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Could Israel and Iran go to war?

Iran has ended its self-restraint towards Israel after recent missile launches, signaling a potential for increased regional conflict.

Israel closes Dublin embassy claiming 'antisemitism' as Tanaiste says ICJ genocide case 'not a hostile act'

Ireland's decision to support South Africa's case against Israel highlights its commitment to international law despite diplomatic tensions.

John Mearsheimer: Israel lobby's influence on US policy as powerful as ever

US faced backlash for supporting Israel in Gaza conflict
US foreign policy implications for Israel and Ukraine conflicts

Could Israel and Iran go to war?

Iran has ended its self-restraint towards Israel after recent missile launches, signaling a potential for increased regional conflict.

Israel closes Dublin embassy claiming 'antisemitism' as Tanaiste says ICJ genocide case 'not a hostile act'

Ireland's decision to support South Africa's case against Israel highlights its commitment to international law despite diplomatic tensions.

John Mearsheimer: Israel lobby's influence on US policy as powerful as ever

US faced backlash for supporting Israel in Gaza conflict
US foreign policy implications for Israel and Ukraine conflicts
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Bangladesh summons India envoy after consulate attack DW 12/03/2024

Tensions between India and Bangladesh have surged after the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government, leading to protests and strained diplomatic relations.
#us-china-relations

Why Are There Fears of War in the South China Sea?

Diplomatic tensions in the South China Sea due to disputes over Second Thomas Shoal could lead to a potential U.S.-China war.

U.S. Dissatisfied' With China's Disclosures About Stabbings

The stabbing incident in northeast China involving American instructors has caused diplomatic tensions between the United States and China due to lack of transparency in disclosing details.

China, US exchange prisoners in final days of Biden term

China announced the return of four individuals, following the return of three US citizens, highlighting ongoing diplomatic tensions between the two nations.

China blasts US arms sale to Taiwan, President Lai's visit to Hawaii

China condemns US arms sales to Taiwan and protests Taiwanese leader's transit stop in Hawaii, promising strong countermeasures.

Why Are There Fears of War in the South China Sea?

Diplomatic tensions in the South China Sea due to disputes over Second Thomas Shoal could lead to a potential U.S.-China war.

U.S. Dissatisfied' With China's Disclosures About Stabbings

The stabbing incident in northeast China involving American instructors has caused diplomatic tensions between the United States and China due to lack of transparency in disclosing details.

China, US exchange prisoners in final days of Biden term

China announced the return of four individuals, following the return of three US citizens, highlighting ongoing diplomatic tensions between the two nations.

China blasts US arms sale to Taiwan, President Lai's visit to Hawaii

China condemns US arms sales to Taiwan and protests Taiwanese leader's transit stop in Hawaii, promising strong countermeasures.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,002

The conflict is escalating with the use of new missile technology and heightened tensions between Russia and the West.
#canada-india-relations

The growing conflict between Canada and India, explained

India's alleged involvement in targeting Sikh separatists in Canada has severely strained diplomatic relations with the country.
Trudeau criticized India's actions as a violation of Canadian sovereignty, escalating tensions between the two nations.
Concerns grow over India's use of transnational repression against dissenters abroad, likening it to strategies employed by authoritarian states.

Tuesday Briefing: India Accused of Homicide and Extortion

Canada has accused India of orchestrating the assassination of a Sikh leader and engaging in criminal activity to silence dissenters in Canada.

Assassins, spies and a superpower on the rise: the rift between Canada and India podcast

Hardeep Singh Nijjar's assassination ignited serious allegations and diplomatic tensions between Canada and India, highlighting issues of state-sponsored violence against diasporas.

Trudeau says India violated Canada's sovereignty DW 10/17/2024

Trudeau confirmed allegations against India in the murder of a Canadian Sikh activist, asserting stronger action was necessary to protect Canadian sovereignty.

Canada police make arrests over killing of Sikh activist DW 05/03/2024

Canadian police arrested three suspects involved in the killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, sparking diplomatic tension between Canada and India.

