The US ambassador to the Netherlands, Pete Hoekstra, has been accused of "election meddling" by native politicians after internet hosting an occasion – reportedly a fundraiser – for a right-wing occasion on the embassy. ...

The US has made Russia a suggestion it hopes she gained’t refuse: settle for a brand new arms management deal together with no limits on NATO weapons in Europe, or take care of a modernized American nuclear arsenal on its doorstep. ...

The outgoing US ambassador to Berlin, Richard Grenell, has lashed out at a lawmaker who referred to as out his “hostile” stance in the direction of Germany. The envoy stated he merely adopted Washington’s insurance policies and defended American pursuits. ...

Berlin ought to pile strain on Moscow as a substitute of criticizing the American withdrawal, a US envoy advised the German International Minister as the 2 NATO allies conflict over the US transfer to ditch the Open Skies Treaty. ...

Europe’s financial penalties towards Russia have had no affect on the expansion of the nation’s economic system, French politician Jean-Pierre Schevenman mentioned, including that the concept of ​​isolating Russia turned out to be flawed. ...

Pakistani envoy to China stated that native hospitals are higher geared up to deal with the lethal coronavirus, and due to this fact, in contrast to another international locations, Islamabad won't be evacuating its college students amid the outbreak. ...

A senior US diplomat stated a suggestion of cash for the killing of US President Donald Trump, made by an Iranian lawmaker, serves as clear proof of Tehran’s “terrorist underpinnings.” ...

Because the UK continues to be wobbling on whether or not to permit Huawei to construct its nationwide 5G networks, Beijing is urging London to not bury its technological progress by excluding the Chinese language tech big on a “fabricated” pretext. ...

Moscow’s envoy to the UN joked to Donald Trump in regards to the White Home’s inside after touring the US president’s residence. The 2 additionally mentioned the continued visa dispute. ...

The UN’s Particular Rapporteur on torture has referred to as for a “full investigation” into the function Sweden performed in driving WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange into asylum and eventual custody, after the rape case towards him was dropped. ...