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New Washington gun law already faces federal court challenge

One of Washington state's new gun laws are already facing a court challenge

The Independent UK

US ‘confident’ of influence to bring down violence in Sudan

White House spokesperson tells Al Jazeera the US is working with regional partners to stop the violence as primary goal.

Al Jazeera

‘They did it!’: Activists celebrate Washington for passing assault weapons ban

Ten states now ban assault weapons

The Independent UK

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Missing mum-of-three found dead outside barn as police hunt for 'violent gruesome' killer

Joanna Speaks' body was found outside a barn in a remote area of Washington State with police believing she had been "moved" there - her family have set up a GoFundMe to help cover her cremation and burial expenses

Daily Mirror

How the West, Russia see Turkey's presidential elections

The 2023 Turkish presidential election next month will be eagerly followed in Western capitals – and in Moscow. Russia favours the incumbent, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, while the West tacitly prefers his main rival, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, according to analysts. But an opposition win would not guarantee an obstacle-free path to…

France 24

South Korea, US presidents to meet in Washington – amid wary glances in the direction of Pyongyang, Beijing and Moscow

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will meet his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden at the White House on April 26, 2023 – a rare state visit that comes as the two nations seek to confront common concerns.

The Conversation

Biden makes re-election bid official

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday he is running for re-election in 2024, plunging at the record age of 80 into a ferocious new White House campaign “to finish the job.”

Bangkok Post

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Five key moments that shaped Biden’s presidency so far

As Biden announces re-election campaign, Al Jazeera looks at some of the major issues his administration has handled.

Al Jazeera

Biden Launches 2024 Bid, Betting Record Will Top Age Worries

President Joe Biden on Tuesday formally announced that he is running for reelection in 2024, asking voters to give him more time to "finish the job" he began when he was sworn in to office and to set aside their concerns about extending the run of America’s oldest president for…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Netflix doubles down on South Korean content with $2.5 billion investment

The US streaming platform Netflix says it's doubling the amount of money invested to create new Korean films and TV shows over the next four years, hoping to capitalise on the success of series like "Squid Game". The announcement came after Netflix's CEO met with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol…

France 24

Streaming Giant Netflix to Invest $2.5b in South Korean Content

Netflix will invest $2.5 billion in South Korean content over the next four years, the streaming giant's CEO Ted Sarandos announced after meeting with the country's President Yoon Suk Yeol in Washington. South Korea has cemented its status as a global cultural powerhouse in recent years, thanks in part to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Can China replace the US in the Middle East?

As the Saudi-Iran deal shows, Beijing’s clout is growing. But it can’t fully substitute the US — and might not want to.

Al Jazeera

Some Levity On A Technical Oral Argument Day

Today, the Harlan Institute and Ashbrook hosted the championship round for our virtual Supreme Court competition. Every year, we fly the top two teams and their coaches, to Washington, D.C. These high schoolers had a jam packed day. In the morning, we attended oral argument at the Supreme Court. For…

Reason

Delaware Just Became the 22nd State To Legalize Recreational Marijuana

Despite his reservations, Gov. John Carney let the bills become law without his signature.

Reason

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Broadcasting & Cable

CBS News to Premiere Weekday Political Show ‘America Decides’ on Streaming Network

Redo/rethink of ‘Red & Blue’ debuts May 1

France 24

Memory chips dominate South Korean president's visit to US

As South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol heads to Washington for a visit, the Financial Times is reporting that the White House has asked Seoul to urge its chipmakers (Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix) not to fill the China shortfalls of US rival Micron in the event of a ban by…

Reuters

Taiwan or China? Paraguay's dilemma puts election race in the spotlight

From Paraguayan capital Asuncion to Taipei and Washington, diplomats, officials - and farmers - are closely watching a tight election race that could determine Paraguay's future ties with Taiwan.

The Independent UK

Jury to hear closing arguments in Proud Boys leaders' trial

A federal jury is set to hear closing arguments in the seditious conspiracy trial of Proud Boys extremist group leaders charged with plotting to use force to keep then-President Donald Trump in power

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Philippines' Marcos to seek specifics from Biden on US defence commitment

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Monday said he will press U.S. counterpart Joe Biden to make clear the extent of Washington's commitment to protect his country under a 1951 security pact, citing growing regional tension.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Türkiye Accuses the US of Establishing ‘Terrorist State’ on its Border

Türkiye has accused the US of establishing a "terrorist state" on its border with Syria, referring to its support to the Kurdish People's Defense Units (YPG), which is the largest component of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Washington's ally in the war against ISIS. Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said…

The Guardian - US

UN human rights experts begin US tour focusing on racial justice and policing

Panel established in response to George Floyd killing will visit Washington DC, Atlanta, LA, Chicago, Minneapolis and New York

Bangkok Post

Giant panda Ya Ya to return to China from US

BEIJING/WASHINGTON: Female giant panda Ya Ya, having lived in the United States for two decades, will return to China within the next few days, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.

Tribune News Service

US public sours on a Biden-Trump election rematch in 2024

WASHINGTON — Americans are souring on the prospect of a 2024 election rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, even as that looks like the most likely scenario at this stage, according to an NBC News poll.

Tribune News Service

McCarthy says House will pass GOP debt limit bill this week

WASHINGTON — Speaker Kevin McCarthy said that the House will pass his $1.5 trillion debt ceiling increase plan this week, but he dodged when asked if he has already secured the 218 Republican votes he needs.

Tribune News Service

How rich are the US Supreme Court justices?

WASHINGTON — The nine Supreme Court justices in total are worth at least $24 million. Or it might be closer to $68 million.

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