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African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) members attend a flag-raising ceremony for new member states on April 7, 2026, in Addis Ababa, as part of official proceedings marking their integration into AU structures and reaffirming continental unity and cooperation.
AU Condemns Israel Envoy Plan for "Somaliland"

Addis Ababa (Diplomat.so) - African Union Commission expresses deep concern and strongly condemns reports of Israel's decision to appoint a diplomatic envoy to the northwe

Armed Israeli troops advance through a southern Lebanese area during ongoing military operations near the border.
Lebanon explosion kills Israeli soldier amid fragile ceasefire

Tel Aviv (Diplomat.so) - Israel Defense Forces reported that a soldier was killed and three others wounded in southern Lebanon on Saturday, following an explosion during opera

Kirill Dmitriev
Russian envoy says sanctions ineffective, destructive

Moscow (Diplomat.so) – Kirill Dmitriev, Russian envoy and CEO of RDIF, said on Saturday, that US sanctions extension on Russian oil transit will affect 100 million barrels o

Shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz appear closed amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran and rising disruptions to regional maritime traffic.
Israel raises alert over Iran US tensions in Hormuz

Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Saturday, that its forces have imposed a maritime blockade on vessels to and from Iranian ports an

Iranian delegation participated in Pakistan-hosted talks with U.S. officials, engaging in diplomatic discussions aimed at advancing negotiations and easing regional tensions.
Iran drone strategy strains US missile defense costs

Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – United States and Iranian officials engaged in high-stakes negotiations and military posturing across Washington and Tehran on Sunday, amid