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Sumi Somaskanda

Sumi Somaskanda

Verified

Chief Anchor, BBC World

Washington, D.C., United States

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Conflict , Video Games, Comic Books, Climate , Caribbean, Puerto Rico , Culture

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Seniority Positions

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Total articles 65

  • Trump promises blizzard of executive orders on first day of presidency

    By Rachel Looker Verified, Sumi Somaskanda Verified| risingnepaldaily.com@ By Rachel Looker and Sumi Somaskanda, BBC News, Washington, Jan.20: On the eve of his return to the White House, President-elect Donald Trump promised to sign a blitz of executive orders on his first day as president, telling supporters that he would move with "historic speed and strength" in the hours after taking the oath of office.

    By Rachel Looker Verified, Sumi Somaskanda Verified · risingnepaldaily.com

    Jan. 19, 2025

  • Trump promises blizzard of executive orders on first day of presidency

    By Rachel Looker Verified, Sumi Somaskanda Verified| risingnepaldaily.com@ By Rachel Looker and Sumi Somaskanda, BBC News, Washington, Jan.20: On the eve of his return to the White House, President-elect Donald Trump promised to sign a blitz of executive orders on his first day as president, telling supporters that he would move with "historic speed and strength" in the hours after taking the oath of office.

    By Rachel Looker Verified, Sumi Somaskanda Verified · risingnepaldaily.com

    Jan. 19, 2025

  • China should pay for propping Russia's Ukraine war

    By Sumi Somaskanda Verified, Tiffany Wertheimer| BBC Verified China should pay for propping up Putin's war - Nato chiefBy Sumi Somaskanda & Tiffany Wertheimer, BBC News, Washington & LondonChina should face "economic cost" for Russia support - Jens StoltenbergThe head of Nato has told the BBC that China should face consequences for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine, if it does not change its ways.

    By Sumi Somaskanda Verified, Tiffany Wertheimer · BBC

    Jun. 17, 2024

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BBC World

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is the world's oldest national broadcasting organization and the largest public service broadcaster in the UK. Founded in 1922 as the British Broadcasting Company, it became a public corporation in 1927. Headquartered in London, the BBC operates under a royal charter, ensuring its editorial independence while being funded through television license fees. The BBC provides a wide range of content across various platforms. It offers radio services, having launched its first broadcast in 1922, and began regular television services in 1936. The organization also features digital offerings, including BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds, along with a global news network that broadcasts in over 40 languages. Additionally, the BBC produces educational content, such as documentaries and initiatives like BBC Bitesize, aimed at learners. The BBC serves both domestic audiences in the UK and international viewers through its digital platforms.

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