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'Diplomatic clown car': Trump buried over 'outrageously bad appointments' of ambassadors
2 days ago

'Diplomatic clown car': Trump buried over 'outrageously bad appointments' of ambassadors

Raw Story  

Many of the people President-elect Donald Trump has appointed to represent the United States overseas are severely lacking in diplomatic experience, and several foreign policy experts are blasting the incoming president over his choice of diplomats. The Guardian reported that several of Trump's picks for U.S. ambassadors — like former NFL player Herschel Walker to the Bahamas and former Fox …

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DAN HODGES: Ruthless, cynical and cunning - why Mandy is the perfect choice as US ambassador
2 days, 15 hours ago

DAN HODGES: Ruthless, cynical and cunning - why Mandy is the perfect choice as US ambassador

Daily Mail  

Peter Mandelson is cynical, manipulative, ruthless, calculating, cunning and ambitious – and the perfect choice to be Britain’s new ambassador to Washington. The Prime Minister’s decision to appoint the man once dubbed ‘The Prince of Darkness’ to the coveted role has caused consternation, especially among his old foes in the Labour movement. Peter Mandelson is cynical, manipulative, ruthless, calculating, cunning …

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Veteran Labour politician Peter Mandelson named UK ambassador to the US
2 days, 21 hours ago

Veteran Labour politician Peter Mandelson named UK ambassador to the US

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed Friday that veteran Labour Party politician Peter Mandelson will be the U.K.'s next ambassador to Washington, a rare appointment for someone outside the diplomatic corps. Mandelson, who served in senior posts in the governments of former prime ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown between 1997 and 2010, is set to take up …

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US Consulate in Bengaluru set to open in Jan 2025, BJP and Congress claim credit
3 days, 15 hours ago

US Consulate in Bengaluru set to open in Jan 2025, BJP and Congress claim credit

India Today  

United States Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, announced that the US is actively working towards establishing a consulate in Bengaluru by January 2025. Garcetti made the announcement during an interactive session hosted by the US-India Business Council, noting that Bengaluru is the only major city without a US consulate. In a statement, he noted, “This milestone wouldn’t have been possible …

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Veteran Labour politician Peter Mandelson set to be named UK ambassador to the US
3 days, 18 hours ago

Veteran Labour politician Peter Mandelson set to be named UK ambassador to the US

Associated Press  

LONDON — Veteran U.K. Labour Party politician Peter Mandelson will be Britain’s next ambassador to Washington, people familiar with the decision said Thursday. Mandelson, who served in senior posts in the governments of former prime ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, is expected to take up his job early next year. Mandelson, 71, has been considered a front-runner for the …

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Donald Trump picks ex-NFL star Herschel Walker to be Bahamas ambassador
4 days, 15 hours ago

Donald Trump picks ex-NFL star Herschel Walker to be Bahamas ambassador

India Today  

Former NFL star Herschel Walker, 62, will be the new ambassador to the Bahamas. This announcement has created ripples in diplomatic circles and shocked many, thanks to Walker’s controversial anti-abortion stand and alleged aggression in his personal life. Here’s all you should know about Herschel Walker: Walker co-chaired Trump’s Council on Health, Nutrition, and Fitness Council during his first administration. …

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Trump chooses Herschel Walker as US ambassador to Bahamas
5 days, 11 hours ago

Trump chooses Herschel Walker as US ambassador to Bahamas

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Herschel Walker, the football legend who unsuccessfully ran for a U.S. Senate seat in Georgia, has been chosen by President-elect Donald Trump to be ambassador to the Bahamas. He described Walker as “a successful businessman, philanthropist, former Heisman Trophy winner.” Walker, a Republican, tried to unseat Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock two years ago with Trump’s endorsement. Trump also …

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China ready to play constructive role to help Syria restore peace, stability, envoy says
5 days, 15 hours ago

China ready to play constructive role to help Syria restore peace, stability, envoy says

China Daily  

UNITED NATIONS -- China hopes Syria will achieve peace and restore stability as soon as possible, and is ready to play a constructive role to that end, a Chinese envoy said on Tuesday. "Recently, the situation in Syria has undergone drastic changes, to which China pays great attention," Geng Shuang, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, said in …

