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September 2, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

02

US and Iran exchange strikes

Persian Gulf · Iran

The United States and Iran exchanged their largest series of direct attacks since July on September 2, 2026, renewing concerns that the conflict between the two countries could expand acr...

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September 1, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

03

US renews strikes on Iran

Iran

The United States launched a new series of military strikes against Iran on September 1, 2026, marking a major escalation after several weeks of reduced direct fighting. U.S. Central Comm...

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New York City · New York · United States

04

August 22, 2026 Politics

US judge blocks visa suspension

A United States federal judge struck down a Trump administration policy on August 21, 2026, that suspended the issuance of immigrant visas to applicants from 75 countries. U.S. District J...

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August 9, 2026 Politics

Syria restructures Russian bases

Latakia · Syria

Syria and Russia reached an agreement on August 9, 2026, restructuring Russia's presence at the Hmeimim air base and Tartous naval facility. The memorandum followed approximately 18 month...

August 9, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Netanyahu rejects Gaza plan

Jerusalem · Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on August 9, 2026, that Israel would not withdraw its forces from the Gaza Strip until Hamas had been fully disarmed. His statement rejected...

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Cali · Valle del Cauca · Colombia

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August 7, 2026 Politics

Colombia inaugurates De La Espriella

Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn in as president of Colombia on August 7, 2026, after defeating Senator Iván Cepeda in the June 21 presidential runoff election. De La Espriella succeede...

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August 5, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Iran warns Gulf states

Tehran · Tehran Province · Iran

Iran warned Gulf states on August 5, 2026, that any new United States attack on Iranian territory could lead to retaliatory strikes against energy facilities and other critical infrastruc...

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New York City · New York · United States

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July 30, 2026 Politics

UN begins leadership selection

The United Nations Security Council held its first straw poll on July 30, 2026, to evaluate candidates seeking to become the next secretary-general. The vote marked the beginning of the C...

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June 18, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

10

Israeli government criticizes Trump Iran deal

Jerusalem · Israel

Israeli political leaders and government officials expressed strong concerns following President Donald Trump's announcement of a new agreement with Iran intended to end hostilities and e...

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11

June 17, 2026 Breaking

Dialog society membership leak

Dublin · Ireland

In July 2026, a data exposure involving the private organization Dialog revealed information about members, event participants, and internal conference materials associated with the invit...

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May 31, 2026 Breaking

Gaza flotilla interception Ben-Gvir

Ashdod · Israel

A flotilla of more than 50 civilian vessels organized by pro-Palestinian activists, including the Global Sumud Flotilla, attempted to reach the Gaza Strip in 2026 carrying humanitarian ai...

April 3, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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IDF says Hezbollah disarmament unrealistic

Tel Aviv · Israel

The Israel Defense Forces stated that fully disarming Hezbollah in Lebanon is not considered achievable under current military operations, according to reports published on April 3, 2026....

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March 30, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israeli Defense Minister Outlines Lebanon Plan

Lebanon

Israel’s defense minister stated on March 30, 2026, that the military has developed plans to occupy portions of southern Lebanon. The remarks were made amid ongoing tensions along the Isr...

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15

March 6, 2026 Politics

Trump says Cuba may fall soon

United States President Donald Trump stated on March 6, 2026, that Cuba “is going to fall pretty soon” during a phone interview discussing foreign policy and ongoing international develop...

February 28, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

16

US and Israel strike Iran

The United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes against Iran on February 28, 2026. The operation targeted Iranian military facilities, missile capabilities, government ...

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February 25, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

17

Modi Visits Israel Amid Ongoing Gaza genocide

Supreme Court of India · New Delhi · Delhi · India

Indian Prime Minister :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} arrived in :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} for an official visit as military operations continue in Gaza. According to o...

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February 19, 2026 Breaking

18

Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett Says the World Will “Not Love Us” and Calls for Strength Over Approval

Knesset · Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel

Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett said at a February 2026 conference that global popular approval of Israel is unlikely, stating, “They’re not going to love us. The aspiration...

