The US ambassador to Russia has urged Russia not to close its mission

The US ambassador to Russia

Russian official media says, John Sullivan argues that Washington and Moscow “must preserve the ability to communicate to each other.” Despite the crisis generated by the war in Ukraine; Russia should not close the US embassy since the world’s two largest nuclear powers must continue to communicate, according to the US ambassador to Moscow. When … Read more

Sri Lanka crisis

In addition to the 14 people injured, a Sri Lankan man’s murder has sparked outrage. Police opened fire on protestors, killing him. On social media, footage of police shooting at protesters in the town of Rambukkana has been extensively circulated. A large number of people have questioned why live bullets were used to disperse demonstrators. … Read more

UN chief urges Putin to stop conflict for ‘humanity’s’ sake

UNITED NATIONS, United States – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made a direct, impassioned plea Wednesday to Vladimir Putin to stop “in the name of humanity” the Russian military assault on Ukraine. Speaking after an emergency Security Council session, which coincided with the Russian president’s announcement of military operations against Ukraine, a clearly emotional Guterres said … Read more

US Ambassador releases video amid coronavirus pandemic

US ambassador

In a video message released today on the U.S. Mission to Pakistan’s social media platforms, Ambassador Paul Jones discussed several new ways that the United States is partnering with Pakistan to combat coronavirus. With more than $8 million in new contributions, the United States is collaborating with the Government of Pakistan to help stop the … Read more