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Trump chooses Herschel Walker as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas
5 days, 15 hours ago

Trump chooses Herschel Walker as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas

LA Times  

Former football player and Senate candidate Herschel Walker speaks during a campaign rally for Donald Trump in Macon, Ga., on Nov. 3. Herschel Walker, the football legend who unsuccessfully ran for a U.S. Senate seat in Georgia, has been chosen by President-elect Donald Trump to be ambassador to the Bahamas. He described Walker as “a successful businessman, philanthropist, former Heisman …

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After threats from Khalistani separatist Pannun, US says it's committed to security of Indian diplomats
5 days, 15 hours ago

After threats from Khalistani separatist Pannun, US says it's committed to security of Indian diplomats

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: After threats to attack Indian Ambassador to U.S. Vinay Mohan Kwatra, from outlawed terror group Sikhs for Justice anchored by American-Canadian Khalistani Gurupatwant Singh Pannun, the U.S. has assured India of the safety of its diplomatic staff. The Pannun-led SFJ says it will give USD 25,000 to track Russian Ambassador Stepanov in Canada and Indian Ambassador Kwatra in …

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New Trump foreign affairs pick has history of forging ties with right-wing authoritarians
1 week ago

New Trump foreign affairs pick has history of forging ties with right-wing authoritarians

Raw Story  

Richard Grenell, named by Donald Trump over the weekend to serve as presidential envoy for special missions, is a veteran of the first administration who has earned the president-elect’s trust by amplifying his election denialism while forging close ties, both in and out of office, with right-wing authoritarians and populists. Arévalo had been recognized by the Biden administrator as the …

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India will be ’shop floor’ for world in renewable energy sector in next 30 years: US Ambassador
1 week ago

India will be ’shop floor’ for world in renewable energy sector in next 30 years: US Ambassador

Live Mint  

New Delhi, Dec 16 Like the resilience of a palm tree that grows notwithstanding the "strongest storm" and "biggest wind", the India-US relationship will continue to thrive and benefit the world, US Ambassador Eric Garcetti said on Monday. In an address at an event, the envoy specifically lauded India's "bold goals" for renewable energy and said it will emerge as …

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Australia takes a step towards reopening its embassy in Kyiv
1 week, 3 days ago

Australia takes a step towards reopening its embassy in Kyiv

ABC  

Australia is a step closer to reopening its embassy in Ukraine's war-torn capital Kyiv, after completing further planning for security and IT arrangements to allow Australia-based staff to return. "We have always said we would reopen Australia's embassy in Kyiv when it's safe to do so," a spokesperson for Foreign Minister Penny Wong told the ABC. During a visit to …

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Trump taps immigration hard-liner Kari Lake as head of Voice of America
1 week, 4 days ago

Trump taps immigration hard-liner Kari Lake as head of Voice of America

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday that he’s picking Kari Lake as director of Voice of America, installing a staunch loyalist who ran unsuccessfully for Arizona governor and a Senate seat to head the congressionally funded broadcaster that provides independent news reporting around the world. Telegenic, engaging and adept at communicating, Lake launched her political career a short time …

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UN General Assembly demands ‘immediate’ ceasefire in Gaza, supports UNRWA
1 week, 4 days ago

UN General Assembly demands ‘immediate’ ceasefire in Gaza, supports UNRWA

Al Jazeera  

UN members voted overwhelmingly to demand a ceasefire in Gaza and in support of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. The United Nations General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to demand an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and expressed support for the work of the UN’s agency for Palestinian refugees. “Gaza doesn’t exist any more,” Slovenia’s UN Ambassador Samuel Zbogar …

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Kimberly Guilfoyle, Trump’s ambassador to Greece, once called Greeks ‘freeloaders’ who should be punished
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1 week, 4 days ago

Kimberly Guilfoyle, Trump’s ambassador to Greece, once called Greeks ‘freeloaders’ who should be punished

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy While late-night comics joke about the actual motive behind President-elect …

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Trump news: I have to admit the former president's plan for Kimberly Guilfoyle is totally hilarious.
1 week, 4 days ago

Trump news: I have to admit the former president's plan for Kimberly Guilfoyle is totally hilarious.

