Iran denies reports of direct talks with Washington

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has stated that the current round of negotiations between Tehran and Washington is taking place indirectly. Indirect talks between Iran and the United States started about an hour ago at the residence of …

“The Clinic on Washington Street” films latest episode in Coleman

By Gracelyn Giese Editor COLEMAN – While the Coleman Piggly Wiggly typically closes its doors at 8 p.m., a drive past the location on Friday, April 4 would have revealed a glowing grocery store full of sound engineers, actors and videographers led by …

Lower Columbia River, Washington tributary fishing report for April 7-13

Sec 10 (Cathlamet) — 47 boats/119 rods kept 33 Chinook and one jack. Columbia River tributaries Salmon/Steelhead Cowlitz River from Interstate 5 bridge downstream — 62 bank rods kept four Chinook and two steelhead. Cowlitz River above I-5 bridge — …

India, US lock in 19-chapter trade deal terms, to open talks in Washington on April 23

The terms of references (ToRs) finalized by India and the US for the proposed bilateral trade agreement include around 19 chapters covering issues such as tariffs, goods, non-tariff barriers, and customs facilitation, official sources said. To give further …

‘If Washington is realistic’: Iran signals openness to nuclear deal ahead of Rome talks with US

Iran signals openness to a nuclear deal with the US if Washington takes a realistic approach, says FM Abbas Araqchi from Moscow. Speaking alongside Russia’s Sergey Lavrov, Araqchi emphasized progress in Oman talks and hopes for breakthroughs in Rome. The …

Teenager dies after being hit by vehicle in Washington

A 15-year-old boy who was hit by a vehicle while riding a dirt bike in Washington this week has died. Family of Johathan Gillespie confirmed that he died Thursday night in Pittsburgh. “Bubs was the most sweetest and caring person. He loved his family, He …

India, US Finalise Trade Deal Terms, Delegation To Visit Washington

International oi-Ruchika Pareek The terms of reference (ToRs) for the proposed bilateral trade agreement between the United States and India have been finalized. The deal will include a number of topics, including as commodities, services, and customs …

Tehran and Washington have had no diplomatic relations since shortly after Iran's 1979 Islamic revolution

From Washington: Both Parties Dig In On Deportation Debate

Thursday evening, Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) traveled to El Salvador to meet with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the 29-year-old man deported from Maryland earlier this month. Van Hollen claims the Trump administration acted unlawfully. In response, …

Washington Office of the Secretary of State honored with National Clearinghouse Awards

Also known as the “Clearies,” the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) presents the awards program annually to celebrate the hard work of election offices across the country.  Now in its ninth year, these Clearie Awards honored programs that took …