The growing conflict between Canada and India, explained

India's alleged involvement in targeting Sikh separatists in Canada has severely strained diplomatic relations with the country.
Trudeau criticized India's actions as a violation of Canadian sovereignty, escalating tensions between the two nations.
Concerns grow over India's use of transnational repression against dissenters abroad, likening it to strategies employed by authoritarian states.

Tuesday Briefing: India Accused of Homicide and Extortion

Canada has accused India of orchestrating the assassination of a Sikh leader and engaging in criminal activity to silence dissenters in Canada.

Assassins, spies and a superpower on the rise: the rift between Canada and India podcast

Hardeep Singh Nijjar's assassination ignited serious allegations and diplomatic tensions between Canada and India, highlighting issues of state-sponsored violence against diasporas.

Trudeau says India violated Canada's sovereignty DW 10/17/2024

Trudeau confirmed allegations against India in the murder of a Canadian Sikh activist, asserting stronger action was necessary to protect Canadian sovereignty.

Canada police make arrests over killing of Sikh activist DW 05/03/2024

Canadian police arrested three suspects involved in the killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, sparking diplomatic tension between Canada and India.
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#india-canada-relations

India furious as diplomats declared persons of interest' in Canada probe

India rejects allegations from Canada as politically motivated and preposterous.

Narendra Modi condemns attack on Hindu temple in Canada as tensions rise

Modi condemned the violent attack on a Hindu temple in Canada, blaming Sikh activists amidst heightened diplomatic tensions between India and Canada.

India pulls envoy from Canada over new allegation DW 10/14/2024

India recalls ambassador from Canada amid allegations regarding diplomat involvement in Sikh activist's killing.
Tensions between India and Canada escalate following accusations made by the Canadian government.

India protests alleged Sikh separatist slogans at event attended by Trudeau

India summoned the Canadian deputy high commissioner over separatist slogans in support of a Sikh homeland at an event addressed by PM Trudeau.

India furious as diplomats declared persons of interest' in Canada probe

India rejects allegations from Canada as politically motivated and preposterous.

Narendra Modi condemns attack on Hindu temple in Canada as tensions rise

Modi condemned the violent attack on a Hindu temple in Canada, blaming Sikh activists amidst heightened diplomatic tensions between India and Canada.

India pulls envoy from Canada over new allegation DW 10/14/2024

India recalls ambassador from Canada amid allegations regarding diplomat involvement in Sikh activist's killing.
Tensions between India and Canada escalate following accusations made by the Canadian government.

India protests alleged Sikh separatist slogans at event attended by Trudeau

India summoned the Canadian deputy high commissioner over separatist slogans in support of a Sikh homeland at an event addressed by PM Trudeau.
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#canada

Canada Expels Indian Diplomats, Claiming They Were Part of a Broad Criminal Network

Canada accuses India of running a criminal network to target Sikh separatists, escalating diplomatic tensions.
High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma and other diplomats expelled by Canada over serious allegations.
India retaliates by expelling Canadian diplomats, citing safety concerns for its officials in Canada.
The controversy is linked to the assassination of a Sikh cleric in British Columbia.

More layers of India's alleged covert operation likely to be exposed as RCMP probe continues: sources | CBC News

Canada is investigating alleged Indian government involvement in violence, indicating expulsion of diplomats may signal broader issues.
The killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar reflects a larger, multi-faceted operation by Indian agents in Canada.

Canada Expels Indian Diplomats, Claiming They Were Part of a Broad Criminal Network

Canada accuses India of running a criminal network to target Sikh separatists, escalating diplomatic tensions.
High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma and other diplomats expelled by Canada over serious allegations.
India retaliates by expelling Canadian diplomats, citing safety concerns for its officials in Canada.
The controversy is linked to the assassination of a Sikh cleric in British Columbia.

