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middleeasteye.netfinance10 hrs agoUpdated
France Says Two Embassy Staff Detained by Iranian Security Services
Iranian security forces held two French embassy staff for several hours on Sunday, interrogating them and assaulting one before release. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot called the action a violation of diplomatic immunity and warned of consequences.
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politics1 day ago
Israel's Embassy in Australia Releases Statement Criticizing Labor Draft Platform
Israel's embassy in Australia issued a four-page statement taking issue with Labor's draft national platform on Israel and Palestine. The document will be debated at the party's national conference in Adelaide this week. Abc reported.
middleeasteye.netfinance1 day ago
Jordan Summons Iranian Diplomat to Deliver Protest Message
@FirstSquawk reported that the Jordanian Foreign Ministry summoned the Chargé d'Affaires of the Iran Embassy. The ministry delivered a strongly worded protest message against the continuation of aggressions. The action occurred through standard diplomatic channels.
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washingtonpost.comworld1 day agoUpdated
Jordan Denies Ordering Evacuation of Aqaba Airport and Seaport
Jordanian officials rejected reports that the country had ordered an evacuation of the airport and seaport in Aqaba. The clarification followed an earlier U.S. embassy statement citing a specific and credible threat.
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app.buzzsumo.comworld2 days ago
South Korean Embassy and Groups Deliver Aid to Venezuela Quake Victims
The South Korean Embassy in Venezuela and the Korean Community Association distributed lunch boxes and supplies to displaced residents after last month's earthquakes. Korean associations in Colombia and Mexico provided additional funds and masks.
deadline.comworld3 days ago
U.S. Embassy in Beirut Offers Grants Up to $250,000 for Local Programs
The State Department will award $500,000 across at least two groups to highlight U.S. peace efforts in Lebanon. The funding comes as Washington mediates between Beirut and Tel Aviv amid ongoing Israel-Hezbollah fighting.
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politics5 days ago
Fiji Parliament Forms Israel Allies Caucus to Promote Embassy Moves to Jerusalem
Fiji's parliament launched a new caucus on Tuesday aimed at strengthening ties with Israel and encouraging other nations to relocate their embassies to Jerusalem. The group becomes the 65th such body affiliated with the Israel Allies Foundation worldwide.
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ndtv.comworld5 days ago
British Embassy and Trade Department Host Gin Producers Showcase in Tel Aviv
The British Embassy in Israel and the UK Department for Business and Trade held an event in Tel Aviv to present British gin producers. The showcase aimed to increase commercial connections between UK distilleries and the Israeli market.
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jpost.comworld4 days agoUpdated
U.S.-Brokered Talks Open in Rome to Implement Lebanon-Israel Framework
Delegations met July 14 at the U.S. embassy in Rome to advance a June 26 agreement calling for an end to fighting that resumed March 2. The talks focus on pilot zones, disarmament steps, and phased Israeli withdrawal.
news.google.comsports6 days ago
GB News Reporter Questions Argentine Embassy Staff About England Match
GB News reporter Keith Bays shouted questions through the intercom at the Argentine embassy in London on July 15, 2026. The questions concerned the evening World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina. An embassy voice responded wishing for a clean game.
abcnews.go.comworld11 days ago
Nigeria Ends US Contractor Role in Visa Applications Effective July 2026
The National Immigration Service ended OIS Services' role handling submissions at Nigerian visa centres in the United States. Applicants must now file directly with the embassy in Washington or consulates in New York and Atlanta.
Yonhapbusiness13 days ago
South Korea Asks U.S. Trade Office to Revise Proposed 12.5 Percent Tariff
The South Korean Embassy in Washington submitted formal comments on July 7 urging the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to drop or adjust a proposed tariff tied to forced-labor enforcement. The embassy said the measure lacks factual support and conflicts with existing bilat…
middleeasteye.netpolitics19 days ago
United States and Israel sign agreement to build new embassy compound in Jerusalem on former Palestinian land
The deal was signed July 1 at Israel's foreign ministry for a site at the Allenby compound. It follows the 2017 recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital under President Trump.
abcnews.go.compolitics19 days ago
Mudavadi Welcomes U.S. Shift from Aid to Trade at Nairobi Embassy Event
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi addressed celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi on July 1. He endorsed a shift toward trade and investment in U.S.-Africa relations and reaffirmed Kenya's election plans.
