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US looks to revitalise relations with Mali with envoy visit to Bamako

Nick Checker, head of the US State Department’s Bureau of African Affairs, visited Mali on Monday, calling for renewed economic and security cooperation between Washington and Bamako.

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The last US-Russian nuclear pact is about to expire, ending a half-century of arms control

The last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States is set to expire this week, removing any caps on the two largest atomic arsenals for the first time in more than a half-century

The Independent UK

Mexico agrees to send US minimum water volume per year as Washington revises existing deal

The US has reached a deal which guarantees an annual minimum of water deliveries from Mexico, replacing the old system under which Mexico had to fulfil a quota on a five-year cycle. Washington says the deal is set to help farmers in southern states, particularly in Texas.

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Indian national convicted in US for sexual assault during flight

A federal jury in the United States has convicted Varun Arora, an Indian national living in the country without authorization, for sexually assaulting a fellow traveler onboard a domestic flight from Rhode Island to Washington D.C. in August 2024. The case highlighted the distressing nature of the assault, wherein Arora…

The Times of India

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian seeks 'fair and equitable' talks with the US to ease tensions

Iran’s President says he has instructed the country’s foreign minister to pursue constructive negotiations to ease tensions and a looming threat of conflict with the US. The move signals a shift in approach for Tehran, who for weeks has countered with its own threats against Washington.

Euronews

Trump says Washington has waited 200 years for the arch he wants to build. Not quite

President Donald Trump wants to build a massive arch near the Lincoln Memorial

The Independent UK

If 'You Bring a Gun' to D.C., U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro Warns, 'You're Going to Jail'

The prosecutor's threat renewed concerns about the Trump administration's commitment to protecting Second Amendment rights.

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Renee Good’s brothers say ‘no good’ has come of sister’s death in Capitol Hill address

The brothers of Renee Nicole Good testified in front of lawmakers at a Congressional forum in Washington DC on Tuesday (3 February).

The Independent UK

Asian elephant born at Washington DC zoo for first time in 25 years

Smithsonian’s National Zoo invites public to vote for name for female calf born to mother Nhi Linh

The Guardian - US

Time to talk? Inside the 6 February Guardian Weekly

Will Tehran and Washington find common ground? Plus: Inside the Epstein files

The Guardian - UK

The fall of Peter Mandelson and the many questions the UK government must now answer

No accident waiting to happen can ever have delivered on its promise so spectacularly as Lord Mandelson, with the continuous revelations of his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The decision by the UK prime minister, Keir Starmer, to appoint Mandelson as ambassador in Washington DC always appeared a…

The Conversation

IndyCar, Monumental Sports & Entertainment partner for Freedom 250 Grand Prix

The event will be the first time a race has been held in Washington, D.C.

Motorsport

Kremlin Responds to Trump’s Claims on India’s Russian Oil Purchases

The Kremlin on Tuesday responded to US President Donald Trump’s recent claims that India would halt purchases of Russian oil following a trade deal with Washington, stating that it had received no such communication from New Delhi.

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US–India Trade Deal Announced After Months of Tariff Tensions

The United States and India have announced a long-awaited trade deal, bringing an end to months of uncertainty triggered by steep tariffs imposed by Washington on Indian exports. The agreement, revealed on February 2, comes after prolonged negotiations marked by escalation, pauses, and backchannel diplomacy.

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Everyone’s won! Trump. Modi. And the politics of premature celebration

No one yet knows the terms of a trade deal that could significantly alter how India powers its economy. That has not stopped New Delhi and Washington from launching into full celebration mode.

Euronews

Trump urges US House of Representatives to vote quickly to end partial government shutdown

Trump has implored lawmakers to quicky end the partial government shutdown, promising to “work in good faith” on raised issues and concerns. The shutdown comes as Democratic lawmakers demand changes to immigration operations after the fatal shooting of two US citizens in Minneapolis in January.

The Independent UK

Trump says he won't tear down the Kennedy Center arts venue but it needs to be closed for repairs

President Donald Trump says he won't tear down the Kennedy Center

The Independent UK

Vietnam’s military has been secretly planning for US invasion for 50 years, report says

Hanoi views the US as a ‘belligerent’ power, internal document reveals

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Mexico’s president pledges to send aid to Cuba despite US efforts to cut oil access

Move from Claudia Sheinbaum comes after Trump signed an order threatening tariffs on countries that sell oil to Cuba

The Independent UK

British politician Peter Mandelson faces pressure to quit House of Lords over Jeffrey Epstein ties

Friendship with Jeffrey Epstein has already cost Peter Mandelson the post of Britain’s ambassador to Washington

The Times of India

'Ours will be greatest of them all!' Trump shares photo of 'beautiful' India Gate

US President Donald Trump on Monday shared a photograph of New Delhi’s iconic India Gate on his social media platform, Truth Social, while reiterating his vision of building a massive triumphal arch in Washington DC.

The Times of India

Indian-Americans claim they flipped a deep red seat in Texas because of MAGA's anti-Indian rhetoric

The TOI correspondent from Washington: In a political shock that has rattled Washington, Democrats in deep red Texas flipped a state senate seat in a district that voted +17 for Donald Trump, amid claims from some Indian-Americans that they triggered the turnaround because of toxic MAGA attacks on the community.

The Independent UK

Mandelson-Epstein latest: Police to review reports of alleged misconduct ‘after ex-minister leaked government email’

Force says it will review reports to determine whether they meet criminal threshold for investigation

Euronews

Johnson says no quick House vote to end partial government shutdown, blaming Democrats' ICE demands

US House Speaker Mike Jonson has blamed Democrat lawmakers over their lengthy demands to end a weekend-sprung partial government shutdown, but is convinced he has enough votes to end the impasse by Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers' backlash

President Donald Trump says he will move to close Washington’s Kennedy Center performing arts venue for two years starting in July for construction

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