Philippines’ Marcos may discuss Taiwan in U.S but trade tops agenda – envoy
By Poppy McPherson and Karen Lema (Reuters) – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr may discuss tensions over Taiwan with U.S counterpart Joe Biden at the …
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Factbox-Lu Shaye: Chinese envoy who questioned Ukraine’s sovereignty no stranger to controversy
By Yew Lun Tian BEIJING (Reuters) – Outrage over China’s ambassador to France questioning the sovereignty of former Soviet countries like Ukraine reverberated across Europe …
Chad recalls envoy to Cameroon as dispute over Exxon’s asset sale escalates
N’DJANEMA (Reuters) – Chad has recalled its ambassador to neighbouring Cameroon in the latest escalation of a dispute over the sale by Exxon Mobil of …
UN envoy encouraged by peace talks between Yemen stakeholders
By Aziz El Yaakoubi RIYADH (Reuters) – The United Nations envoy for Yemen said on Tuesday that he was encouraged by the “depth and seriousness” …
Biden to nominate career diplomat as envoy to Egypt -White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden intends to nominate career diplomat Herro Mustafa Garg as the next U.S. ambassador to Egypt, the White House said …
Switzerland should allow re-export of arms to Ukraine -Kyiv envoy
By Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber BERN (Reuters) – The Swiss foreign policy tradition of neutrality should not include blocking re-exports of Swiss weapons to Ukraine, the Ukrainian …
Australia has assured US its technology is safe in submarine deal -envoy
By David Brunnstrom and Kirsty Needham WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Australia has assured Washington that U.S. technology will be safe under a plan to supply it …
Brazil’s Amazon must be protected to reach global climate goal, U.S. envoy says
By Jake Spring and Lisandra Paraguassu BRASILIA (Reuters) – The world cannot meet its climate goal to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degree Celsius …
Russian envoy: U.S. seeks to inflame Ukraine crisis with claims of crimes against humanity
By Lidia Kelly (Reuters) – Washington is trying to demonize Moscow and foment the crisis in Ukraine with allegations of Russian crimes against humanity, Russia’s …
New French envoy seeks release of citizens in talks with Iran’s Raisi
PARIS (Reuters) – France’s new envoy to Iran told President Ebrahim Raisi that Tehran had to immediately release seven French nationals detained in the country, …
House GOP Launches Investigation Into Biden’s Climate Envoy Over China Talks
House GOP Launches Investigation Into Biden’s Climate Envoy Over China Talks John Hugh DeMastri on February 3, 2023 The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability …
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, …
Russia’s deputy foreign minister to meet new U.S. envoy early next week – RIA
(Reuters) – Russia’s deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov will hold a meeting with Lynne Tracy, the new U.S. ambassador to Moscow, early next week, the …
Incoming U.S. envoy to Moscow met Russian counterpart in Washington, State Dept says
By Daphne Psaledakis and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The incoming U.S. ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy has held a meeting on Tuesday with Moscow’s …
UN envoy encouraged by Yemen truce deal efforts, warns against ‘piecemeal approach’
DUBAI (Reuters) – The United Nations envoy for Yemen said on Monday he was encouraged by intensified efforts for an expanded truce deal but stressed …
Russian envoy says British royals told to keep away from Russian embassy
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s ambassador to Moscow said Britain’s royal family had been recommended not to have any contacts with the Russian embassy in London, …
U.S. energy envoy Hochstein calls investor hostility to shale drilling “un-American” -FT
(Reuters) – U.S. energy envoy Amos Hochstein described the refusal of the country’s shale investors to ramp up drilling as “un-American” in an interview with …
U.S. climate envoy Kerry wants development banks overhaul plan by April
By Valerie Volcovici and Simon Jessop SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt – (Reuters) – U.S. climate envoy John Kerry said on Tuesday he wants to come up …
Mexico to discuss lithium, auto industry with U.S. climate envoy Kerry
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico will speak with U.S. climate envoy John Kerry about lithium, batteries and the automotive industry when Kerry visits the northwestern …
Russian envoy to U.S. says he visited convicted arms dealer Bout in prison
(Reuters) – Russia’s ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said early on Thursday he had visited Viktor Bout, the Russian arms dealer jailed in …
U.S. military aid to Ukraine boosts risk of clash -Russian envoy
(Reuters) – Washington’s decision to send more military aid to Ukraine poses a threat to Moscow’s interests and increases the risk of a military clash …
Kerry: Western ministers dodged ‘family photo’ with Russian envoy at climate talks
By Sonia Rolley KINSHASA (Reuters) – U.S. climate envoy John Kerry said on Tuesday some Western ministers avoided a so-called family photo of participants at …
Turkey summons German envoy after politician likens Erdogan to ‘sewer rat’
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey’s foreign ministry summoned the German ambassador to Ankara on Tuesday to protest over comments made by a senior German politician who …
U.S. climate envoy Kerry calls for ramp-up in financing to slash methane emissions
By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Countries need to ramp up spending dedicated to cutting methane emissions in order to rapidly slash greenhouse gases and …
Moscow summons Canada envoy over Russian embassy attacks in Ottawa
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia’s foreign ministry has summoned the Canadian ambassador and issued a protest over attacks on the Russian embassy in Ottawa, the ministry said …