More layers of India's alleged covert operation likely to be exposed as RCMP probe continues: sources | CBC News

Canada is investigating alleged Indian government involvement in violence, indicating expulsion of diplomats may signal broader issues.
The killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar reflects a larger, multi-faceted operation by Indian agents in Canada.
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China: Attacks on Japanese citizens stoke security concerns DW 10/10/2024

Japanese citizens are hesitant to visit China due to safety and diplomatic tensions.
Businessmen like Ken Kato refuse to travel to China for meetings.
#russia

Russia summons US ambassador over barbaric' Sevastopol missile strike

Russia accuses US of involvement in missile attack in Crimea.

American soldier arrested in Russia, accused of stealing, US officials say

An American soldier, Staff Sgt. Gordon Black, has been arrested in Russia, accused of criminal misconduct.

Lord West warns 'Putin is behaving very strangely' and there's a risk of accidental nuclear war

Risk of nuclear war is higher now than during the Cold War
Russia's aggressive actions in Ukraine are alarming

Russia Expels British Diplomat After U.K. Booted His Counterpart

Russia expels Britain's defense attache in retaliation for similar action by the UK, escalating tensions between the two countries.

Germany: Former Russian consulate targeted by protesters DW 05/10/2024

Russia calls for punishment of protesters who entered former consulate in Leipzig.

Russia's spy leak reveals military communications risk DW 03/06/2024

German military officials' sensitive discussions leaked, sparking cybersecurity concerns.
Russia likely tapped into online call due to an individual user error, raising questions about cybersecurity awareness within the Bundeswehr.

Russia summons US ambassador over barbaric' Sevastopol missile strike

Russia accuses US of involvement in missile attack in Crimea.

American soldier arrested in Russia, accused of stealing, US officials say

An American soldier, Staff Sgt. Gordon Black, has been arrested in Russia, accused of criminal misconduct.

Lord West warns 'Putin is behaving very strangely' and there's a risk of accidental nuclear war

Risk of nuclear war is higher now than during the Cold War
Russia's aggressive actions in Ukraine are alarming

Russia Expels British Diplomat After U.K. Booted His Counterpart

Russia expels Britain's defense attache in retaliation for similar action by the UK, escalating tensions between the two countries.

Germany: Former Russian consulate targeted by protesters DW 05/10/2024

Russia calls for punishment of protesters who entered former consulate in Leipzig.

Russia's spy leak reveals military communications risk DW 03/06/2024

German military officials' sensitive discussions leaked, sparking cybersecurity concerns.
Russia likely tapped into online call due to an individual user error, raising questions about cybersecurity awareness within the Bundeswehr.
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#espionage

Russia revokes accreditation of six British diplomats over spying claims

Tensions escalate between the UK and Russia following the expulsion of British diplomats, with both nations accusing each other of espionage and interference.

U.K. Summons Chinese Ambassador for Reprimand as Tensions Rise

Growing tension between UK and China due to recent charges of assisting Hong Kong's intelligence service.

Russia expels British military attache in diplomatic tit for tat

Russia expelled UK defense attache in response to UK's accusations of espionage and hacking.

Briton Charged With Aiding Hong Kong's Intelligence Service Is Found Dead

A former British marine charged with spying for Hong Kong's intelligence service has died under unexplained circumstances.

China: Australian blogger given suspended death sentence DW 02/05/2024

Yang Hengjun receives suspended death sentence for alleged espionage in China.
Sentence is expected to be commuted to life imprisonment after two years.

Bulgaria issues EU entry ban against 2 Russians accuse of espionage

Russian citizens banned from EU for suspected spying in Bulgaria under false identities.
Bulgaria expelled 70 Russian diplomatic staff in 2022 amid strained ties with Moscow.

Russia revokes accreditation of six British diplomats over spying claims

Tensions escalate between the UK and Russia following the expulsion of British diplomats, with both nations accusing each other of espionage and interference.

U.K. Summons Chinese Ambassador for Reprimand as Tensions Rise

Growing tension between UK and China due to recent charges of assisting Hong Kong's intelligence service.

