Diplomats

Like Trump, US embassies are raising cash for lavish Fourth of July parties

Fireworks lighting up the sky behind the Washington Monument in Washington, DC, on Jan 5 as part of the United States’ 250th anniversary.

Macron wants answers on French diplomat in Epstein files

French President Emmanuel Macron said he had only just become aware of the affair.

Appointment of US envoy in Geneva raises hopes for UN engagement

FILE PHOTO: The flag alley at the United Nations European headquarters is seen during the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, September 11, 2023. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo

Turkey’s Foreign Minister says US and Iran showing flexibility on nuclear deal, FT reports

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks during a press conference after meeting with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi, in Istanbul, Turkey, January 30, 2026. REUTERS/Dilara Senkaya

French government alerts prosecutor to diplomat with Epstein ties

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said his ministry had initiated its own administrative investigation and disciplinary proceedings against the diplomat.

US to keep pressure on UN for reforms while paying its dues, says US ambassador

UN officials say the US owed US$2.19 billion (S$2.76 billion) to the regular UN budget as of the start of February.

Iran says it won’t negotiate over its missile capabilities

Iranian missiles are displayed in a park in Tehran, Iran, January 31, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY

Norway police investigate diplomat couple over suspected Epstein corruption

FILE PHOTO: Norway's Ambassador to the United Nations Mona Juul addresses the United Nations Security Council during a meeting, amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, at the United Nations Headquarters in Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S., April 5, 2022. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo

Norwegian diplomat steps down over Epstein ties, in widening scandal

Norway's Ambassador to the United Nations Mona Juul addresses the United Nations Security Council during a meeting, amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, at the United Nations Headquarters in Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S., April 5, 2022. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

Iran insists on right to enrichment, ready for confidence-building

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi adjusts glasses during a press conference following talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia, December 17, 2025. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov/Pool

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