
Vance warns Iran not to "play us" as he leaves for talks Reuters
April 10, 2026JD Vance to lead US team in talks with Iran in Pakistan
While the US has declared a military victory, the details of the proposals being discussed remain murky.
April 8, 2026Russia chose 'Easter escalation' over ceasefire, says Zelensky
Six civilians were killed and 40 others injured as Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles.
April 4, 2026Zelenskiy says US talks "positive," Russian response to truce offer was strikes - Reuters
Zelenskiy says US talks "positive," Russian response to truce offer was strikes Reuters
April 1, 2026US Vice President Vance spoke to intermediaries about Iran conflict as recently as Tuesday, source says - Reuters
US Vice President Vance spoke to intermediaries about Iran conflict as recently as Tuesday, source says Reuters
April 1, 2026Exclusive: U.S. can only confirm about a third of Iran's missile arsenal destroyed, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: U.S. can only confirm about a third of Iran's missile arsenal destroyed, sources say Reuters
March 27, 2026Iran's military rejects Trump's talk of negotiation, Israel and Iran launch airstrikes - Reuters
Iran's military rejects Trump's talk of negotiation, Israel and Iran launch airstrikes Reuters
March 25, 2026Trump says 'good' talks ongoing with Iran - but offers few details
An early morning post from Trump soothed panicked markets, but the extent of any talks remains unclear.
March 23, 2026Trump backs down on strikes on Iran's power network, says US and Tehran holding talks - Reuters
Trump backs down on strikes on Iran's power network, says US and Tehran holding talks Reuters
March 23, 2026Ukraine says talks to resolve war will continue in US on Sunday - Reuters
Ukraine says talks to resolve war will continue in US on Sunday Reuters
March 21, 2026Are US and Israel in lockstep in Iran war? Deciphering Trump's post after gas field attacks
What does Trump's Truth Social post after gas field attacks tell us about US-Israeli alignment?
March 19, 2026US, Russian teams met in Florida and discussed 'variety of topics,' Witkoff says - Reuters
US, Russian teams met in Florida and discussed 'variety of topics,' Witkoff says Reuters
March 12, 2026Russia told Trump it isn't sharing US military asset info with Iran, says Witkoff - Reuters
Russia told Trump it isn't sharing US military asset info with Iran, says Witkoff Reuters
March 10, 2026Attack on Iran could buoy Trump in talks with China's Xi - Reuters
Attack on Iran could buoy Trump in talks with China's Xi Reuters
March 3, 2026Trump 'not thrilled' with Iran after latest talks on nuclear programme
President Trump said he was not happy with Iran's stance, but had not yet decided whether to attack.
February 27, 2026Trump says of Iran: Sometimes you have to use force - Reuters
Trump says of Iran: Sometimes you have to use force Reuters
February 27, 2026Paramount set for $111bn Warner Bros takeover after Netflix drops bid
Netflix's decision to back down from the bidding war clears the path for Paramount to win the takeover battle.
February 27, 2026Gold broadly steady as lower Treasury yields balances out moderation in safe-haven bids - Reuters
Gold broadly steady as lower Treasury yields balances out moderation in safe-haven bids Reuters
February 27, 2026Iran's Araqchi aims to reprise role as nuclear dealmaker - Reuters
Iran's Araqchi aims to reprise role as nuclear dealmaker Reuters
February 26, 2026US and Iran to hold talks as pressure for nuclear deal builds
The indirect negotiations are seen as a last-ditch effort to prevent a conflict, but the chances of a nuclear agreement are unclear.
February 26, 2026Trump keeps world waiting on his plans for Iran after State of the Union
The next round of talks between the US and Iran in Geneva on Thursday could be decisive in the president's decision-making.
February 25, 2026Ukrainian negotiators to meet US team on Thursday, Zelenskiy says - Reuters
Ukrainian negotiators to meet US team on Thursday, Zelenskiy says Reuters
February 25, 2026Takeaways from Trump's State of the Union address to Congress - Reuters
Takeaways from Trump's State of the Union address to Congress Reuters
February 25, 2026Trump hits out at reports that top US general warned against attacking Iran
General Dan Caine has warned that strikes against Iran could be risky, potentially drawing the US into a prolonged conflict, US media report.
February 24, 2026US envoy calls French minister after foreign ministry snub, source says - Reuters
US envoy calls French minister after foreign ministry snub, source says Reuters
February 24, 2026French minister moves to block US envoy Kushner from government access
The minister says Charles Kushner, father of Trump's son-in-law Jared, had failed to explain US comments about violence in France.
February 23, 2026US ambassador to France banned from meeting French government - Reuters
US ambassador to France banned from meeting French government Reuters
February 23, 2026Ukraine negotiator tells BBC how it feels to sit across table from Russia
Sergiy Kyslytsya is among those trying to negotiate an end to the conflict, which is entering its fifth year.
February 23, 2026Next round of Ukraine peace talks could be this week, Kyiv says - Reuters
Next round of Ukraine peace talks could be this week, Kyiv says Reuters
February 23, 2026US pulling non-essential staff from embassy in Beirut amid Iran tensions - Reuters
US pulling non-essential staff from embassy in Beirut amid Iran tensions Reuters
February 23, 2026Trump says he is considering limited military strike on Iran
Trump's new threat came a day after he appeared to give Iran about 10 days to agree to a deal to curb its nuclear programme.
February 20, 2026US and Iran slide towards conflict as military buildup eclipses talks - Reuters
US and Iran slide towards conflict as military buildup eclipses talks Reuters
February 20, 2026Trump mixes diplomacy and flattery at peace board meeting - Reuters
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February 19, 2026Trump says world has 10 days to see if Iran deal reached
The US is surging forces to the Middle East amid negotiations with the Islamic Republic over its nuclear programme.
February 19, 2026