2026 bennett challenges conference diplomatic divisions

February 19, 2026 Politics

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U.S. ambassador urges belgium to halt prosecution of mohels in antwerp

Antwerp · Flanders · Belgium

U.S. ambassador urges belgium to halt prosecution of mohels in antwerp On February 18, 2026, the United States ambassador to Belgium publicly called on Belgian authorities to discontinue...

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February 17, 2026 Breaking

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Former Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland hospitalized after apparent suicide attempt

Oslo · Norway

Former Norwegian Prime Minister and former Secretary General of the Council of Europe Thorbjørn Jagland was hospitalized on February 17, 2026, following reports of an apparent suicide att...

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February 15, 2026 Politics

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Justin Trudeau's legacy

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February 14, 2026 Politics

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Trump Envoy Tom Barrack Maintained Contact With Jeffrey Epstein, Files Show

On February 14, 2026, CBS News published an analysis of newly released U.S. Justice Department documents showing that Thomas “Tom” Barrack, a longtime confidant of former President Donald...

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February 12, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

23

Encroaching Shadows: Extremist Israeli Colonisers Plant Trees in Lebanon

Southern Lebanon · Tyre · South Governorate · Lebanon

On February 12, 2026, the fragile calm along southern Lebanon’s border was shattered as extremist Israeli settlers planted olive and pine trees deep inside Lebanese territory. What may se...

2026 armed presence border dispute border villages conflict controversy

February 12, 2026 Politics

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Scandal and Scrutiny: Former Norwegian PM Thorbjørn Jagland Investigated Over Epstein Ties

Oslo · Norway

On February 12, 2026, Norwegian police searched properties belonging to former prime minister and Council of Europe secretary‑general :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} as part of a co...

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February 11, 2026 Breaking

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Netanyahu joins Board of Peace ahead of Trump meeting in Washington

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Netanyahu joins Board of Peace ahead of Trump meeting in Washington On February 11, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel had formally joined the “Board o...

February 11, 2026 Politics

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Netanyahu Meets Trump in Washington to Discuss Iran Talks

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Netanyahu Meets Trump in Washington to Discuss Iran Talks On February 11, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D....

February 10, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

27

Over 25,000 tonnes of explosives dropped on Gaza since October 7

Gaza Strip · Gaza City · Palestine

Over 25,000 tonnes of explosives dropped on Gaza since October 7 Since October 7, 2025, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have conducted air and artillery strikes on the Gaza Str...

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February 9, 2026 Politics

28

Prince William Faces Growing Pressure Amid Epstein Files Scrutiny

London · England · United Kingdom

On February 9, 2026, Prince William and Princess Catherine broke their prolonged silence over revelations emerging from the U.S. Justice Department’s release of the so‑called “Epstein fil...

2026 Andrew attention Catherine charity concern

February 8, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

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Israeli raids and clashes reported in the West Bank

Nablus · West Bank · Palestine

Israeli raids and clashes reported in the West Bank On February 8, 2026, multiple raids and clashes were reported in the occupied West Bank involving Israeli forces and settler...

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February 7, 2026 Breaking

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Head of Sweden’s UNHCR fundraising agency Joanna Rubinstein resigns after Epstein file revelations

Stockholm · Stockholm County · Sweden

Head of Sweden’s UNHCR fundraising agency Joanna Rubinstein resigns after Epstein file revelations On February 7, 2026, Joanna Rubinstein stepped down from her role as chair of...

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February 6, 2026 Breaking

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US raises alarm over Israeli spying activities

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US raises alarm over Israeli spying activities On February 5, 2026, senior U.S. officials publicly described espionage activities linked to Israel as reaching “alarming, even t...

February 5, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

32

Isaac Herzog photographed signing artillery shells destined for Gaza

Northern Israel · Kiryat Shmona · Northern District · Israel

Isaac Herzog photographed signing artillery shells destined for Gaza On February 5, 2026, images and reports circulated during the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Au...

2026 army artillery australia conflict controversy

February 5, 2026 Politics

33

British Prime Minister apologizes to Epstein victims amid political fallout

10 Downing Street · London · England · United Kingdom

British Prime Minister apologizes to Epstein victims amid political fallout On February 5, 2026, United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued a public apology to victims o...

