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Israeli jets, drones hit Al-Haddad in Gaza City raid

15/05/2026 - 21:51:07
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Gaza City (Diplomat.so) – Israeli Broadcasting Authority reported that Israeli forces carried out a coordinated drone and fighter jet strike targeting Hamas military wing commander Izzaddin Al-Haddad in a Gaza City apartment on Friday, May 15, during an operation also aimed at an evacuating vehicle.
Israeli forces from the Golani Brigade and Egoz Unit, alongside engineering and armored corps units, established operational control over an area about 10 kilometers from the border in Lebanon as part of preparations to expand operations against Hezbollah.

Lebanon says 10 killed, 27 injured in Israeli strikes

14/05/2026 - 00:48:08
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Beirut (Diplomat.so) – The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health reported on Wednesday, May 13, that Israeli airstrikes across the southern districts of Nabatieh and surrounding villages killed 10 civilians and injured 27 others amid escalating cross-border hostilities.
Iran's Kowsar fighter jet, which it says is domestically designed, takes off as part of its unveiling to the world, Aug. 21, 2018.

US officials: Iran planes relocated to Pakistan bases

13/05/2026 - 01:55:39
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - CBS News, citing US officials familiar with security files, reported that Pakistan quietly allowed Iranian military aircraft to be stationed at its air bases, including Noor Khan near Rawalpindi, during a period following a ceasefire announced in early April by US President…
Mark Kelly, US Senator.

Kelly Says U.S. Missile Reserves Face Years of Delay

12/05/2026 - 14:18:29
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth accused Democratic Senator Mark Kelly on Sunday of publicly discussing details from a classified Pentagon briefing after the lawmaker commented on U.S. weapons stockpiles during a televised interview.
Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's acting president.

Rodríguez Pushes Back on Trump's Venezuela Claim

12/05/2026 - 00:59:28
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The Hague (Diplomat.so) – Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's acting president, rejected comments by U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday suggesting Venezuela could become the 51st state of the United States, saying the proposal "is not under consideration at all."
Israeli fighter aircraft conducting airstrikes targeting alleged militant infrastructure in southern Lebanon, including weapons storage sites and command facilities, as part of ongoing military operations.

South Lebanon Under Renewed Israeli Bombardment

11/05/2026 - 12:59:09
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Beirut (Diplomat.so) - Israeli Defense Forces carried out a series of airstrikes and artillery attacks across southern Lebanon on Monday, May 11, despite an ongoing ceasefire arrangement announced last month, according to Lebanese officials and local media reports.
Todd Blanche, Acting United States Attorney General.

US DOJ Targets 12 Citizens in Denaturalization Push

08/05/2026 - 22:17:54
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – The U.S. Department of Justice expanded denaturalization proceedings against 12 naturalized citizens on Friday May 8 in Washington D.C. alleging concealed terrorism ties and violent criminal histories during immigration.
Map of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic maritime chokepoint between Iran and Oman, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, with a width of approximately 39 kilometers (21 nautical miles) at its narrowest point.

Iran Warns UAE and US Over Strait of Hormuz Control

08/05/2026 - 19:02:09
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Bandar Abbas (Diplomat.so) - Tasnim News Agency reported that Iran's naval forces responded to alleged United States attacks on oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday night, May 7, amid a brief exchange of fire that was later followed by a reported lull in hostilities.
Israeli airstrike on Majdal Selm in the Marjayoun district directly targeted an ambulance team, killing a paramedic from the Health Authority and injuring another, according to local reports.

Israeli raids across 27 villages in south Lebanon kill 12

08/05/2026 - 03:25:19
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Beirut (Diplomat.so) - The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health reported on Thursday, 7 May, that Israeli airstrikes killed at least 12 people including children and a paramedic across villages in southern Lebanon, with strikes hitting residential areas in Nabatieh, Marjayoun, and surrounding districts…
U.S. Southern Command conducts a maritime strike in the Caribbean Sea on May 4, 2026, targeting a suspected drug-trafficking vessel, resulting in the killing of two individuals, according to military officials.

