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Ambassador Burns Statement for Human Rights Day 2024 Today the United States joins the international community in celebrating the 76th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which proclaims “a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech and belief and freedom from fear and want [. . .] as the […]
Dec 10, 2024, 12:05 AM ET Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has named Matteo Berrettini as its tennis ambassador, a role in which the Italian will aim to help nurture the next generation of players and elevate the sport globally. The sovereign wealth fund has made significant forays into tennis in recent months, coming on […]
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Chairman of State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing receives Ambassador of Belarus to Myanmar based in Hanoi NAY PYI TAW December 4 Chairman of State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing received H.E. Mr. Uladzimir Baravikou, the Ambassador of Belarus to Myanmar based in Hanoi, […]
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated businessman Warren Stephens to serve as America’s ambassador to the United Kingdom. “Warren has always dreamed of serving the United States full time,” Trump said in a statement on Truth Social. “I am thrilled that he will now have that opportunity as the top diplomat, representing the USA to one […]
Former acting U.S. Attorney General Matt Whitaker was tapped Wednesday as U.S. ambassador to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming administration. Trump said in a news release announcing the appointment that “strong warrior and loyal Patriot, who will ensure the United States’ interests are advanced and defended.” “Matt will strengthen relationships […]
Donald Trump has announced seven new appointments for his incoming administration, recruiting Mike Huckabee as the US ambassador to Israel and Steven Witkoff as Middle East envoy. Huckabee, the former governor of Arkansas, has a track record of hardline, occasionally provocative, pro-Israel rhetoric and previously said Israel has a rightful claim to the West Bank. […]
Trump says he will nominate Mike Huckabee to be ambassador to Israel Donald Trump has announced that he will nominate Mike Huckabee, the former governor of Arkansas, to be the US ambassador to Israel. Huckabee “loves Israel, and the people of Israel, and likewise, the people of Israel love him,” the president-elect said in a […]
Ambassador Nicholas Burns' Remarks at 2024 Election Watch Party Remarks by Ambassador Nicholas Burns 2024 Election Watch Party U.S. Embassy to the People’s Republic of China Good morning, everybody. Welcome to the American Embassy. It’s a pleasure to see so many Chinese friends, so many fellow ambassadors, so many members of the American community. Election […]
Tesla has made an interesting move by signing Korean Olympic Shooter Kim Ye-ji as its first-ever brand ambassador. Kim said in a press release announcing the partnership that she hopes to “convey a positive message together with Tesla” and that she is “very excited” to work with the automaker. However, from a standpoint that many […]