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February 5, 2026 Politics

34

Expiration of the New START Nuclear Arms Control Treaty and Diplomacy with Iran

Expiration of the New START Nuclear Arms Control Treaty and Diplomacy with Iran On February 5, 2026, the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia, ...

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February 5, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

35

Interceptions of European Satellites by Russian Spacecraft

Interceptions of European Satellites by Russian Spacecraft On February 5, 2026, European security officials reported that at least a dozen key European satellites had been intercepted b...

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February 4, 2026 Politics

36

European Union Approves New Sanctions on Belarus

European Commission · Brussels · Brussels-Capital Region · Belgium

European Union Approves New Sanctions on Belarus On February 4, 2026, the European Union formally approved a new sanctions package targeting Belarus in response to ongoing acti...

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February 3, 2026 Breaking

37

U.S. President Signals Potential Retaliatory Measures Over Canada–China Trade Deal

2026 breaking canada china diplomacy economics

U.S. President Signals Potential Retaliatory Measures Over Canada–China Trade Deal On February 3, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the United States would implemen...

February 3, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

38

Missile and Drone Strikes Target Multiple Ukrainian Cities Amid Ongoing Conflict

Kyiv · Kyiv City · Ukraine

Missile and Drone Strikes Target Multiple Ukrainian Cities Amid Ongoing Conflict On February 3, 2026, Russian military forces conducted a series of missile and drone strikes ac...

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February 3, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

39

Israeli Military Strikes Continue in Gaza Despite Ceasefire Agreements

Gaza City · Gaza Strip · Palestine

Israeli Military Strikes Continue in Gaza Despite Ceasefire Agreements Reports from Gaza’s health authorities indicate that Israeli air and military strikes have continued in m...

2026 airstrikes border casualties ceasefire conflict

February 3, 2026 Politics

40

Political Realignments and Policy Decisions in Australia

Canberra · Australian Capital Territory · Australia

Political Realignments and Policy Decisions in Australia On February 3, 2026, Australian politics saw multiple developments with potential implications for national policy and ...

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February 2, 2026 Breaking

41

The Master Timeline

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January 31, 2026 Politics

42

Danish Protests Erupt Over Trump Remarks and Greenland Dispute

Copenhagen · Capital Region · Denmark

Danish Protests Erupt Over Trump Remarks and Greenland Dispute On January 31, 2026, large protests took place in Copenhagen, Denmark, and other Danish cities in response to rec...

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January 31, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

43

Israeli Airstrikes Across Gaza Reported to Kill Dozens

Gaza City · Gaza Strip · Palestine

Israeli Airstrikes Across Gaza Reported to Kill Dozens Multiple Israeli airstrikes were reported across the Gaza Strip on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of at least 30 Pales...

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January 29, 2026 Politics

44

Vietnam and EU Elevate Diplomatic Relations Amid Strategic Realignment

Vietnam and EU Elevate Diplomatic Relations Amid Strategic Realignment On January 29, 2026, Vietnam and the European Union officially upgraded their diplomatic relationship, an...

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January 28, 2026 Politics

45

Trump Warns Iran to Negotiate Nuclear Deal Amid Military Tensions

On January 28, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran to negotiate a nuclear deal or face consequences that would be “far worse” than previous military actions, according to Reuter...

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January 28, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

46

Violence continues in gaza amid ceasefire talks

Palestinians in the Gaza Strip remain under heavy strain as violence persists despite a ceasefire agreement. Health and aid officials report continued hostilities, restrictions on aid acc...

2026 access aid ceasefire civilians conflict

January 27, 2026 Breaking

47

Avraham Gil avoids jail

Miami · Florida · United States

Avraham Gil, the 19-year-old son of an Israeli consular official in Miami, avoided jail time after completing the requirements of a plea agreement stemming from a motorcycle collision wit...