Yonhapworld20 days ago
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun Highlights Nuclear Ties at U.S. Embassy Reception
Cho spoke June 30 at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul during a reception for the 250th anniversary of American independence. He called for expanded cooperation in nuclear energy and technology while referencing a 2025 joint fact sheet with the United States.
Yonhapworld20 days ago
North Korean Embassy in Beijing Adds 25 Photos to Outdoor Bulletin Board
The display now includes six images of Kim Jong-un's daughter Ju-ae. Yonhap reported the July 1 change at the embassy gate in the Chinese capital.
washingtonpost.compolitics21 days ago
Technical glitch interrupts national anthem at U.S. Embassy event in Brussels
A country singer restarted her performance of the national anthem after a microphone failure at a U.S. Embassy Independence Day celebration in Brussels. The event marked one of several Freedom 250 observances ahead of the United States' 250th anniversary.
Euronewspolitics22 days ago
US Embassy Holds 250th Anniversary Event in Brussels Park Amid Protests
Thousands of guests attended an invitation-only celebration at Parc du Cinquantenaire on Sunday. The event featured activities, performances and a fireworks display but drew protests over the use of public space.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics22 days ago
Slovenian Prime Minister plans embassy move to Jerusalem
The Slovenian government intends to relocate its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and end recognition of a Palestinian state. Prime Minister Janez Jansa outlined the steps in an interview published over the weekend.
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Atlantic Councilworld25 days ago
Two Radiological Incidents Occur in Europe on Same Day
On April 17, authorities in Poland and the United Kingdom responded to separate radiological incidents. One involved a contaminated banknote at the Polish-Ukrainian border and the other a drone video near the Israeli embassy in London.
Rapplerworld26 days ago
Japan Raises Visa Fees for Most Categories but Keeps Temporary Visitor Visas Free for Filipinos
The Japanese embassy in Manila said temporary visitor visas for Philippine nationals staying up to 90 days remain free. New fees for single- and multiple-entry visas begin July 1.
ecns.cnworld28 days ago
Philippines rejects Chinese embassy statements on 2016 South China Sea ruling
The Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs rejected recent social media posts from the Chinese embassy in Manila that questioned the 2016 arbitral award. Officials described the award as final and binding under international law.
Al Jazeerapolitics34 days ago
Somaliland Opens Embassy in Israel During Knesset Visit
Somaliland opened an embassy in Israel and its president visited the Knesset. The trip follows Israel's recognition of Somaliland as an independent state several months earlier.
newser.comworld34 days ago
U.S. Embassy in Nassau advises Americans to avoid jet ski rentals in Bahamas over safety and assault concerns
The embassy cited six hospitalizations since August 2024 and multiple sexual assaults by unlicensed operators. Ambassador Herschel Walker urged tourists to avoid rentals on popular Nassau beaches.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics38 days ago
French Prime Minister Asks Israel to Identify BlackCore Operators
France's prime minister formally requested that Israel explain or help identify the operators of an Israeli firm accused of running online influence campaigns in multiple countries. Israel's embassy stated it has no intention of interfering in French politics.
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citizen.co.zapolitics40 days ago
U.S. Issues Regional Travel Advisories for Mexico Ahead of 2026 World Cup Matches
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico issued a travel advisory for American spectators attending the 2026 World Cup, citing regional safety differences and specific State Department ratings for host cities.
upi.comworld41 days ago
Princess Anne to Visit South Korea for 75th Anniversary of Battle of Imjin River and Bilateral Events
The British Embassy in Seoul announced the three-day trip on June 10, 2026. Princess Anne and Sir Tim Laurence will attend commemorations and partnership events.
The Guardianpolitics41 days ago
UK to Announce Under-16 Social Media Restrictions Next Week Despite Technical and Free-Speech Objections from US
The British government will proceed with planned limits on under-16s' access to social media and gaming platforms. The US embassy in London has urged against outright bans and one-size-fits-all rules.
forbes.comworld42 days ago
Liberia Formally Complains to Nigeria Over Cleric's Political Prophecies and Advice
Liberia's embassy in Abuja lodged a formal protest with Nigeria's foreign ministry on June 8, 2026, citing statements by Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele.
The Guardianpolitics45 days ago
US and Europe Fail to Agree on Bosnia High Representative, Prompting US to Reconsider Peacekeeping Role
The US embassy in Sarajevo issued the warning after European states blocked Washington’s candidate for High Representative at this week’s Peace Implementation Council session.
jns.orgpolitics45 days ago
U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem Issues Travel Alert for Middle East
The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem issued a security alert on Thursday urging U.S. citizens to exercise increased caution while traveling in the Middle East. State Department advisories for multiple countries remain at Level 3 or Level 4.
