Joe Biden, Benjamin Netanyahu agree to discuss alternatives to ground offensive against Hamas in Rafah

US President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday and warned against the prospect of Israel conducting a major military operation in Rafah, the southernmost city of Gaza, where more than a million Palestinians have taken refuge. In their first telephone conversation in over a month, the two leaders spoke about the latest developments in Israel and Gaza, including Israel’s […]

Piyush Goyal meets US President Joe Biden at APEC welcome reception

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal met US President Joe Biden at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) welcome reception on Thursday. Taking to X, Piyush Goyal stated, “It was an honour meeting @POTUS at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) welcome reception yesterday.” US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on Wednesday, hosted a welcome reception for world leaders […]

Joe Biden announces progress on Indo-Pacific Economic Framework with 13 APEC partners including India

In a significant development at the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), US President Joe Biden announced advancements in the crucial initiative proposed by the United States and supported by 13 APEC partners. The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework involves Australia, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and the United States. India’s representative Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal was also present […]

Joe Biden seeks expeditious Senate confirmation of Garcetti as US envoy to India

The United States continues to seek the expeditious confirmation of Eric Garcetti, as the ambassador to India, the White House has said while adding that it is a key issue for the Biden administration. White House Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre made these remarks in response to a question on President Biden’s support for the nomination of Garcetti’s ambassadorship of […]