Eric Garcetti Appointed As US Ambassador To India
After waiting for nearly two years, Eric Garcetti was finally sworn in as the US ambassador to India. The United States Vice President Kamala Harris administered the oath to Eric, on March 24. The US VP shared a tweet, confirming the appointment of Eric. The post read, "Ambassador Garcetti is a committed public servant and will play a critical role in strengthening our partnership with the people of India."
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Courtesy: The Tribune
Iran Authorities Arrest US Ambassador, Diplomats Amid Spying Claims
In Iran, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) detained the United States Ambassador and others in charges of spying in Iran. On July 7, the Iranian authority said, Giles Whitaker and some academic diplomats were arrested for taking soil samples of a prohibited land in Iran and spying claims with video footage as evidence. Moreover, the arrest came when Iran and World powers held a discussion over the JCPOA-Nuclear Deal.
Tags: Iranian Authority, US Ambassador, Diplomats, Soil Survey, Prohibited Land
Courtesy: ANI