Disgraced Iran envoy Robert Malley may have been on ‘classified White House-organized’ call after security clearance was suspended
The Harris-Biden administration's special envoy for Iran, Robert Malley, may have participated in a “classified White House-organized” conference call after his top secret security clearance was frozen amid allegations of misconduct, according to the State Department's internal audit agency. The State Department's Office of Inspector General concluded Wednesday that department officials' discipline of Malley for […]
Taliban Bans U.N. Human Rights Envoy from Afghanistan for ‘Propaganda’
The Taliban announced on Wednesday that they had banned the UN special rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, from entering the country. The Taliban claimed Bennett was banned because he lacked “professionalism” and was spreading “propaganda”. Taliban Foreign Ministry spokesman Abdul Kahar Barki said Reuters reported on Wednesday that the Taliban regime was […]
North Korea diplomat flees to South in highest ranking envoy defection since 2016 – report | North Korea
A South Korean newspaper reported that a senior North Korean official in Cuba defected to South Korea in November, becoming the highest-ranking North Korean diplomat to defect to South Korea since 2016. Before defecting to South Korea, Ri Il-gyu, 52, was in charge of political affairs at the North Korean embassy in Cuba. Chosun Ilbo […]
FORMER REP. LEE ZELDIN: In Typical Fashion, Biden Admin Still Won’t Say Why Its Iran Envoy Was Suspended
Americans are growing increasingly concerned about emerging national security threats. While Joe Biden rambles, mumbles and shuffles, our adversaries are ramping up anti-Western activities and alliances. Take Iran, for example, the largest state sponsor of terrorism. As former President Donald Trump said during the first presidential debate, Iran was broke when he left office. Iran was […]
China sends dozens of warplanes near Taiwan after top US envoy pledges to help island with self defense
Raymond Greene began his term as director of the U.S. Institute for Taiwan Studies on Monday. He pledged on Wednesday to “vigorously support Taiwan’s ability to defend itself.” On the same day, Taiwan saw 66 Chinese military aircraft and seven warships sailing nearby within a 24-hour period, a clear display of Chinese military force. The […]
US envoy lashes out at China in rare move, says Beijing not a ‘confident government’
U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns told The Wall Street Journal that China has actively undermined ties with the United States by harassing and questioning its citizens who attend U.S.-sponsored events in China. Burns said China was open to strengthening ties with the U.S. after Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in November. But […]
U.S. Envoy Amos Hochstein Arrives in Mideast to Discourage War in Lebanon
U.S. special envoy Amos Hochstein met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday and tried to encourage Israel and Lebanon to avoid war, which has escalated in recent weeks with Hezbollah shelling northern Israel. The Iran-backed terrorist group Hezbollah has been attacking Israel from southern Lebanon in violation of UN Security Council Resolution 1707, […]
Biden’s suspended Iran envoy may have improperly shared classified material: report
A congressional investigation into the suspension of President Biden’s special envoy for Iran, Robert Malley, has uncovered evidence that State Department officials may have shared classified materials with individuals outside the U.S. government. Evidence uncovered by Republican lawmakers shows that Malley, who was quietly placed on unpaid leave in June last year and had his […]
Israeli Envoy Stuffs U.N. Charter in Shredder as Palestinian ‘State’ Passes in Non-Binding Vote
The United Nations General Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly passed a resolution calling on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to reconsider granting full membership to the Palestinians. This effectively amounts to recognition of the state of Palestine by the United Nations. General meeting resolutions are not binding; passed it 143 countries supported it, 9 countries […]
GOP lawmakers allege Biden’s Iran envoy kept classified material on personal email, cellphone that were hacked
Republican lawmakers have revealed “troubling allegations” against Robert Malley, President Biden’s embattled special envoy for Iran. He allegedly stored his confidential material on his personal email account and mobile phone, which was later accessed by “hostile cyber attackers.” Republican leaders on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee sent a letter […]