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January 27, 2026 Breaking

48

Seizure of the Marinera oil tanker and transfer of its captain from Scottish waters

Scottish Waters · Aberdeen · Scotland · United Kingdom

Seizure of the Marinera Oil Tanker and Transfer of Its Captain from Scottish Waters On 7 January 2026, the United States Coast Guard and U.S. military special forces intercepte...

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January 27, 2026 Breaking

49

Ecuadorian Government Protests After ICE Agent Attempts To Enter Consulate In Minneapolis

Ecuador Consulate · Minneapolis · Minnesota · United States

On January 27, 2026, Ecuador’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that an agent from the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) attempted to enter the Ecuadorian consul...

2026 affairs agent attempted citizens consulate

January 26, 2026 Politics

50

Edi Rama Visiting The Western Wall

Western Wall · Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel

On January 26, 2026, Prime Minister Edi Rama of Albania visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Israel, during an official trip as part of efforts to support the fight against antisemitism...

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January 25, 2026 Politics

51

56th World Economic Forum concludes amid geopolitical tensions

Davos Congress Centre · Davos · Graubünden · Switzerland

On January 26, 2026, the 56th World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland concluded after a week of sessions involving global political and business leaders. The forum featured discussions...

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January 24, 2026 Politics

52

U.S. threatens 100% tariffs on Canadian imports over trade deal

On January 24, 2026, United States President Donald Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs on goods imported from Canada in response to Canada’s potential new trade deal with China. Trum...

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January 21, 2026 Politics

53

Trump rules out military action on greenland at davos forum

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the United States would not use military force in relation to Greenland and outlined a framework for...

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January 20, 2026 Breaking

54

Trump Posts Macron Texts and Threatens Canada, Britain

U.S. President Donald Trump posted a series of messages on his Truth Social platform in which he shared private texts from French President Emmanuel Macron and the NATO Secretary‑General ...

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January 20, 2026 Politics

55

Global Tensions Rise at Davos Over U.S.–Europe Relations

Political tensions intensified today at the World Economic Forum in Davos as disagreements between the United States and several European nations dominated discussions. Controversial stat...

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January 19, 2026 Breaking

56

Trump tariff threats intensify transatlantic tensions

Trump Links Greenland Push to Nobel Snub, EU Considers Retaliatory Tariffs On January 19, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump linked his campaign to assert control over Greenland to his fa...

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January 18, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

57

Pakistan / Palestine Diplomatic Movement

Pakistan received an invitation from the United States to join the “Board of Peace for Gaza,” marking a diplomatic effort to address the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict and promote regional ...

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January 18, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

58

Israeli Government Objects to US-Backed Gaza Postwar Board

On January 18, 2026, members of the Israeli government’s far-right wing publicly rejected a United States-backed plan to establish a multi-national “Gaza executive board” intended to help...

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January 15, 2026 Breaking

59

Israeli espionage operations in the United States reported

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Israeli espionage operations in the United States reported On January 15, 2026, U.S. intelligence officials disclosed that multiple espionage operations attributed to Israeli a...

January 15, 2026 Breaking

60

Board of Peace for Gaza

Board of Peace for Gaza Date: Ongoing as of January 2026 Description: The Board of Peace is a U.S.-led international body announced by President Donald Trump to oversee governance,...

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January 15, 2026 Politics

61

Escalation of U.S.–Iran Tensions and Airspace Disruptions

On January 15, 2026, tensions between the United States and Iran escalated following renewed threats from U.S. leadership and regional military repositioning. Iran temporarily closed port...

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January 3, 2026 Breaking

U.S. kidnapping of Venezuelas President

U.S. Forces Detain Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro During Operation in Caracas On January 3, 2026, U.S. military forces conducted an operation in Caracas that resulted in the detenti...

November 28, 2025 Breaking

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Israel’s actions against ICC officials exposed after years of surveillance and cyber

The Hague · South Holland · Netherlands

Israel’s actions against ICC officials exposed after years of surveillance and cyber operations On November 28, 2025, reports revealed that Israel conducted a sustained campaig...

