Washington

WATCH: Thousands rally in Washington after Democrats sweep elections, chant ‘Trump must go’

November 06, 2025 2:31 pm

The rally, organised by more than three dozen groups, including Refuse Fascism and the Handmaid Army DC, had been planned weeks in advance.

Trump-Xi meeting: What it means for India in the G-2 world

October 30, 2025 2:33 pm

As Trump’s trade-driven strategy begins to reorder the region, Delhi must re-examine long-held assumptions about American purpose, Chinese ambition, and the strategic space available to middle powers such as India

'They should stop where they are': Trump denies Ukraine Tomahawk missiles, calls both sides to war

October 18, 2025 7:38 pm

Trump Ukraine Tomahawk missiles: Optimistic about a breakthrough since his discussion with Putin, Trump signaled both sides to avoid making any advances and claim victory, letting history decide to do the same.

Intruder vandalizes Washington State Capitol, topples statues, sets reception room on fire

October 07, 2025 6:55 am

The vandal was taken into custody and the attack doesn’t seem to appear politically motivated, said the Washington State Patrol on Monday.

US Fed finally cuts interest rates, but first sign of Trump influence emerges

September 18, 2025 11:22 am

From jobs and inflation data to political pressures, the US central bank is faced with numerous challenges as it tries to gently land the world’s largest economy.

A decades-long peace vigil outside the White House is dismantled after Trump's order

September 08, 2025 12:52 pm

The White House confirmed the removal, saying in a statement that the vigil was a "hazard to those visiting the White House and the surrounding areas.”

'Never felt better in life': US President dismisses speculation after 'Trump is dead' viral trend

September 01, 2025 10:26 am

This comes amid conspiracy theories on social media pointing to Trump's absence since a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday and an unusually clear weekend schedule. 

Trump administration plans to take control of Washington Union Station

August 27, 2025 4:52 pm

In March, the White House forced the CEO of US passenger railroad company Amtrak, Stephen Gardner, to step down following orders by President Donald Trump.

‘Comply with immigration laws, or we are coming after you,’ Pam Bondi tells sanctuary jurisdictions

August 15, 2025 11:32 pm

According to a Department of Justice Executive Order on August 5, thirteen states, including Washington and New York, four counties, and eighteen cities have been designated as sanctuary jurisdictions.

Trump hits India with 25% tariff plus a Russia penalty

July 31, 2025 9:46 am

India “is our friend,” Trump said on his Truth Social platform, but its tariffs on U.S. products “are far too high.

Heavy rains strand Washington drivers, flood White House basement

July 10, 2019 7:30 am

Water entered into the press workspace in the basement near the White House's West Wing as government employees worked to drain puddles of standing water with wet vacuum cleaners.

Spring is here; and so are the beautiful cherry blossoms

March 27, 2016 1:07 pm

For the Western world, and Japan in the East, the blooming of cherry blossoms usually means Spring is here. Especially in Washington, where people step out to admire the cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin.

US pays tributes and remembers victims on 9/11 anniversary

September 11, 2014 3:14 pm

Yachiyo Kuge, mother of Toshiya Kuge who was a passenger on Flight 93, places origami birds near his name, at the Wall of Names at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville.

Washington can be a little depressing, says Obama

February 13, 2016 12:17 pm