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consulate

[kon-suh-lit] / ˈkɒn sə lɪt /
NOUN
embassy
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The UK government pledged to continue delivering "vital services" in Jerusalem, saying the consulate general building would remain open and would "be known as the UK Mission, Jerusalem".

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

The current consulate building sits in East Jerusalem’s Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has previously said that they do not want the consulate to close.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

The consulate handles UK relations with Palestinians in the city as well as in the West Bank and Gaza.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

Despite repeated assurances from consulate staff, he could not believe he was really under the protection of the South Korean government.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden

They were relocated to Musina from various cities where migrants had gathered outside government offices or foreign consulates for help to get home.

From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026

Appointments at U.S. consulates can routinely take months or even years to secure, meaning prospective applicants face prolonged time away from their U.S.-based jobs or family.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026

Soon after the announcement, U.S. consulates began rescheduling appointments for future dates, some as late as summer 2026, leaving employees who required appointments unable to return.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2025

Hundreds of Indian professionals who traveled home this month to renew their U.S. work visas have found themselves unexpectedly stranded, after U.S. consulates abruptly canceled and rescheduled H‑1B interview appointments amid expanded vetting procedures.

From Salon ● Dec. 20, 2025

Since 2002, the Beijing government had been attempting—with considerable success—to stop North Koreans from rushing into foreign embassies and consulates to seek asylum.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden




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