The Finnish Embassy in Washington Has a Different Idea of Diplomacy: A Seat at the Sauna.
The Finnish Embassy offers one of the hottest invitations in Washington: a chance to discuss serious topics in a sauna.
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U.S. Tightens Technology Controls to Target Russian War Machine
The Biden administration announced new penalties on shell companies and suppliers that were feeding Russia’s war against Ukraine.
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Nepal Asks China to Turn a Loan for Pokhara Airport Into a Grant
A new government in Nepal formally asked for relief from a $216 million debt it incurred for construction of an airport in Pokhara that has been beset by problems.
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Nepal Lifts Ban on TikTok, in a Likely Overture to China
The move signaled that Nepal’s new prime minister, who has cultivated ties with China, would continue on that path.