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    UK told Israel has no right to close Jerusalem consulate●Israel does not have right to close UK consulate in Jerusalem, Foreign Office advised https://www.theguardian.com/politiMmastodonWorld24 d ago

    The Foreign Office has been advised that Israel does not have the legal right to close the British consulate in Jerusalem. The UK consulate serves a diplomatic role distinct from embassies, and the advice underscores Britain's position on its long-standing presence in the city. The report has drawn attention amid ongoing tensions over the status of Jerusalem and the conduct of foreign missions there.

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    US Announces Visa Restrictions Over Parental Child Abduction Cases●New Visa Restriction Policy to Promptly Resolve International Parental Child Abduction Cases✉newsWorld5 d ago

    The United States has announced a new visa restriction policy aimed at promptly resolving international parental child abduction cases. The measure, publicized by the U.S. Embassy in Chile, signals that visa privileges may be denied to individuals connected to unresolved abductions of children across borders. It reflects Washington's broader effort to press foreign governments and parents to comply with international custody obligations and return abducted children.

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    President Lula publicly defended his son Lulinha, saying he doubts his son lobbied any of his ministers. The remarks came after reports that Brazil's foreign ministry, Itamaraty, helped a lobbyist friend of Lulinha move to Madrid, with the Spanish embassy's involvement confirmed. Opposition outlets are pressing the government over preferential treatment, while the presidency dismisses wrongdoing.

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    Russia urges all foreign diplomats to leave Kyiv immediately●BREAKING: Russia urges all foreign diplomats to immediately leave the city of Kyiv.𝕏xRU1.2K6 h ago

    Russia has called on all foreign diplomats to immediately leave Kyiv, according to a breaking report circulating widely. The warning suggests Russia may be preparing a major escalation in strikes on the Ukrainian capital, as embassies are typically advised to evacuate ahead of expected attacks. Foreign governments have not yet commented on the advisory.

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    Russia urges foreigners to leave Ukraine, vows more strikes●Russia has urged foreign nationals and embassy personnel to leave Ukraine and has pledged to continue its large scale st𝕏xRU4466 h ago

    Russia has called on foreign nationals and embassy personnel to leave Ukraine, while pledging to continue its large-scale strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure. The warning, reported by war-monitoring commentators, signals an escalation in Moscow's air campaign and raises concerns about the safety of diplomats and foreign residents in the country as attacks on energy and civilian targets intensify.

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    Russia pledges more massive strikes on Kyiv, tells diplomats to leave▼Russia pledges to continue massive strikes on Kyiv, urges foreign diplomats to leave city✉newsWarUkraine31 min ago

    Russia says it will continue large-scale strikes on Kyiv and has urged foreign diplomats to leave the Ukrainian capital. The warning signals an escalation of attacks on the city and raises safety concerns for embassies and international staff stationed there. The pledge comes amid ongoing Russian missile and drone bombardments of Ukrainian cities, drawing international condemnation.

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    Czech Republic keeps its embassy in Kyiv despite Russian warnings●The Czech Republic will not withdraw its diplomatic mission from Kyiv, — Czech Foreign Ministry spokesman said. ⠀ “Such𝕏xRU314 h ago

    The Czech Foreign Ministry says it will not withdraw its diplomatic mission from Kyiv, dismissing Russian warnings against maintaining a presence there. A ministry spokesman said such warnings from Russia are nothing new, that Czech staff remain in the Ukrainian capital, and that any further steps will be taken in line with the country's internal crisis procedures.

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    Russia Warns Foreign Envoys of 'Mortal Danger' in Kyiv●Russia Warns Envoys of ‘Mortal Danger’ as Strikes on Kyiv Loom✉newsWorldDiplomacy55 min ago

    Russia has warned foreign ambassadors in Kyiv that they face a 'mortal danger' as it prepares fresh strikes on the Ukrainian capital. The warning suggests a new wave of missile attacks may be imminent and puts diplomatic missions on alert. The development has drawn attention as an escalation in Russia's rhetoric toward countries with embassies still operating in Kyiv.

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    Russia Vows More Strikes on Kyiv, Tells Diplomats to Leave●Russia Vows to Continue Massive Strikes on Kyiv, Urges Foreign Diplomats to Leave✉newsWorldDiplomacy55 min ago

    Russia has pledged to continue large-scale missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and called on foreign diplomats to leave the Ukrainian capital, a warning that escalates pressure on diplomatic missions stationed there. The vow signals an intensification of Russia's air campaign against Ukraine's capital and raises safety concerns for embassies and international staff operating in the city.

