Scores Senior Diplomats

Scores of Senior Diplomats Are Leaving Posts as Trump Takes Office

The departures are common when a transition takes place, but it is now happening more quickly and on a larger scale than under previous administrations, a U.S. official said.

The New York Times - 3h

Senior adviser to Trump gives preview of what to expect from his second term

Jason Miller, a senior adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss what to expect during Trump's second term, from executive actions to campaign promises.

CBS News - 12h

What can President Trump do for seniors? A lot.

Older Americans need help with savings, Social Security, Medicare and more.

MarketWatch - 15h

How Antony Blinken, America’s Top Diplomat, Became the Secretary of War

President Biden’s longtime aide rallied scores of nations to defend Ukraine, but then became a villain to the many critics of U.S. support for Israel’s war in Gaza.

The New York Times - 1d

Penguins Nedeljkovic Scores Goalie Goal

On Friday night Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Alex Nedeljkovic scored a goalie goal.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

The Sheikh, the Mogul and the Diplomat: The Trio Who Sealed the Gaza Truce

The Qatari prime minister, working with both President Biden’s envoy and President-elect Donald J. Trump’s representative, formed an unlikely partnership.

The New York Times - 3d

'A diplomatic mess': Trump's special envoys set to cause confusion

President-elect Donald Trump sparred with the State Department in his first term, and this time, he may have a way to work around the diplomatic corps.

NBC News - 3d

Israeli Vote on Cease-Fire Is Delayed as Diplomats Work on Details

Even though negotiators for Israel and Hamas reached a provisional deal for a truce starting Sunday, they continued to discuss outstanding issues through mediators.

The New York Times - 4d

Russian diplomats accessed private area of UK parliament in security breach

Exclusive: MPs warned not to invite Russian diplomats to parliament after incident said to have alarmed ministers. Russian diplomats accessed a private area of parliament in a major security breach ...

The Guardian - 4d

Trump and Biden both claim diplomatic win in Gaza ceasefire deal

Also in today’s newsletter, the president-elect’s cabinet nominees face Senate confirmation hearings

Financial Times - 4d

Saudi Arabia presses top E.U. diplomats to lift sanctions on Syria after Assad’s fall

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia urged top European diplomats at a gathering Sunday to lift sanctions against Syria to boost rebuilding the country and its economy after last month’s overthrow ...

NBC News - Jan. 12

Somalia and Ethiopia agree to restore diplomatic ties after year-long rift

Somalia severed relations over sea access agreement Ethiopia signed with separatist region of Somaliland. Somalia and Ethiopia have agreed to restore diplomatic representation in their respective ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

Germany's top diplomat calls for 'smart approach' to sanctions at start of Riyadh meeting on Syria

Germany’s foreign minister says sanctions against Syrian officials responsible for war crimes must remain in place but called for a “smart approach” to provide relief to the Syrian population after ...

ABC News - Jan. 12

Diplomats discuss Syria at international gathering in Riyadh

Yahoo News - Jan. 12

What are we paying senior royals for, if not to show up at presidential funerals? | Catherine Bennett

Perhaps grandma’s grudge against Jimmy Carter explains why Edward, 14th in line, was sent. That legendary boozer the late queen mother liked to entertain her guests with an “anti-toast”, in which ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

‘He threw a book at me’: Why IRMAA surcharges make seniors on Medicare so mad

Letters will go out soon for those who will have to pay extra next year for their Part B and D premiums

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

Birmingham's Dykes scores 'magnificent' volley

Lyndon Dykes scores a "magnificent" volley to put Birmingham 2-0 up against Lincoln City in their FA Cup third-round tie.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Five-stars to final four: Ohio State’s seniors get their last chance at a ring

Jack Sawyer and the other veteran Buckeyes who returned to Columbus are zeroing in on their ultimate goal.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Senior Labour MP raises ‘concerns’ with City regulator over planned Shein listing

Trade committee chair Liam Byrne writes to FCA and London Stock Exchange after questioning of fast-fashion group

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Blinken and French Diplomat Criticize Trump’s Talk of Taking Greenland

In Paris, the two officials acknowledged potential strains on alliances with the return of Donald J. Trump to power, but said their countries would try to maintain strong ties.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Altadena senior center in flames as Eaton Fire rages

Firefighters are trying to mitigate the growing fire in Altadena, California, where a senior center is now in flames. Low water pressure and exhausted responders are impacting efforts. CBS News Los ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

Iran frees Italian journalist after diplomatic push by Meloni

Cecilia Sala was detained days after arrest in Milan of Iranian engineer wanted in US

Financial Times - Jan. 8

USWNT host 'Futures Camp' along-side senior camp as Emma Hayes evaluates the state of America's talent pool

The two camps bring a combined 50 players together in January as Hayes looks to guide the future of the program

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

A senior Assad aide said a 'trick' by Putin contributed to Syria's collapse

Yahoo News - Jan. 8

Trump's Ukraine envoy postpones planned trip to Kyiv, top Ukrainian diplomat says

A visit to Kyiv by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia has been canceled but will be rescheduled, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Tuesday

ABC News - Jan. 7

US imposes sanctions on senior Hungarian government minister

US treasury accuses Antal Rogán, a close aide of leader Viktor Orbán, as key to ‘system of corruption’. The United States has imposed sanctions on a senior member of the Hungarian government for ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Earthquake Near Tibet Holy City Kills Scores

The 7.1-magnitude quake near Tibet’s second most populous city killed at least 126 people and injured more than 150 others.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France's far right National Front, dies at 96, a senior party official says

ABC News - Jan. 7

Tibet earthquake: scores dead and hundreds of homes damaged

Quake damaged buildings in Shigatse and could be felt hundreds of kilometres away in Nepal and the Indian state of Bihar. A strong earthquake has struck near Shigatse, one of Tibet’s holiest ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Telemedicine for Seniors Gets a Last-Minute Reprieve

Some older Americans have come to depend on virtual consultations with doctors, covered by Medicare. To keep that option in the future, Congress will have to act quickly.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

UK-EU youth mobility scheme key to better EU relations, says top diplomat

Germany’s ambassador to UK suggests Starmer will have to agree concessions in order to secure economic benefits. Keir Starmer’s effort to reset Britain’s relations with its European allies is ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Trump announces additional senior White House officials

President-elect Trump has announced additional senior White House officials, further filling out his team ahead of his inauguration on Jan. 20. Trump picked Stanley Woodward to join the White ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

Blinken heads to Asia, Europe on last expected trip as top US diplomat

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will embark on what is expected to be his final overseas trip in office this weekend, traveling to South Korea, Japan and France

ABC News - Jan. 3

5 ways seniors can lower their long-term care insurance costs in 2025

With these strategies, you can save on long-term care insurance costs while maintaining the coverage you need.

CBS News - Jan. 3

How Trump and Musk's interventions prompt fresh diplomatic challenge

Politicians are navigating how to deal with the social media presence of Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Burglars are scoring big when athletes aren't home

Uptick in break-ins rattles players and causes leagues to scramble for help.

ESPN - Jan. 3

Top EU diplomats visit ousted Assad regime's prison of horrors in Syria

The French and German foreign ministers are the most senior Western officials to visit Syria since longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad was toppled by rebels.

CBS News - Jan. 3