Trump says set no deadline for ceasefire in talk with Putin

US President Donald Trump said that he did not indicate any specific deadline for reaching a ceasefire in Ukraine in his conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

Russia sets grain deal deadline for UN

Russia considers the expiration date of the Ukraine grain deal a “natural deadline” for the UN to show progress in delivering on its commitments to Russia to unblock its agricultural exports, a senior Russian diplomat told a newspaper.

Germany Balks at Tillerson Call for More European NATO Spending

Germany's Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel said it was neither "reachable nor desirable" for Germany to spend the agreed NATO target of two percent of member states' economic output on defense. NATO allies have until 2024 to do that.

US Gives NATO Allies 2 Months for Defense Spending Plans

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned NATO allies Friday to boost defense spending or come up with plans to reach the alliance's budget guidelines within two months.

Colombian Leaders Try To Revive Peace Deal After Referendum Rejection

Colombian officials met Tuesday in Cuba with representatives from the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia for talks to try and save a peace deal, but it is unclear how willing the rebels are to return to the negotiating table.

Kremlin Names Conditions to Resume Syrian Ceasefire: The US has failed to separate armed "opposition forces" from terrorists

Terrorists should stop attacking, while the US should stop mistakenly striking Syrian army for the ceasefire to resume, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

No EU-Turkey visa deal by July 1: Austria

A deal to allow Turks visa-free entry to the EU as part of a wider accord with Ankara on curbing the migrant crisis cannot be completed by the July 1 deadline, Austria said June 10.

Kerry wants Syrian political transition by August

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Tuesday urged the government of Syrian President Bashar Assad and its backers to work for a political transition as an August deadline approaches.

Koreas talk through the night to ease confrontation

High-level talks between North and South Korea ran through Sunday night into Monday morning in a bid to defuse newly heightened tensions.

Ban Ki-moon encourages parties to 'pave way' for deescalating situation on Korean Peninsula.

 UN, 23 August 2015 – Welcoming a high-level meeting between the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, which was held yesterday, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon encouraged both sides to pave the way for deescalating the situation and promoting peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.

South Korea & North Korea to hold talks over loudspeaker broadcasts

South and North Korea have agreed to hold top-level talks as a North Korean deadline loomed for Seoul to halt loudspeaker propaganda broadcasts across the border or face military action.

No summit on Sunday if Greece aid deal agreed Saturday. Bridge financing for Greece would also be discussed

There won't be a summit on Sunday if a deal on aid for Greece is reached at Saturday's Eurogroup meeting, a European official said at a briefing on Friday.

Iran calls on counterparts to choose agreement or coercion (Javad Zarif)

Iran's counterparts in nuclear talks "still need to make a critical and historic choice: agreement or coercion," said Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a video on YouTube on Friday."I'm in Vienna to put a long overdue end to an unnecessary crisis," said Zarif at the beginning of the video.

All sides making 'genuine effort' for Iran deal (US)

US Secretary of State John Kerry Friday praised a "genuine effort" by all sides negotiating a nuclear accord with Iran to get the deal done as a new deadline looms.

'Major problems' as Kerry heads to Iran nuclear talks

Efforts to finalise a historic nuclear deal with Iran remain stuck on several issues, diplomats from both sides said Friday as US Secretary of State John Kerry headed to Vienna for crunch weekend talks.

EU’s Juncker accuses Tsipras over debt talks claims

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker lashed out at Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Sunday, accusing him of misrepresenting recent bailout talks with international creditors to the country's parliament.

Greek officials reject 'ultimatums' for debt deal

Greek government officials have turned down "ultimatums" to close a deal with international creditors to resolve the five-year Greek debt crisis, despite the looming June 5 deadline for the repayment of the next loan installment to the International Monetary Fund.

No deal in Greece-creditor talks as debt deadline nears (Greece blames creditors)

Greece's cash-strapped government has failed to deliver on a promise to reach an agreement with rescue lenders over the weekend.

World powers, Iran announce framework for nuke deal

After marathon negotiations, the United States, Iran and five other world powers announced a deal Thursday outlining limits on Iran's nuclear program so it cannot lead to atomic weapons, directing negotiators toward a comprehensive agreement within three months.

Iran nuke talks deadline to stretch to June 30 (report)

A joint statement to be issued at talks on Iran’s nuclear program will say enough progress has been reached to continue the negotiations until a final deadline of June 30, according to a text seen by Reuters.