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Saudi Arabia conducted unpublicized airstrikes on Iran in late March, marking the first direct military action on Iranian soil in retaliation for attacks within the kingdom. This shift in approach followed Iranian strikes on Gulf Cooperation Council states, leading to an informal de-escalation understanding between Riyadh and Tehran.

Following a deadly terror attack in Kashmir, India launched precision strikes on militant camps in Pakistan, escalating tensions to a full military standoff. Despite Pakistan's nuclear threats, India maintained a strong stance, ultimately leading to a ceasefire after significant damage to Pakistani military assets.

BANGALORE: Over a month ago, a news agency report that master terrorist and destroyer Osama bin Laden would pip all other contenders to the post to be annointed Time magazines's `Person of the Year' and thus don its cover, had set off a raging debate on the ethics behind the selection.

Qatar expelled key Iranian military and security officials following missile strikes on its energy infrastructure. The Qatari Foreign Ministry declared the attachés and their staff persona non grata, citing repeated Iranian aggression and violations of sovereignty. This diplomatic fallout follows significant damage to the Ras Laffan Industrial City, a critical gas processing hub.

In a tit-for-tat move, Pakistan has declared an Indian High Commission staff member in Islamabad persona non grata, citing activities violating diplomatic norms. This action follows India's expulsion of a Pakistani diplomat from New Delhi on similar espionage allegations.

US envoy David Mulford on Monday came under sharp attack in Parliament for his controversial remarks on India's vote.

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India declared a Pakistani official persona non grata. The official was asked to leave within 24 hours. This action follows a previous expulsion of another Pakistani official earlier in May. Tensions rose after India's counterterror operation and strikes on terror launchpads across Pakistan. Pakistan responded with drone incursions. India then destroyed key Pakistani military installations. A ceasefire was later reached.

Britain's former deputy PM Nick Clegg is among a secret list of 89 western leaders declared persona non-grata by Russia, prompting the UK government to say that there was no justification for the move.

Pakistan on Wednesday pulled out four of its officials posted at its High Commission in New Delhi, days after India declared one Pakistani official persona non-grata for espionage activities. The four High Commission officials returned to Pakistan via the Wagah border.

US secretary of state Marco Rubio called South African envoy Ebrahim Rasool a 'race-baiting politician.' The office of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Rubio's decision was 'regrettable.'

K Natwar Singh, a former Union minister and close associate of the Gandhi family, passed away at 93. Known for his diplomatic and political achievements, Singh's later years were marked by allegations of corruption related to the UN's 'Oil for Food' program. His departure was remembered with mixed sentiments and tributes from political figures.

Mohammad Farooq, who was allegedly involved in spying, has been declared persona non grata.

Israel plans to establish a security zone up to the Litani River in southern Lebanon, a significant escalation against Hezbollah. Lebanon responded by expelling Iran's ambassador, citing diplomatic violations. This move escalates regional tensions, with France urging Israel to avoid a wider ground operation while supporting Lebanon's diplomatic action.

The Indian Union Muslim League wants the controversial Bangladeshi writer be declared persona non-grata.

In a tit-for-tat move, Pakistan on Thursday declared Indian high commission official Surjeet Singh as 'persona non-grata' and asked him to leave the country in next 48 hours. Earlier in the day, India had declared Pakistan high commission staffer Mehmood Akhtar 'persona non-grata' for spying.