The Latest Breaking News from Washington D.C.

US considers banning Russian oil, easing sanctions on Venezuela

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is considering a ban on imports of Russian oil while weighing actions that would boost energy production by autocracies in the hopes of mitigating the impact on American consumers and global energy markets, U.S. officials said.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 7, 2022

Asean heads gear for summit with Biden

Can Asean and the US forge a "more united than ever" relationship for the future?

Bangkok Post · Mar 7, 2022

International Women’s Day 2022: The US states with the highest and lowest gender pay gap

In Washington DC, Utah, and Wyoming, wage gap is above $15,000

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2022

Trucker convoy - ‘Freedom’ protest threatens to snarl traffic as it laps DC for second day

The convoy organiser said he wants to keep the convoy out of Washington DC to avoid arrest

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2022

‘President Zelensky Way’ road sign erected outside Russian embassy in Washington DC

Lithuania and Latvia have renamed streets in solidarity with Ukraine

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2022

Sunderland school pupils tackle issues including LGBT+ pride through art

A total of 18 art pieces from St Anthony’s Girls’ Catholic Academy and their mixed sixth form with St Aidan’s Catholic Academy were chosen to feature in the Washington Arts Centre

Chronicle Live · Mar 7, 2022

First Thing: Ukraine’s Zelenskiy vows revenge on Russian forces

The president of Ukraine made a video address after a young family was killed trying to flee near Kyiv. Plus, are Putin’s Hollywood pals cringing?

The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2022

How U.S. law enforcement could take control of Russian oligarchs' assets

The U.S. Justice Department last week launched a task force aimed at choking off assets that Russian oligarchs own in the United States, part of Washington's efforts to pressure Moscow to cease its invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters · Mar 7, 2022

China Lashes Washington over Quad, North Korea

China’s top diplomat on Monday accused Washington of trying to create an Asian version of the US-European NATO military alliance and said it is up to the Biden administration to improve relations with North Korea. US policy toward East Asia and the Indian Ocean and efforts to strengthen military ties…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 7, 2022

China lashes Washington over Quad, North Korea

China’s top diplomat has accused Washington of trying to create an Asian version of the U.S.-European NATO military alliance and said it is up to the Biden administration to improve relations with North Korea

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2022