Slate  

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Trump announced the appointment on Tuesday, the same day a British tabloid published photos of Guilfoyle’s once and possibly still current fiancé, Donald Trump Jr., out with another woman, Florida socialite Bettina Anderson. Don Jr. and Guilfoyle got engaged …

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Trump’s Guilfoyle nomination surfaces allegations old and new
1 week, 4 days ago

Trump’s Guilfoyle nomination surfaces allegations old and new

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Kimberly Guilfoyle, officially his eldest son's fiancée, as Ambassador to Greece is drawing outrage as she becomes the latest in a line of what some are likening to cronyism and nepotism appointments of Trump allies with little relevant experience for the posts. "The draft complaint also alleged that Guilfoyle spoke incessantly and luridly about her …

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'Epic levels of humiliation': Onlookers call Kimberly Guilfoyle pick 'no coincidence'
1 week, 4 days ago

'Epic levels of humiliation': Onlookers call Kimberly Guilfoyle pick 'no coincidence'

Raw Story  

Rumors are swirling about Donald Trump's choice of Kimberly Guilfoyle to serve as the ambassador to Greece. The former Fox host's appointment was announced Tuesday night, hours after the Daily Mail reported a story that her fiancé, Donald Trump Jr., was seen with another woman. Comedian Gabe Sanchez asked, "How much did Donald Trump Jr. beg his dad to give …

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Don Jr. breaks silence on Kimberly Guilfoyle split and her move to Greece
1 week, 5 days ago

Don Jr. breaks silence on Kimberly Guilfoyle split and her move to Greece

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump Jr. has expressed his excitement at his ex-fiancé Kimberly Guilfoyle being nominated as America's new ambassador to Greece on the same day DailyMail.com revealed their split. Donald Trump Jr. gave a glowing assessment of his father's decision to appoint his ex-fiancé Kimberly Guilfoyle as his Ambassador to Greece Guilfoyle will serve as Donald Trump's Ambassador to Greece and …

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Kimberly Guilfoyle named ambassador to Greece - the latest in Trump clan to get key job
1 week, 5 days ago

Kimberly Guilfoyle named ambassador to Greece - the latest in Trump clan to get key job

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President-elect Donald Trump selected Kimberly Guilfoyle, his son’s fiance and …

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US President-elect Donald Trump picks ambassadors to Greece and Turkey
1 week, 5 days ago

US President-elect Donald Trump picks ambassadors to Greece and Turkey

Hindustan Times  

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday picked Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former Fox News host turned political fundraiser, as the next U.S. ambassador to Greece and Tom Barrack, the chair of his 2016 inaugural committee, the next ambassador to Turkey. US President-elect Donald Trump Guilfoyle has been engaged to Trump's son Donald Trump Jr. since December 31, 2020. "For many years, …

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Trump taps Kimberly Guilfoyle, who dated his son Don Jr, as Greece envoy
1 week, 5 days ago

Trump taps Kimberly Guilfoyle, who dated his son Don Jr, as Greece envoy

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump made another flurry of job announcements on Tuesday, selecting Andrew Ferguson as the next chair of the Federal Trade Commission, Ron Johnson was nominated to be ambassador to Mexico, and Kimberly Guilfoyle to be ambassador to Greece. “Andrew has a proven record of standing up to Big Tech censorship, and protecting Freedom of Speech in our …

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Trump says he’ll name Andrew Ferguson head of FTC and Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece
1 week, 5 days ago

Trump says he’ll name Andrew Ferguson head of FTC and Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump made another flurry of job announcements on Tuesday, selecting Andrew Ferguson as the next chair of the Federal Trade Commission, Ron Johnson was nominated to be ambassador to Mexico, and Kimberly Guilfoyle to be ambassador to Greece. “Andrew has a proven record of standing up to Big Tech censorship, and protecting Freedom of Speech in …

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