Cambodia PM urges patience in border dispute with Thailand after soldier’s death
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said Saturday that the border conflict with Thailand “must be resolved with patience and through legal and diplomatic channels.”
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece and Tom Barrack as ambassador to Türkiye, highlighting their roles in strengthening bilateral relations with key international partners.
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has named Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former Fox News presenter turned political fundraiser, as the incoming U.S. ambassador to Greece, while Tom Barrack, who chaired his 2016 inaugural committee, will serve as ambassador to Türkiye.
Guilfoyle has been engaged to Donald Trump Jr., the president-elect’s son, since 31 December 2020.
"For many years, Kimberly has been a close friend and ally," Trump shared on the social media platform Truth Social. He described her as "perfectly suited to foster strong bilateral relations with Greece, advancing our interests on issues ranging from defence cooperation to trade and economic innovation."
Guilfoyle’s appointment is not the first selection involving family connections.
In November, Trump announced his intention to nominate Charles Kushner, father of his son-in-law Jared Kushner, as ambassador to France, while Massad Boulos, father-in-law to his youngest daughter Tiffany Trump, was named a senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern matters.
Tom Barrack, chosen as ambassador to Türkiye, is a long-time associate of the president-elect and a private equity executive. Barrack was previously charged with unlawfully acting as an agent of the United Arab Emirates but was acquitted of all nine counts in 2022.
Trump referred to Barrack as a "well-respected and experienced voice of reason" in his announcement of the appointment.
On May 28, the inauguration ceremony of Lachin International Airport was held.
A car drove into crowds of Liverpool fans celebrating the club’s Premier League title in the city centre on Monday evening, injuring dozens including 4 children. A 53-year-old man believed to be the driver was arrested at the scene.
EU ministers have greenlit a massive €150 billion defense investment fund—dubbed the Security Action for Europe (SAFE)—as the bloc ramps up its military readiness in response to Russia’s aggression and growing uncertainty over U.S. security guarantees.
Brazil’s economy is expected to have regained momentum in the first quarter of 2025, driven by a surge in household spending and private investment, according to a Reuters poll of economists conducted from May 21–26.
An international academic conference titled "Islamophobia: Exposing Prejudice and Destroying Stigma" has officially opened in the capital of Azerbaijan, bringing together global scholars, experts, and policymakers to address the rise and consequences of anti-Muslim discrimination.
Authorities in Whatcom County, Washington, issued a warning Friday after a truck carrying honey bee hives overturned near the Canadian border, initially prompting fears that millions of bees had been released.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to Washington next week to meet U.S. President Donald Trump.
Landslides and flash floods caused by days of heavy monsoon rain have killed at least 22 people in India’s northeast, officials said.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said Saturday that the border conflict with Thailand “must be resolved with patience and through legal and diplomatic channels.”
Türkiye expressed deep sorrow Saturday over the devastating floods in Nigeria’s Niger State, which have claimed over 150 lives.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment