Diplomats

The U.S.-Iran war has caused the State Department to reduce staffing in Iran due to attacks on Gulf states, leaving hundreds of diplomats in an uncertain situation. It is unclear if operations will return to normal.

The US State Department, once influential globally, is now facing challenges from the president. America’s diplomats have lost their global sway and are being besieged by the president.

The UK's proposal on the EU youth mobility scheme is deemed a 'non-starter' by diplomats, with the number of available places being the key issue in negotiations between London and Brussels.

The U.S.-Iran deal may damage Benjamin Netanyahu's political brand as the Israeli leader who could influence Washington on Iran, according to analysts and former officials. The deal's impact is seen as a potential blow to Netanyahu's decades-long image rather than Israel's broader Iran strategy.

Fourteen candidates, including former aspirants, medical professionals, lawyers, businessmen, diplomats, and younger politicians, are challenging Governor Oyebanji's re-election bid in Ekiti's 2026 governorship race. The candidates aim to break the dominance of major parties.

Germany's loss in a UN vote to Austria and Portugal has sparked debate among politicians and diplomats about whether Berlin's foreign policy messaging cost crucial votes. The defeat is seen as damaging to Germany's international standing.

The Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, is being bombarded by missiles days after Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened the city and ordered diplomats to leave.

An unknown hacker group has targeted Russian maritime universities and diplomats for nearly two years. Over half of the attacks in the past year focused on educational institutions, specifically those training personnel for Russia's shipping, inland waterway, and fishing industries.

Russia has issued threats against Kyiv, warning of a new wave of strikes and urging foreign visitors and diplomats to evacuate the Ukrainian capital immediately. The move heightens tensions in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

India's diplomats are hosting international diplomatic events on the world stage. The article raises questions about the effectiveness and tangible outcomes of these diplomatic initiatives.