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Britain to avoid some G20 meetings with Russia - UK source

British finance minister Rishi Sunak will boycott some G20 meetings in Washington this week if Russia attends, as part of diplomatic efforts to isolate Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine, a British government source said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Nirmala Sitharaman discusses geopolitical issues with IMF chief; highlights India's efforts to support growth

WASHINGTON: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday discussed a range of issues, including the current geopolitical situation and its economic impact, with IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva, and highlighted the Indian government's commitment to support growth through capital expenditure.

The Times of India

Delegate protests over Russia to upstage G20 meeting

Western nations are preparing to stage coordinated walk-outs and other diplomatic snubs to protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine at Wednesday's meeting of G20 finance ministers in Washington, their officials said.

Reuters

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Analysis: ‘You always have to talk about health’: Trump shows his first card in close-held 2024 hand

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump prefers to keep allies and foes guessing, but he has finally shown a card in his closely held hand about the 2024 presidential race.

Tribune News Service

Stars align for fintech, but regulators are wary of dangerous risks

WASHINGTON — Commercials featuring NBA legend LeBron James, comedy icon Larry David and movie star Matt Damon touting digital assets were prominent on this year’s telecast of the Super Bowl played at California’s SoFi Stadium, named for a financial technology service company.

Tribune News Service

Washington state retools first-in-the-nation long-term care benefit

Patricia Keys, 71 and a stroke survivor, needs help with many everyday activities, such as dressing and bathing. Her daughter Christina, who lives near her mom in Vancouver, Washington, cares for her in the evenings and pays about $3,000 a month for help from other caregivers.

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Stars align for fintech, but regulators are wary of dangerous risks - Roll Call

Celebrity endorsements are making fintech part of popular culture but regulators are moving cautiously to avoid dangerous risks.

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Wendy Rieger death: Popular Washington DC news anchor dies at age 65 from brain cancer

She died of glioblastoma, following a procedure last year to remove a cancerous tumor from her brain

The Independent UK

Ankara Announces Killing of 2 SDF Leaders in Northeastern Syria

Turkey announced on Monday the killing of two senior leaders of the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG), the largest component of the Washington-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Two “terrorist” leaders of the YPG were eliminated in an air raid targeting their location in the al-Hasakah governorate, northeastern Syria, Turkish intelligence…

Asharq Al-Awsat

New requests bring military’s ‘unfunded priorities’ above $21 billion

WASHINGTON — Pentagon brass have asked Congress for nearly $1 billion for anti-missile and cybersecurity programs that are not part of President Joe Biden’s budget request, bringing to more than $21 billion the so-called unfunded priorities the armed services and military commands are seeking for fiscal 2023.

Tribune News Service

TV’s ‘black-Ish’ Ends 8-Season Run with Legacy, Fans Secure

A surprise awaited “black-ish” creator Kenya Barris and his family on a 2016 visit to the newly opened National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington: An exhibit on the TV series was on display. “I was very, very emotional” at seeing the honor, Barris said. He returned…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN Debates Limiting Veto Power of Security Council Permanent Members

Liechtenstein is to convene the UN General Assembly on Tuesday to debate a draft resolution -- backed by Washington -- requiring the five permanent members of the Security Council to justify their use of the veto. An old idea aimed at making Security Council permanent members cut back use of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Firm on Nuclear Accord

The United States on Monday appeared to dismiss a key Iranian demand to salvage a nuclear accord as Tehran blamed Washington for the prolonged impasse. Iran and the United States have been negotiating indirectly in Vienna for a year to restore the 2015 agreement, known formally as the Joint Comprehensive…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Global finance meeting focuses on war-driven food insecurity

The growing crisis over food insecurity and skyrocketing food prices is taking center stage as members of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank prepare to meet in Washington

The Independent UK

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Trump fundraiser Kimberly Guilfoyle meets with Jan. 6 riot committee

WASHINGTON — Kimberly Guilfoyle, a Trump campaign fundraiser and Donald Trump Jr.’s fiance, was re-interviewed in-person Monday by the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol.

Axios

Biden to hold first road fundraisers of presidency

This week's events will give select Democratic donors their first opportunity to see Biden outside of Washington.

Tribune News Service

More Ukrainians to receive US immigration protections

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced a regulatory change Monday that will make more Ukrainians eligible for temporary protected status in the United States.

Reuters

Exclusive-U.S., Cuba to hold high-level migration talks in Washington

American and Cuban officials are due to meet in Washington on Thursday to discuss migration concerns, people familiar with the matter said, in the highest-level formal U.S. talks with Havana since President Joe Biden took office last year.

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Bangkok Post

Asean-US to meet amid great challenges

After more than six months of negotiations, the US and Asean have finally agreed that their leaders will meet in Washington DC on May 12-13. This kind of tussle could have been avoided had there been better coordination from the US side.

Tribune News Service

Easter Egg roll returns to the White House

WASHINGTON — Cold precipitation could not stop the White House Easter Egg Roll, a tradition that returned Monday after being canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic the last two years.

The Independent UK

Yellen to see Ukraine PM, avoid Russians at global meetings

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen plans to meet with Ukraine's prime minister during this week’s spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank in Washington

McClatchy Washington Bureau

¿Cuándo recibirá su reembolso fiscal? He aquí por qué tardaría más de lo habitual

WASHINGTON — Si presentó su declaración de impuestos federales sobre la renta electrónicamente antes de la fecha límite del lunes y, si recibe un reembolso, debería recibirlo antes del 9 de mayo.

Tribune News Service

Better watch your speed, watchdog and others tell a flush Amtrak

WASHINGTON — America’s long-beleaguered and only interstate passenger rail service appears to have the wind at its back.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

When will you get your federal tax refund? Here’s why it could be a longer wait than usual

WASHINGTON — File your federal income tax return electronically by Monday's deadline, and if you’re getting a refund, you should get it by May 9.

The Independent UK

US, S Korea urge North's return to talks after missile tests

The U.S. special envoy for North Korea says Washington and Seoul have agreed on the need for a strong response to Pyongyang’s recent spate of missile tests, though they remain open to dialogue with the country

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