Exclusive-Islamic State still a threat in Iraq, US ambassador says
By Timour Azhari BAGHDAD (Reuters) – The Islamic State still poses a threat in Iraq and the U.S.-led military coalition’s work with Iraq to fully defeat the group is not done, United…
US says it summoned Russian ambassador over downing of drone over Black Sea
By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States summoned Russia’s ambassador to Washington on Tuesday after a Russian fighter jet downed a U.S. military drone over the Black Sea, State Department spokesperson…
Former Trump Donor And Ambassador Says He’d Back DeSantis In 2024
Former Trump Donor And Ambassador Says He’d Back DeSantis In 2024 Mary Lou Masters on February 21, 2023 A former donor and ambassador to Jamaica for President Donald Trump, who supported him…
Former Afghan Ambassador To Attend State Of The Union Address, Discuss ‘Dire’ Effects Of Biden’s Withdrawal
Former Afghan Ambassador To Attend State Of The Union Address, Discuss ‘Dire’ Effects Of Biden’s Withdrawal Mary Lou Masters on February 3, 2023 Roya Rahmani, former Afghanistan Ambassador to the U.S., was…
Norway police ban Koran burning protest after Turkey summons Oslo envoy
ANKARA/OSLO (Reuters) -Norwegian police on Thursday banned a planned anti-Islam protest including the burning of a copy of the Koran this week for security reasons, hours after the Turkish foreign ministry summoned…
Yellen, China’s ambassador discuss economic developments, U.S. Treasury says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen met with China’s ambassador to the United States, Qin Gang, on Thursday to discuss their “views on global macroeconomic and financial developments,” the Treasury…
Russia questions suitability of Biden’s nominated ambassador to Moscow
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia on Wednesday questioned the suitability of the woman nominated by President Joe Biden to be the next U.S. ambassador to Moscow, suggesting Lynne Tracy might feel more at…
Biden nominee to be ambassador to Russia pledges to prioritize prisoner release
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden’s nominee to be ambassador to Russia, Lynne Tracy, pledged on Wednesday to make the release of detained Americans a priority if she is…
Coming to a Campus Near You: Chili’s Launches Its First College Ambassador Program
Collegiate Chili’s fans can apply now for a chance to get free merch, gift cards and more Dallas, TX (-) School is back in session and you know that Chili’s® Grill &…
CORE Launches Culinary Ambassador Program with Support of Highly Renowned Chefs from Around the Country
Brentwood, TN (-) CORE© (Children of Restaurant Employees), a national non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to food and beverage employees with children, announced the launch of its Culinary Ambassador Program to…
Zaxby’s Taps UGA Tight End Brock Bowers as Brand Ambassador
Agreement marks second UGA collegiate athlete Zaxby’s signs to NIL deal Athens, GA (-) Zaxby’s, the Georgia-based, premium quick-service restaurant franchise known for its new Signature Sandwich, Chicken Fingerz™ and flavorful signature…
Biden to nominate career diplomat Tracy as ambassador to Russia, White House says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden will nominate career diplomat Lynne Tracy, currently the U.S. ambassador to Armenia, as ambassador to Russia, the White House said on Tuesday. The post in Russia has…
China ambassador: U.N. report on Xinjiang has ‘closed door of cooperation’
By Emma Farge GENEVA (Reuters) – China’s ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva said on Friday that Beijing would not cooperate with the U.N. human rights office following the release of…
Sullivan concludes tenure as U.S. ambassador to Russia, leaves Moscow
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – John Sullivan, a Trump appointee who told Reuters earlier this year it would take “a crowbar” to get him out of Moscow, has left Russia after finishing his tenure…
U.S. ambassador to Russia will attend Gorbachev funeral – State Dept
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan will attend the funeral of the last Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in Moscow on Saturday, a State Department spokesperson said on Friday. Gorbachev,…
‘Squandered’: UN Hasn’t Held China Accountable For Uyghur Genocide, Former US Ambassador Says
‘Squandered’: UN Hasn’t Held China Accountable For Uyghur Genocide, Former US Ambassador Says Micaela Burrow on August 31, 2022 The United Nations’ human rights chief, whose tenure ended Wednesday, failed to hold…
Kuwait names first ambassador to Iran in over six years
KUWAIT – Kuwait has appointed an ambassador to Iran, both countries said on Sunday, more than six years after recalling its top envoy to Tehran in solidarity with Saudi Arabia after it…
U.S. and Switzerland working on facilitating pharma trade – U.S. ambassador
ZURICH – The United States and Switzerland can move towards free trade between their countries with sectoral deals and they are working on facilitating business in the pharmaceutical sector, the U.S. ambassador…
Russia’s ambassador to Japan pays respects at Hiroshima – media
By Elaine Lies TOKYO – Russia’s ambassador to Japan paid his respects at a memorial in Hiroshima on Thursday saying he wanted to highlight Russia’s efforts to reduce nuclear arms and criticising…
Nicaragua withdraws approval of U.S. ambassador nominee
(Reuters) – The Nicaraguan government has withdrawn its approval of the U.S. nominee for ambassador to Nicaragua, Hugo Rodriguez, following his criticism of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega’s regime, the Central American country…
South Korea steps up security after Abe killing, U.S. ambassador due at LGBTQ parade
By Soo-hyang Choi SEOUL – South Korea is beefing up security for high-profile figures in light of the assassination of Japan’s former premier Shinzo Abe, officials said on Tuesday, including for an…
Russia hauls in ambassador over ‘offensive’ UK comments on nuclear weapons
By Mark Trevelyan LONDON -Russia said on Thursday it had summoned the British ambassador to voice a strong protest against “offensive” British statements, including about alleged Russian threats to use nuclear weapons.…
Quicklly Launches Brand Ambassador Program
Since being founded in 2017, Quicklly has focused on bringing an ever-increasing variety of grocery items, prepared food, meal kits, and restaurant offerings to lovers of Indian and South Asian food from coast to…
Iranian Hackers Targeted Former US Ambassador, Israeli Officials: REPORT
Iranian Hackers Targeted Former US Ambassador, Israeli Officials: REPORT Micaela Burrow on June 15, 2022 An Israel-based cybersecurity firm claimed it discovered a personalized hacking campaign against high-level Israeli and U.S. officials…
Don’t close the embassy, U.S. ambassador tells Russia
By Guy Faulconbridge LONDON – Russia should not close the U.S. embassy despite the crisis triggered by the war in Ukraine because the world’s two biggest nuclear powers must continue to talk,…
EU ambassador to UK says bloc won’t change mandate in Brexit talks
LONDON – The European Union will not give a new mandate to renegotiate post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland agreed as part of the Brexit deal, the bloc’s ambassador to London said…
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