Russia backs IAEA call for shelling near Zaporizhzhia to stop, envoy says
VIENNA (Reuters) – Russia backs a call by U.N. atomic watchdog chief Rafael Grossi for an immediate stop to shelling at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power …
Taiwan envoy to U.S. says China bullying spurs foreign interest in visits to island
By Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) – China’s aggressive military response to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan has increased interest from other countries’ …
Lack of trust, political will shackling Myanmar peace process, ASEAN envoy says
PHNOM PENH -A lack of trust and political will is stifling Myanmar’s peace process and the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN will keep shunning its ruling …
U.S. envoy sees ‘consequential shift’ in NATO, Asia ties amid China challenges
By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL – The recent attendance by four Asia Pacific leaders at the NATO summit reflects a “consequential shift” in the U.S. transatlantic …
‘Chilling’ use of security law threatening Hong Kong’s finance hub status, says U.S. envoy
HONG KONG – The top U.S. diplomat in Hong Kong on Monday urged China to ease political pressure on the city, warning that the “crude …
U.S. envoy discusses hostility towards Jews with Saudi officials
By Alexander Cornwell ABU DHABI – A U.S. special envoy said on Thursday she discussed prejudice towards Jews with officials in Saudi Arabia ahead of …
Biden envoy to visit Marshall Islands as U.S. concerns grow about China’s Pacific push
By Michael Martina and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden’s special envoy for talks with three tiny but strategically important Pacific island nations will …
Russia’s U.N. envoy storms out of Ukraine meeting over European statement
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS – Russia’s U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia stormed out of a U.N. Security Council meeting on Monday as European Council President …
Lebanon invites U.S. envoy to Beirut to discuss maritime dispute with Israel
BEIRUT – Lebanon’s president has agreed to invite U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein to Beirut to continue negotiations over the demarcation of its southern maritime border …
Russia, China not interested in working with U.S. on N.Korea – U.S envoy
SEOUL – China and Russia are clearly not interested in working with the United States to manage North Korea’s nuclear and missile arsenal, Washington’s nuclear …
U.S. envoy says won’t allow Syria to be Russian ‘bargaining chip’ on Ukraine
By Michelle Nichols HATAY, Turkey – The U.S. envoy to the United Nations said on Thursday she plans to meet her Russian counterpart to kick …
U.S. can offer ‘comfort letters’ to help Russia grain, fertilizer exports – U.S. envoy
UNITED NATIONS – The United States is prepared to give “comfort letters” to shipping and insurance companies to help facilitate exports of Russian grain and …
U.N. rights envoy says Taliban must reverse restrictions on Afghan women
KABUL – The United Nations rights envoy in Afghanistan said on Thursday the country faces “severe” human rights challenges and called on Taliban authorities to …
Envoy Solutions Capitalizes on Growth in Tri-State Region with American Paper & Supply Company Acquisition
GLENVIEW, Ill., May 23, 2022 — Envoy Solutions announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire American Paper & Supply Company, based in …
U.S. climate envoy Kerry calls to ‘deweaponise’ energy through green shift
LONDON – U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry said countries should respond to the war in Ukraine by accelerating the shift to green …
China envoy vows to play ‘constructive role’ amid tensions on Korean peninsula
By Soo-hyang Choi SEOUL – China remains committed to playing a constructive role in resolving the North Korea nuclear issue, Beijing’s Korean affairs envoy said …
Beijing concerned with rising North Korea tensions, envoy says in Seoul
By Josh Smith SEOUL – Beijing is concerned about the tense situation on the Korean peninsula, China’s Korean affairs envoy said as he arrived for …
Biden picks career diplomat Michael Ratney as envoy to Saudi Arabia
WASHINGTON -President Joe Biden intends to nominate career diplomat Michael Ratney to be U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, the White House said on Friday, amid …
Taliban authorities summon Pakistani envoy to protest military strikes
KABUL – Taliban authorities on Saturday summoned Pakistan’s ambassador in Kabul to protest against military strikes inside Afghanistan by Pakistani forces, the Afghan foreign ministry …
U.S. Special Envoy for Horn of Africa to step down soon – sources
By Humeyra Pamuk and Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON – U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa David Satterfield will step down from his role before …
U.S. envoy Kerry calls for renewables push, says Putin cannot control wind, sun
By Kirsty Needham (Reuters) – The conflict in Ukraine shows now is the time to shift to clean and independent energy, U.S. climate envoy John …
Envoy Solutions Strengthens Northeast Presence with ATRA Acquisition
GLENVIEW, Ill., March 18, 2022 — Envoy Solutions announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire ATRA Janitorial Supply Company, based in Pompton …
Iran ready to meet India’s energy needs, Tehran envoy tells New Delhi
NEW DELHI – Iran is ready to meet India’s energy security needs, its ambassador to India was quoted as saying on Friday, as negotiations continue …
Ukraine envoy to Japan says Putin may be willing to use nuclear weapons
TOKYO – The Ukrainian ambassador to Japan, Sergiy Korsunsky, said on Friday it was possible Russian President Vladimir Putin would be willing to use nuclear …
Russia protests to U.S. envoy over senator’s call to ‘take out’ Putin
LONDON – Russia’s Foreign Ministry protested to the U.S. ambassador in Moscow on Saturday over remarks by U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham advocating that President Vladimir …