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India Today
16-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
US must have strong voice to tackle China: Trump's UN envoy pick Waltz
US President Donald Trump's pick for United Nations ambassador, Mike Waltz, told senators on Tuesday that the UN needs urgent reform and that the US must play a stronger role in countering China's growing influence within the a retired Army Green Beret and former Republican congressman from Florida, appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee as part of his confirmation process. While the position will not be cabinet-level, it remains one of Trump's key foreign policy should have one place in the world where everyone can talk, where China, Russia, Europe, the developing world can come together and resolve conflicts" Waltz said. "But after 80 years, it's drifted from its core mission of peacemaking. We must return to the UN's charter and first principles." Highlighting China's rising influence at the global body, Waltz pledged to 'block and tackle' Beijing's efforts and said, "America must have a strong voice and, if confirmed, I'll work with Secretary (of State Marco) Rubio to challenge this influence."He also backed Secretary-General Antnio Guterres' ongoing 'UN80' reform plan, which includes cutting staff by 20 per cent and reducing said he would push for more transparency and eliminate duplication across the UN's 80-plus US currently contributes 22 per cent of the U.'s core budget and 27 per cent of its peacekeeping funds, but it owes about USD 2.8 billion in unpaid dues. Waltz argued that Washington pays too much and that its aid is often misused, echoing long-standing Trump administration also addressed his removal from his previous post as national security adviser in May, after he became involved in a controversial Signal chat. He defended the use of the app, stressing that no classified material had been nomination comes as Trump, in his second term, continues to take a sceptical view of multilateral organisations. His administration has cut foreign aid, ended funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), and withdrawn from the World Health Organization, UNESCO, and the UN Human Rights to Waltz's remarks, UN spokesperson Stphane Dujarric said: 'Our message to all member states is: if you're not fully pleased with what's going on in this organisation, engage with the other member states in this organisation.'- EndsWith inputs from ReutersTune InMust Watch
Hindustan Times
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Mike Waltz family: All about his wife Julia Nesheiwat and his children
Mike Waltz, a three-term Republican congressman from Florida and former Army Green Beret, briefly served as national security adviser in 2025, succeeding Jake Sullivan. Known for his hardline foreign policy views and opposition to diversity programs in the military, Waltz brought experience from prior roles in the Pentagon and the Bush White House. Mike and Julia got married in August 2021. Nesheiwat served as Homeland Security adviser for 11 months during the first term of Trump's presidency. Nesheiwat brings extensive experience in national security and foreign policy as she previously worked in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence as well as the U.S. State Department across the Bush, Obama, and Trump administrations. (This is a developing story. Please keep checking this space as the story develops.)
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
A Recipe To Warm The Heart: Dad's Slow Cooker Pot Roast
We often think of recipes as traditions handed down through the years or used only on special occasions. But every once in a while a 'new' meal quickly becomes a beloved classic. Bonus if it's a slow cooker version, like the one I'm sharing toda that fits the bill during this time of year when the weather can still be chilly. The background: My spouse is a veteran Army Green Beret, who spent 26 years on active duty. Suffice it to say he wasn't home much, ever. And when he was, he was really busy. I, with our son and daughter, had my routine for meals and everything else in life without him. That all changed when he retired from the military. Suddenly he was home 24-7 and had time to do things. A total surprise to me, he dove into cooking and became the primary meal preparer in our house. And man am I glad he did. I've never eaten so good in my life. While I typed away in the home office and the kids navigated middle school and high school, he researched recipes and came up with ways to fine-tune them to our (often picky) tastes and busy schedules. This is one of the first he mastered, based on a recipe from Kristin Maxwell at Yellow Bliss Road. She calls it Perfect Slow Cooker Pot Roast. In our house, it's known as 'Dad's Pot Roast.' And it's a must-have when our now college-age kids are home. 2-3 pound chuck roast 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large yellow onion cut into large pieces 2 pounds potatoes peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks (Dad only uses a few pieces, because we eat this meal with - gasp! - instant mashed potatoes) 1 pound carrots peeled and cut, or baby carrots 2 cloves minced garlic 2 cups beef broth or stock 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons water Rinse the roast and pat it dry. Make a rub with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, thyme and rosemary and coat all sides of the meat. Heat olive oil in large pan over medium heat. Brown roast about 3-4 minutes on each side. Put carrots, onion, garlic and potatoes into the slow cooker. Pour in one cup of broth. Place roast on top of vegetables. Use a second cup of broth to deglaze the browning pan, then add to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 5-6 hours. For the sauce/gravy … 30 minutes before serving, remove 1 cup liquid (or more if desired) from the slow cooker. Place in the freezer so fat will solidify on the top. A few minutes before serving, remove fat from the liquid. Whisk together water and cornstarch and whisk into the liquid. Warm on the stove or in the microwave until thickened. Serve meat and vegetables with the gravy/sauce on the side. -It's Strawberry Weather In Florida And That Means It's Time For This Delicious Dessert -How To Make Snow Ice Cream -The Outdoor Italian Pastry Stand senior writer Jan Childs covers breaking news and features related to weather, space, climate change, the environment and everything in between.
