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UAE wants to exchange embassies with Israel ‘as soon as possible’

Posted on October 22, 2020By Editor

The United Arab Emirates wants its embassy in Tel Aviv to be opened “as soon as possible” and hopes Israel will reciprocate in Abu Dhabi, the Israeli Foreign Ministry has said, as rapprochement between the former foes continues. … Read More >UAE wants to exchange embassies with Israel ‘as soon as possible’

EU

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

Posted on September 9, 2020September 9, 2020By Editor

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

Ankara Condemns Kosovo’s ‘Disappointing’ Decision to Open Embassy in Jerusalem

Posted on September 6, 2020September 6, 2020By Editor

The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Sunday condemned the decision of the self-proclaimed republic of Kosovo to open its embassy in the city of Jerusalem, saying the “disappointing” move would violate international law. … Read More >Ankara Condemns Kosovo’s ‘Disappointing’ Decision to Open Embassy in Jerusalem

Russia

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

Posted on August 7, 2020By Editor

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

Russia

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

Posted on July 29, 2020July 29, 2020By Editor

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

USA

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

Posted on July 23, 2020July 23, 2020By Editor

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

USA

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

Posted on July 23, 2020July 23, 2020By Editor

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

USA

Bomb & death threats made against Chinese Embassy in Washington – Beijing blames US government

Posted on July 22, 2020July 22, 2020By Editor

A spokeswoman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry has blamed alleged bomb and death threats made against the country’s embassy in Washington, DC on the US government. … Read More >Bomb & death threats made against Chinese Embassy in Washington – Beijing blames US government

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

Posted on July 10, 2020July 10, 2020By Editor

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

World

‘Dirty Work’: New Zealand Spies Broke Into Foreign Embassies for MI6 and CIA

Posted on July 3, 2020July 3, 2020By Editor

The SIS has been subject to little oversight and few legal constraints since its establishment in 1956 – in fact, it operated without being subject to any regulations whatsoever for the first 13 years of its existence. … Read More >‘Dirty Work’: New Zealand Spies Broke Into Foreign Embassies for MI6 and CIA