US Strike Kills 2 in Caribbean Drug Vessel Attack

06/05/2026 - 13:54:33
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - U.S. Southern Command, under direction of General Francis Donovan, conducted a military strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean Sea on Monday, May 4, killing two individuals described by officials as members of a "designated terrorist organization"…
President Donald Trump

Trump Suspends "Project Freedom" in Strait of Hormuz

06/05/2026 - 12:48:55
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – The White House announced that United States President Donald Trump suspended the "Project Freedom" maritime operation in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, May 6, following reported diplomatic progress between Washington and Tehran and escalating naval tensions…
Passengers and crew remain aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship anchored offshore Cabo Verde as health authorities respond to a suspected hantavirus outbreak that has left three people dead. (Photo: AP)

Hantavirus outbreak kills 3 on cruise off Cabo Verde

05/05/2026 - 01:47:40
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Praia (Diplomat.so) - World Health Organization officials, Cabo Verde authorities and cruise operator Oceanwide Expeditions confirmed on Monday, May 4, a hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius off Cabo Verde leaving three dead.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is seen with Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa during a visit to a private farm in the Midlands province on May 4, 2026, as discussions take place amid rising political tensions.

Ramaphosa Visit Draws Focus on Zimbabwe Politics

04/05/2026 - 19:33:35
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Harare (Diplomat.so) – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa traveled to Zimbabwe on Sunday, May 4, for a working visit, meeting Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa at his private farm in the Midlands province amid rising political tensions.
Floodwaters submerge roads and homes in Kenya after heavy rains, displacing thousands and disrupting transport across multiple counties.

Kenya floods kill 18, displace 54,000 households

04/05/2026 - 06:07:25
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Nairobi (Diplomat.so) - Kenya National Police Service confirmed on Sunday, May 3, that heavy rainfall across multiple regions of Kenya has killed 18 people over the past week and disrupted livelihoods in more than 54,000 households nationwide.
King Mohammed VI issues royal decree appointing his son, Crown Prince Moulay Hassan, as coordinator of the General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces in Morocco.

Morocco's King appoints Crown Prince to key army post

03/05/2026 - 01:03:20
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Rabat (Diplomat.so) - Royal Court of Morocco announced that King Mohammed VI appointed Crown Prince Moulay Hassan as coordinator of the General Staff offices and services of the Royal Armed Forces on Saturday, May 2, in Rabat, marking a significant administrative military transition within the kingdom's…
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun

Heavy clashes reported along Lebanon–Israel border

02/05/2026 - 19:02:51
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Beirut (Diplomat.so) - Hezbollah's Islamic Resistance said on Saturday, May 2, that its fighters targeted Israeli army vehicle gatherings at Jneigl hill in Qantara in southern Lebanon using artillery shells and released videos of drone interceptions and armored breaches. The group also published…
A Nigerian soldier crouches on one knee, gripping his AK-47 tightly as he scans the surroundings in a tense, alert stance during an ongoing security operation.

Nigerian troops kill 18 militants in Borno offensive

30/04/2026 - 05:10:19
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Abuja (Diplomat.so) - Nigerian Armed Forces troops working with Air Force surveillance units and local auxiliary forces killed at least 18 militants during coordinated operations in Borno State on Wednesday, 29 April, targeting Boko Haram-linked hideouts across Bulabulin forest and Timbuktu axis.
Nigerian Armed Forces personnel conduct a security operation in an ongoing effort to combat armed groups and restore stability in affected regions.

Nigeria: 29 Killed in Attack on Guyaku Community

29/04/2026 - 02:13:13
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Abuja (Diplomat.so) - Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri confirmed on Tuesday April 28 that at least 29 people were killed when gunmen attacked Guyaku community in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
Nigerian troops patrol a rural area during a security operation in northern Nigeria amid ongoing efforts to combat armed group activity and protect vulnerable communities.

Nigeria: Gunmen abduct 23 pupils in Kogi State

29/04/2026 - 01:41:48
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Abuja (Diplomat.so) – The Kogi State Government, through Information Commissioner Kingsley Fanwo, confirmed on Monday, April 27, that armed gunmen abducted 23 pupils from an unregistered orphanage in Lokoja, Nigeria, with 15 rescued and eight still missing amid ongoing security operations.
Mali's transitional leader Assimi Goïta meets with Russia's ambassador and a visiting delegation in Bamako on April 28, reaffirming security cooperation amid heightened tensions following recent nationwide attacks.

Mali Leader Resurfaces After Nationwide Attacks

28/04/2026 - 20:54:34
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Bamako (Diplomat.so) – Mali's interim president, Assimi Goïta, met Russia's ambassador and a visiting delegation in Bamako on Tuesday, April 28, marking his first public appearance since coordinated armed attacks struck military positions across the country over the weekend.