Category: embassy

Taiwan Says 11 Arrested at Its Haiti Embassy

TAIPEI, Taiwan—Taiwan’s foreign ministry says Haitian police have arrested 11 armed suspects who tried to break into the its embassy in Port-au-Prince. It gave no details of the suspects’ identities or a reason for the break-in. “As for whether the suspects were involved in the assassination of the President of Haiti, that will need to…


GOP Bill Aims to Ban Black Lives Matter, ‘Political’ Flags From Embassies

Republican lawmakers have introduced a bill that would prohibit U.S. embassies and consulates from flying “political” flags, like those associated with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, after a number of diplomatic missions displayed the BLM flag on the anniversary of George Floyd’s death. Called the Stars and Stripes Act of 2021 (pdf), the bill…


GOP Bill Aims to Ban ‘Political’ Flags Like BLM From Embassies

Republican lawmakers have introduced a bill that would prohibit U.S. embassies and consulates from flying “political” flags, like those associated with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, after a number of diplomatic missions displayed the BLM flag on the anniversary of George Floyd’s death. Called the Stars and Stripes Act of 2021 (pdf), the bill…


Macron Says France to Reopen Embassy in Tripoli on Monday

PARIS—France will reopen its embassy in the Libyan capital Tripoli next Monday to show its support for the North African country’s new authorities, President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday. Libya’s new unity government took office on March 16 from two warring administrations that had ruled eastern and western regions, completing a smooth transition of power…


Kosovo Follows US, Guatemala in Opening Embassy in Jerusalem

JERUSALEM—Kosovo opened its embassy to Israel in Jerusalem on Sunday, joining the United States and Guatemala as the only countries with embassies in a city whose status is at the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Muslim-majority Kosovo promised to locate its embassy in Jerusalem when it established diplomatic ties with Israel last year under U.S….


Small Bomb Explodes Near Israeli Embassy in New Delhi, Nobody Hurt

NEW DELHI/JERUSALEM—A small bomb went off near the Israeli embassy in New Delhi, causing no injuries, in an incident that an Israeli official said was being treated as terrorism. Delhi police said the explosion was caused by a “very low intensity improvised device” and damaged the window panes of three nearby parked cars. “Initial impressions…


Security Experts ‘Not Typically Included’ in Embassy Procurement of Chinese State-Owned Equipment: Report

Global Affairs Canada (GAC) drew public concern last year when it planned to purchase security equipment from a Chinese state-owned company. A latest review found that the department does not usually consult security experts prior to procurement. In July 2020, the federal government awarded Nuctech, a Chinese state-owned firm, a $6.8 million contract to install…


Security Experts Were Not Included in Embassy Procurement of Chinese State-Owned Equipment: Report

Global Affairs Canada (GAC) drew public concern last year when it planned to purchase security equipment from a Chinese state-owned company. A latest review found that the department does not usually consult security experts prior to procurement. In July 2020, the federal government awarded Nuctech, a Chinese state-owned firm, a $6.8 million contract to install…