‘Unfriendly and meddling’: Cuba reprimands US diplomat amid rising tensions US President Donald Trump has signalled a return to his ‘maximum pressure’ campaign against Cuba, prompting a backlash. Al Jazeera · May 31, 2025
Sudan army-aligned foreign ministry sets path to elections amid civil war The plan includes a transitional government, a civilian prime minister and a national dialogue with civil society. Al Jazeera · Feb 10, 2025
Japan will hold first memorial for 'all workers' at Sado gold mines but blurs WWII atrocity. Why? Japan will hold a memorial ceremony near the Sado Island Gold Mines, which were listed this summer as a UNESCO World Heritage site after the country moved past years of disputes with South Korea and reluctantly acknowledged the dark side of their history The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2024
China delimits a contested South China Sea shoal in a dispute with Philippines China has published baselines for a contested shoal in the South China Sea it had seized from the Philippines, a move that’s likely to increase tensions over overlapping territorial claims The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2024
Supporters Of Bolivia's Ex-leader Morales Detain 200 Soldiers: Government Supporters of former Bolivian president Evo Morales are holding at least 200 soldiers hostage, the Foreign Ministry said Saturday, as their standoff with the state continues to escalate. International Business Times · Nov 2, 2024
Why is Belarus amassing troops along its border with Ukraine? Ukraine has called on Belarus to pull back its forces from the border amid new regional tensions after Kursk incursion. Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2024
Pakistan summons Afghan diplomat to protest a suicide attack that killed 8 soldiers in the northwest Pakistan summoned a senior Afghan diplomat to strongly protest a deadly militant attack that left eight soldiers dead in the northwest bordering Afghanistan, the Foreign Ministry said Wednesday The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024
Israeli attack on al-Mawasi kills at least 90 people: What we know so far Some 300 people were also wounded in the attack on al-Mawasi camp, a designated ‘safe zone’. Al Jazeera · Jul 13, 2024
‘Shocking and brutal massacre’: World reacts to Israel’s al-Mawasi attacks Outrage after 90 killed in designated ‘safe zone’ attack that Israel says targeted Hamas military leader. Al Jazeera · Jul 13, 2024
Ecuador Suspends Visa Waiver For Chinese Citizens Due To Migration Concerns Ecuador suspends visa waiver for Chinese citizens due to irregular migration concerns. Chinese nationals now require visas to travel to Ecuador. Top News · Jun 18, 2024
African countries want answers over old rice sale The Foreign Ministry will meet with diplomats from African countries to address concerns following reports that Thailand plans to sell 15,000 tonnes of 10-year-old rice to their countries. Bangkok Post · May 28, 2024
Iranian Foreign Minister Amirabdollahian dies in helicopter crash aged 60 The diplomat perished in the helicopter crash that also killed President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday. Al Jazeera · May 20, 2024
Polish Authorities Concerned Over Pro-Putin Slogans At Protests Polish authorities raise concerns over pro-Putin slogans at farmers' protests amid tensions over Ukraine and economic challenges from agricultural imports ... Top News · Feb 21, 2024
China sanctions 5 US defense companies in response to US sanctions and arms sales to Taiwan China has announced sanctions on five American defense-related companies in response to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and U.S. sanctions on Chinese companies and individuals The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2024
France 24 · Dec 27, 2023 France expels two Azerbaijan diplomats in 'reciprocity' move France has declared two employees of Azerbaijan's embassy persona non grata in a move of "reciprocity", the Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023 Live updates | Palestinians in parts of southern Gaza receive notices to evacuate Palestinians in parts of southern Gaza say they received evacuation notices
Radio France Internationale · Nov 3, 2023 French Institute in Gaza hit by Israeli strike, Paris demands answers The French Institute in Gaza was targeted by an Israeli strike, the Foreign Ministry said on Friday – adding that no French employees or nationals were inside the building at the time of the attack. The Gaza office of the French news agency AFP was also seriously damaged a day…
Zenger · Sep 7, 2023 Flight With 12 Israelis Makes Emergency Touchdown In Malaysia An Emirates plane heading from Singapore to Dubai with 12 Israeli citizens onboard made an emergency landing in Malaysia
The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2023 Myanmar expels East Timor's diplomat in retaliation for supporting opposition forces Myanmar’s military government has ordered East Timor’s diplomat to leave the country in retaliation for the East Timorese government holding meetings with Myanmar’s main opposition organization
The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023 China accuses US of trying to block its development and demands that technology curbs be repealed China has accused Washington of trying to block its development after President Joe Biden stepped up a feud over technology and security by tightening controls on U.S. investments that might help Beijing develop its military
Zenger · Aug 2, 2023 Israel Lodges Official Protest With Jordan Over Mistreatment Of Jewish Tourists Israel files complaint with Jordan over harassment of religious Jewish tourists at border crossings
Zenger · Jul 31, 2023 Ethiopian Special Forces Free Captive Israeli An Israeli citizen who was abducted in Ethiopia some three weeks ago has been freed and reunited with his children.
The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023 Germany appoints senior lawmaker with governing party as ambassador to Russia Germany has appointed a senior lawmaker with one of the country’s governing parties as its new ambassador to Russia, handing him the delicate diplomatic post as tensions spiral over Moscow’s war in Ukraine
Reuters · May 17, 2023 Turkey summons German envoy over detention of Turkish journalists Turkey summoned the German ambassador in Ankara on Wednesday to express condemnation over the detention in Germany of two journalists from a pro-government Turkish newspaper, the Foreign Ministry said, in the latest case of tensions between the two NATO allies.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 28, 2023 16,000 People Crossed Sudan Border into Egypt Cairo said it facilitated the entry of over 16,000 foreign nationals from Sudan into Egypt since deadly fighting erupted in their country in mid-April, the official spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry, Ahmed Abu-Zeid, stated on Thursday. “Egyptian efforts to facilitate the crossing of refugees from Sudan over the past few…