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Russia condemns 'ultimatums' after Trump threatens to bomb Iran

Russia has, for the most part, refrained from sharp criticism of Trump, with whom President Vladimir Putin has moved quickly to repair relations.

By REUTERS
01/04/2025

Washington, DC, Jewish federation will distribute $180,000 to laid-off federal workers

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is allocating $180,000 to assist laid-off federal workers following funding cuts under the Trump administration.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
29/03/2025

Child marriage banned in Washington, DC, after push by Jewish advocates

The capital now joins a tally of 13 states and two US territories that have banned child marriage outright. Ten more have laws pending that would eliminate the practice.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
28/03/2025

Israel provided intel on Houthi target in attack described in Signal chat, WSJ reveals

Waltz wrote in the Signal group that a Houthi missile expert, a key target in the attack, was seen entering his girlfriend’s building.

Iran ready for indirect talks with US, Khamenei aide says

Tehran has so far rebuffed US President Donald Trump's warning it to make a deal or face military consequences.

By REUTERS
27/03/2025
  Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia, March 11, 2025.

US and Russia talk about Ukraine war, eye a Black Sea ceasefire

US and Russia hold talks in Saudi Arabia on a Black Sea ceasefire and broader Ukraine peace efforts as scepticism remains over Putin’s willingness to compromise.

By REUTERS
24/03/2025
  Tourists taking selfies in Times Square at night, surrounded by bright billboards, traffic, and vi

Some Europeans reconsider trips to US in protest against Trump

Brask is one of a number of Danes, Germans and more broadly Europeans who are reconsidering travel plans as a result of Trump's actions, according to five travel agents across the continent.

By REUTERS
24/03/2025
 A demonstrator holds a banner depicting a playing card with portraits of Russian President Vladimir

Putin and Trump may have spoken more than twice, Kremlin says

Putin and Trump may have another phone call if Ukraine continues strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, Peskov said.

By REUTERS
23/03/2025
 Demonstrators attend a pro-Palestine protest in Washington, DC, US, March 18, 2025

Mercer Island police identify two vandals who sprayed antisemitic phrases

Due to the two suspects being minors, the MIPD refrained from sharing any additional personal information. 

  Jay Footlik

Who is Jay Footlik, the US lobbyist in 'Qatargate?'

After being put into the spotlight recently, questions are raised about who Footlik is and what his background is. 

20/03/2025
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