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Top nuke envoys of South Korea, China discuss Korean Peninsula security

Chinese envoy expressed concerns over rising tension on the peninsula and reaffirmed commitment to play a "positive role" but said the key to a resolution to issue is in hands of Pyongyang, Washington

Work of Russian embassy in Washington blocked by US authorities: Ambassador

The US, along with the G7 nations and European Union (EU) has imposed severe and immediate economic sanctions on Russia for its actions in Ukraine

Mask mandates return to US college campuses as Covid cases rise

Colleges in Washington, DC, New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Texas have reimposed a range of virus measures, with Howard University moving to remote learning amid surge in cases

Sri Lanka seeks immediate funds as aid talks shift to Washington

In the absence of revenue from tourism, Sri Lanka has in recent times turned to countries including China and India for support amid a weak foreign-reserves position

Injured Washington likely to miss Sunrisers' next two matches

A disciplined bowling effort followed by skipper Kane Williamson's half-century helped SRH beat Gujarat Titans by eight wickets at the D.Y. Patil Stadium on Monday night.

Former US ambassador pleads guilty to defrauding Sri Lankan government

A former Sri Lankan ambassador has pleaded guilty to diverting and attempting to embezzle $332,027 from the Sri Lankan government during its 2013 purchase of a new embassy building in Washington

US will give airlines a break on takeoff rights in New York, Washington

Federal officials are extending pandemic relief that helps big airlines keep coveted takeoff and landing rights for international flights this summer at busy airports in New York City and Washington

Police close freeway exits in US capital amid drive-by protest

Police have closed "a number of freeway exits" in Washington, D.C., as a convoy of truckers were driving through the area in protest against Covid-19 measures in the US

China rejects United States trade complaint, criticizes Washington

The Ministry of Commerce criticized the Biden administration for saying it is developing new ways to deal with Chinese trade tactics

America sees India's role in Quad as 'very high priority: US official

A senior American official said that Washington sees New Delhi's role in Quad as "very high priority".

Multiple US colleges, universities receive bomb threats: Reports

Nothing was found on any of the campuses that received threats, university officials said

Washington clears Baltic states to send US-made weapons to Ukraine

The US State Department has given the go-ahead to Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia to send US-made missiles and other weapons to Ukraine

Dozens gather outside DC jail in support of imprisoned US Capitol rioters

Dozens of demonstrators gathered outside the jail in Washington, DC to show support for detainees being held at the facility in connection with events at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021

Pakistan embassy in US ran out of funds to pay salaries for 4 months

The Pakistan embassy in Washington had run out of funds to pay salaries for at least four months to some of its employees

At least 1 injured after shots fired at a mall in Washington's Tacoma

Authorities say shots were fired Friday evening near a food court at a mall in Tacoma, Washington. At least one person was struck and injured at the Tacoma Mall, Pierce County Sheriff's Sgt. Darren Moss said. The News Tribune reports people called 911 just after 7 pm to say multiple shots were fired. Hundreds of shoppers sheltered in place or hid inside stores, which immediately went into lockdown. More than 60 law enforcement officers from Tacoma, Pierce County, Lakewood, Puyallup and the Washington State Patrol are on scene. We're sending people inside to do a coordinated search, Moss said. The Tacoma Mall is the city's largest shopping mall, with more than 100 stores.

Washington state storm: 50,000 still without power after floods, mudslides

At the height of the storm, about 158,000 electrical customers on Monday had no power and schools in the city of Bellingham were closed on Tuesday for the second day in a row.

PM Modi to attend Quad summit in Washington on September 24: MEA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the Quad leaders' summit in Washington on September 24, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Tuesday. The prime minister is also scheduled to address the 'General Debate' of the high-level segment of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 25 in New York, it said. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be participating, along with Prime Minister Scott Morrison of Australia, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga of Japan and President Joseph R Biden of USA, in the Leaders' Summit of the Quadrilateral Framework in Washington DC, USA, on September 24," the MEA said in a statement. It said the leaders will review progress made since their first virtual summit on March 12 and discuss regional issues of shared interest. "As part of their ongoing efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, they will review the Quad Vaccine initiative which was announced in March this year," the MEA said. It said the ..

First in-person Quad summit likely in Washington on Sep 24: Report

The first in-person summit of the leaders of the Quad countries is likely to take place in Washington on September 24 with a focus to chart a new roadmap for expanding the overall cooperation

New Chinese envoy arrives in Washington amid frayed ties with US

Qin Gang, the new Ambassador of China to the United States, arrived in Washington DC on Wednesday to assume office."The door of China-US relations, which is already open, cannot be closed. This is the trend of the world, the call of the times, and the will of the people," Qin Gang told media upon his arrival, as quoted by Global Times.He also noted that bilateral ties have come to a "new critical juncture", facing many challenges.Qin is the 11th Chinese ambassador to the US. Prior to his ambassadorship, Qin was Chinese vice foreign minister. His predecessor, Ambassador Cui Tiankai, completed his tenure and returned to China on June 23.Cui Tiankai left Washington, at a time when tensions between the two countries have heightened. Cui was the longest-serving ambassador to the US and held the post for over eight years.

Russia's ambassador, recalled over spat, returns to US after 3 months

Russia's ambassador has returned to the United States three months after being recalled as tensions rose between Moscow and Washington, according to a tweet from the Russian Embassy