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US President: Fraud Convictions Could Cost Immigrants Citizenship

14/01/2026 - 01:26:48
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Washington (Diplomat.so) - President Donald Trump said he would seek to revoke the citizenship of naturalized immigrants convicted of defrauding Americans, presenting the proposal as part of a broader effort to crack down on crime and protect U.S. citizens.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum presents a new security strategy against violence for Michoacan state, at the National Palace, in Mexico City, Nov. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Claudia Rosel)

Mexico, U.S. Agree on Security Cooperation, Reject Intervention

12/01/2026 - 23:08:33
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Mexico (Diplomat.so) - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday she held a "very good conversation" with U.S. President Donald Trump and that both governments agreed to continue cooperation on security issues without U.S. military intervention against drug cartels.

North Korea Accuses South Korea of Airspace Violations

11/01/2026 - 03:27:17
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Seoul (Diplomat.so) – North Korea has accused South Korea of violating its airspace by sending drones in September last year and earlier this week, warning that Seoul will face a "high price" if such provocations continue.

Türkiye Says UK Analysis Key to Libyan Jet Crash Findings

08/01/2026 - 02:32:16
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Ankara (Diplomat.so) - Turkish authorities have announced that preliminary findings from the investigation into the crash of a private jet carrying Libya's Chief of General Staff, Lieutenant General Mohammed Ali Al-Haddad, show severe damage to the aircraft's flight data recorder and cockpit…
Tim Evans/Reuters - PHOTO: Police tape is seen around a vehicle with a bullet hole the windshield after a driver was shot in Minneapolis, on Jan. 7, 2026.

Federal Agent Involved in Fatal Shooting in Minneapolis

07/01/2026 - 22:02:15
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Minneapolis (Diplomat.so) - An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot a woman during a federal enforcement operation in Minneapolis on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Begins Four-Nation Africa Tour

07/01/2026 - 12:00:51
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Addis Ababa (Diplomat.so) – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi begins on Wednesday a visit to four African countries. He will attend the opening ceremony of the "China–Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges" at the African Union headquarters in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa.

Maduro Appears in New York Court as Venezuela Denounces U.S. Detentio

06/01/2026 - 00:02:47
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New York (Diplomat.so) - Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has appeared at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, where U.S. prosecutors say he pleaded not guilty to narco-terrorism charges. The case has drawn international attention as the United Nations Security Council…

Venezuela interim leader urges US cooperation amid tensions

05/01/2026 - 12:10:55
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Caracas (Diplomat.so) – Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, on Sunday called on U.S. President Donald Trump to pursue cooperation and seek "respectful relations" between the two countries, issuing a conciliatory message after days of sharply confrontational rhetoric toward…

U.S. Reinstates Cuba Sanctions, Reversing Biden's Policies

02/02/2025 - 21:51:43
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Washington (diplomat.so) - The United States has reimposed financial restrictions on Cuban military- and government-linked entities, reversing recent moves to ease sanctions. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the reinstatement of the "Cuba Restricted List," prohibiting transactions…

Israeli Military Demolishes Buildings in Jenin Refugee Camp

02/02/2025 - 21:43:12
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Ramallah (diplomat.so) - On Sunday, the Israeli military conducted demolitions in the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, resulting in the destruction of multiple structures. The Palestinian state news agency reported that approximately 20 buildings were leveled during the operation.

Tunisians Vote as President Saied Seeks Second Term Amid Rising Tensions

06/10/2024 - 12:36:31
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Tunis (diplomat.so) – Tunisians headed to the polls on Sunday as President Kais Saied seeks a second term in an election overshadowed by the recent jailing of his main rival. The election comes amid growing concerns over the state of democracy in Tunisia, a country once hailed as the sole success…
A Lebanese family that fled Beirut southern suburb, a stronghold of pro-Iranian Hezbollah erects a makeshift tent opposite luxurious buildings. Marwan Naamani/dpa

Hezbollah fires 130 missiles at Israel; IDF strikes targets in Lebanon

06/10/2024 - 12:07:54
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Beirut (diplomat.so) - Heavy fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia in Lebanon escalated on Saturday, with Hezbollah launching 130 missiles into Israel. In response, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continued its bombardment of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, with airstrikes reportedly…

Israeli Airstrike Kills 19 in Gaza as War Expands Across Region

06/10/2024 - 11:50:09
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DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (diplomat.so) — At least 19 people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a mosque in the Gaza Strip early Sunday, according to Palestinian officials. The strike occurred near Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in the central town of Deir al-Balah, where displaced civilians had sought…