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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed confidence in the country's ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, despite mounting criticism over his links to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson, in a handwritten note in a 50th birthday album compiled for Epstein in 2003, referred to him as
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Ambassador Zhou Jian and government officials from Fiji attended the celebration of the 50th anniversary of China-Fiji diplomatic relations and the 10th anniversary of the China Cultural Center in Fiji, which featured a combined cultural performance of Chinese and Fijian arts. The event was attended by over 500 guests, including
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The White House has applauded the Australian government's decision to name Iran as the instigator of attacks on Jewish sites in Sydney and Melbourne, expel the Iranian ambassador, and designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization. Iranian officials have threatened retaliation, sparking warnings of a growing threat to
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Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein were communicating about planning fertility treatment together, shedding light on their close relationship, which Maxwell has previously tried to distance herself from. The emails, obtained by Bloomberg News from one of Epstein's accounts, show that the pair were discussing a joint fertility treatment,
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China and the African Union (AU) have strengthened their cooperation on mine action assistance, with a handover ceremony held on September 12, 2025. The ceremony marked a significant milestone in the partnership between China and the AU, with Ambassador Jiang Feng and Commissioner Bankole signing a certificate of handover for
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China and Fiji celebrated the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations and the 10th anniversary of the Chinese Cultural Center in Fiji, with a grand celebration performance that showcased the integration of Chinese and Fijian cultures. Ambassador Zhou Jian of China to Fiji emphasized the importance of cultural exchanges and
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Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares summoned Israel's charge d'affaires, Dana Erlich, to reject "false and slanderous statements" made by the Israeli Prime Minister's office. This move comes as Spain and Israel engage in a diplomatic tit-for-tat over Spain's efforts
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The British government has sacked Ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson, following revelations about his friendship with convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. A recently released document, Epstein's "birthday book," contains a letter from Mandelson calling Epstein his "best pal." The correspondence reveals Mandelson&
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The proposed sacking of British Ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson could have serious consequences for US President Donald Trump, who is currently seeking to strengthen relations with the UK. A Labour source warned that drawing attention to Trump's connections with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender,
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Ranking Member Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) emphasized the Senate's duty to scrutinize nominees carefully, highlighting the stakes for U.S. diplomacy in regions where China and Russia are seeking to expand their influence. Shaheen expressed concerns about U.S. relations with India, citing their relationship with China and Russia,
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The British government has fired its ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, after newly revealed emails showed the depth of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, a financier and convicted sex offender. The decision comes as a stinging embarrassment to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who was already reeling from last
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Peter Mandelson, the UK ambassador to the US, has acknowledged his long association with Jeffrey Epstein, calling it regrettable. The alleged 'birthday book' and leaked emails have brought up questions about their old friendship and Mandelson's involvement in Epstein's life. While US President Donald
