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New Zealand Dismisses Top Diplomat to U.K. After His Remarks on Trump
The envoy, Phil Goff, questioned President Trump’s understanding of history at a public event about the war in Ukraine.The New York Times - 9h -
Full interview: European Union's top diplomat Kaja Kallas
Kaja Kallas, the European Union's top diplomat, sat down with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan to discuss the Trump administration's approach to the war in Ukraine and the strained ...CBS News - 6d -
EU's top diplomat: 'The free world needs a new leader'
The European Union's (EU) foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Friday it has become clear "the free world needs a new leader" after President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ...The Hill - 5d -
New Zealand’s top diplomat tells China sudden live-fire drills represent ‘failure’ in relationship
Winston Peters says he told Chinese counterpart Wang Yi not enough warning was given about recent navy exercises that forced planes to divert. New Zealand’s foreign minister said he had raised ...The Guardian - Feb. 27 -
Zelensky's diplomatic rollercoaster
From the explosive Trump meeting to a new deal with EuropeBBC News - 3d -
India dismiss dangerous Head
Travis Head's innings is brought to an end on 39 as he skies a catch to Shubnam Gill off the bowling of Varun Chakravarthy in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai.BBC News - 2d -
Zelensky, Seeking a Diplomatic Victory With Trump, Leaves With a Debacle
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine had hoped to secure U.S. support in any cease-fire talks with Russia. Instead, his curdled relationship with President Trump was revealed in the Oval Office.The New York Times - 4d -
King Charles III, a Quiet Diplomat, is Stepping Up
As he welcomed the leaders of Ukraine and Canada to his country estate this week, the king was sending a message to the world.The New York Times - 1d -
US moves to dismiss SpaceX discrimination lawsuit
Elon Musk has objected to allegations that rocket maker unlawfully discriminated against asylum seekers and refugeesFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Madrid appeal over Bellingham ban dismissed
The Appeals Committee of the Spanish Football Federation on Friday dismissed Real Madrid's appeal against Jude Bellingham's two-match ban.ESPN - Feb. 21 -
Adams claims prosecutorial misconduct in call to dismiss case
New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ (D) legal team is looking to dismiss his corruption case, alleging in a new motion to a federal judge that there has been “prosecutorial misconduct” after ex-U.S. ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Boehly dismisses Chelsea fan fury: Par for course
Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly has responded to fan criticism over his stewardship of the club, dismissing concerns as "par for the course."ESPN - 6d -
Amid Regional Diplomatic Furor, Sudan’s Paramilitaries Forge a Rival Government
The Rapid Support Forces said it was paving the way to an end to the civil war. Critics called it an audacious gambit by a group that the United States has accused of genocide.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
Frank G. Wisner, Diplomat With Impact on Foreign Policy, Dies at 86
He headed U.S. embassies around the world and relished the role, bringing a gregarious style to promoting American interests. But he clashed with the Obama White House.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Russian, US diplomats to meet in Istanbul to discuss operation of embassies
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says diplomats from Russia and the United States will meet in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss the operation of their respective embassiesABC News - Feb. 26 -
Russian and US diplomats discuss normalizing embassy operations at Istanbul talks
Russian and U.S. diplomats are holding talks in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss ways to normalize the operation of their respective embassies after rounds of diplomats’ expulsions in the past yearsABC News - Feb. 27 -
Ex-Foreign Office mandarins warn against cuts to diplomatic corps
Peter Ricketts and Simon Fraser call on Rachel Reeves to protect headcount at overseas missions in spending reviewFinancial Times - 6d -
Russia to appoint new US ambassador as diplomatic relations thaw
Moscow says Alexander Darchiyev will take up Washington post that has been unfilled since October last year. Europe live – latest updates Russia has announced it will appoint a new ambassador ...The Guardian - 6d -
Laura Kuenssberg: Zelensky bruised but determined after diplomatic whirlwind
The Ukrainian president is standing firm after his Oval Office clash with Donald Trump, says the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg.BBC News - 3d -
With Cease-Fire Shaky, Israel and Hamas Consider Both Diplomatic and Military Options
As the first phase of the truce in Gaza ends, the two sides are continuing negotiations but also preparing for a possible return to war.The New York Times - 3d -
