Beirut (Diplomat.so) - Israeli warplanes launched a series of airstrikes across multiple towns in southern Lebanon on Sunday, 26 April, striking Safad al-Batikh, Kounine, Zawtar al-Gharbiyya and Zawtar al-Sharqiyya, Kfar Tibnit, Mifdoun, Tulin, and surrounding areas near Bint Jbeil in the Nabatieh and…

Moscow (Diplomat.so) - Sevastopol regional government reported on Saturday, April 25, that Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said air defence units shot down 43 drones over the Black Sea and various parts of Sevastopol, injuring two civilians.

Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - United States Department of State is hosting representatives from Israel and Lebanon on Thursday, April 23, in Washington for renewed talks aimed at reinforcing a fragile ceasefire agreement and advancing direct diplomatic engagement between the two countries, a senior…

Tel Aviv (Diplomat.so) – Israeli Defense Forces on Sunday, announced new operational zoning across southern Lebanon under Israeli control following a ceasefire agreement with the Lebanese government, according to Israeli military statements and local media reports.

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 and coastal areas, as regional naval operations intensify across the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters amid rising Iran–U.S.…

Tel Aviv (Diplomat.so) – Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Friday, in Jerusalem that Israel remains committed to disarming Hezbollah through military or political means amid ongoing tensions in Lebanon. He delivered the remarks in a televised address focused on the northern front and Israel's…

Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday, that Iran has agreed to "almost everything" in ongoing nuclear negotiations and that a comprehensive deal is nearing completion, according to remarks to reporters.

Islamabad (Diplomat.so) – Pakistan Foreign Ministry said on Thursday, April 16, in Islamabad, that no date has been set for the next round of US-Iran talks. It also confirmed that the venue for the second round remains undecided, with diplomatic channels still active between Washington and Tehran,…

Beirut (Diplomat.so) - Lebanese Ministry of Public Health reported on Tuesday, that Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon have killed 2,124 people and injured 6,921 since March 2, as intensified airstrikes coincided with high-level negotiations in Washington.

Beirut (Diplomat.so) – Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem said on Monday, April 13, 2026, in Beirut that the group is facing what he described as an Israeli-American "brutal aggression" since the beginning of "Operation Uli al-Baas," rejecting negotiations with Israel and…

Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – The U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, April 7, that "an entire civilization will die tonight," warning of imminent consequences as the United States and Israel intensified coordinated strikes on Iran's petrochemical infrastructure.

Tel Aviv (Diplomat.so) – The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched more than 2,000 airstrikes across southern Lebanon on Sunday, targeting Hezbollah positions and infrastructure, as the conflict between Israel and the Lebanese group intensified.

Kyiv (Diplomat.so) – The Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration reported that Russian airstrikes killed five civilians and injured 33 others in multiple locations across Ukraine.

Beijing (Diplomat.so) – The Communist Party of China (CPC) announced on Friday, that Ma Xingrui, former Party Secretary of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and member of the Politburo, is under investigation for suspected serious violations of party discipline and state law.

Tel Aviv (Diplomat.so) – The Israeli government indicated on Friday, that military operations against Iran could extend for at least two more weeks, with officials detailing an expanded list of strategic targets coordinated with the United States, pending final approval by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Yaoundé (Diplomat.so) – Cameroon's Parliament is debating a constitutional amendment to restore the post of Vice President, abolished in 1972, in a move that would allow an appointed official to complete a presidential term in cases of death, resignation, or permanent incapacity while restricting…

Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday, that the United States will withdraw its forces from Iran very quickly, while reserving the option to conduct limited strikes if necessary, and tied any potential ceasefire to the reopening of the strategically vital…

Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticized several American allies on Tuesday, March 31, for refusing to participate in military operations against Iran or to secure navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking via his social media platform Truth Social, Trump…

Rome (Diplomat.so) – The Italian Ministry of Defense confirmed that Italy denied permission for several U.S. military aircraft en route to the Middle East to land at Sigonella Air Base in eastern Sicily on Tuesday, March 31, marking a notable strain in NATO relations.

Washington D.C. (Diplomat.so) – U.S. President Donald J. Trump stated on Tuesday, that France refused to allow U.S. military planes carrying supplies to Israel to transit its airspace, criticizing Paris as "very unhelpful" amid escalating tensions with Iran.