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November 10, 2025 Breaking

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Syrian transitional President Ahmad al‑Sharaa makes historic White House visit

White House · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

Syrian transitional President Ahmad al‑Sharaa makes historic White House visit Syrian transitional President Ahmad al‑Sharaa visited the White House in Washington, D.C. on November 10, 2...

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October 12, 2025 Politics

65

Trump Geographic Statement Gaffe

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Trump Geographic Statement Gaffe On October 12, 2025, United States President Donald Trump made a statement to reporters aboard Air Force One during a flight from Saudi Arabia to Qatar. ...

September 30, 2025 Breaking

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South African Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa Found Dead in Paris Hotel Incident

Paris · Île-de-France · France

On September 30, 2025, South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nkosinathi Emmanuel “Nathi” Mthethwa, was found dead outside the Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile hotel in Paris. He was 58 years old...

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September 29, 2025 Politics

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Netanyahu Meets Trump in Washington Following United Nations Session

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Netanyahu Meets Trump in Washington Following United Nations Session Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on September 29, 2025, f...

September 21, 2025 Breaking

68

Recognition of Palestine as a sovereign state

United Nations General Assembly Hall · New York City · New York · United States

Recognition of Palestine as a Sovereign State The State of Palestine was proclaimed by the Palestine Liberation Organization on 15 November 1988. The State of Palestine is reco...

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69

August 8, 2025 Politics

Trump Armenia–Albania Confusion Statement

2025 agreement albania armenia azerbaijan balkans

Trump Armenia–Albania Confusion Statement On August 8, 2025, United States President Donald Trump announced at the White House a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan aimed at r...

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July 10, 2025 Politics

US warns ICC member states against proceedings targeting Israel

2025 arrest ceasefire conflict court crimes

US warns ICC member states against proceedings targeting Israel On July 10, 2025, the United States government issued warnings to member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC),...

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July 9, 2025 Politics

United States Imposes Sanctions on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese

2025 accountability Albanese controversy criticism debate

On July 9, 2025, the United States government announced sanctions against Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian ter...

White House · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

72

July 7, 2025 Politics

Netanyahu Meets Trump at White House Amid Ceasefire Negotiations

Netanyahu Meets Trump at White House Amid Ceasefire Negotiations Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on July 7, 2025. The me...

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Western Wall · Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel

73

June 9, 2025 Politics

Javier Milei Visiting The Western Wall

On June 9, 2025, President Javier Milei of Argentina visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Israel, during an official state visit. Upon arriving, he went directly to the Western Wall Pla...

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White House · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

74

April 7, 2025 Politics

Netanyahu Visits White House to Discuss Trade and Gaza Developments

Netanyahu Visits White House to Discuss Trade and Gaza Developments Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on April 7, 2025. Th...

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February 4, 2025 Politics

75

Netanyahu and Trump meet at Mar-a-Lago

Mar-a-Lago · Palm Beach · Florida · United States

Netanyahu Meets Trump at Mar-a-Lago Following Inauguration Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago in Florida on February 4, 2025. Th...

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November 21, 2024 Breaking

76

International Criminal Court Arrest Warrants for Israeli Leaders

International Criminal Court · The Hague · South Holland · Netherlands

International Criminal Court Arrest Warrants for Israeli Leaders On 21 November 2024, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister B...

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February 7, 2024 Politics

77

Veronica Abad Visiting The Western Wall

Western Wall · Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel

On February 7, 2024, Verónica Abad, Vice President of Ecuador, visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem. She prayed at the site and signed the visitors’ book, leaving a message during her vi...

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November 29, 2023 Politics

78

Kissinger Record Draws War Policy Criticism

Henry Kissinger, former United States secretary of state and national security adviser, played a central role in shaping U.S. foreign policy during the Vietnam War and other Cold War conf...

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February 24, 2022 Wars & Conflicts

79

Russia invades Ukraine nationwide

Kyiv · Kyiv City · Ukraine

Russia launched a large-scale military invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced what he called a special military operation shortly before Russ...

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Western Wall · Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel

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June 17, 2020 Politics

Salome Zourabichvili Visiting The Western Wall

On June 17, 2020, President Salome Zourabichvili of Georgia visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem. Her visit was part of the World Holocaust Forum events commemorating the 75th anniversar...

