Vladimir Putin appoints Fyodor Shchukin acting head of Dagestan
Russian President Vladimir Putin appointed Fyodor Shchukin, 49, acting head of the Republic of Dagestan in Russia’s North Caucasus in a decree on Monday.
Political appointments
Former Interior Minister appointed head of Georgia's State Security Service
Mamuka Mdinaradze will become the state minister for Coordination of Law Enforcement Bodies
New top Iranian security official appointed in Iran
The Iranian president has decreed to appoint Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as the new secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Presidential Office Spokesman Mohammad Mehdi Tabatabaei reported.
NATO replaces Special Rep for South Caucasus and Central Asia
The former Canadian ambassador, Kevin Hamilton, has been appointed as the NATO Secretary General's Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia since early March, according to the NATO website.
Justice Minister and Interior Minister resign in Turkey
Türkiye has announced a major reshuffle in senior judicial and administrative posts, with Akin Gurlek appointed as minister of justice and Mustafa Ciftci minister of interior, according to a presidential decision published on Wednesday.
David Allen named US Chargé dAffaires in Armenia
The U.S. Embassy in Armenia announced that David Allen has been appointed as Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim of the U.S. Mission in Armenia.
Delcy Rodrigues appointed Venezuelas acting president
Venezuela’s Supreme Court has appointed Vice President Delcy Rodriguez acting head of state.
Iran appoints new Air Defense and Air Force Commanders
Iran's Supreme Leader has appointed new commanders to lead the country's Air Defense and Air Force. They have already officially assumed their positions.
UN launches process to elect new secretary-general
The UN Security Council and the General Assembly have published a joint letter to initiate the procedure of electing the global organization’s new secretary-general.
Israel’s new ambassador arrives in Moscow
Israel’s new ambassador to Russia, Oded Joseph, has arrived in Moscow and will soon begin working, an embassy spokesperson said.
Türkiye appoints deputy FM as new envoy to Syria
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has appointed Deputy Foreign Minister Nuh Yılmaz as Türkiye’s new ambassador to Syria.
Tokayev appoints new ambassador to U.S.
Magzhan Ilyassov has been appointed as the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the U.S. by decree of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the press service of the Kazakh president reported.
France appoints new ambassador to Azerbaijan
France has appointed Sophie Lagoutte as a new ambassador to Azerbaijan, the French Embassy in Azerbaijan said.
Israel appoints new ambassador to Russia
Israel has decided to appoint Deputy Director General and Head of the Middle East Department of the country's Foreign Ministry Oded Yosef as Israel's Ambassador to Russia, the press service of the Israeli Foreign Ministry reported.
New Israeli Ambassador begins work in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov held a meeting with the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Israel to Azerbaijan Ronen Krausz.
Erdogan reshuffles presidential administration
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has appointed Deputy Foreign Minister Burhanettin Duran as the new head of the Presidential Communications Directorate.
U.S. appoints new deputy envoy to Russia
The United States has appointed a new deputy ambassador to Russia, Douglas Dykhouse.
Iran appoints new envoy to Baku
Iran has appointed a new ambassador to Azerbaijan. Mojtaba Demirchilou will take over the post of head of the diplomatic mission in Baku.
Kirsty Coventry becomes first female IOC president
Two-time Olympic champion Kirsty Coventry from Zimbabwe has been elected president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The election took place during the 144th IOC session in Greece. Coventry gives a short acceptance …
Alexander Darchiev appointed as ambassador to U.S.
Alexander Darchiev has been appointed as Russia's ambassador to the United States. Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree on the …