Hundreds of US diplomats decry dismantling of USAid in letter to Rubio
Officials say slashing of US Agency for International Development leaves power vacuum for adversaries. Hundreds of diplomats at the state department and US Agency for International Development have ...The Guardian - 22h -
New Zealand diplomat fired for questioning Trump's grasp of history
New Zealand sacked its High Commissioner to the U.K. Phil Goff after he wondered aloud whether President Trump "really understands" the history leading up to the second world war.CBS News - 4h -
Keir Starmer makes fresh diplomatic push for Ukraine peace plan
UK prime minister talks to around 20 countries about joining ‘coalition of the willing’Financial Times - 4h -
State Dept. Plans to Close Diplomatic Missions and Fire Employees Overseas
American officials, including in the C.I.A., are concerned about mass closures hampering national security work. And China has overtaken the United States in global diplomatic footprint.The New York Times - 1h -
Judge rejects DoJ call to immediately dismiss Eric Adams corruption case
Outside lawyer appointed to present arguments against prosecutors seeking to drop case against New York mayor. A New York judge on Friday said he would not immediately dismiss Eric Adams ’s ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Iowa pollster facing Trump lawsuit files motion to dismiss
Veteran Iowa pollster J. Ann Selzer is seeking to dismiss President's Trump's lawsuit against her, the Des Moines Register and its parent company Gannett after a November survey incorrectly ...The Hill - Feb. 22 -
Trump Fires Joint Chiefs Chairman Amid Flurry of Dismissals at Pentagon
The decision to fire Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., a four-star fighter pilot, upends a tradition in which the Joint Chiefs chairman traditionally remains in place as administrations change.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Hegseth dismisses question about 'under qualified' Trump Joint Chiefs pick
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday rejected a reporter's question that suggested President Trump's pick for the new Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, Dan Caine, was not qualified for the ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Navarro dismisses report that he wants Canada ousted from Five Eyes
Peter Navarro, a senior counselor for trade and manufacturing for the Trump administration, may want Canada to be ousted from the Five Eyes intelligence agency over its resistance to President ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Eric Adams seeks total dismissal of criminal case for 'prosecutorial misconduct'
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has denied he agreed to cooperate with Trump immigration policies in exchange for his corruption case being tossed.CNBC - Feb. 26 -
Lewis Hamilton dismisses ‘older, white men’ criticising his move to Ferrari
Seven-time champion says winning is his ‘No 1 priority’ Eddie Jordan and Bernie Ecclestone scornful of signing Lewis Hamilton has delivered a stinging rebuke to criticism of his move from ...The Guardian - Feb. 27 -
Former L.A. Fire Chief Kristin Crowley Appeals Her Dismissal
The appeal came less than a week after Mayor Karen Bass removed the chief from her job. She blamed her for a lack of preparation as a blaze destroyed the Pacific Palisades neighborhood.The New York Times - 6d -
Former Los Angeles fire chief appeals her dismissal
Former Los Angeles fire chief Kristin Crowley is appealing her dismissal from Mayor Karen Bass (D) as the city grapples with tension following the deadly wildfires earlier this year. Crowley ...The Hill - 6d -
'Like a bearded torpedo!' - Williamson takes stunner to dismiss Jadeja
New Zealand's Kane Williamson takes a brilliant diving catch at backward point to dismiss Ravindra Jadeja for 16, leaving India on 223-7 in their ICC Men's Champions Trophy Group A match in Dubai.BBC News - 4d -
Johnson dismisses concerns, says it's ‘absurd’ that GOP supports Putin
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) attempted to dismiss concerns after President Trump’s fiery meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, noting it would be “absurd” for Republicans to stand ...The Hill - 4d -
Starmer dismisses SNP call to axe Trump state visit
The SNP say Donald Trump needs to be a steadfast ally of Ukraine after a fiery exchange with Zelensky on Friday.BBC News - 4d -
Bernie Sanders dismisses Republicans’ ‘horrific’ calls for Zelenskyy to resign
Senator responds to Republicans’ pro-resignation remarks after Ukrainian president’s heated meeting with Trump. Independent US senator Bernie Sanders has dismissed as “horrific” claims that ...The Guardian - 4d -
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Sanders dismisses Carville advice for Democrats to ‘roll over and play dead’
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) dismissed Democratic strategist James Carville’s advice for Democrats to “roll over and play dead” in the face of Republican control. Sanders joined NBC News for “Meet ...The Hill - 3d
