https://flipnews.co.uk/topics/john-coale/ The latest Flip News stories on john-coale. en-GB Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:55:49 GMT https://flipnews.co.uk/politics/trump-names-john-coale-hostage-affairs-envoy/ https://flipnews.co.uk/politics/trump-names-john-coale-hostage-affairs-envoy/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Donald Trump said on Truth Social on Sunday that his Belarus envoy John Coale — credited with securing the release of over 65 Americans and 800 political prisoners — will replace Adam Boehler as special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, with the rank of ambassador. James Calloway trump-administration hostages john-coale belarus Reuters