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Canada’s turmoil is harbinger of diplomatic havoc in second Trump term
Chrystia Freeland’s exit as deputy prime minister shows how ‘America First’ policies can decimate political ties. Justin Trudeau ’s political future has been thrown into doubt by the shock ...The Guardian - 1d -
UK diplomats meet rebel leader in Damascus
Increasing efforts are being made to engage with HTS, which overthrew the Assad regime earlier this month.BBC News - 1d -
UK in diplomatic contact with Syrian rebels, says Lammy
The foreign secretary's remarks come as the government announced £50m of humanitarian aid for Syrians.BBC News - 3d -
Venezuelan opposition members in diplomatic compound urge swift actions to secure their safe passage
Members of Venezuela’s political opposition who have been sheltering for months in the Argentine diplomatic compound in the capital, Caracas, are trying to grow a sense of urgency among the ...ABC News - 3d -
Middle East latest: Top diplomats from US, Arab League and Turkey discuss Syria's transition
Top diplomats from the United States, the Arab League and Turkey have met in Jordan to discuss Syria’s transition after the fall of Bashar Assad's government last weekendABC News - 4d -
The Burmese python problem: how 20ft predators are wreaking havoc on the Everglades
There are between 100,000 and 300,000 of these snakes in the region – and they can swallow a small deer whole. What can Florida do about this threat to biodiversity?. An invasive predator that can ...The Guardian - 5d -
A ‘Second Tree of Life’ Could Wreak Havoc, Scientists Warn
Research on so-called mirror cells, which defy fundamental properties of living organisms, should be prohibited as too dangerous, biologists said.The New York Times - 5d -
Biden administration makes final diplomatic push for stability across a turbulent Mideast
Top U.S. officials are in the Middle East pressing for stability in Syria and an end to Israel’s 14-month war in the Gaza Strip in a last-ditch diplomatic push by the outgoing Biden administrationABC News - 6d -
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Paraguay reopens its embassy in Jerusalem, handing Israel a rare diplomatic victory
Paraguay has reopened its embassy in Jerusalem, a move that marks a diplomatic win for Israel as it faces increasing international isolation because of the Gaza warABC News - 6d -
Papua New Guinea gains a team in Australian rugby league in diplomatic push aimed at curbing China
Papua New Guinea will gain its own team in Australia’s rugby league in a soft diplomacy deal linked to limiting Chinese influence in the South PacificABC News - 6d -
Papua New Guinea gains a team in Australian rugby league in diplomatic push aimed at curbing China
Papua New Guinea will gain its own team in Australia’s rugby league in a soft diplomacy deal linked to limiting Chinese influence in the South PacificABC News - 6d -
Use frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine, says EU’s top diplomat
Kaja Kallas, the EU’s new high representative for foreign affairs, said Kyiv had a legitimate claim for compensation . Billions of Russian state funds frozen in the European Union should be used to ...The Guardian - 6d -
Syria live: preserving territorial integrity is key, say US and Russian diplomats at UN
Deputy US ambassador Robert Wood says situation ‘very fluid’ but that nearly everyone at closed-door UN meeting spoke about need for Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence to ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Should Sasaki join Cubs? Emanuel, a fan of the team and ambassador to Japan, is being diplomatic
During a news conference at the United States Embassy in Tokyo, Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga was asked what he'd say to countryman Roki Sasaki to convince him to join his teamABC News - Dec. 9 -
Storm Darragh havoc not over yet as strong winds continue across UK
Thousands are left without power as flood warnings are issued in the wake of fierce winds and rain. James Woodbine was woken up by Storm Darragh at 5am, roughly the time the power cut began. His ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Europe may have to double its aid for Ukraine under Trump, diplomats fear
Kyiv told to increase domestic arms production as its officials say they have enough support to fight through 2025. European military aid to Ukraine may eventually need to be doubled if Donald ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
NBA's Diplomatic Playbook Opens an Opportunity in China
Five years ago, a single internet post led to a ban on the league in basketball-crazy China—but there are steps toward a reconciliation.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 6 -
Contentious budget plans are wreaking political havoc across Europe
Post-pandemic fiscal rules are putting pressure on even the most hawkish EU members in the euro zone.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Floods wreak havoc in Malaysia, Thailand with over 30 killed, thousands displaced
Severe floods caused by monsoon rains have killed more than 30 people and displaced tens of thousands in Malaysia and southern Thailand, with both countries preparing shelters and evacuation plans ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Taiwan’s president visits Marshall Islands on Pacific tour of diplomatic allies
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived in the Marshall Islands on his first overseas state visit since taking office in May.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Trump taps in-laws for key diplomatic posts
President-elect Donald Trump is giving key diplomatic posts to the fathers-in-law of his two daughters. He has tapped Charles Kushner to serve as the ambassador to France and Massad Boulos as ...CBS News - Dec. 2
