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Trump’s ‘stunningly unqualified’ diplomatic team shapes up at breakneck speed
Trump is hardly the first US president to introduce miscast nominees, but he has nominated ambassadors at a rate not recalled in recent memory. They seem an unlikely, almost motley, crew of ...The Guardian - 23h -
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Senior U.S. Diplomats in Syria to Meet With Governing Militias
The U.S. officials planned to discuss governance and look for signs of Austin Tice, a missing American journalist, as well as other U.S. citizens.The New York Times - 1d -
Thousands of Jews have left Israel since the October 7 attacks
There's concern about whether emigration after Oct. 7, 2023 will drive a "brain drain" in sectors like medicine and tech.CBS News - 1d -
Top US diplomats arrive in Damascus to meet new Syria leaders in first visit since Assad outing
The delegation will speak directly with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leaders and seek clues on missing Americans including journalist Austin Tice, the state department says. A senior delegation of US ...The Guardian - 2d -
Venezuelan opposition member leaves Argentine diplomatic compound after sheltering for 9 months
One of the six members of Venezuela’s political opposition who have been sheltering for nine months in the Argentine diplomatic compound in the capital, Caracas, has abandoned the premisesABC News - 2d -
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US diplomats prepare to meet Syrian rebel leader in Damascus
Al-Jolani, who remains under western sanctions, will host state department’s top Middle East officialFinancial Times - 2d -
Stop pushing Zelenskyy into peace talks, warns EU’s top diplomat
Kaja Kallas says western capitals need to make good on promises of security guarantees to UkraineFinancial Times - 3d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 6d -
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 - Dec. 14 -
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 - Dec. 14 -
UK economy shrinks for second month, contracting 0.1% in October
It marked the country's second consecutive economic downturn, following a 0.1% GDP decline in September.CNBC - Dec. 13 -
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 - Dec. 12 -
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Biden readies travel bans on Georgia officials for undermining October election
President Biden is readying visa restrictions on officials in the country of Georgia amid a government crackdown on mass protests against the claimed victory by the Georgian Dream party, which ...The Hill - Dec. 12 -
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 - Dec. 12 -
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 - Dec. 12 -
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 - Dec. 12 -
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 - Dec. 12 -
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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 -
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 -
Treasury yields end at lowest levels since October as jobs data reinforce December rate-cut expectations
Treasury yields finished broadly lower on Friday, led by a drop in the 1-month Treasury-bill rate, after November’s stronger-than-expected jobs data reinforced the view of many market participants ...MarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
U.S. consumer credit jumps in October as credit cards drive purchases
Total U.S. consumer credit surged in October, rising by $19.2 billion — the fastest pace since July.MarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
US adds 227,000 jobs in November, rebounds from October slump
The U.S. job market rebounded in November after a major slowdown, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department. The U.S. added 227,000 jobs last month and the jobless rate ticked ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
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 -
Jobs Report Likely to Show Rebound After Storms and Strikes Hit October Totals
Forecasts expect Labor Department figures to show 208,000 jobs were added last month, a huge jump from the 12,000 jobs added the previous month.Inc. - Dec. 6 -
U.S. trade deficit narrows sharply in October on dissipation of worries about port strike
The trade sector could end up becoming a positive contributor to fourth-quarter gross domestic product.MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
Treasury yields end at lowest since October after French government falls
U.S. government debt rallied on Wednesday, sending yields to their lowest closing levels in more than a month, after France’s parliament voted to oust the government of Prime Minister Michel ...MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
U.S. factory sector outlook still looks soft despite rise in October
Orders for manufactured goods posted the first increase after two straight monthly declines.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Job openings bounced in October on need for IT workers
The number of job openings and people quitting their jobs ticked upward in October while layoffs edged down, signaling a modest improvement in hiring conditions amid a broader tightening in the ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Job openings jumped and hiring slumped in October, key labor report for the Fed shows
Job openings totaled 7.74 million on the month, up 372,000 from September.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Job openings jumped and hiring slumped in October, key labor report for the Fed shows
Available jobs rose in October while hiring fell during a month in which payrolls growth hit their lowest level in nearly four years, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday.NBC 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