Al Jazeerasports45 days ago
Iran Submits Passports to U.S. Embassy for World Cup Visas, Expects Approval
Iran’s squad submitted passports for U.S. visas ahead of the 2026 World Cup, while relocating its base camp to Tijuana, Mexico. All three group matches will be played on U.S. soil.
Fox Newsworld46 days ago
Auburn Student Missing Since May 29 After Family Separated During Japan Vacation Near Kyoto
James Weston Higginbotham, 20, disappeared after separating from his family during a vacation in Japan. Japanese police, the U.S. Embassy, and the FBI are searching wooded areas east of Kyoto.
thehindu.comfinance47 days ago
Kazakhstan and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Discuss Irrigation Efficiency and Water Conservation
Kazvodhoz experts met U.S. officials to discuss digital metering and canal-loss reduction. The U.S. Embassy in Astana arranged the session amid forecasts of a 50 percent water shortfall by 2040.
upi.compolitics48 days ago
U.S. Forces Korea Commander Describes South Korea as Dagger in Asia
U.S. Forces Korea Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson described South Korea as the dagger in the heart of Asia from China's perspective. The Chinese Embassy in Seoul called the remarks unnecessary belligerence that crossed the line.
rnz.co.nzworld53 days ago
Israel to Open Resident Embassy in Fiji This Weekend
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar will inaugurate Israel’s new embassy in Suva. The move follows Fiji’s opening of an embassy in Jerusalem last year.
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nknews.orgfinance56 days ago
U.S. Military Conducts Drill Near Reopened Embassy in Caracas
Two U.S. Marine Corps Osprey aircraft landed near the U.S. Embassy in Caracas on Saturday. The Venezuelan government said it had authorized the exercise as an evacuation drill. U.S. Southern Command head Gen. Francis L. Donovan observed the operation.
japantimes.co.jppolitics57 days ago
U.S. diplomatic practices shift toward personal channels and reduced embassy roles
Reports describe changes in how the United States conducts diplomacy, with greater reliance on direct communications and fewer traditional embassy functions. Allies are described as bypassing formal channels in favor of alternative routes.
tass.comworld58 days ago
Ukraine Verifies Reports of Possible Russian Oreshnik Missile Strike
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is checking intelligence from the U.S. and European partners about a potential Russian Oreshnik missile attack. The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv issued a security alert warning of a possible significant air attack within 24 hours.
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ABC Newsworld58 days ago
Ukraine Verifies Reports of Possible Russian Hypersonic Missile Strike
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian services are checking intelligence from U.S. and European partners about a potential Oreshnik missile attack. The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv issued a security alert warning of a possible significant air strike within 24 hours.
dailywire.comworld58 days ago
U.S. Marine Aircraft Conduct Exercise at Embassy in Caracas
Two U.S. Marine Ospreys landed at the American Embassy in Caracas with Venezuelan authorization. The USS Iwo Jima remains positioned off the Venezuelan coast during the drill.
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France 24politics59 days ago
Protesters Rally Outside U.S. Embassy in Havana After Raul Castro Indictment
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in front of the U.S. embassy in Havana on Friday. The rally expressed support for former Cuban president Raul Castro following his indictment in the United States.
calgaryherald.compolitics59 days ago
Protesters Rally Outside U.S. Embassy in Havana After Castro Indictment
Thousands of demonstrators gathered outside the U.S. embassy in Havana on Friday. The rally expressed support for former Cuban president Raul Castro following his indictment in the United States.
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The Independentpolitics59 days ago
Cubans Protest U.S. Embassy Over Indictment of Former Leader
Thousands gathered in Havana on Friday to protest a U.S. decision to indict a former Cuban leader over a 1990s airplane incident. Officials described the charges as a possible pretext for military action.
Euronewsworld59 days ago
Demonstrators March to Israeli Embassy in Athens After Flotilla Interception
Around 1,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through Athens on Thursday after Israel intercepted a flotilla carrying Gaza activists. The protest occurred as international criticism over the arrests mounted and as deported activists arrived in Turkey.