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Western Wall · Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel

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June 17, 2020 Politics

Zeljko Komsic Visiting The Western Wall

On June 17, 2020, President Željko Komšić of Bosnia and Herzegovina visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem. The visit took place during the World Holocaust Forum commemorating the 75th ann...

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Western Wall · Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel

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June 17, 2020 Politics

King Abdullah II Visiting The Western Wall

King Abdullah II of Jordan visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem during an official diplomatic visit. He followed local protocols, including wearing a skullcap and touching the stones in ...

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Western Wall · Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel

83

May 30, 2019 Politics

Ron DeSantis Visiting The Western Wall

On May 30, 2019, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Israel, during a business development and diplomatic mission with a Florida delegation. During his vi...

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Western Wall · Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel

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April 1, 2019 Politics

Jair Bolsonaro Visiting The Western Wall

On April 1, 2019, President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. During the visit, Bolsonaro and Netanyahu a...

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Western Wall · Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel

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May 24, 2018 Politics

Emmanuel Macron Visiting The Western Wall

On May 24, 2018, French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem during an official state visit to Israel. Macron placed his hands on the stones in a gesture of res...

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Western Wall · Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel

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May 22, 2017 Politics

Donald Trump Visiting The Western Wall

On May 22, 2017, President Donald Trump visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Israel, during his first foreign trip as president. He placed a written note into the cracks of the wall, fo...

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September 5, 2015 Breaking

87

Israeli and Jewish aid groups support migrant and refugee assistance in Europe

Brussels · Brussels-Capital Region · Belgium

Israeli and Jewish aid groups support migrant and refugee assistance in Europe On September 5, 2015, IsraAID, an Israeli non-governmental organization founded in 2001 to provide disaster...

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Western Wall · Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel

88

March 21, 2013 Politics

Barack Obama Visiting The Western Wall

On March 21, 2013, President Barack Obama visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Israel, during an official trip. He placed his hands on the stones in a gesture of respect and reflection....

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Western Wall · Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel

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April 2, 2012 Politics

The Whale At The Wall

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie visited Israel’s Western Wall in February 2011 during his first official overseas trip as governor. He was given a personal tour of the site by the rabb...

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December 1, 2010 Breaking

90

Mossad Passport Misuse and the Dubai 2010 Assassination

Al Bustan Rotana Hotel · Dubai · United Arab Emirates

One of the clearest documented cases of Israeli intelligence activity that damaged relations with allies involves the use of forged or cloned passports belonging to citizens of friendly c...

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Western Wall · Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel

91

March 31, 2008 Politics

Angela Merkel Visiting The Western Wall

On March 31, 2008, German Chancellor Angela Merkel visited Jerusalem, Israel, during an official diplomatic trip. She went to the Western Wall, a significant religious and cultural site i...

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Tamil Nadu · Mahabalipuram · India

92

May 22, 2007 Breaking

Fugitive Rabbi Horowitz Arrest India

Alan Horowitz, an Orthodox rabbi and convicted sex offender from the United States, was arrested in May 2007 in Mahabalipuram, India, after being located by international law enforcement ...

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July 30, 2006 Wars & Conflicts

93

Qana Airstrike Causes Civilian Deaths

Qana · Lebanon

An Israeli airstrike on July 30, 2006, struck a residential building in the village of Qana in southern Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of multiple civilians. The strike occurred during ...

2006 airstrike bombing building casualties ceasefire

April 18, 1996 Wars & Conflicts

94

Qana Shelling Kills Civilians in Lebanon

Qana · Lebanon

An Israeli artillery strike on a United Nations compound in the village of Qana in southern Lebanon on April 18, 1996, resulted in the deaths of more than 100 civilians who had taken shel...

1996 april artillery casualties ceasefire civilians

U.S. District Court · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

95

March 22, 1995 Breaking

Trial of Jonathan Pollard in U.S. for Espionage

Jonathan Pollard, an American Jew and civilian intelligence analyst for the U.S. Navy, pleaded guilty to passing classified military and nuclear documents to Israel in 1985. He claimed he...

