Diplomatic relations
North Korea's foreign ministry announced Kim Chol-hae as its new ambassador to Sweden on its website. The appointment follows those of envoys to Britain and Indonesia earlier this week. Sweden has long acted as an intermediary in talks between the United States and North Korea.
Imeripotiwa na AI
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that Washington aims to steady ties with Beijing after a bruising year of tariff fights. Speaking at an Atlantic Council event on Wednesday, Greer highlighted President Trump's focus on a constructive relationship with China.