The delegation’s collective wealth exceeds US$1.07 trillion, according to data from Forbes and United States Securities and Exchange Commission filings compiled by Quiver Quantitative, and each member holds a significant commercial stake in the bilateral relationship.
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk leads the group with a personal net worth of US$827 billion, representing over 77 per cent of the delegation’s total wealth.
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Nine US Aircraft arrive in Pakistan ahead of JD Vance visit to Islamabad
Source said nine US government aircraft of US Air Mobility Command, operating under “RCH” (Reach) callsigns, have landed at PAF Base Nur Khan, carrying high-level logistics support equipment.
The aircraft convoy is reported to be transporting a range of mission-critical assets, including White House communications systems, Presidential motorcade vehicles and transport units, and Additional operational and support equipment.
Most of flights originated from Joint Base Andrews in the US, a key base used for executive and government transport operations. Several aircraft were also routed through Ramstein Air Base in Germany, where some cargo transfers and aircraft swaps reportedly took place before continuing toward Pakistan.
A deal to end the Iran war seemed close. Then Trump started posting on social media
One recent proposal from the Iranian side would involve a 10-year pause on enrichment, followed by another decade where Iran would agree to only enrich to levels well below weapons grade, according to a person familiar with the discussions. Meanwhile, Trump has told reporters that he wants no enrichment indefinitely and is against even the 20-year pause.
The Trump administration is also considering unfreezing $20 billion in Iranian assets as part of ongoing negotiations with Tehran, CNN previously reported. The step would come in exchange for Iran turning over its stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
How flexible each side is on their terms will ultimately dictate whether a deal can be reached.
Vance, Witkoff and Kushner going to Pakistan for Iran talks
Vice President JD Vance, special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Trump‘s son-in-law, will be traveling to Islamabad for talks with Iran, sources familiar told CBS News.
The trio are expected to arrive Monday evening for talks on Tuesday. The two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States is set to expire Tuesday.
Trump speaks with Pakistan Army Chief as Washington holds urgent Iran Crisis Meeting
During the session, President Trump not only held detailed consultations with top US political and military leadership but also made direct telephone contact with Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Iranian officials, discussing the current volatile situation and possible future developments.
Fact Check: Trump Not Coming to Pakistan as US-Iran Talks 2.0 Slated This Week
ISLAMABAD – Officials from Pakistan and Iran said US and Iranian negotiating teams could return to Islamabad within the next few days, or possibly early next week, to continue efforts aimed at easing tensions and preventing further escalation in the Gulf while the exact timing has not yet been finalized.
Ahead of the high-profile visit, there were rumours about Trump leading delegation coming to Pakistan. Pakistani officials, including Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar have denied rumors that Trump would travel to Pakistan in connection with the talks.
Abbas Araghchi says Iran negotiated in good faith in Islamabad talks but faced U.S. “greed” and shifting demands
Seyyed Abbas Araghchi wrote on X that during the intense negotiations that took place at the highest level over the past 47 years, Iran entered into negotiations with the United States in good faith to end the war. But just when Tehran and Washington were only a few steps away from reaching a memorandum, Iran faced Washington‘s greed, constantly changing goals, and threats of a blockade.
„In intensive talks at highest level in 47 years, Iran engaged with U.S in good faith to end war,“ the top Iranian doplomat wrote, adding, „But when just inches away from „Islamabad MoU“, we encountered maximalism, shifting goalposts, and blockade.“
„Zero lessons earned,“ he stressed.
Diplomacy channel open between US and Iran despite outstanding differences
“No one expected a big deal in Pakistan after 40 days of war,” he said. “Nevertheless, it was high-level direct negotiations, and they can continue to resolve the two remaining issues.”
Mousavian said what remained to be settled was freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear enrichment.
“I believe there is a solution for both,” he said.
Third round of US-Iran talks underway in Islamabad after exchange of written texts
Sources confirm that Iranian Parliament Speaker and delegation head Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and Deputy Head of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Bagheri-Kani are participating.
After two previous rounds, this appears to be a final attempt to secure agreement on Iran‘s 10-point proposal to end the war of aggression, knowledgeable sources told Press TV.
The third round came after expert teams from the Iranian and American negotiation delegations exchanged written texts to reach a framework on the topics discussed and ensure that there is no room for ambiguity in the draft proposals.
PM Shehbaz, CDF Asim Munir hold key meeting ahead of US-Iran talks in Islamabad
The US-Iran negotiations are set to begin in Islamabad on April 10. Iran’s delegation will be led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, while the US team will include Vice President JD Vance, advisor Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, confirmed White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Zelenskyy: Ukrainian, US delegations to meet to discuss security guarantees
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed a meeting of delegations of Ukraine and the United States at the end of this week to discuss, in particular, better diplomatic positions and security guarantees.
„Our team, together with American representatives, will already this week – at the end of the week – continue to bring the points that we have according to the results of Geneva closer to a form that will lead to peace and security guarantees. There will be a meeting of delegations. The Ukrainian delegation will be well prepared and tuned to substantive work,“ Zelenskyy said during his evening address.
Israeli gunfire near diplomats sparks global outcry
A European diplomat said the group had gone to the area „to see the destruction“ caused by months of Israeli operations.
The Israeli military claimed that „the delegation deviated from the approved route“, prompting troops to fire „warning shots“ to keep them away from „an area where they were not authorised to be“.
The incident sparked condemnation from nations around the world.
