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White House 'Perplexed' by Netanyahu's Decision to Cancel Israeli Delegation's Washington Visit
John Kirby, spokesperson for the US National Security Council, expressed bewilderment at the cancellation, stating that the US remains steadfast in its policy regarding the situation in Gaza. He emphasized that the abstention from the resolution does not signal a shift in US support for Israel's actions against Hamas and reiterated the US stance that a cease-fire should be part of a broader deal securing the release of hostages held by Hamas.
India Expresses Gratitude to Washington State Senate for Recognizing Shared Democratic Values
The official handle of the Indian Consulate General in Seattle shared the joyous news, stating, "On January 26, 2024, the Washington State Senate passed a Resolution welcoming India’s 75th Republic Day! Acknowledges India’s strong tradition of maintaining democratic ideals and recognizes our Republic Day as a symbol of shared values of democracy, diversity and inclusion between India and USA."
Washington DC Bids Ambassador Sandhu a Rockstar Farewell in Grand Style
During a farewell hosted by the State Department, Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma drew parallels with Elton John's legendary farewell tour, citing the extensive shows the British singer performed. Verma expressed his admiration for Sandhu's farewell, suggesting it could rival the grandeur of Elton John's "Farewell Yellow Brick Road."
Israel-Hamas war: Security heightened in US cities amid protests, mounting tensions
Major American cities, including New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Portland and Pittsburgh, are on a heightened alert in bracing for protests and potential violence this coming weekend, reports Xinhua news agency.
Washington state bans assault weapons
The bill bans the sale, transfer, distribution, manufacture and importation of 62 gun models it defines as "assault weapons", including AR-15s, AK-47s and similar high-powered rifles that have been used to carry out the mass shootings across the US, Xinhua news agency reported. "These weapons of war, assault weapons, have no reason other than mass murder," Inslee said at the signing ceremony on Tuesday. "Their only purpose is to kill humans as rapidly as possible in large numbers."
US cracks down on Chinese 'police station', harassment of dissidents
The Monday early morning arrests of the two by federal officials brought to an end the saga of a Chinese "police station" operating brazenly in New York City. "This prosecution reveals the Chinese government's flagrant violation of our nation's sovereignty by establishing a secret police station in the middle of New York City," said Breon Peace, the federal prosecutor for the Eastern District of New York.
1 dead, 3 hurt after shooting at funeral home in Washington D.C.
Police said the gunfire on Tuesday erupted around 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time in northeast Washington shortly after a funeral ended for someone who was fatally shot in March. At least four people were shot, according to Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Contee. One man died at the scene and three more people -- two men and a woman -- were reportedly taken to the hospital in critical condition.
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