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Why is the UN Secretary-General playing nice with Putin?
Shame on Antonio Guterres.Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Cop29 live: ministers told to ‘cut theatrics’, ‘move faster’ and ‘get down to business’ amid growing frustration at slow progress
Cop29 president calls for faster action as progress to agree a climate finance deal slows. Climate crisis to blame for dozens of ‘impossible’ heatwaves How usual is it to have G20 happening at ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Cop29 live: UN chair ‘so sick’ of Saudi Arabia’s defence of fossil fuels
Former climate minister for Canada reacts after Saudi delegation said it ‘will not accept any text that targets any specific sectors, including fossil fuels’. My colleague Patrick Greenfield is ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Thomas Sowell for Treasury secretary
If ever there was a time to make an outside-the-box pick for secretary of the Treasury, it is now.Politics - The Hill - 23 hours ago -
Advice for the next White House press secretary (from a former press secretary)
Because no day is ever the same, and there is no playbook for the job, I have a few tips for the next press secretary.Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Trump picks Howard Lutnik for commerce secretary, Sean Duffy for transportation secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnik to be his commerce secretary and former Wisconsin congressman-turned Fox host Sean Duffy to be secretary of ...Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Trump selects treasury secretary, labor secretary and other positions
President-elect Donald Trump selected hedge fund CEO Scott Bessent as treasury secretary, Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as labor secretary, former Office of Management and Budget Director Russell ...Top stories - CBS News - 15 hours ago -
Trump Picks Burgum for Interior Secretary
The North Dakota governor helped strengthen ties between the oil industry and President-elect Donald J. Trump.Top stories - The New York Times - November 15 -
Does the U.S. need a secretary of loneliness?
Here’s why governments should invest in fighting social isolation.Business - MarketWatch - November 16 -
Burgum: Interior Secretary and energy czar
Presented by American Chemistry Council — Plus: House Democrats want expanded offshore drilling protections ahead of transition {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
Trump expands search for Treasury secretary
President-elect’s top economic appointment has kicked off fierce lobbying among loyalistsBusiness - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Inside the battle to be Trump’s Treasury secretary
Plus, Chinese ambassador to the US struggles to connect with president-elect’s inner circleWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Is the UN warning of 3.1C global warming a surprise?
Another dire temperature prediction but it has to be seen in context.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
New wave of mass killings in Sudan alarms UN
Paramilitary fighters are accused of committing "atrocious crimes" in Gezira state.Top stories - BBC News - October 27 -
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The Taliban will attend a UN climate conference for the 1st time
An Afghan official says the Taliban will attend a UN climate conference for the first time since their takeover of Afghanistan in 2021World - ABC News - November 10 -
Trump says he'll nominate Stefanik as UN ambassador
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) as his choice to serve as ambassador to the United Nations, choosing one of his staunchest allies in the House to take on a top ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Trump selects Rep. Elise Stefanik to be UN ambassador
Trump in a statement described Stefanik as "incredibly strong, tough and smart."Top stories - ABC News - November 12 -
Who is Elise Stefanik, Trump's pick for U.N. ambassador
President-elect Donald Trump praised Rep. Elise Stefanik, a longtime House ally, as "incredibly strong, tough and smart."Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Trump taps fierce UN critic to serve as envoy to it
President-elect Trump’s nomination of Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations sets the stage for one of the organization’s most vocal and combative critics to have a ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Trump taps fierce UN critic to serve as envoy to it
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump taps fierce UN critic to serve as envoy to it President-elect ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
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Elon Musk meets with Iran’s UN ambassador – report
Contact was reportedly at Trump-allied billionaire’s request and could be significant for dismal US-Iranian relations. Elon Musk reportedly met with Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations on ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
UN reveals finalists for Playing for the Planet Awards
The United Nations' UNEP Digital Transformations Team unveiled the finalists and categories for its annual Playing for the Planet Awards.Tech - VentureBeat - 5 days ago -
UN says gangs looted aid trucks in Gaza
United Nations agencies confirm gangs violently looted dozens of aid trucks in Gaza. And speaking from Beirut Tuesday, where meetings were taking place regarding a possible cease-fire in the ...Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Kim Jong Un's Message to Trump: We're Not Interested
The North Korean dictator appeared to rebuff the prospect of reviving nuclear diplomacy with the president-elect.World - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday -
Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey appointed Commonwealth secretary general
Ghana’s foreign minister since 2017, Botchwey supports calls for reparations for transatlantic slavery and colonialism . Commonwealth members have appointed Ghana’s foreign minister, Shirley ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
I'm open-minded on England smacking ban, says Education Secretary
Bridget Phillipson tells the BBC that legislation would not be introduced "any time soon".Top stories - BBC News - October 27 -
Georgia secretary of state: Election is secure, and here's why
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) reassured the state’s voters that the upcoming election is secure and that voters' ballots will be counted. Raffensperger said that no matter ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Secretary of State triggers protocol vote process
Controversially unlike other Stormont votes, there is no requirement for cross-community support.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Chris Philp appointed shadow home secretary by Kemi Badenoch
The former Home Office minister supported Kemi Badenoch's campaign to be Conservative leader.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
Blair-era health secretary returns as NHS advisor
Campaigners raise concerns about Alan Milburn's private sector links in his new role overseeing NHS reforms.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
Foreign secretary backs Mandelson to be UK ambassador to US
Former trade secretary has emerged as the frontrunner, with final decision expected within weeksBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
Trump Expected to Name Marco Rubio as Secretary of State
The president-elect appears to have settled on the Florida senator, who has taken hard-line positions on China, Iran and Venezuela, to be the nation’s top diplomat.Top stories - The New York Times - November 12 -
Trump expected to tap Marco Rubio for secretary of state
President-elect Donald Trump and Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida were once political rivals.Politics - CBS News - November 11 -
Trump expected to name Rubio as secretary of State
President-elect Trump is expected to nominate Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) to serve as secretary of State, according to multiple reports and one source familiar with the matter who spoke to The Hill. ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Trump expected to nominate Rubio for secretary of state
President-elect’s foreign policy team takes shape with Florida congressman Mike Waltz tapped as national security adviserWorld - Financial Times - November 12 -
Fetterman will vote for Rubio for Trump's secretary of State
Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman said he would vote to confirm his colleague Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) as secretary of State if selected by President-elect Trump. “Unsurprisingly, the ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Who will be the next — and potentially last — secretary of Education?
State superintendents, outside organizers and even former rivals of President-elect Trump have all been floated as potential picks to lead his Department of Education. Trump's Cabinet picks are ...Politics - The Hill - November 12
