‘Diplomacy Is Back’: Linda Thomas-Greenfield Is Confirmed as Biden’s U.N. Envoy
Jendayi E. Frazer, who served as President George W. Bush’s assistant secretary of state for African affairs, said the United States had “lost a lot...
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Senate Confirms Linda Thomas-Greenfield AS Biden’s Ambassador to the U.N.
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Linda Thomas-Greenfield, a veteran diplomat, to become the United States ambassador to the United Nations, as President Biden’s administration seeks...
Biden Administration Formally Offers to Restart Nuclear Talks With Iran
WASHINGTON — The United States took a major step on Thursday toward restoring the Iran nuclear deal that the Trump administration abandoned, offering to join...
Biden’s Pick for Iran Envoy Resurrects Bitter Debate Over Nuclear Deal
But Mr. Malley, the son of a Jewish, Arab leftist, is a well-known advocate for engaging with groups and governments — including, over the years,...
Biden’s Pick for Iran Envoy Resurrects Bitter Nuclear Deal Debate
But Mr. Malley, the son of a Jewish, Arab leftist, is a well-known advocate for engaging with groups and governments — including, over the years,...
Biden Wants More Stable Diplomacy. An Abortion Fight Is a Test.
The Democratic House previously approved a measure to block the policy, also known by critics as the global gag rule, but it was stalled under...
Blockchain tech makes sustainable development goals more achievable
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres estimates trillions of U.S. dollars per annum is needed to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. The question is: “Where...
Biden Will Restore U.S. Relations With Palestinians, Reversing Trump Cutoff
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration will restore diplomatic relations with the Palestinian Authority, more than two years after President Donald J. Trump effectively ended them....
The pandemic year ends with a tokenized carbon cap-and-trade solution
It has been a blazing start to a new decade, with 13% more large, uncontrolled wildfires around the world this year compared with 2019. This...
Reefer gladness as UN reclassifies cannabis as less dangerous drug
The UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs has voted to remove cannabis from a category of the world’s most dangerous drugs. The move follows the recommendation...