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New Zealand temporarily closes embassy in Iran amid rising violence

New Zealand has temporarily closed its embassy in Tehran and relocated its consular operations to Ankara, Turkey, citing growing security concerns linked to escalating unrest in Iran, officials in Wellington announced on Friday. According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, all New......

Palestine officially inaugurates its embassy in London

The State of Palestine officially inaugurated its embassy in the United Kingdom on Monday, more than three months after London formally recognized Palestinian statehood, marking what officials described as a historic milestone. “We are gathered today to mark a historic moment: the inauguration......

Estonia demands explanation after Russian border guards cross into Narva River territory

Estonian authorities have launched a formal inquiry after three Russian border guards briefly entered Estonian territory on Wednesday morning, crossing the Narva River in what Tallinn described as an unauthorized incursion. The incident, though short-lived, has heightened tensions along a border already......

United States mission in Morocco resumes full services after prolonged government shutdown

The United States Embassy in Morocco has restored all operations following the end of a forty three day federal shutdown that brought parts of the American government to a standstill. The embassy’s announcement came shortly after Congress approved a continuing resolution that reopened federal agencies......

Belgium to close 8 diplomatic missions in major overhaul

Belgium is restructuring its diplomatic network, closing eight missions globally while opening five new ones and strengthening around 20 existing posts, in a bid to make its foreign representation “broader, more resilient and future-oriented,” Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot announced Friday. The......

Russia loses legal battle over embassy site near Australia’s parliament

Australia’s High Court has ruled against Russia in a dispute over plans to build a new embassy close to the nation’s Parliament House, confirming that the Australian government acted lawfully when it revoked Moscow’s 99-year lease. The government passed emergency legislation in 2023......

Norway: Former US embassy guard sentenced for espionage

A 28-year-old Norwegian who worked as a security officer at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo has been sentenced to three years and seven months in prison for espionage in favor of Russia and Iran. He was accused of providing blueprints and information about embassy activities between March and November 2024.......

Duke Buchan sworn in as US ambassador to Morocco, vows to deepen ties

The US Embassy in Rabat announced that Duke Buchan was officially sworn in as the new United States Ambassador to Morocco. The swearing-in ceremony, held on Tuesday, marks the final step before Buchan assumes his post in Rabat, where he is expected to arrive in the coming days. In a statement, the embassy......

US embassy in Doha urges citizens to shelter following attack

The United States Embassy in Qatar has urged American citizens in the country to stay indoors following an Israeli attack that reportedly targeted a complex housing Hamas officials in Doha. In a statement posted on X, the embassy said: “We have seen reports of missile strikes in Doha. The US Embassy......