Russia expels British military attache in diplomatic tit for tat

Russia expelled UK defense attache in response to UK's accusations of espionage and hacking.

Briton Charged With Aiding Hong Kong's Intelligence Service Is Found Dead

A former British marine charged with spying for Hong Kong's intelligence service has died under unexplained circumstances.

China: Australian blogger given suspended death sentence DW 02/05/2024

Yang Hengjun receives suspended death sentence for alleged espionage in China.
Sentence is expected to be commuted to life imprisonment after two years.

Bulgaria issues EU entry ban against 2 Russians accuse of espionage

Russian citizens banned from EU for suspected spying in Bulgaria under false identities.
Bulgaria expelled 70 Russian diplomatic staff in 2022 amid strained ties with Moscow.
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US sailor detained in Venezuela while travelling on personal business

A US Navy sailor has been detained in Venezuela amidst rising tensions over the country's disputed elections and US sanctions.

Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro's $13 million plane seized by the U.S.

The US seized Nicolas Maduro's plane in the Dominican Republic, citing sanction violations and illegal purchase through a shell company.
#international-relations

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 891

Increased military activities and attacks in the ongoing Ukrainian conflict are causing casualties and damages.
International relations are strained as countries take sides in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.

Canadian police make arrests in prominent Sikh activist's killing: Reports

Arrests in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar may escalate tensions between India and Canada.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 891

Increased military activities and attacks in the ongoing Ukrainian conflict are causing casualties and damages.
International relations are strained as countries take sides in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.

Canadian police make arrests in prominent Sikh activist's killing: Reports

Arrests in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar may escalate tensions between India and Canada.
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#china

Iran Sets Series Of Debates For Election Campaign, Warns Media On Coverage

Iran protests China-UAE statement on disputed islands.

Drills around Taiwan 'test ability to seize power': China DW 05/24/2024

China conducted military drills around Taiwan as a response to Taiwanese President's inauguration, aiming to test their ability to seize power.

Iran Sets Series Of Debates For Election Campaign, Warns Media On Coverage

Iran protests China-UAE statement on disputed islands.

Drills around Taiwan 'test ability to seize power': China DW 05/24/2024

China conducted military drills around Taiwan as a response to Taiwanese President's inauguration, aiming to test their ability to seize power.
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US soldier detained in Russia and accused of theft

US soldier detained in Russia on theft charges, complicating US-Russia relations.
#france

Azerbaijan tells Paris not to intervene' over Frenchman's arrest as tensions run high

Azerbaijan warns France not to intervene in its internal affairs after arresting Frenchman on espionage charges.
Tensions between Azerbaijan and France have escalated due to accusations of supporting Armenia and fueling tensions in the South Caucasus.

Macron and Scholz, Never Close, Spar Over Policy Toward Ukraine and Russia

Tension between French and German leaders
Differences on approach towards Russia and Ukraine

Azerbaijan tells Paris not to intervene' over Frenchman's arrest as tensions run high

Azerbaijan warns France not to intervene in its internal affairs after arresting Frenchman on espionage charges.
Tensions between Azerbaijan and France have escalated due to accusations of supporting Armenia and fueling tensions in the South Caucasus.

Macron and Scholz, Never Close, Spar Over Policy Toward Ukraine and Russia

Tension between French and German leaders
Differences on approach towards Russia and Ukraine
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Israel-Hamas war: 'Frank' US talks after Lula invoked Hitler DW 02/21/2024

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken disagreed with Brazilian President Lula's comments on Gaza during a 'frank exchange'.
Brazilian President Lula faced backlash for comparing Israel's actions in Gaza to the Holocaust, leading to diplomatic tensions.

Israel calls on Spain and Belgium to "stop supporting terrorism"

Israel summons ambassadors of Spain and Belgium over statements supporting terrorism.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly condemns the comments made by the Spanish and Belgian prime ministers.
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