Ukrainian ambassador’s visit to Yasukuni Shrine 'affronts' Asian peoples

Ukrainian ambassador Sergey Korsunsky "affronted" the people of China and other Asian countries by visiting the Yasukuni Shinto Shrine, "a symbol of Japan's militaristic and colonial past," reads an article in the Chinese newspaper China Daily.

Jordanian Foreign Ministry summons Dutch ambassador in protest over pro-Israel statements

Jordanian Foreign Ministry summoned on Thursday the Dutch ambassador to Amman to convey a message of protest to his government over statements made by the Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders in which he supported the denounced Israeli Knesset’s decision, which denies the Palestinians their right of an independent state of their own.”

Armenian Foreign Ministry announced the recall of the ambassador in Minsk for consultations

The Armenian Ambassador to Belarus was summoned to Yerevan for consultations, said press secretary of the country's Foreign Ministry Ani Badalyan.

Brazil recalled its ambassador to Israel

The President of Brazil ordered the recall of the Republic's ambassador to Tel Aviv for consultations amid the conflict between the countries due to the words of the Brazilian leader, who compared Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip with the crimes of Hitler. 

Russian Foreign Ministry summons Finnish ambassador over Helsinki-US agreement

Russian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday summoned Finland’s ambassador Antti Helantera after Washington and Helsinki concluded a defense cooperation agreement.

Israel recalled its ambassador from Madrid due to remarks by the Spanish prime minister

Israel recalled its ambassador from Madrid for consultations due to remarks by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen announced this on Thursday, November 30.

Turkey recalls ambassador to Israel for consultations as Gaza war rages on

Turkey has recalled its ambassador to Israel, Sakir Ozkan Torunlar, for consultations, after Israel recalled its envoys to Turkey last month to reassess their ties following Erdogan’s description of Hamas as freedom fighters.

Chile recalls ambassador to Israel for consultations after Gaza bombing

Chilean President Gabriel Boric said on Tuesday the country was recalling its ambassador to Israel for consultations after "Israel's violations of international humanitarian law in the Gaza Strip."

The Israeli Foreign Ministry summoned the Russian ambassador because of Hamas's visit to Moscow

Russian Ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov was summoned today to the Israeli Foreign Ministry to express his protest in connection with the visit of a Hamas delegation to Moscow, the press service of the Israeli Foreign Ministry reported on Sunday.

Russian Ambassador to South Korea was summoned to the Foreign Ministry after the North Korean leader's trip to Russia

First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea Chang Ho-jin invited Russian Ambassador to Seoul Andrei Kulik for a conversation at the country's Foreign Ministry after the visit of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to Russia.

Niger Junta Revokes French Ambassador's Diplomatic Immunity

The junta which assumed power in Niger last month has declared that the French ambassador to Niger, Sylvain Itte, no longer enjoys diplomatic immunity.

France defies ultimatum for ambassador to leave Niamey

France's ambassador has remained in Niger despite being given a 48-hour deadline to leave the country last Friday, French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed in a defiant speech.

Niger's military rulers order French ambassador out, Paris says Niger's junta 'have no authority'

Niger's military rulers, who seized control of the government in July, gave the French ambassador 48 hours to leave the country, Niamey's foreign ministry said in a statement Friday. 

Russian Foreign Ministry Summons Senior Canadian Embassy Diplomat Over An-124 Confiscation

The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that it had summoned Brian Ebel, the minister-counselor at the embassy of Canada in Moscow, to deliver a demarche in connection with Canada's decision to confiscate Russian AN-124 aircraft .

Russia expresses protest to Belgium after Ukrainian saboteurs’ attack on Belgorod Region

Belgian ambassador to Moscow Marc Michielsen was summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday. A strong protest was expressed to him over the exposed use of Belgian-made weapons by sabotage groups in the May 22 attack on the Belgorod Region.

Azerbaijan expels four Iranian embassy staff amid growing tensions

Azerbaijan’s foreign ministry announced on Thursday that it has declared four employees of Iran’s embassy in Baku persona non grata, as tensions between the two neighboring countries continue to escalate.

Jordanian Parliament Demands Expulsion of Israeli Envoy

The Lower House of Parliament in Jordan voted to expel the Israeli ambassador in Amman in response to Israeli finance minister's use of a controversial map.

Russia protests Canadian foreign minister’s hostile remarks

The Russian Foreign Ministry on Monday summoned Canada’s charge d'affaires in Russia Brian Ebel to express strong protest in connection with Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly’s remark about "regime change" in Russia.

Tunisia’s president to restore diplomatic ties with Syria

Tunisian President Kais Saied has said he plans to restore diplomatic relations with Syria, more than a decade after they were broken off in protest of Damascus's repression of political opponents.

Growing involvement of the United States in hostilities on the side of the Kiev: Moscow summons US ambassador

Russia issued “a formal demarche” to US ambassador to Moscow Lynne Tracy on Tuesday over Washington’s continued efforts to arm Ukraine, the Foreign Ministry said.