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Trump nominates experienced diplomat Joshua Harris as Malaysia envoy

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Donald Trump has nominated Joshua Harris, a career diplomat with extensive experience in the Middle East, to be the next US ambassador to Malaysia. This choice contrasts sharply with Trump's prior nominee, Nick Adams, whose outspoken support for Israel and "alpha male" persona had caused concern in Malaysia. Harris, currently leading the US mission in Iraq, has a long history of working on complex issues in countries like Libya, Tunisia, and Egypt, and his nomination has been sent to the US Senate for confirmation. AI

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Trump nominates experienced diplomat Joshua Harris as Malaysia envoy

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Iman Muttaqin Yusof ·

    Trump proposes seasoned diplomat as Malaysia envoy instead of ‘alpha male’

    The United States has turned to a career Middle East diplomat for its next ambassador to Malaysia, a sharp change in tone after an earlier nominee known for his “alpha male” bravado, pro-Israel posts and culture-war commentary drew protests in the Muslim-majority country. US Pres…

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