Washington

Two people were detained during a pro-Palestinian protest outside the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., where the first Gaza Peace Committee meeting was being held. Demonstrators chanted “Free Palestine” and carried…

US Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before the House Judiciary Committee in Washington, USA, over the Justice Department’s handling of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. Lawmakers from both parties criticized incomplete redactions in…

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that 500 more National Guard troops will be sent to Washington, D.C., following the shooting of two guardsmen near the White House. Calling the attack “cowardly,” Hegseth vowed to protect the…

Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara visited the International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters in Washington during his talks with US President Donald Trump. He was welcomed by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. Georgieva said…

The 23rd Turkish Festival in Washington, D.C., drew large crowds of Americans and Turkish citizens, showcasing Turkish cuisine, art, and folk performances. Visitors enjoyed dishes like döner, baklava, and Turkish coffee while folk dance…

A group of activists gathered outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., calling for an end to Israel’s blockade of Gaza. The protest, titled “From the Sea to DC,” included members of the Global Sumud flotilla, who were detained by…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced protests outside the White House during his scheduled meeting with US President Donald Trump. Demonstrators gathered on Pennsylvania Avenue, carrying photos of Palestinians killed in Gaza and…

US President Donald Trump visited law enforcement in Washington, D.C., praising security efforts that he said lowered crime rates. “We’re going to have the best capital city we’ve ever had. It’s going to look better than ever,” he told…

Ukraine’s Energy Ministry said Russian drones and missiles hit energy facilities in the Poltava region hours after the Washington summit attended by US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and European leaders.…

Turkish citizens in the US gathered in front of the Turkish Embassy in Washington, D.C., to counter an Armenian genocide commemoration march. Participants displayed photos of Turks killed in Armenian attacks and chanted “No to the…