1990s ally classified controversy court defense

Western Wall · Jerusalem · Jerusalem District · Israel

96

July 23, 1994 Politics

Bill Clinton Kissing The Western Wall

On July 23, 1994, President Bill Clinton visited Jerusalem, Israel, during an official presidential trip. As part of his visit, he went to the Western Wall, also known as the Wailing Wall...

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March 23, 1982 Wars & Conflicts

97

Guatemalan Maya Genocide

Guatemala City · Guatemala Department · Guatemala

Guatemalan Maya Genocide On March 23, 1982, General Efraín Ríos Montt seized power in Guatemala through a military coup during the Guatemalan Civil War. His government intensified counte...

1982 altaverapaz civilwar coldwar counterinsurgency coup

Watergate Complex · Washington · District of Columbia · United States

98

June 17, 1972 Politics

The Watergate Affair: Timeline, Operatives, And Unresolved Questions

The Watergate Affair: Timeline, Operatives, And Unresolved Questions On June 17, 1972, five men were arrested inside the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate compl...

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October 2, 1937 Wars & Conflicts

99

Haitian Parsley Massacre Overview

Dajabón · Dajabón Province · Dominican Republic

The Haitian Parsley Massacre, also known as the 1937 Parsley Massacre or the Haitian Massacre, was a mass killing carried out by the Dominican Army under the orders of Dominican dictator ...

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June 13, 1920 Breaking

Avni Rustemi assassination Essad Pasha Toptani

Paris · France

On June 13, 1920, Albanian political activist Avni Rustemi shot and killed Essad Pasha Toptani in Paris, France. Essad Pasha was an Albanian Ottoman-era political and military figure who ...

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May 2, 1860 Breaking

Theodor Herzl: Founder of Modern Political Zionism

Theodor Herzl (May 2, 1860 – July 3, 1904) was an Austro‑Hungarian journalist, playwright, and writer who is considered a founder of modern political Zionism. Herzl promoted the idea of a...

Paris · Île-de-France · France

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April 15, 1853 Politics

Gobineau publishes racial inequality essay

Joseph Arthur de Gobineau (7 14 1816 – 10 13 1882), a French diplomat and writer, published his four-volume work Essai sur l’inégalité des races humaines between 1853 and 1855. The essay ...

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Imperial Palace · Nanjing · Jiangsu · China

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July 27, 1793 Politics

Diplomatic Mission from Washington to China

A diplomatic mission was sent from Washington to China to establish formal relations and discuss trade opportunities. The delegation aimed to enhance communication between the two growing...

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January 1, 1600 Wars & Conflicts

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Barbary Pirates Kidnap Europeans For Slavery In North Africa And Ottoman Territories

European Captives Sold Into Slavery By Barbary Pirates From the 16th to the 19th centuries, Barbary pirates operating from North Africa — including present-day Morocco, Algeria, ...

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Khazar Fortress Site · Itil (historic site) · Astrakhan Region · Russia

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January 1, 965 Breaking

The Khazarian Empire: History, Territory, and Conversion to Judaism

The Khazarian Empire: History, Territory, and Conversion to Judaism The Khazar Empire was a Turkic polity that emerged in the mid-seventh century and became a major regional po...

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Wanggung-ri Fortress · Buyeo · Jeolla Province · South Korea

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May 15, 538 Politics

Baekje Kingdom's Cultural Expansion

The Kingdom of Baekje experienced significant cultural and political growth during the mid-6th century. Its leadership established strong diplomatic ties with neighboring states, promotin...

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January 1, 73 Wars & Conflicts

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Ban Chao's Tarim Basin Expedition

Tarim Basin · Xinjiang · China

Ban Chao, a renowned Chinese general and explorer of the Eastern Han dynasty, led a significant military and diplomatic expedition to the Tarim Basin. His journey was instrumental in re-e...

