Julia Dent Grant—First Lady, world traveler, devoted wife, and quiet trailblazer—stands among the most remarkable women in American history. Yet, unlike many of her successors, she remains under-recognized in public …
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Maryland Hosts Annual “Embassy Night” at Washington International Horse Show to Showcase Global Partnerships
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readThe Maryland Secretary of State, Susan Lee, hosted the annual “Embassy Night” at the 67th Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), on October 25, 2025, in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, where diplomats …
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A peace plan with all the accompanying fanfare has been rolled out in Washington, with key participants, U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stressing, and perhaps …
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Celebrating Hindi Diwas: Delhi Public School Rohini Echoes Hindi’s Timeless Spirit
by Pooja Bhardwaj 5 minutes readOn September 14, 2025, Hindi Diwas was celebrated across the world, honoring Hindi as the lifeline of India’s cultural heritage and a symbol of shared identity. Observed annually on this …
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Guest Column: The Difficult Last Mile
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readIf events of Alaska and Washington DC are anything to go by, it would seem that finally there is light at the end of the tunnel as far as the …
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U.S. Implements Stricter Vetting for Student and Exchange Visitor Visas, Including Social Media Checks
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readReaffirming that obtaining a U.S. visa is a “privilege, not a right,” the U.S. State Department announced on June 18, 2025, that all applicants under the F, M, and J …
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Amber Ruffin to Headline 2025 White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Bringing Sharp Wit to Washington D.C.
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) has announced that Emmy and Tony Award-nominated writer, comedian, and host, Amber Ruffin will be the featured entertainer at its annual dinner on April …
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Pakistan’s Ambassador to the U.S. Calls for “Meaningful” Dialogue with India; Highlights Economic Diplomacy and Investment Opportunities
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readPakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to fostering “good relations,” with India through a “meaningful and constructive,” dialogue. “Our primary significance in the …
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17 New Faces: A Look At the Newest Ambassadors on DC’s Embassy Row
by Larry Luxnerby Larry Luxner 7 minutes readWashington’s newest crop of ambassadors includes five women, two diplomats who have previously served here, and one son of a former ambassador. They represent a variety of countries ranging from …
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Malaysia is open to collaborating with a US President from either political party
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readMalaysian Ambassador to the United States, Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz has stated that Malaysia will respect the outcome of the upcoming November general elections in the United States and is …