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Romanian Ambassador to Russia, Cristian Istrate.

Russia-Romania Tensions Rise Over Consulate Closure

25/06/2026 - 17:57:27
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Moscow (Diplomat.so) – Romanian Ambassador to Russia Cristian Istrate was summoned by the Russian Foreign Ministry in Moscow on Thursday, June 25, to be informed of retaliatory measures over Constanta closure decision.
Olivier J.P. Nduhungirehe, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Rwanda, and Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, meet in Pretoria during bilateral talks aimed at strengthening relations and restoring visa services between Rwanda and South Africa.

Rwanda and South Africa reset ties, restore visa services

18/06/2026 - 19:07:04
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Pretoria (Diplomat.so) - Rwandan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said Minister Olivier J.P. Nduhungirehe concluded a working visit to South Africa in Pretoria on Wednesday, June 18, meeting South African DIRCO Minister Ronald Lamola to advance bilateral normalization talks…
Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission.

Israel cuts diplomatic ties with EU foreign policy chief

18/06/2026 - 16:47:22
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Tel Aviv (Diplomat.so) – Israel Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa'ar announced on Thursday, June 18, that Israel is immediately severing all diplomatic ties with European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas following escalating tensions over EU-Israel policy disagreements…
Iranian Ambassador Seyed Ali Mousavi

Labour Group Calls to Expel Iran Ambassador in UK

17/06/2026 - 20:24:36
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London (Diplomat.so) - Labour Friends of Israel urged UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Wednesday, June 17, to expel Iranian Ambassador Seyed Ali Mousavi and adopt a tougher stance on Tehran over alleged influence operations and security concerns in Britain.

India Protests After US Strike on Citebelle Tanker

10/06/2026 - 23:10:32
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said a U.S. fighter aircraft fired on the oil tanker Citebelle in the Gulf of Oman late Tuesday, after the vessel allegedly attempted to transport Iranian oil in violation of U.S. sanctions and repeatedly refused orders from…
Official photo issued by the Iranian Presidency captures President Masoud Pezeshkian (right) during talks with Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi (center) in Tehran on May 20, 2026.

Iran–US talks: Pakistan's Naqvi makes 2nd Tehran visit

20/05/2026 - 22:29:25
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Tehran (Diplomat.so) – Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Wednesday for his second visit within a week, meeting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and senior officials as Islamabad intensifies mediation efforts between Iran and the United States, Iranian state media reported.
U.S. President Donald Trump.

White House: Trump Eyes Iran Deal After Strike Pause

19/05/2026 - 14:00:34
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - The White House said on Tuesday, May 19, that US President Donald Trump described US–Iran talks as showing "positive progress" after delaying a planned military strike in Washington, amid ongoing nuclear negotiations.
Etienne Davignon

Lumumba Killing Case Ends After Davignon Dies, 93

19/05/2026 - 13:20:10
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Brussels (Diplomat.so) - Etienne Davignon, a former Belgian diplomat and European Commission vice-president, died in Belgium on Monday, May 18, 2026, aged 93, according to AFP and his family, as proceedings linked to the 1961 killing of Congolese independence leader Patrice Lumumba came to a halt following…
U.S. President Donald Trump walks alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing following an official reception ceremony ahead of bilateral talks on trade and global security issues.

Trump: Xi Wants Hormuz Strait Kept Open

14/05/2026 - 21:52:42
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Beijing (Diplomat.so) – U.S. President Donald Trump said in a Fox News interview with Sean Hannity on Thursday, May 14, that Chinese President Xi Jinping offered assistance to ensure freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran and the…
US President Donald Trump

Trump to press Xi on Taiwan arms sales during Beijing visit

13/05/2026 - 00:58:23
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – United States President Donald Trump said Monday he plans to discuss US weapons sales to Taiwan and the imprisonment of Hong Kong media entrepreneur Jimmy Lai during meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing later this week, signaling that longstanding…
Abiy Ahmed Ali , Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.

Ethiopia Rejects Sudan Claims, Cites TPLF 'Mercenaries'

06/05/2026 - 14:54:37
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Addis Ababa (Diplomat.so) - Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused the Sudanese Armed Forces on Tuesday, May 5, of arming and financing Tigray-linked forces and facilitating cross-border movements along Ethiopia's western frontier, as Sudan separately alleged Ethiopian involvement in…
Sudanese Foreign Minister Mohieddin Salem

Sudan Accuses Ethiopia, UAE Over Airport Drone Strike

05/05/2026 - 16:29:40
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Khartoum (Diplomat.so) – Sudan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Tuesday, May 5, that the government has recalled its ambassador to Ethiopia following a drone attack targeting Khartoum International Airport, escalating regional tensions amid the ongoing conflict.
Bobby Moroe

Nigeria Summons SA Acting Envoy Over Xenophobia

03/05/2026 - 11:41:36
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Abuja (Diplomat.so) - Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned South Africa's Acting High Commissioner to Nigeria, Bobby Moroe, for talks in Abuja on Sunday, following reported attacks on Nigerians and other foreign nationals, in a move signaling rising diplomatic concern over the…
French Ambassador Arnaud Guillois

Madagascar Expels French Diplomat Over Allegations

28/04/2026 - 22:14:32
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Antananarivo (Diplomat.so) - Madagascar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared a French embassy staff member persona non grata and ordered their expulsion from Antananarivo on Tuesday, April 28, citing alleged involvement in activities deemed capable of undermining national stability.
Somali and Omani foreign ministers hold talks in Muscat on cooperation and Horn of Africa stability.

Somalia, Oman Discuss Cooperation and Stability

26/04/2026 - 03:04:02
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Muscat (Diplomat.so) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Abdisalam Abdi Ali, met on Saturday in Muscat with Oman's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs General Diwan in…
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei.

Iran Says U.S. Not Serious on Regional Diplomacy

01/04/2026 - 15:25:41
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Tehran (Diplomat.so) – Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Wednesday, April 1, that Tehran has communicated its position on the ongoing regional conflict to diplomatic intermediaries, while accusing the United States of not engaging seriously in efforts to resolve…
Danae Dolakia

Russia Expels UK Diplomat Over Alleged Espionage

31/03/2026 - 22:14:52
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Moscow (Diplomat.so) – The Russian government on Monday expelled British diplomat Danae Dolakia, accusing her of espionage and gathering sensitive economic information during informal meetings across Russia, the Federal Security Service (FSB) reported.
Macky Sall

AU Rejects Macky Sall's UN Secretary-General Bid

29/03/2026 - 19:07:15
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Addis Ababa (Diplomat.so) – The African Union (AU) has formally rejected the candidacy of former Senegalese President Macky Sall for the post of United Nations Secretary-General after twenty member states broke the "silence procedure" set by AU Chairperson Évariste Ndayishimiye on Friday,…