Iran's national football team will play at least one 2026 World Cup match in the United States, navigating complex visa issues and geopolitical rivalry. Discover the fixture details and diplomatic backdrop.
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's Taiwan comments create diplomatic freeze at G20 summit. Public backs her stance as China retaliates with travel warnings and seafood bans.
Dozens of concerts by Japanese artists and film releases have been abruptly cancelled across China as a diplomatic dispute with Tokyo over Taiwan escalates. Discover the full story.
Beijing escalates diplomatic row with Tokyo to United Nations level, accusing Japan of threatening armed intervention over Taiwan. Read the latest developments.
Polish prosecutors charge two Ukrainians with terrorist sabotage on behalf of Russia after explosion on aid railway to Ukraine. Read the latest developments.
Poland orders the closure of Russia's final consulate in Gdansk following a major railway sabotage incident. Discover the details behind this diplomatic escalation.
Japan scrambles warplanes after a suspected Chinese drone is detected near its territory, escalating tensions amid a diplomatic row over Taiwan and disputed islands. Learn more about the crisis.
Chinese travellers have cancelled approximately 500,000 flights to Japan as diplomatic tensions escalate over Taiwan. Discover how this impacts tourism and business relations between the two nations.
Vladimir Putin declares Russia may resume nuclear weapons testing in direct response to US atomic trials, escalating global security concerns and Cold War-era tensions.
Exclusive: Dozens of Sikh pilgrims from India face extended stay in Lahore after Delhi authorities refuse necessary documentation for their return journey.
The sudden collapse of a 12th-century tower near Rome's ancient Forum has triggered diplomatic tensions, with Russian officials making controversial claims about Western cultural preservation.
Manila demands explanation after Chinese coastguard vessels allegedly rammed and damaged Philippine boats in contested waters, escalating regional tensions.
A Malaysian citizen's controversial Facebook post has ignited tensions between Singapore and Malaysia, leading to police investigations and highlighting ongoing sensitivities between the neighbouring nations.
Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirms unwavering support for North Korea in a significant diplomatic message, as regional tensions escalate and South Korea faces political turmoil following an assassination attempt.
Senior US politicians are pressing the Biden administration for details about India's alleged involvement in assassination attempts against American citizens, raising serious diplomatic concerns.
Former President Donald Trump allegedly suggested China should invade South Korea during private talks with billionaire Scott Bessent, raising serious questions about foreign policy allegiances.
Exclusive: UN nuclear watchdog warns Iran could develop atomic weapons 'within weeks' as diplomatic tensions reach boiling point. Full analysis of the escalating crisis.
The Duchess of Sussex finds herself caught between pop star Katy Perry and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's new friendship, creating potential diplomatic headaches for the Sussexes.
Exclusive: A British couple imprisoned in Iran on espionage charges reveal their fading hope as diplomatic efforts stall and prison conditions worsen in shocking new testimony.
In a crucial diplomatic encounter, former US President Donald Trump meets China's Xi Jinping to navigate tense relations, with trade wars, Taiwan tensions and nuclear concerns dominating the agenda.
South Korean activists stage dramatic protests against Chinese President Xi Jinping at APEC summit, highlighting escalating diplomatic tensions and anti-China sentiment across the region.
Nicolás Maduro alleges Washington is planning military action against Venezuela as diplomatic relations reach new lows between the two nations.
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.
In a stunning reversal of diplomatic strategy, China has extended an unexpected invitation to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, marking a potential thaw in relations between the two economic powerhouses after years of escalating tensions.
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confronts a major international crisis after a Royal Australian Air Force patrol intercepted a Chinese military aircraft in contested airspace, sparking urgent diplomatic talks.
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.
Seoul scrambles naval assets after Chinese ship's unauthorised entry near southern island, escalating regional tensions and testing diplomatic relations.
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch delivers blunt message to Chinese President Xi Jinping during London meeting, challenging China's economic practices and political stance in remarkable diplomatic confrontation.
China faces serious allegations of political meddling after targeting a UK MP with sanctions, prompting a stern response from the British government and raising diplomatic tensions.
Taiwan's government has prohibited all officials from participating in events marking the 'retrocession' of Taiwan to China, escalating tensions in cross-strait relations and reinforcing Taiwan's separate governance stance.