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 […]
Joe Biden stands firm against ceasefire, condemns West Bank violence in op-ed
In an op-ed published on Saturday, US President Joe Biden dismisses increasing ceasefire calls for Gaza, asserting that it won’t bring about peace. “As long as Hamas clings to its ideology of destruction, a cease-fire is not peace. To Hamas’s members, every cease-fire is time they exploit to rebuild their […]
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 requests USD 105 billion from Congress for aid in Israel, Ukraine
US President Joe Biden has requested over USD 105 billion from Congress as part of a package to provide security assistance for the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Israel, as reported by CNN. US President made his request a primetime Oval Office address to the nation and called the moment “an inflection point” in American […]
Joe Biden’s classified documents as VP discovered in private office
President Joe Biden’s special counsel confirmed on Monday (local time) that classified documents from his time as vice president were discovered in a private office space and turned over to the National Archives in November, reported CNN. Attorney General Merrick Garland has assigned the US attorney in Chicago to review […]
Joe Biden re-nominates Eric Garcetti as US ambassador to India
United States President Joe Biden on Tuesday renominated Eric Garcetti, the former Mayor of Los Angeles, as an ambassador to India, the White House said after sending the nomination to the Senate. In the statement, the White House said, “Eric M Garcetti, of California, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary […]
US President Joe Biden looking forward to work with Netanyahu govt, calls him “friend for decades”
US President Joe Biden called Benjamin Netanyahu a “friend for decades” and said he is looking forward to working with the new Israeli government to tackle the challenges in the middle east, Al Jazeera reported on Thursday. Biden made the remarks in a Thursday statement and stated that the US […]
Joe Biden to greet Prince, Princess of Wales in Boston
US President Joe Biden will meet the Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Catherine in Boston on Friday while they were here for the British royal family’s philanthropic work, the White House said. While talking to reporters, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, “The President intends to greet […]
Joe Biden congratulates Republicans for winning majority in US House
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday congratulated Republicans for winning the majority in the House of Representatives and vowed to cooperate with his political rivals to deliver results for the American people. “I congratulate Leader (Kevin) McCarthy on Republicans winning the House majority, and am ready to work with House […]
Joe Biden stumbles again during Mangrove forest visit at G20 Summit, Bali
US President Joe Biden stumbled on the stairs while he was heading towards the Taman Hutan Raya mangrove forest. On Tuesday, Biden, not for the first time, stumbled on the stairs and appeared to lose his footing after which, Indonesian President Joko Widodo held him during their visit to a Mangrove forest in Bali […]
Joe Biden says US will support Poland’s investigation into explosion
US President Joe Biden has said that Washington will support Poland’s investigation into the explosion that took place near the Poland-Ukrainian border. Biden made the remarks after an “emergency meeting” convened by Biden of NATO and G7 leaders on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia. The US […]
Joe Biden apologises for US pullout from Paris Climate Accord under Trump
US President Joe Biden on Friday riding on the Inflation Reduction Act and other measures, affirmed that the US was ready to take back the leadership of fighting a warming planet. While addressing the United Nations COP27 summit, Biden said as quoted by CNN, “My friends, I came to the presidency determined […]
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 […]
US President Joe Biden airs grief over loss of lives in Morbi bridge collapse
US President Joe Biden on Monday expressed his deepest condolences to the victims of Gujarat’s Morbi bridge collapse in which at least 134 people, including women and children, were killed and over 100 injured. The US President further added that in this difficult hour, Washington will continue to stand with India […]