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January 1, 42 Wars & Conflicts

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Ma Yuan's Southern Military Campaigns

Nanyue Territory · Guangdong · China

Ma Yuan was a prominent Han dynasty general who led campaigns in the southern regions of China to consolidate Han authority over the Nanyue Kingdom. His military expeditions were aimed at...

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Kashgar · Xinjiang · China

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February 10, 32 Politics

Ban Chao's Diplomatic Mission Westward

Ban Chao, a Chinese general and diplomat of the Eastern Han dynasty, is recorded as sending an envoy toward the western regions in an effort to establish contacts with the Roman Empire.Th...

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Henry Kissinger

German-born American diplomat, political scientist, national security adviser, and secretary of state. He served as national security adviser beginning in 1969 and as secretary of state f...

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Wilson Reframes the War Around a New International Order

1917–1918 — Woodrow Wilson increasingly presents American participation as part of a larger project to restructure international relations. His Fourteen Points call for diplomatic reform,...

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Berlin Gambles That Britain Can Be Defeated Before America Matters

December 1916–January 1917 — German naval and military leaders conclude that unrestricted submarine warfare may force Britain out of the war. They understand that the policy may provoke A...

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Russia Refuses Another Serbian Humiliation

July 1914 — Russian leaders view Serbia as both a political partner and a test of Russian great-power credibility in the Balkans. Previous retreats in regional crises make another diploma...

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Austria-Hungary Delivers Its Ultimatum

23 July 1914 — Austria-Hungary presents Serbia with a severe ultimatum designed to suppress anti-Habsburg activity and permit substantial Austro-Hungarian involvement in Serbian investiga...

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Did Versailles Cause World War II?

28 June 1919 — Versailles created genuine political grievances and became a powerful symbol in German nationalist politics. Yet there were many possible paths after 1919, including the re...

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Did Versailles Make Another World War More Likely?

28 June 1919 onward — The Treaty of Versailles becomes one of the most controversial diplomatic settlements in modern history. Reparations, territorial changes, military restrictions and ...

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Germany Joins the League of Nations

8 September 1926 — Germany enters the League of Nations as a permanent Council member. The move symbolizes the diplomatic normalization associated with Gustav Stresemann's foreign policy....

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Germany Leaves the League of Nations

14 October 1933 — Hitler announces Germany's withdrawal from the League of Nations and the World Disarmament Conference. The move rejects an important part of the diplomatic framework est...

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Henry Kissinger

German-born American diplomat, political scientist, national security adviser, and secretary of state. He served as national security adviser beginning in 1969 and as secretary of state f...

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Henry Kissinger

German-born American diplomat, political scientist, national security adviser, and secretary of state. He served as national security adviser beginning in 1969 and as secretary of state f...

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League of Nations Begins

10 January 1920 — The League of Nations formally begins operation as part of the postwar effort to create a system of collective security. Its members pledge to address international disp...

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Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact

23 August 1939 — Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union sign a non-aggression pact. Secret protocols divide parts of Eastern Europe into German and Soviet spheres of influence. Hitler reduces ...

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Russia Orders General Mobilization

30 July 1914 — Tsar Nicholas II approves general mobilization of Russian forces after growing alarm over Austria-Hungary's attack on Serbia. Russian leaders fear that partial mobilization...

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Serbia Replies to the Ultimatum

25 July 1914 — Serbia submits a conciliatory reply accepting most Austro-Hungarian demands while rejecting or qualifying provisions that would allow foreign officials to exercise authorit...

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Untitled3 April 1939 — German military leaders receive instructions to prepare Fall Weiss, the operational plan for attacking Poland. The target date is set so preparations can be complet...

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Untitled25 April 1943 — The Soviet Union breaks diplomatic relations with the Polish government-in-exile after disputes over investigation of the Katyn massacre. The break has major conse...

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White House–State Department Policy Interface

The overlap between the White House national-security apparatus and the State Department created an institutional interface through which Kissinger participated in both diplomatic and nat...

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Why Did Stalin Sign a Pact With Hitler?

23 August 1939 — The German-Soviet pact is one of the most shocking diplomatic reversals of the twentieth century. Investigate failed Soviet-Western negotiations, Stalin's security calcul...