U.S. and Ukrainian officials met in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for the first time since a previous spat, focusing on peace negotiations amid ongoing conflict and military aid issues.

U.S. and Ukrainian officials held critical talks in Saudi Arabia amid differing views on cease-fire conditions following continued strikes between Ukraine and Russia.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has initiated personal diplomacy with Elon Musk, aiming for a Ukraine cease-fire while preparing for important talks in Saudi Arabia and Canada.

Deborah Lipstadt, the Biden administration's special envoy to combat antisemitism, reported a rise in antisemitic incidents following the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, which marked a tragic escalation in the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Saudi Aramco reported a decline in net profit for the year 2024, resulting in reduced dividends as falling oil prices impacted revenues. The dividend cut is anticipated to affect Saudi Arabia's budget amid ongoing economic reforms.