Tag: ambassador
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Greg Moriarty to Replace Kevin Rudd as Australia’s US Ambassador: What It Means for Bilateral Ties
Australia appoints Greg Moriarty as US ambassador, replacing Kevin Rudd In a move that underscores the Morrison- era and post-pandemic recalibration of Australia’s foreign policy, the Albanese Government has announced that Defence Secretary Greg Moriarty will replace former prime minister Kevin Rudd as Australia’s ambassador to the United States. The appointment marks a rare transition…
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Rohit Sharma Faces New Reality: Watching the World Cup on TV as He Steps Back from T20Is
Rohit Sharma Embraces a New Role as a World Cup TV Observer Rohit Sharma, one of cricket’s most dynamic captains and prolific batsmen, has signaled a new chapter in his storied career. With his streak of playing in every T20 World Cup coming to a close, he is shifting into a broader, more ambassadorial role…
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Bipin Joshi killed: Nepali hostage declared dead after Hamas
Background: A Nepali student-turned-hostage Bipin Joshi, a Nepali citizen, arrived in Israel about a month before the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, on a student exchange program to study and work in agriculture at Kibbutz Alumim near the Gaza border. He was one of 17 Nepali students in the program, ten of whom were…
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Florida businessman Lipton named US ambassador Philippines
Trump nominates Florida businessman Lipton as next US ambassador to the Philippines In a move that underscores the United States’ focus on reinforcing ties with Manila, President Donald Trump has nominated Lee Lipton, a Florida-based businessman and diplomat, to serve as the next U.S. ambassador to the Philippines. The nomination was made public on October…
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From Primary School to World Champion: Luke Boon, Jump Rope
How a school program sparked a historic journey In a story that sounds like a childhood dream, a Brisbane man’s early embrace of a simple jump rope has evolved into a global athletic revolution. Luke Boon, now 23, first connected with the thrill of jumping rope during the Heart Foundation’s Jump Rope for Heart program…
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Florida businessman Lee Lipton tapped as next US ambassador to the Philippines
Overview: Lipton’s nomination to be US ambassador to the Philippines President Donald Trump has nominated Florida businessman Lee Lipton to serve as the United States ambassador to the Philippines. The nomination, announced in the early hours of Thursday, October 9 (October 8 in the United States), would, if confirmed by the Senate, make Lipton the…
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Svitlana Zalisjtjuk: Ukraine’s Strategy Against Russia in Sweden
From ‘potatisflicka’ to ambassador: Svitlana Zalisjtjuk’s unlikely ascent In Sweden, Ukraine’s ambassador Svitlana Zalisjtjuk has become a visible catalyst for a growing political and military partnership between Kyiv and Stockholm. She often reflects on her past with a wry smile, calling herself a “potatisflicka” — a nod to humble beginnings in a small Ukrainian village…
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South Africa’s Ambassador to Paris Found Dead: Investigation Begins
South Africa’s Ambassador to Paris Found Dead Outside a Paris Hotel A shock has rattled South Africa and diplomatic circles after Nkosinathi “Nathi” Mthethwa, the country’s ambassador to France and Monaco, was reported dead outside a Paris hotel on Tuesday. French police said they are investigating the circumstances, with early indications pointing toward suicide following…
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South Africa’s Ambassador Found Dead in Paris: Investigation Underway
South Africa’s Ambassador Found Dead in Paris In Paris, the South African ambassador to France was found dead outside a hotel on Tuesday. French police indicated that suicide is considered a possibility after a troubling message reported to have been sent to his wife on Monday, according to the French newspaper Le Parisien. The incident…
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South Africa Ambassador Found Dead in Paris
Tragedy in Paris shocks South Africa’s diplomatic community South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nkosinathi “Nathi” Mthethwa, was found dead on Tuesday outside a hotel in Paris’s 17th arrondissement. French police told Le Parisien that they suspect suicide after Mthethwa’s wife reportedly received a troubling message on Monday. The South African government stated that the circumstances…