An unexpected moment of protocol confusion unfolded at the environmental summit as Prince William and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer appeared to fumble a handshake with President Lula da Silva, creating a viral diplomatic incident.
Donald Trump has launched a scathing verbal assault on Kevin Rudd, Australia's ambassador to the US, describing him as 'nasty' and questioning his future in Washington if Trump wins the November election.
Explosive legal opinion reveals UK ministers may have acted unlawfully by giving private assurances to China about their new embassy before planning permission was granted. The controversy raises serious questions about diplomatic transparency.
China accuses Britain of acting in 'bad faith' as plans for new £250m London embassy face indefinite delays amid security concerns and political tensions.
Tánaiste Micheál Martin issues stern warning to Moscow after Ireland declares Russian official persona non grata over 'completely unacceptable' activities.
Security officials were prevented from raising national security concerns about China's controversial new embassy compound in London, raising serious questions about diplomatic transparency and UK sovereignty.
Tensions escalate as Chinese authorities allegedly cut water supplies to British diplomats' housing in Beijing, prompting concerns over diplomatic retaliation amid ongoing disputes over London's new embassy.
Canadian authorities are investigating a diplomatic vehicle from China's Ottawa embassy after it was stopped near Niagara Falls, raising security concerns at the popular tourist destination.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa cancels Paris meeting after French authorities refuse diplomatic immunity for his security team at luxury Hyatt hotel.
The UK government has called in the Russian ambassador after a diplomatic vehicle was targeted in Warsaw. The FCDO condemns the 'unacceptable' act and reaffirms its support for Poland and Ukraine.
A deep dive into the unspoken rules and potential social pitfalls of offering your seat on buses and trains across the UK. Is it a chivalrous act or an awkward minefield?
Australia expels Iran's top diplomat over alleged espionage and harassment of dissidents, triggering a major diplomatic crisis. Iran vows 'reciprocal and proportional' action, deepening the rift between the nations.
Australia takes unprecedented diplomatic action, expelling Iran's ambassador following compelling evidence linking Tehran to orchestrated antisemitic attacks on Australian soil. The move signals a major escalation in bilateral tensions.
Iranian authorities are reportedly pursuing British spies following a leaked document that exposed their identities, raising concerns over potential arrests and diplomatic tensions.
Pakistan accuses India of involvement in the deaths of two individuals near the Arabian Sea, escalating diplomatic tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has hit back at Donald Trump after the former US president criticised Khan's leadership during a recent interview. Khan defended his record, calling Trump's remarks 'ill-informed'.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims Russia's refusal to agree to a ceasefire is complicating efforts to end the war, as diplomatic tensions escalate.
A senior Israeli official has been detained in Nevada on suspicion of espionage, sparking diplomatic tensions between the US and Israel. Read the full story here.
Chinese officials have confiscated multiple properties belonging to Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, escalating tensions between the two nations.
Former US First Lady Melania Trump reportedly sent a private letter to Vladimir Putin during the Ukraine conflict, raising eyebrows in diplomatic circles.
Beijing dismisses ASIO's allegations of Chinese interference as 'baseless', escalating diplomatic tensions between the two nations.
Labour MP Afzal Khan sparks controversy with remarks on Cyprus, drawing criticism from Greek Cypriot groups and political opponents.
Labour leader Keir Starmer has called out Prince Charles for referring to Eastern Europe as the 'Far East', sparking a debate on diplomatic sensitivity.
Lee Jae-myung, South Korea's opposition leader, has called on Japan to take responsibility for its wartime actions, including forced labour and sexual slavery, amid ongoing diplomatic tensions.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stokes tensions by arriving in a Soviet-style CCCP plane, drawing fury from Ukraine and raising eyebrows ahead of a potential Putin-Trump meeting in Alaska.
A shocking incident unfolded as an air traffic controller allegedly yelled 'Free Palestine' at Israeli pilots, raising serious safety and diplomatic concerns.
The US State Department's annual human rights report has sparked controversy, with critics accusing the Trump administration of downplaying abuses in key ally nations.
France has officially recalled its ambassador from Mali following escalating diplomatic tensions, marking a new low in relations between the two nations.
Vladimir Putin issues a stark warning to Japan regarding its historical claims tied to the Soviet Union, escalating diplomatic tensions in the region.
The small Spanish town of Carballiño has ignited a culinary controversy by declaring itself the 'World Capital of the Octopus', angering Moroccan officials who claim the title belongs to their country.