Hours before Ankara set to resume offensive against US allies, leaders of Turkey and Russia agree to create 20-mile deep area free of Kurdish fighters

Asked about Turkey's invasion of Syrian Kurdistan, US secretary of state says Washington has fulfilled its commitments to Kurds, but its 'interests remain' in region

FM Zarif says he hopes to hear 'good news' soon, as Tehran angles for deal with Washington despite recent tensions

Architect of Trump peace plan had planned to stay on until its unveiling, but amid political deadlock in Israel appears to confirm early departure

White House adviser will also convene with Netanyahu, is reportedly seeking to assess prospects of government being formed as US peace plan remains on hold

US vice president shares tense handshake with Turkish leader before urging him to halt offensive against Kurdish forces in northern Syria

Uprooting people from their homes is 'inhumane' and a 'recipe for disaster,' US ambassador tells pro-settler outlet; Erekat urges 'immediate action' to save prospects for peace

Trump's decision to pull troops away from Syria means Israel is losing a key ally in the region, but it should not come as a surprise

Sources say administration concerned China shipping companies are turning off tracking beacons on vessels to conceal sanction-busting crude cargoes

Former aide to fired US national security adviser said to tell lawmakers Trump's lawyer 'is going to blow everyone up' with his drive for dirt on Biden