As the United States general election nears the finishing line on Tuesday (Nov 5), there have been reports of 'bomb threats' of Russian origin, apart from bad weather and voting machine glitches that led to delays or extensions of polling time.

US election: 'Bomb threats of Russian origin', machine glitches delay polling in some states

Is America preparing for election riots? Stores and properties in the US capital have put up big plywood planks, the National Guard is on standby, and security is beefed up across major government institutions as the US fears a redux of the 2020 election aftermath amid a likely nailbiting close contest between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

US election riots likely? Fences up, snipers, National Guard on standby to prevent 2020 redux

After successful campaigns in Russia, the American Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has now reportedly launched hiring drives in China, Iran, and North Korea. The US spy agency on Wednesday (Oct 2) posted instructions in Mandarin, Korean, and Farsi languages; for people to contact CIA operatives “securely”.

‘Work with us,’ CIA launches hiring drives in Iran, North Korea and China after success in Russia

An Indian embassy official was found dead under mysterious circumstances inside the mission premises here, officials here said. Local police and the Secret Service are currently investigating the incident that occurred two days ago, including the possibility of suicide.

Indian embassy official found dead at mission premises in US under mysterious circumstances

In the US a replica of statue of Abraham Lincoln was no match for sweltering temperatures that hit Washington DC this week, causing the statue to partially melt and the head to fall off. Watch in for more details!

Sweltering heat melts Lincoln wax statue replica in Washington

The capital of the United States, home of the government and an amazing number of armed teenagers, set a deplorable record last year: it became the city with the highest number of carjackings in the country per 100,000 residents.

Letter from Washington DC, city of insecurity and fear

Donald Trump's former aide Mike Gill died on Saturday (Feb 3), days after being shot by a carjacker in Washington D.C, according to US media reports. Gill, a married father of three served as former president Trump's chief operating officer of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

Former Trump aide Mike Gill succumbs to injuries, days after being shot

Three people were killed and two others suffered injuries in a mass shooting that took place in Washington DC, United States on Sunday (August 6), as per preliminary reports.

Mass shooting in Washington DC leaves three dead, two injured

American Taylor Fritz won an entertaining three-hour battle against Andy Murray 6-7(2) 6-3 6-4 in their rain-delayed match on Friday in Washington, D.C., and will face Jordan Thompson in the quarter-finals in the evening session.

Citi Open: Taylor Fritz edges Andy Murray to seal quarters berth in Washington

The chief executives of Intel Corp and Qualcomm Inc are planning to visit Washington next week to discuss China policy, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

Top chip CEOs to visit Washington to discuss USA's China policy

Students in Washington DC will now have the opportunity to learn about the Sikh community, as the District of Columbia State Board of Education has voted in favour of including Sikhism, or Sikhi, in the school curriculum.

Washington DC embraces Sikhism in school curriculum for inclusive education

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be hosted by the Biden family for an intimate dinner on June 21, a day before the highly-anticipated State Dinner at the White House.

Bidens to host PM Modi over intimate dinner on June 21, prior to official state dinner

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called for a closer relationship with the US, in the lead up to his visit to Washington.

UK PM Rishi Sunak pledges to strengthen ties with US | WION Speed News

At least four people were killed when a light aircraft with an unresponsive pilot crashed into the mountains of Virginia on Sunday (June 4). The authorities in the United States were forced to scramble F-16 fighter jets after a sonic boom that rocked the Washington DC metropolitan area.

US: 4 dead in unresponsive Cessna Citation plane crash that leaves a 'crater'

One person died while three others were injured in a shooting outside a funeral home in the 4000 block of Benning Road, NE, Washington DC on Tuesday (April 11). According to the police, the shooting happened about 20 minutes after a funeral ended for a victim of a homicide who was shot and killed last month.

US: 1 dead, 3 injured in shooting outside funeral home in Washington DC, say police

Singer, Rapper & Songwriter Lizzo is also a classically trained flautist. She played a historical crystal flute for her fans during a concert in Washington D.C.

WION Fineprint: Lizzo wows fans by playing a 200-year-old crystal flute

Ahead of the mid-term polls in November, Florida governor Ron DeSantis flew two planes loads of undocumented Venezuelans to Massachusetts. After a day, two dozens of buses with migrants from Texas stopped in Washington DC. White House has slammed this move of both Texas and Florida governors.

Florida, Texas governors send off migrants to Massachusetts, Washington

The capital city of Washington DC is swarming with undocumented migrants who have arrived from the southern border states of Texas and Arizona. The influx of over 4,800 migrants has prompted DC's Mayor Muriel Bowser to call the situation a 'humanitarian crisis' that had brought the district to a 'tipping point'.

Washington DC overburdened with migrants; mayor says it has reached a 'tipping point'

The US Pacific northwest has a reputation for rain and occasional flooding but climate change and increasing summer temperatures have forced parts of the region to adapt to a new threat now wildfires. To combat this threat officials in the King County in Washington have launched a new wildfire risk reduction strategy.

WION Climate Tracker | Washington's King County unveils wildfire action plan

A shooting incident in Washington DC shocked the United States. The incident happened around 3 KMs from the White House. Police have seized illegal guns.

Shooting in Washington DC: 15-year-old gunned down

Ahead of US President Joe Biden’s visit to Saudi Arabia, a street in Washington DC in front of the Saudi embassy was renamed ‘Jamal Khashoggi Way’, in honour of the dissident Saudi activist and journalist who was killed in 2018.

Washington DC street in front of Saudi embassy named after Jamal Khashoggi

Another incidence of gun violence has been reported in the US where at least 4 people have been shot including a child near a college preparatory school in Washington DC. According to reports that are emerging, the suspect has been found dead after the police launched a massive manhunt

Washington DC shootout: Another shooting reported in US, 4 injured in the incident

Some stores in Washington, DC are handing out a complimentary bag of Marijuana with each purchase. WION tells you more in this report.

Weed given as gifts in Washington DC's Cannabis stores

Winter has arrived in Washington DC full-throttle packing heavy snow and strong winds. As the thick winter snowstorm in gulf parts of the southeast and mid-Atlantic American states, residents of Washington were forced to hit pause as, was the president and other government officials.

Snow engulfs South-East and Mid-Atlantic US States

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