Israeli forces open gunfire on diplomatic delegation near Jenin refugee camp
The delegation included the ambassadors of Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, the European Union, Portugal, China, Austria, Brazil, Bulgaria, Turkey, Spain, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Turkey, Japan, Romania, Mexico, Sri Lanka, Canada, India, Chile, France, the United Kingdom, and several representatives of other countries.
Public sitting held on Monday 8 April 2024, at 10 a.m., at the Peace Palace, President Salam presiding, in the case concerning Alleged Breaches of Certain International Obligations in respect of the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Nicaragua v. Germany)
The Government of the Republic of Nicaragua is represented by:
HE Mr Carlos José Argüello Gómez, Ambassador of the Republic of Nicaragua to the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Nicaragua to the international organizations based in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, member of the International Law Commission,
as Agent and Counsel;
Mr Alain Pellet, Emeritus Professor of the University Paris Nanterre, former Chairperson of the International Law Commission, member and former President of the Institut de droit international,
Mr Daniel Müller, Founding Partner of FAR Avocats, member of the Paris Bar,
as Counsel and Advocates;
Ms Claudia Loza Obregon, Legal Adviser, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Nicaragua,
Mr Ysam Soualhi, PhD candidate, Faculty of Law, University of Angers,
as Assistant Counsel;
Ms Sherly Noguera de Argüello, Consul General of the Republic of Nicaragua,
as Administrator;
Ms Kassandra Gómez Pineda, First Secretary, Permanent Representation of the Republic of
Nicaragua to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons,
Mr Pedro Hernández Balladarez, Financial Administrative Officer, Permanent Representation of the Republic of Nicaragua to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons,
HE Mr Ammar Hijazi, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates for Multilateral Affairs of the State of Palestine,
HE Mr Omar Awadallah, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates for the United Nations and Specialized Agencies of the State of Palestine,
Mr Federico Argüello Noguera,
as Members of the Delegation.
The Government of the Federal Republic of Germany is represented by:
Ms Tania von Uslar-Gleichen, Legal Adviser and Director-General for Legal Affairs, Federal Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany,
as Agent;
Ms Wiebke Rückert, Director for Public International Law, Federal Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany,
Minister Lamola leads South Africa’s delegation to the Hague
The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Mr Ronald Lamola (MP) will lead South Africa’s delegation to Peace Palace (International Court of Justice) in the Hague.
The South African delegation comprises of South Africa’s distinguished diplomats and officials namely:
Director General in the Presidency Ms Phindile Baleni Director General of the Department of International Relations and Co-operation Mr Zane Dangor;
Director General of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development Advocate Mashabane; (former Deputy Ambassador for South Africa to the United Nations); and
Special Advisor to the President of the Republic of South Africa Advocate Nokukhanya Jele.
The South African delegation will be joined by senior political figures from progressive political parties and movements across the globe which include amongst others Jeremy Corbyn the Former leader of the opposition in the United Kingdom.
Minister Lamola leads South Africa’s delegation to the Hague The South African delegation will be joined by senior political figures from progressive political parties and movements across the globe which include amongst others Jeremy Corbyn.
President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Peru to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency José Pedro Castillo Terrones
The Honorable Miguel Cardona, United States Secretary of Education, will lead the delegation.
Top Democrat leads bipartisan trip to Middle East
The delegation will visit the Al Udeid Air Base, home of U.S. central command in the Middle East, where members will assess the Iranian threat, U.S. regional security posture and meet with deployed U.S. military personnel.
Die zapatistische „Reise für das Leben“ in Europa hat begonnen
Die Delegation ist am 2. Mai von Isla Mujeres, Mexiko, an Bord des Segelschiffes „Die Strahlratte“ nach Europa losgefahren. Es ist die erste Etappe der zapatistischen „Reise für das Leben“.
Sudanese delegation to travel Israel Friday or Saturday
Israel supported Sudan’ removal from the list of state sponsors of terrorism and pledged investment of transfer of agriculture technology to the east African nation.
Peace in Afghanistan to enhance regional connectivity: Pakistani PM
An Afghan parliamentary delegation, headed by Rahmani, arrived in Pakistan on Friday to discuss relations between the two parliaments and Pakistan‘s role in the Afghan peace process, and also to boost economic ties.
Xi spricht Unterstützung für Dialog zwischen Nordkorea und USA sowie Denuklearisierung aus
Der Delegationsführer Pak Thae-song, ein Vizevorsitzender des Zentralkomitees der Partei, antwortete, die Beziehungen zwischen Nordkorea und China seien durch die historischen Treffen der höchsten Parteiführer beider Länder in eine neue Phase eingetreten.
Die nordkoreanische Delegation war am Montag in Peking eingetroffen. Sie besuchte Zhonguancun, das chinesische Silicon Valley, und traf Beamte des Staatsrats.
Nordkoreanische Delegation besucht China
Nordkorea hat nur eine Woche nach dem Spitzentreffen zwischen den Staatschefs beider Länder eine Delegation nach China geschickt.
Am Montag wurde eine Gruppe von über zehn Nordkoreanern am Flughafen Peking gesichtet. Der nordkoreanische Botschafter in China, Ji Jae-ryong, empfing die Delegation.
N. Korea committed to implementing inter-Korean summit agreements: Christian groups
„It was clear that the commitment we hear from the North and the leadership is not simply rhetoric, but (they) carefully analyzed and understood obstacles and (they recognize) that it will be a hard process that requires careful attention from others,“ Reverend Christopher Ferguson, the general secretary of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC), said in a press conference.
He was part of the six-member Christian delegation that traveled to North Korea for a five-day trip ending Monday.