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US invests $553 million in Gautam Adani’s Sri Lanka port to curb China’s influence

NEW DELHI: The US will provide $553 million in financing for a port terminal in Sri Lanka’s capital being developed by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, as New Delhi and Washington look to curtail China’s influence in South Asia.

The Times of India

26 years ago, Howard chose fossil fuels over the Pacific. What will Albanese choose?

Hot on the heels of trips to Washington and Beijing, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is now in the Cook Islands for the Pacific Island Forum. There, he will aim to strengthen relations with Pacific countries and reaffirm Australia’s place as a security partner of choice.

The Conversation

What Ecuador’s New President Needs from Washington—And Fast

The country’s youngest-ever leader has less than 18 months to govern before the next election.

Foreign Policy

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Man carrying ‘AR-15’ is tased and arrested near Capitol Hill

Police said the man carrying the gun allegedly refused to drop it when ordered

The Independent UK

Will UAE hurt Russia with export controls to please the US amid Israel war?

Any export control measures by the UAE will be to shore up support from the US in case the Israel-Gaza war expands.

Al Jazeera

Protesters block US military ship allegedly carrying weapons for Israel

The demonstrations in Tacoma, Washington, are the second to greet the supply ship, after similar protests in California.

Al Jazeera

Watch: Biden announces more than $16bn in funding to modernise Amtrak

Joe Biden announced the latest funding to modernise key portions of the Amtrak, the US's busiest rail corridor that stretches from Boston to Washington, DC, on Monday (6 November).

The Independent UK

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It’s Time to Talk About No First Use

Long a nonstarter in Washington, it may now be the best source of common ground with Beijing.

Foreign Policy

12 of the lowest PFF grades for the Seahawks this week

Nobody really deserves a star on their report card.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Commanders, Vikings Survive Week of Difficult Tests

Both teams move forward after the NFL trade deadline, with Washington dealing both of its star edge rushers, and Minnesota working through a ton of adversity without Kirk Cousins.

Sports Illustrated

"U of Washington Faculty Search Weighed Race Inappropriately"

Friday's Inside Higher Ed (Ryan Quinn) article [UPDATE: link fixed] reported on this: The hiring process for a University of Washington psychology professor position titled "Diversity in Development" initially ranked a white person No. 1 out of 84 applicants, the university says in a report released this week. But psychology…

Reason

US top diplomat Blinken meets Turkish FM for tough Israel-Gaza talks

His visit to the region was aimed at preventing an escalation of the conflict as Israel refuses to stop its bombardment.

Al Jazeera

Sam Howell discusses his future as Commanders’ potential franchise quarterback

What does Sam Howell think of questions about him being Washington's QB of the future?

USA Today Sports Media Group

Predicting what the College Football Playoff rankings will be after Week 10

We look into the crystal ball and try to get into the minds of the CFP committee to see what Tuesday's College Football Playoff rankings might look like. We got the top six right last week. #CFBPlayoff

USA Today Sports Media Group

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Billionaire Jeff Bezos, a soon-to-be Florida man, sparked a debate over taxes without mentioning them. The implications of his Seattle-to-Miami move show why

The Amazon founder, thanks to key tax differences between Florida and Washington, could save billions with the move. But he says it's for personal reasons.

The Independent UK

U.S. regulators will review car-tire chemical that kills salmon, upon request from West Coast tribes

Federal regulators will review the use of a chemical found in tires after a petition from Native American tribes in California and Washington state

Al Jazeera

‘Biden, you can’t hide’: Tens of thousands march in US for Gaza ceasefire

Large demonstration in Washington, DC expresses anger at President Joe Biden’s unwavering support for Israel.

WEKU

Tens of thousands gather for pro-Palestinian march in D.C. to demand Gaza cease-fire

Massive crowds descended on downtown Washington, D.C., on Saturday. Protesters' messaging at the event centered on calls to end U.S. aid to Israel and for a cease-fire.

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Ron Rivera: No one foresaw Chase Young’s time with the Commanders ending so soon

After answering five questions on Chase Young, Ron Rivera was ready to talk about the New England Patriots.

Al Jazeera

What’s behind Antony Blinken’s call for ‘humanitarian pauses’ in Gaza?

Palestinian rights advocates say ‘pauses’ are ‘insufficient’ and would not absolve US of complicity in Israeli attacks.

The Independent UK

Driver flees from US to China after 100mph deadly car crash

China does not have an extradition agreement with the US

The Independent UK

DC appeals court lifts Trump gag order ahead of 20 November hearing

Former president’s lawyers want him to be free to attack witnesses and members of the prosecution team in the months leading to his trial in a Washington, DC courtroom

The Independent UK

Hezbollah’s leader says ‘all scenarios open’ over fight with Israel – as he also threatens US

Hassan Nasrallah says Washington will also 'pay price' if Israel's bombardment of Gaza does not stop

LiveScience

NASA reveals 1st sample collected from potentially hazardous asteroid Bennu to public — and it may contain the seeds of life

The sample from the asteroid Bennu, collected by the OSIRIS-REx mission, was unveiled at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., on Friday.

The Hindu

Seven years after it was first announced, India to open new consulate in Seattle

India appoints first Consul-General in Seattle, seven years after announcing plans to open sixth consulate in U.S. city. Joint Secretary Prakash Gupta to head two-man mission with 16 non-diplomatic staff. U.S. to open two new consulates in India in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad. Move to benefit many Indians and Indian-Americans living…

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