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Ukraine summons Israeli ambassador over "stolen" grain vessel in Haifa

Ukraine said on Monday evening that it has summoned Israel’s ambassador in Kyiv, Michael Brodsky, for a “reprimand session” on Tuesday morning after Tel Aviv received a Russian grain shipment that Kyiv says was taken by Moscow from Ukrainian territory, escalating a diplomatic dispute between the two countries.

28 Apr 2026-16:48
Azerbaijan condemns burning of Turkish flag during Yerevan torch march

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the burning of the Turkish flag during the so-called “torch march” held in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, on 23 April, describing it as “a manifestation of deeply rooted ethnic hatred”.

24 Apr 2026-15:25
Iran dismisses nuclear bomb claims as “fabrication”, signals readiness for all scenarios

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has dismissed claims that Iran seeks a nuclear bomb, saying the narrative has been used for more than two decades to frighten the international community and exert political pressure.

24 Apr 2026-10:26
Iran warns of ‘very dangerous consequences’ after US action against vessel

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has condemned what it described as US aggression against an Iranian commercial vessel and the detention of its crew and their families, warning of “very dangerous consequences”.

21 Apr 2026-12:24
Iran urges EU to abandon hypocrisy over international law

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a sharp critique of the European Union, calling on the bloc to end what it describes as a "hypocritical" approach toward international law and human rights.

19 Apr 2026-10:01
Iran warns on Hormuz transit rules amid US tensions

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has said maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz must strictly follow routes designated by Tehran and operate under full Iranian coordination.

18 Apr 2026-12:00
Kazakhstan jails 19 activists in unprecedented crackdown on Xinjiang protests

A court in Kazakhstan convicted 19 activists after a protest against Beijing´s crackdown in China´s far-western Xinjiang region last year, in what experts and advocates said was the largest move yet by the Kazakh government to silence criticism at Beijing´s behest.

16 Apr 2026-13:36
Azerbaijan welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, calls for dialogue

Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry welcomes the ceasefire announced between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, according to a statement.

08 Apr 2026-11:55
Pakistan and Afghanistan hold peace talks in China to end border conflict

Talks in China between Afghanistan and Pakistan to resolve an ongoing conflict have seen "useful" progress, according to Afghanistan's Taliban-run Foreign Ministry.

08 Apr 2026-09:09
Russia and Saudi Arabia to launch visa-free travel on May 11

A mutual visa-free agreement between Russia and Saudi Arabia will take effect on May 11, allowing citizens to stay for up to 90 days per year for non-work purposes, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced.

06 Apr 2026-17:39