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The European Commission has tasked the OLAF agency to investigate former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson's ties to financier Jeffrey Epstein during Mandelson's tenure as EU trade commissioner.

The Argentine Senate is set to discuss critical issues, including the Mercosur-EU trade agreement, the Glacier Law, and the appointment of Fernando Iglesias as ambassador to Belgium.

Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal held discussions with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lattimer and US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor to strengthen the India-US trade deal.

Kirill Dmitriev, a close associate of Vladimir Putin, has issued a mocking statement against Finnish President Alexander Stubb.

The new US Ambassador to Latvia, Melissa Arguero, has begun her tenure and praised Latvia's leadership and contributions to NATO.

US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gore, has hinted that a trade deal between India and the US may be signed soon, following discussions about a potential meeting between Prime Minister Modi and President Trump.

British police arrested former Prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his role as a trade ambassador.

Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, Yin Chengwu, has lauded the strengthening of bilateral ties between Liberia and China during a reception celebrating the upcoming Year of the Horse.

The Chinese ambassador to Greece emphasized the longstanding partnership between the two countries, noting that Greek shipowners play a significant role in transporting Chinese cargo and that there are opportunities for deeper cooperation in maritime activities.

Chinese Ambassador Fang Qiu highlighted the significant role of Greek shipowners in transporting over 20% of China's cargoes during an event in Greece, emphasizing opportunities for closer maritime cooperation.

The EU Ambassador to Mexico expresses the importance of renewing the free trade agreement between Mexico and the EU, which is expected to eliminate nearly all tariffs between the two parties by mid-year.

Former Indian ambassador KC Singh suggests that India should raise Pakistan's issues in trade discussions if the U.S. ties trade to India's foreign policy, following Trump's tariff announcements on Russian oil.

Trade between Russia and Ethiopia has seen remarkable growth in 2025, nearly tripling compared to the previous year, driven by both countries' key export products.

US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gors, hosted a reception in Delhi attended by key figures from trade and politics, emphasizing the potential of the India-US partnership.

Prince Andrew may have shared potentially secret information with Jeffrey Epstein during his time as a trade ambassador, according to documents from the Epstein investigation.

Turkey's new ambassador highlights the country's efforts to strengthen ties with China and expand its role within the BRICS framework, emphasizing collaboration in trade, culture, and security.

The United States and Mexico have announced a joint action plan regarding critical minerals to enhance bilateral cooperation, boost supply chain resilience, and mitigate global market vulnerabilities, as stated by Ambassador Jamieson Greer.

Bilateral trade between China and India has hit a record $155 billion in 2025, according to China's ambassador in New Delhi, marking a year-on-year growth of over 12%.

US Ambassador to India, Sergio Ghor, attributed the success of a recent tough trade deal to the strong personal relationship between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting their deep trust and friendship as key factors.

After a prolonged tariff dispute, India and the US have reached a trade agreement following nearly 10 months of negotiations and tensions.

Safe Bulkers expressed their gratitude to Japanese Ambassador Satoshi Iwasaki for hosting a traditional Japanese meal and highlighted their longstanding ties with Japan in various sectors over the past four decades.

The U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gore clarified that a total tariff of 18% will now be applied to products made in India.

US Ambassador Sergio Gor clarified that the tariffs on products made in India will remain at 18 percent, following discussions between President Trump and PM Modi, and that the actual implementation will take some time.

US Ambassador Sergio Gore confirmed that only an 18% tariff will be applied to products made in India following a recent discussion between President Trump and PM Modi.

Trade talks between the US and India are set to resume this week, as announced by the new American ambassador to India, following previous discussions impacted by tariffs on Indian goods.