Nprworld60 days ago
Palestinian U.N. Ambassador Withdraws Bid for General Assembly Vice President Role
The Palestinian delegation to the United Nations withdrew its candidate for a vice president position in the General Assembly after the U.S. State Department issued a cable instructing embassy officials to apply pressure or face possible visa revocation for the delegation.
politics60 days ago
Allies Use Personal Channels After U.S. Embassy Reductions
Allied governments are bypassing formal embassy structures and presidential statements to pursue direct contacts with U.S. decision-makers. The approach reflects changes in how foreign policy is conducted through individual representatives rather than established institutions.
ibtimes.co.ukpolitics62 days ago
British Embassy Removes Deputy Head of Mission in Washington
James Roscoe was removed from his post as deputy head of mission at the British embassy in Washington. Embassy staff received notice of the change on Tuesday without an accompanying explanation.
tass.comworld62 days agoUpdated
Latvia Summons Russian Diplomat Over SVR Statement on Ukraine
Latvia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Russian Embassy's Chargé d'Affaires on May 18 and issued a formal protest. The action followed a public statement by Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service claiming Ukraine planned to use Latvian territory for drone attacks.
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mondoweiss.networld64 days ago
Israeli Government Approves Budget for Foreign Embassy Relocations to Jerusalem
The Israeli government unanimously approved a proposal to allocate funding and incentives aimed at encouraging countries to move their embassies to Jerusalem. The plan includes financial support for embassy construction and relocation along with logistical assistance.
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thelogicalindian.comfinance64 days ago
Indian Embassy Assists Workers at Russian Plant
The Indian Embassy in Russia is coordinating with company management and local authorities to support affected workers. Officials are providing necessary assistance following an incident at the facility.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld66 days ago
Justice Department Seeks Death Penalty for Man Charged in Killing of Two Israeli Embassy Staffers
The Justice Department announced it will seek the death penalty against Elias Rodriguez, charged with federal hate crimes and murder in the May 2025 shooting deaths of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim outside a Washington Jewish museum. Prosecutors described the attack as calcu…
ocregister.comworld66 days ago
Justice Department Seeks Death Penalty for Suspect in Fatal Shootings of Two Israeli Embassy Staffers
The Justice Department announced it will seek the death penalty against the suspect in the fatal shootings of two Israeli Embassy staff members. The decision follows the suspect's arrest and federal charges related to the incident. Officials have not released additional details o…
France 24world68 days ago
Ghana Repatriates 300 Citizens from South Africa
Ghana has secured presidential approval to immediately evacuate 300 distressed citizens who registered at its embassy in Pretoria following a new wave of protests against foreign nationals. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa described the events as isolated criminal acts unr…
BBC Newsworld69 days ago
Ghana to Evacuate 300 Citizens from South Africa Amid Protests Over Immigration
Ghana's foreign minister announced the immediate evacuation of 300 distressed citizens registered at the embassy in Pretoria. The move follows a wave of anti-immigrant protests and conflicting statements from South African officials denying attacks on foreigners. Multiple African…
Fox Newsworld71 days ago
Falun Gong Practitioner Describes Years of Imprisonment and Family Losses After 1999 Ban
Wang Chunyan, a 70-year-old Falun Gong practitioner who spent seven years in prison, described the deaths of more than 25 friends and her husband Yu Yefu during an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital. Former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Sam B…
Le Mondepolitics72 days ago
Jordan Bardella Meets German Ambassador in Paris
The president of the Rassemblement National, which leads polls ahead of the 2027 French presidential election, held the meeting with Stephan Steinlein. Agence France-Presse revealed the encounter on May 6. The German embassy declined to comment while a diplomatic source defended…
yahoo.comworld73 days ago
Rwanda Explores Partnership With Cleveland Clinic
Rwanda's health minister met with a delegation from Cleveland Clinic and U.S. embassy representatives to discuss a potential partnership. The talks focused on medical innovation, research and healthcare development. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit academic medical center that ope…
Washington Examinerworld74 days ago
State Department Reviews All Mexican Consulates After Indictments of Senior Mexican Officials and Deaths of U.S. Embassy Staff
The review, reported Thursday, comes amid escalating tensions over a deadly CIA-involved drug raid in Chihuahua last month and new U.S. indictments against Mexican officials including Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has demanded evidence bef…
680news.comworld74 days ago
Open Letters at German University Protest Ties With Jewish Group Over Zionism Concerns
Open letters posted at Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design in Halle, Germany, demand an end to cooperation with the local Jewish community organization on a counter-antisemitism project, citing its purported Zionist ties. The Israeli embassy in Berlin stated the lett…
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