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News18
5 days ago
- Business
- News18
Laura E Williams assumes charge as US Consul General in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Aug 7 (PTI) The United States Consulate General in Hyderabad on Thursday announced that Laura E Williams has assumed charge as the new US Consul General. A distinguished career member of the US Senior Foreign Service, Williams brings extensive experience in diplomacy, technology, and innovation to her new role, a press release said. 'I am honored to serve as the US Consul General in Hyderabad," Williams said, adding, 'I look forward to strengthening the US-India partnership across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha. I am committed to building on our strong foundation of collaboration and the growing people-to-people ties that drive growth and shared prosperity." Prior to this, she served as the Deputy Chief Information Officer for Enterprise Services at the US Department of State, where she oversaw the suite of information technology platforms that connect diplomats in Washington and at US embassies across the globe. The Consulate said it welcomes Williams and looks forward to further deepening the US-India relationship under her leadership in the region. PTI VVK SSK view comments First Published: August 07, 2025, 20:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Iraqi News
6 days ago
- Politics
- Iraqi News
US Embassy in Baghdad remains without confirmed ambassador
Baghdad ( – The United States has yet to appoint a new ambassador to Iraq, leaving the embassy in Baghdad under the temporary leadership of Steven Fagin, who assumed duties as Chargé d'Affaires interim in late May. The position has been vacant since the departure of Alina Romanowski earlier this year. While diplomatic work continues, the absence of a Senate-confirmed ambassador highlights delays in Washington's nomination and approval process. So far, the White House has not announced a successor. Fagin, a seasoned diplomat and former ambassador to Yemen, is currently overseeing the embassy's operations and engagement with Iraqi officials. A member of the U.S. Senior Foreign Service, he has held previous assignments in Iraq, including Deputy Chief of Mission in Baghdad (2020–2021) and Consul General in Erbil (2018–2020). The vacancy reflects a broader trend of prolonged appointments across key U.S. missions, especially in complex diplomatic posts like Iraq. There is no timeline yet for a formal nomination.
Bangkok Post
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Bangkok Post
White House taps O'Neill as next envoy to Thailand
The White House has nominated Sean Kotaro O'Neill as the next United States Ambassador to Thailand, replacing Robert F Godec, who has held the post since Oct 7, 2022. The nomination was formally announced on Wednesday as part of a list of presidential nominations submitted to the US Senate for confirmation. Mr O'Neill, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, is currently serving as the Senior Bureau Official for the State Department's Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, a role he assumed in January 2025. Mr O'Neill joined the Foreign Service in the aftermath of the Sept 11, 2001, attacks and has since completed eight overseas assignments across the Indo-Pacific region. His prior postings include Bangladesh, Pakistan, Myanmar, and Hong Kong, as well as a term as US Consul General in Chiang Mai. Domestically, he has held several key roles within the Department of State, including legislative fellow on the staff of the Chairman of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee and Foreign Policy Adviser to the Commandant of the US Marine Corps. A native of New York, Mr O'Neill previously worked as a capital markets attorney in New York and Tokyo. He holds a bachelor's degree from Tulane University and a Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law. He has studied several Asian languages, including Thai. The nomination is pending confirmation by the Senate. Alongside Mr O'Neill, three other ambassadorial nominees were announced: Nicholas Adams (to Malaysia), Julie Stufft (to Kazakhstan), and Eric Meyer (to Sri Lanka).
