insert_link WorldRussia has named career diplomat Alexander Darchiev as new ambassador to the United States Russia has named career diplomat Alexander Darchiev as new ambassador to the United States, filling a role vacant since last year in another sign of easing tensions. US president Donald Trump has sought to restore ruptured ties with Moscow since taking office, reaching out to president Vladimir Putin and initiating high-level talks for the first time since Russia launched its offensive in Ukraine in 2022. Putin withdrew his former envoy […] today1 March, 2025 102
insert_link WorldIsrael insists laws to prevent UNRWA from operating will go ahead Israel's ambassador to the United Nations insists that laws to prohibit UNRWA from operating in Israel will come into effect in 48 hours. Danny Danon told a UN Security Council meeting on Friday that his country's plans to go ahead with its decision despite opposition from the world body and other member states. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. today29 January, 2025 78
insert_link AfricaZimbabwe’s Mnangagwa reassigns key ministers Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has re-assigned his foreign affairs and higher education ministers to new posts with immediate effect. According to Bloomber, Frederick Shava, formerly the foreign affairs minister, was named higher education minister, Martin Rushwaya, the chief secretary to the president and cabinet, said in an emailed statement on Tuesday. Shava succeeds Amon Murwira, who has been appointed as the new foreign affairs minister. Shava, who previously served as Zimbabwe's ambassador to […] today16 October, 2024 14
insert_link Health / MedicalMalaria elimination efforts intensify in Oshikoto despite challenges The Ministry of Health and Social Services' malaria ambassador for Oshikoto, Vilho Nuunyango, is determined to eradicate malaria in the region despite facing several challenges. Nuunyango expressed this commitment during a courtesy visit to the office of Oshikoto Governor Penda Ya Ndakolo on Wednesday. “We want to fulfil our vision of eliminating malaria in the whole of Oshikoto by the end of this year,” said Nuunyango. The health ministry’s regional […] today16 November, 2023 12