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U.S. Department of State spokesperson Tommy Pigott.

US extends Israel-Lebanon ceasefire by 45 days

15/05/2026 - 22:11:38
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – U.S. Department of State spokesperson Tommy Pigott announced on Friday, May 15, that the United States has extended the Israel–Lebanon ceasefire for 45 days following diplomatic talks in Washington involving both parties.
U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with China President Xi Jinping at the Gimhae Air Base in Busan, South Korea, on Oct. 30, 2025.Andrew Caballero-Reynolds—AFP/Getty Images

Trump, Xi Meet in Beijing Under Cyber Restrictions

14/05/2026 - 22:03:23
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Beijing (Diplomat.so) – US President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday, May 14, during high-level talks featuring tightened cybersecurity protocols and restricted communications for the American delegation.
Iranian enriched uranium is believed to be stored within deep underground facilities, amid heightened international scrutiny of the country's nuclear program.

Rezaei: Iran May Enrich Uranium to 90% if Struck

13/05/2026 - 01:38:46
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Tehran (Diplomat.so) - Iranian Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission spokesperson Ebrahim Rezaei said on Tuesday, that Iran could enrich uranium up to 90 percent purity if the country is attacked again, in remarks posted on X and presented to lawmakers in Tehran.
SMASH 2000 fire-control system mounted on a standard infantry rifle, using AI-assisted targeting and computer vision to help soldiers detect, track, and engage fast-moving aerial threats such as small drones with enhanced precision.

US Army Signs Israel SMASH 2000 Defense Deal

12/05/2026 - 21:58:56
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - United States Army awarded Israeli defense technology company Smart Shooter Ltd. a $10.7 million contract for SMASH 2000 fire-control systems in Washington, D.C. on Monday, to enhance infantry counter-drone capabilities.
Israeli forces seen walking through southern Syria's Quneitra countryside during reported incursions and heightened military activity in the border area.

Israeli Forces Fire 10 Mortars at Syria's Quneitra

12/05/2026 - 20:42:22
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Damascus (Diplomat.so) - Israeli forces fired more than 10 mortar shells toward the outskirts of Taranja village in northern Quneitra countryside on Monday, as military units simultaneously advanced into the town of Jbata al-Khashab in southern Syria, according to Syrian state media and local monitoring…
Israeli soldiers manage equipment and logistics operations as the military faces reported capacity constraints in training facilities, housing, and support systems for expanding troop numbers.

Israeli Officer Exposes IDF Crisis Beyond Manpower

12/05/2026 - 14:34:43
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Tel Aviv (Diplomat.so) - The Israeli military is facing a deep infrastructure and absorption crisis rather than a direct shortage of combat personnel, a senior Israeli army officer said Monday, contradicting recent public remarks by Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir about urgent manpower shortages within…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Netanyahu: Iran Nuclear Program Still an Active Threat

11/05/2026 - 02:53:50
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Tel Aviv (Diplomat.so) - Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, said Sunday, that the conflict surrounding Iran's nuclear program "has not ended" as he warned that Tehran continues to retain enriched uranium and operate nuclear facilities requiring dismantlement.
Smoke rises from buildings destroyed in reported Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon.

Israel strikes Lebanon, 2,759 killed since March

08/05/2026 - 20:29:31
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Beirut (Diplomat.so) - Israel Defense Forces said on Friday, 8 May, that its forces intercepted a suspicious aerial target over southern Lebanon, evacuated wounded troops near the eastern border sector, and reviewed interception results during ongoing military operations.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian inspects damaged sections of the Saad Abad cultural and historical complex in northern Tehran following recent military strikes.

Iranian President Visits Damaged Saad Abad Palace

08/05/2026 - 18:23:33
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Tehran (Diplomat.so) - Iranian authorities on Friday inspected cultural sites, universities, and residential neighborhoods damaged since the United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran on February 28, as Washington confirmed new attacks targeting Iranian military infrastructure near…
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine.

