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Reuters further reported Biden is not anticipated to travel to Indonesia. Furthermore, a Washington-based ambassador representing an ASEAN member revealed that Indonesia was informed on Monday about Biden's decision to not attend. Asked if it was correct that Biden would not be going to Indonesia, a senior White House official told Reuters on Tuesday: "We're still working on it ...

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has dismissed his top general and called for stepping up war preparations «in an offensive way», including boosting weapons production and conducting more drills, state media reported Thursday. With a cigarette in hand, Kim was shown talking to a room full of uniformed top generals, and pointing at maps, images in state media showed, while he discussed «major military actions» against South Korea at a meeting of the Central Military Commission. The Korean Central News Agency said the agenda of the meeting, which comes just days after Kim inspected key arms factories, was «the issue of making full war preparations» and ensuring «perfect military readiness for a war». The meeting comes as Seoul and Washington prepare for major joint drills later this month, which the North views as rehearsals for invasion and has repeatedly warned could trigger «overwhelming» action in response. At the meeting, Kim dismissed chief of the general staff Pak Su Il, replacing him with Vice Marshal Ri Yong Gil, KCNA said without giving further details.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. regulators said on Wednesday they will extend temporary cuts to minimum flight requirements at congested New York City-area airports and Washington National Airport through Oct. 28 citing air traffic controller staffing issues.

Trump and his legal team face long odds in their bid to move his 2020 election conspiracy trial out of Washington, arguing the Republican can't possibly get a fair trial in the overwhelmingly Democratic nation's capital. Criminal defendants routinely try to have their cases moved to increase their chances of getting a favourable jury. Trump and his attorney say they're eying West Virginia, which Trump easily won in 2020.

Washington | American fast-food chain Wendy’s has inked a deal with the world’s largest food franchisee and the new owner of Pizza Hut in Australia, Flynn Restaurant Group, to build 200 local Wendy’s stores starting in two years’ time.

Australia could be a testing ground for US hypersonic and other long-range precision weapons under the AUKUS pact, a top Pentagon official told AFP on Wednesday. US Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth said Australia's contribution to the three-way AUKUS agreement, which includes Britain, «doesn't always have to be dollars».

The first licenses in Hong Kong have been issued to crypto companies under a new regulatory regime, as the city continues its plans to become an international crypto hub. But vital hurdles remain.

Washington Post, with a chuckle, the individual pushed the Electra 3-speed bicycle back into the confines of the San Diego garage, propping it against a shelf – a scene that was captured by the city's police department and subsequently shared via surveillance footage. As reported by Washington Post, police have made a plea for assistance from the public in identifying either the individual depicted in the video or the purloined bicycle. The stolen bike, a 2019 model in black, is adorned with "8-ball" caps on its tire valves, features an "8-ball" emblem on its frame, and boasts a black-and-white checkered design on the back wheel frame.

Rain began falling in the Washington area shortly after 5 p.m., and the skies gradually turned an ominous dark gray, a precursor to the severe weather and mass power outages that were predicted. The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for the greater D.C. area, lasting until 9 p.m., as well as a flood warning extending through Tuesday morning.

Washington D.C. area closed early on Monday because of threatening weather as forecasters warned people across the eastern U.S. of possible tornadoes, damaging winds and large hailstones.

weather forecast agency on Monday warned of destructively strong storms, including tornadoes, hail and lightning, and residents were warned to stay indoors and prepare for the worst. In evening the rain began falling in the Washington area shortly after 5 pm, and the skies gradually turned an ominous dark gray, a precursor to the severe weather and mass power outages that were predicted.

Renaissance World Tour performance at FedEx Field during the Washington, D.C. stop on Sunday, August 6, the show's start time was significantly delayed. Recognizing the predicament faced by her devoted fans, Beyoncé, in a remarkable display of compassion, took it upon herself to cover the $100,000 expenses required to extend the operating hours of the D.C. Metro trains by an additional hour. This thoughtful gesture ensured that concertgoers had a reliable means of transportation to return home safely after the extended show. A press release from the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority confirmed that the generous contribution would facilitate the continued operation of all 98 metro stations, enabling concert attendees to exit smoothly and ensuring the necessary operational support. Despite the setbacks, Beyoncé delivered an impressive performance for D.C. concert goers on the rain-soaked night. The show was the second of two at FedEx Field and featured a playful challenge where she dared the audience to stay quiet during a specific song lyric. Notable attendees on the first night included Vice President Kamala Harris, Douglas Emhoff and Malia Obama. The Renaissance World Tour is currently touring North America after a successful European leg that earned $154 million from 21 shows. The tour supports Beyoncé's seventh solo studio album, Renaissance, which includes hit songs like «Break My Soul» and «Cuff It.» The album topped the Billboard 200 chart and produced Grammy-winning tracks.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Major U.S. airlines on Monday asked the Federal Aviation Administration to extend cuts to minimum flight requirements at congested New York City-area airports and a Washington airport, citing a lack of adequate air traffic control staffing.

Donald Trump said Sunday he will petition to have a different judge oversee his historic criminal trial and for the case to be moved out of Washington. The twice-impeached Republican, who is seeking a return to the White House in 2024, has unleashed a stream of invective against those prosecuting him or running the case in which he faces charges over attempts to overturn the 2020 election results and defraud the United States. His latest target: US District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan, the appointee of Democratic former president Barack Obama who was randomly assigned to the case in Washington.

Former President Donald Trump attacked the nation’s capital as a “filthy and crime-ridden embarrassment" as the leading Republican candidate in the 2024 race seeks to move his federal trial on conspiracy and obstruction charges to a more politically friendly venue. “NO WAY I CAN GET A FAIR TRIAL, OR EVEN CLOSE TO A FAIR TRIAL, IN WASHINGTON, D.C.," Trump wrote in an all-capital-letters post on Truth Social, his social media site. He called for a US takeover of the city — which has limited home-rule powers under congressional supervision — a move he said would be unpopular with potential jurors.

Russia said Saturday it scrambled an Su-30 fighter jet to «prevent a violation of the Russian state border» by a US Reaper MQ-9 military drone over the Black Sea. «As the Russian fighter approached, the foreign reconnaissance drone performed a U-turn away from the border,» the Russian defence ministry said. The ministry said the drone belonged to the US Air Force. «The Russian aircraft returned safely to its airbase, there was no violation of the border,» it added. Incidents involving Russian and Western aircraft have multiplied over the Black Sea and Baltic Sea in recent months, as Moscow pursues its offensive in Ukraine.

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Donald Trump appeared before the court and pleaded not guilty to criminal charges related to his alleged involvement in attempting to overturn his 2020 election defeat. The arraignment took place in a federal court, where he was released on his own cognizance, as this marked his third arrest within the last four months, with cases filed against him in New York City and Florida.Indian-American Judge Moxila Upadhyaya Oversees the Arraignment The arraignment was presided over by Magistrate Moxila A. Upadhyaya, an Indian-American judge born in Gujarat.

Bloomberg. A hearing in Washington before US District Judge Tanya Chutkan is set for Aug.