Tag: Embassy

Categories EU

‘Matter of concern & regret’: EU anxious at Serbian, Kosovan promises to open embassies in Jerusalem

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A pledge by Belgrade and Pristina to the US that they would move their diplomatic missions in Israel to Jerusalem has sparked concern in Brussels, which warned the move could put the pair’s European prospects at risk. … Read More >‘Matter of concern & regret’: EU anxious at Serbian, Kosovan promises to open embassies in Jerusalem

Categories Russia

US State Department ‘Russian disinformation’ report aims to stop normalisation of relations, discredit alternative media – embassy

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Donald Trump speaks of “the swamp,” and now Russia’s embassy in Washington believes apparatchiks at the State Department have put together a hysterical report on “Russian propaganda” to prevent politicians improving relations. … Read More >US State Department ‘Russian disinformation’ report aims to stop normalisation of relations, discredit alternative media – embassy

Categories Russia

Russia sends official letters of protest after embassies of US, UK & Canada fly LGBT pride flags in Moscow

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Russia’s foreign ministry has sent notices of protest to the Moscow embassies of the United States, Britain, and Canada, after the three buildings flew rainbow flags in June, recognized in some countries as LGBT Pride Month. … Read More >Russia sends official letters of protest after embassies of US, UK & Canada fly LGBT pride flags in Moscow

Categories USA

Russian Embassy in US Sends Note of Protest Over Attack on TV Crew By Police in Portland

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Russian journalists covering protests in Portland were attacked, beaten and had their equipment destroyed by US law enforcement officers on Wednesday night as federal agents moved to forcefully disperse a crowd which was besieging a downtown courthouse. … Read More >Russian Embassy in US Sends Note of Protest Over Attack on TV Crew By Police in Portland

Categories USA

Trump says ‘always possible’ he’ll shut down more Chinese consulates after Beijing vows retaliation for Houston facility closure

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US President Donald Trump said he could shutter additional Chinese consulates following the closure of a diplomatic facility in Texas, leaving the door open for further escalation as tensions soar between the two nations. … Read More >Trump says ‘always possible’ he’ll shut down more Chinese consulates after Beijing vows retaliation for Houston facility closure

Categories Asia & Pacific

‘Much higher’ death rate than Covid-19: Chinese embassy in Kazakhstan warns of dangerous local pneumonia

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The Chinese embassy in Kazakhstan has warned its citizens in the Central Asian country to exercise caution amid a large outbreak of viral pneumonia, which appears to be deadlier than the new coronavirus. … Read More >‘Much higher’ death rate than Covid-19: Chinese embassy in Kazakhstan warns of dangerous local pneumonia

Categories Latin America

Venezuela Says Botched Maritime Raid Targeting Maduro Was Planned in Spanish Embassy Building

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The conspirators, led by two members of the American private security company Silvercorp that was purportedly hired by opposition leader Juan Guaido, were planning to kidnap President Nicolas Maduro and take him to the US. The raid was thwarted by the Venezuelan military in its early stages. … Read More >Venezuela Says Botched Maritime Raid Targeting Maduro Was Planned in Spanish Embassy Building