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(Eagle News) – Mexican ambassador to the Philippines, H.E. Gerardo Lozano Arredondo, visited Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) Executive Minister, Brother Eduardo V. Manalo, at the INC Central Office in Quezon City on Wednesday, April 18. Ambassador Lozano’s visit comes just a week after the visit of the Ambassador of Brazil to the Philippines, H.E. Rodrigo do Amaral Souza, on April 11, and nine months after the courtesy call of the Ambassador of […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte conferred the Order of Sikatuna to outgoing Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Philippines Thanatip Upatising on Tuesday, April 17, during the latter’s farewell call in Malacanang. President Duterte expressed his gratitude to Ambassador Upatising for his contributions in strengthening the relations between the Philippines and Thailand, as he conferred upon him the Order of Sikatuna with the Rank of Grand Cross (Gold distinction) for his […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The US Senate on Thursday confirmed businessman, veteran diplomat and former presidential candidate Jon Huntsman as ambassador to Russia, filling a crucial post as a probe of Moscow’s influence on the American election widens. The 57-year-old Huntsman, who served as governor of Utah, has worked in numerous US administrations, notably as ambassador to China under Democrat Barack Obama, before running unsuccessfully for president as a Republican in 2012. Huntsman, who […]
(Eagle News) — Malacanang on Thursday announced the nomination of Jose Manuel “Babe” Romualdez as ambassador to the United States. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said Romualdez, who was special envoy to Washington prior to his nomination, will also have “concurrent jurisdiction over the Commonwealth of Jamaica, Republic of Haiti, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and Grenadines and Saint Lucia.” “We […]
WASHINGTON DC, United States (AFP) – President Donald Trump has tapped veteran diplomat and former Utah governor Jon Huntsman as ambassador to Russia, the White House said Tuesday. The announcement came amid swirling controversy and multiple investigations into allegations that the Trump campaign colluded with Moscow to win the 2016 election. Huntsman, 57, previously served as US ambassador to China and Singapore. If confirmed by the US Senate, Huntsman would venture to Moscow for a […]
BEIJING, China (AFP) – China welcomed on Tuesday the United States Senate’s confirmation of Iowa Governor Terry Branstad as US ambassador to Beijing, praising his “positive role” in Sino-US relations. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying expressed hope that Branstad will help the relationship “develop in a sound and steady way” after assuming his post. “For a long time, Mr. Branstad has been playing a positive role in promoting bilateral exchanges and friendship,” Hua said […]
(Eagle News) — Why didn’t America stop China in the South China Sea then? This was the question President Rodrigo Duterte said he asked the United States ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim when he spoke with him on Tuesday afternoon. “Sabi ko, ‘You know I’m surprised really Mr. Ambassador. Had America really wanted to avoid trouble early on, e di sana overflights, pinakita sa newspapers that there was something abrewing. There was something as if a runway […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump has offered former Utah governor Jon Huntsman the position of US Ambassador to Russia, amid investigations into Russian meddling in the US presidential race last year, The Washington Post reported Wednesday. Trump made the offer this week, the Post said, citing a White House official not authorized to discuss the move for now. Huntsman has indicated that he will accept the post, the official said Wednesday, the […]
By Paul Handley and Andrew Beatty Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Donald Trump’s national security advisor Michael Flynn resigned amid controversy over his contacts with the Russian government Monday, a stunning first departure from the new president’s inner circle less than a month after his inauguration. The White House said Trump had accepted Flynn’s resignation amid allegations the retired three-star general discussed United States sanctions strategy with Russia’s ambassador Sergey Kislyak before […]
TOKYO, Japan (Reuters) — U.S. Ambassador to Japan, Caroline Kennedy, bid farewell through a video message released on Monday (January 16), as her term comes to an end on Friday (January 20) when a new U.S. administration comes in. “Hello everyone in Japan (Japanese), serving as the United States Ambassador to our closest friend and ally has been the greatest privilege of my life. I want to thank the people of Japan for taking me […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The White House orchestrated a “gang-up” against Israel on last week’s UN settlement vote, its ambassador to Washington said Monday in the latest sign of anger between the longtime allies. Ambassador Ron Dermer said in an interview with CNN that the Israeli government plans to show evidence of the alleged US maneuvering in due time. “What is outrageous is that the United States was actually behind that gang-up. I think […]
by Maria Antonova Agence France Presse MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — Russia on Thursday laid to rest its envoy Andrei Karlov after a packed memorial ceremony in Moscow for the diplomat who was assassinated by an off-duty policeman in Ankara this week. Dozens of colleagues and relatives attended the ceremony for Karlov, the ambassador to Turkey whose death Moscow labelled an act of terror. Russian President Vladimir Putin laid red roses at the foot of Karlov’s […]
