Islamic State Khorasan, or ISIS-K, previously attacked Russia’s embassy in Kabul and has produced floods of anti-Kremlin propaganda.
Tag: Diplomatic Service, Embassies and Consulates
U.S. Warned About Possible Moscow Attack Before Concert Hall Shooting
Pro-Moscow forces had dismissed the alert as an attempt to scare Russians.
Giandomenico Picco, Diplomat Who Freed Hostages in Lebanon, Dies at 75
As the “chief troubleshooter” for the United Nations, he spent months shuttling around the Middle East to secure the release of 11 captives.
Zelensky Names Ukraine’s Ex-Top General Ambassador to U.K.
The former top general, Valery Zaluzhny, was dismissed last month amid tensions with the civilian leadership. He has been a very popular figure in Ukraine.
Senate Aide Investigated Over Unofficial Ukraine Actions
Kyle Parker says he delivered sniper gear as part of his unabashed support for Ukraine. Investigators say there may be “counterintelligence issues.”
U.S. Ambassadors in the Pacific Urge Action on Ukraine, Israel and Border Bill
With the package teetering on the brink of collapse, diplomats said the nation’s credibility was on the line.
U.S. Ambassadors in the Pacific Urge Action on Ukraine, Israel and Border Bill
With the package teetering on the brink of collapse, diplomats said the nation’s credibility was on the line.
Asian American Officials Cite Unfair Scrutiny and Lost Jobs in China Spy Tensions
National security employees with ties to Asia say U.S. counterintelligence officers wrongly regard them as potential spies and ban them from jobs.
Senators Hold Up 43 Biden Diplomatic Nominees as Crises Roil World
The State Department says the monthslong blockade has damaged U.S. national security. Several Republican senators have objected to advancing the slate of nominees.
Henri Lopes, 86, Who Straddled Literature and Politics in Africa, Dies
His lauded fiction satirized abuses of power in the continent, but as a high official for the Republic of Congo, he benefited from a much-criticized government.