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    Russia warns diplomats and foreigners to leave Kyiv●Russia issues fresh warning for diplomats, foreigners to leave Kyiv: ministry✉newsWorldDiplomacy55 min ago

    Russia's foreign ministry has issued a renewed warning urging diplomats and foreign nationals to leave Kyiv. The advisory suggests Moscow anticipates intensified strikes on the Ukrainian capital. The warning comes amid ongoing Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities and as Western embassies reassess their staffing and security posture in Ukraine.

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    Iranian-Australian activists fear they are being watched in Australia●'Like many Iranian Australian activists, Zand lives with the lingering feeling that he is being watched in Australia. HeMmastodonBusinessLabor14 d ago

    Iranian-Australian activists say they live with the constant feeling of being monitored on Australian soil. One activist, Zand, fears personal details he gave to the Iranian embassy in Canberra during his eldest son's 2017 passport application were passed on to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The claims have renewed concerns about foreign interference and the safety of diaspora critics of Tehran living in Australia.

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    Western Nations Weigh Embassy Relocations Out of Kyiv●Western Nations Plan Embassy Moves from Kyiv Amid Russian Strikes𝕏xSE22022 h ago

    Several Western governments are preparing to move or reduce their embassy operations in Kyiv as Russia intensifies air strikes on the Ukrainian capital. The planned relocations affect diplomatic staff and visa services, and are being read as a signal of deteriorating security conditions. Officials stress that diplomatic presence will continue in some form, but the moves underline growing concern about the safety of foreign missions amid sustained Russian missile and drone attacks.

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    US suspends consular services in Brazil ahead of election▼US suspends consular services before Brazil vote, citing security; Australia closes embassy✉newsWorldElections1 d ago

    The United States has suspended consular services in Brazil, citing security concerns in the run-up to the country's election. Australia has also closed its embassy in the country. The moves come amid heightened tensions surrounding the vote, and observers are watching closely for signs of instability around the electoral period.

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    Russia warns diplomats to leave Kyiv before 'massive' strikes▼Russia warns diplomats to leave Kyiv before ‘massive’ strikes✉newsWorldDiplomacy55 min ago

    Russia has warned foreign diplomats to leave Kyiv, saying it plans 'massive' strikes on the Ukrainian capital. The warning has raised alarm about an imminent escalation in Russia's air campaign against the city and prompted questions over the safety of embassies still operating there, with governments and observers watching closely for signs of a large-scale attack.

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    China condemns intrusion into its embassy in Tokyo▼China calls Tokyo embassy intrusion serious breach of diplomatic protections✉newsWorldDiplomacy17 h ago

    China has denounced an intrusion into its embassy in Tokyo, calling it a serious breach of diplomatic protections owed to foreign missions under international law. Beijing is demanding that Japanese authorities respond and ensure the security of its diplomatic premises. The incident adds tension to China-Japan relations, which have already been strained by recent disputes.

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    Ethiopia Closes its Embassy in Asmara, Raising Questions▼Ethiopia Closes its Embassy in Asmara, What Could this Mean?✉newsWorldDiplomacy1 d ago

    Ethiopia has closed its embassy in Asmara, the capital of Eritrea. The move has prompted speculation about its meaning for relations between the two neighbours, whose ties were reopened after the 2018 peace deal that followed decades of hostility stemming from their border war. No official explanation has been widely reported, leaving analysts and regional observers to debate whether it signals a diplomatic rift, an administrative reshuffle, or a broader shift in Ethiopia's foreign policy toward Eritrea.

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    Russia renews call for diplomats to leave Kyiv●Russia has reiterated its call for diplomats to leave Kyiv: what is happening with the embassies?✉newsWorldDiplomacy55 min ago

    Russia has repeated its call for foreign diplomats to leave Kyiv, renewing questions about the status of embassies in the Ukrainian capital. The appeal comes amid ongoing security concerns in the city, and attention is turning to which countries still keep diplomatic missions open there and whether any are considering relocating staff.

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    Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied claims that foreign embassies are planning to relocate from Kyiv, pushing back against reports of diplomatic drawdowns in the capital. The statement comes amid ongoing concerns about the security situation in Ukraine, where embassy movements have previously signalled escalating threats and caused public alarm.

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    Russia urges diplomats and foreign nationals to leave Kyiv●Russia says diplomats and foreign nationals should leave Kyiv.𝕏xRU011 h ago

    Russia is calling on diplomats and foreign nationals to leave Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital. The advisory was issued through Russian channels and is being circulated widely online. No independent confirmation of an imminent threat has been provided, and it remains unclear whether any governments are adjusting their embassy operations in response to the statement.

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    Russia warns diplomats and foreigners to leave Kyiv●Russia warns diplomats, foreigners to leave Kyiv over strike threat✉newsWorldDiplomacy3 h ago

    Russia has warned diplomats and foreign nationals to leave Kyiv, citing the threat of strikes on the Ukrainian capital. The warning escalates tensions and suggests Moscow may be preparing further attacks on government targets in the city, prompting concern among embassies and foreign governments about the safety of their staff and citizens in Ukraine.

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    Russia threatens new mass strikes on Ukraine after diplomats warned to leave●Россия пригрозила новыми массированными ударами по Украине после сообщений об эвакуации иностранных дипломатов В стойлеMmastodonWorld010 h ago

    Russia has warned foreign citizens and diplomats against travelling to Ukraine, saying its army will continue launching massed strikes after reports that several countries began evacuating their diplomatic staff from Kyiv. The warning has heightened tensions and raised fears of intensified attacks on the Ukrainian capital, with people widely discussing what the threat means for foreign embassies and the war's escalation.

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    Ukraine denies Western embassies plan to leave Kyiv●📰 Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry denies possible plans to relocate Western embassies from Kyiv 🔗 https:// censor.net/en/newsMmastodonWarUkraine01 d ago

    Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has denied reports that Western countries were planning to relocate their embassies from Kyiv, saying no such relocation plans had been formally communicated to it. The denial comes amid ongoing concern about Russian strikes on the capital and past episodes in which Western diplomatic missions temporarily moved staff or closed over security warnings.

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    Russia threatens large-scale strikes targeting foreign nationals in Kyiv●'Large-scale strikes': Russia threatens foreign diplomats and nationals in Kyiv✉newsWorldDiplomacy55 min ago

    Russia has issued a threat of what it calls 'large-scale strikes' against Kyiv, explicitly warning foreign diplomats and foreign nationals in the Ukrainian capital. The warning signals an escalation in Moscow's air campaign rhetoric and raises safety concerns for embassies and foreigners still present in the city. It follows Russia's repeated strikes on Kyiv and could prompt diplomatic missions to review security measures or warnings to their citizens.

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    Ecuadorian authorities have ordered the deportation of Ola Bini, a Swedish programmer who had been living in the country. Bini became known for his links to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange during his stay at Ecuador's embassy in London and faced legal proceedings in Ecuador. The deportation order closes a chapter in a case that drew international attention to Ecuador's handling of the activist and those associated with him.

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    Western countries draw up plans to move embassies out of Kyiv●The Guardian написала , що західні країни готують плани евакуації посольств із Києва. МЗС України це заперечує. Два висоMmastodonWorld014 h ago

    The Guardian reports, citing two senior Western diplomats, that Western governments are preparing contingency plans to relocate their embassies from Kyiv to Lviv or eastern Poland if Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital intensify. Ukraine's foreign ministry denies the report, disputing claims that such evacuation preparations are underway.

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    Russian diplomats lecture at South Sudan university▼Lecture organized by diplomats of the Russian Embassy in South Sudan at the Destiny University College✉newsWarSudan2 d ago

    Diplomats from the Russian Embassy in South Sudan delivered a lecture at Destiny University College, an event publicized by Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The outreach is part of Moscow's effort to maintain a public presence and build ties in Africa, where Russia has been expanding diplomatic and educational engagement.

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    Pakistani embassy in Washington hosts Hartford students for peace diplomacy●Pakistan highlights peace diplomacy as Hartford students visit Embassy in Washington✉newsWorldDiplomacy17 h ago

    Students from Hartford visited Pakistan's embassy in Washington, where diplomats presented the country's case for peace diplomacy and engagement with the United States. The embassy used the meeting to highlight Pakistan's diplomatic outreach and explain its foreign policy priorities directly to young Americans, part of a broader effort to improve Pakistan's image and strengthen people-to-people ties.

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    Lithuania protests to Russia over Estonia sabotage and Ukraine attacks●Lithuania lodges protest with Russia over sabotage in Estonia and attacks on Ukraine Lithuania's Ministry of Foreign AffMmastodonWarUkraine03 d ago

    Lithuania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned a representative of the Russian embassy in Vilnius on 30 September to deliver two notes of protest. One concerns sabotage acts in neighbouring Estonia, the other Russia's continued attacks on Ukraine. The move signals growing Baltic concern over hybrid operations and the war spilling beyond Ukraine's borders, and comes as regional tensions with Moscow keep rising.

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    Russian Embassy in South Sudan Opens 'Ordinary Nazism' Exhibition▼Opening of the «Ordinary Nazism» exhibition at the Russian Embassy in South Sudan✉newsWarSudan4 d ago

    Russia's foreign ministry announced the opening of an exhibition titled 'Ordinary Nazism' at the Russian Embassy in South Sudan. The display is part of Moscow's broader efforts to present its historical narratives abroad, and the ministry publicized the event through its official channels. Details about attendees or the exhibition's contents have not been disclosed.