Ukraine warns foreign states over Russia Victory Day

08/05/2026 - 03:39:25
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Kyiv (Diplomat.so) - Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, warned representatives of Russia-aligned countries against attending Moscow's Victory Day celebrations amid escalating Ukraine-Russia tensions in Kyiv on Thursday, May 7, official statement delivered.
U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump Links Hormuz Access to Iran Agreement

06/05/2026 - 17:29:15
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, May 6, that the U.S.–Israeli military campaign against Iran could end if Tehran complies with unspecified conditions outlined in a preliminary agreement, warning that failure to do so would likely result in intensified…
Marco Rubio

US: Iran Operation Ends, Focus Shifts to Hormuz

06/05/2026 - 11:50:38
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – The United States Department of State announced Tuesday that Washington has concluded its military campaign against Iran launched in February, shifting its operational priority toward reopening and securing maritime transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Russia announces May 8–9 Ukraine ceasefire

05/05/2026 - 00:34:21
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Moscow (Diplomat.so) - The Russian Defense Ministry announced on Monday, May 5, that Russia will implement a two-day ceasefire on May 8–9 in Ukraine while warning of potential strikes on Kyiv if celebrations are disrupted.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Ukraine declares one-sided truce with Russia

05/05/2026 - 00:00:33
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Kyiv (Diplomat.so) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a unilateral ceasefire starting at midnight on May 5–6, following Russian missile strikes that killed at least eight civilians across Ukraine on Monday, May 5.
DCI Headquarters in Nairobi, the central command office of Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations.

Kenya DCI investigates Ruai land row, Nairobi

04/05/2026 - 21:26:03
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Nairobi (Diplomat.so) – Kenya Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Monday, May 4, 2026, opened an investigation into a disputed land ownership case in Ruai, Nairobi, involving competing claims by Catherine Wanderi and Abdilatif Abdikadir over a parcel under development.
Dolphin surfacing in open waters during a controlled marine training environment.

Iran Eyes Dolphin Bomb Plan in Hormuz Tensions

04/05/2026 - 03:25:27
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Tehran (Diplomat.so) - Iran is assessing the potential use of unconventional naval methods, including trained dolphins equipped with explosive devices, to target vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions with the United States escalate, officials said Friday, May 1.
Kenya county leaders during a joint Garissa–Kitui peace meeting in Nguni, where they agreed on measures to curb cross-border violence and restore stability.

Kenya: Kitui, Garissa officials push peace after 8 deaths

03/05/2026 - 00:16:40
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Garissa (Diplomat.so) - Garissa County Commissioner Mohamed Mwabduzo has reiterated calls for the structured registration of camel herders amid escalating violence along the Garissa–Kitui border, following deadly incidents in Tseikuru in April 2026.
Malian armed forces personnel positioned in northern Mali during security operations amid rising militant activity in the region.

Türkiye Defence Cooperation in Mali Under Rising Strain

02/05/2026 - 22:39:45
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Bamako (Diplomat.so) – Türkiye's expanding security and diplomatic footprint in the Sahel faces renewed uncertainty on Saturday, May 2, as armed groups in northern Mali consolidate territorial gains, including reports of control over a strategic military installation in Tessalit.
US President Donald Trump

Iran-US talks stall over nuclear issue, Hormuz plan

02/05/2026 - 17:45:42
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Tehran (Diplomat.so) - An Iranian senior official on Saturday, May 2, outlined a proposal rejecting President Donald Trump's conditions while calling for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending US naval blockade.
Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Minister of Health of Ghana.

Ghana Rejects US Health Deal Over Data Access Issue

29/04/2026 - 02:44:52
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Accra (Diplomat.so) - Ghana Ministry of Health and government negotiators ended talks with the United States on Tuesday, April 28, in Accra after rejecting provisions requiring access to citizens' sensitive health data in a proposed five-year health aid agreement, a sources close to the negotiations…