Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., said he doesn’t think Joe Biden should run for president in 2024. Phillips: “I think the country would be well served by a new generation of compelling, well-prepared, dynamic Democrats to step up”. The 53-year-old congressman is running for a third term. The most public objections to a second term … Read more
Taiwan has become a major point of contention between China and the United States. US officials fear that China will move on the self-governing island soon. The US doesn’t officially recognise Taiwan’s government, but does sell it defensive weapons as part of its “strategic ambiguity” policy. This week, the influence of China over the United … Read more
The mayor of Washington, DC., has asked the White House for National Guard help with the migrant crisis. Cities in Texas and Arizona are sending thousands of migrants to Washington. Mayor Muriel Bowser is asking for an open-ended deployment of 150 National Guard personnel each day. WASHINGTON: The District of Columbia has sought National Guard … Read more
China has warned of “severe repercussions” if US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan, The White House said the call was part of attempts to manage disputes and collaborate when “interests match”. Joe Biden informed Xi Jinping that the US opposes unilateral changes to the island’s status. During a two-hour phone chat, US and Chinese … Read more
Naomi Biden, President Joe Biden’s granddaughter, will marry on the South Lawn. First Lady Jill Biden had hinted that the wedding could take place at the White House. The wedding will be the first for a member of the first family since Tricia Nixon in 1971. Naomi Biden, President Joe Biden’s granddaughter, announced Thursday that … Read more
The Biden administration hosted a summit on the future of coronavirus vaccines. The goal is for a vaccine that can take on multiple variants while protecting against infection. Current vaccines are “terrific” and “life-saving,” but more is required, officials say. The White House hosted a summit on the future of coronavirus vaccines, outlining a lofty … Read more
Joe Manchin has suddenly changed his mind about backing President Joe Biden’s top priority. He now supports a bill to raise taxes on corporations and fight climate change. If the bill becomes law, it would be a big win for Mr. Biden in the legislature. A US Democratic senator Joe Manchin who has been a … Read more
Vice President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will talk about Ukraine. US officials see the call as a chance to manage the competition between the world’s two largest economies. China’s President Xi Jinping wants to avoid a big fight with the US. WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping may conduct … Read more
Far-right leader promises to maintain temporary social support grant if re-elected. Calls for supporters to take to the streets on independence day. His rival Luis Inacio Lula da Silva was stabbed last month. Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro officially launched his presidential re-election campaign on Sunday, attacking the voting system, the judiciary and his main challenger in … Read more
A Saudi Arabian has been detained for allegedly assisting a non-Muslim in entering the holy city of Mecca. Saudi Arabia does not recognise Israel and did not join the US-brokered Abraham Accords with two of its neighbours. Following US President Joe Biden’s visits to Israel and Saudi Arabia last week, controversy erupted. Saudi Arabian who … Read more
Rep. Jake Auchincloss tested negative for COVID-19 on Thursday. A day earlier, he posted photos of himself and Vice President Joe Biden. The White House confirmed that the president tested positive for the virus. Rep. Jake Auchincloss, a Dem congressman from Massachusetts, tested negative for COVID-19 on Thursday, a day after he posted pictures of … Read more
US President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19, the White House announced Thursday. He will continue to work in isolation until his next COVID test results come back. Jill Biden tested negative for the same virus and will continue with her schedule as per CDC guidelines. US President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19, the … Read more
The White House said on Thursday that Joe Biden, the president, tested positive for Covid. Biden, 79, is exhibiting “minimal symptoms,” according to White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, and has started taking Paxlovid to combat the illness. Biden is completely immunised and has received two booster shots. At 79, he is the oldest person … Read more
US President Joe Biden announces $2.3 billion in investments to help build US infrastructure to withstand climate disasters. But he stops short of declaring a formal climate emergency. Summer temperatures have risen dramatically, with 100 million people in the U.S. currently under excessive heat warnings. The White House says he was seeking to turn a … Read more
Average U.S. gasoline prices are now at a national average of $4.495 per gallon. They hit an all-time high of $5.016 a gallon on June 14. The drop has been highlighted by President Joe Biden as a sign of moderating inflation. Gasoline prices in the United States have fallen from historic highs earlier this summer, … Read more
President Joe Biden will sign an executive order on Tuesday targeting countries that wrongfully detain Americans abroad. The State Department will update its travel advisory risk indicator to include a “D” for wrongful detention abroad. China, Iran, Russia, Burma, Korea, and Venezuela will have an “E” for “elevated risk”. President Joe Biden will sign an … Read more
Kamal Kharrazi, head of an advisory board affiliated with Iran’s leadership. Tehran has carried out extensive drills to be able to strike deep inside Israel. Iran has accused the United States of provoking tensions in the Middle East. Iran has the technical capability to build a nuclear weapon but has not decided to do so, … Read more
Nikolas Cruz faces either the death penalty or life in prison. He entered Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School with an AR-15 assault rifle and killed 17 people. Shooting stunned a country accustomed to gun violence and led to calls for tougher gun laws. US school shooter who killed 17 people at his school in Florida … Read more
First Lady Jill Biden expressed frustration with President Joe Biden’s stalled tenure at a private fundraiser. She said she felt hamstrung in her role as first lady due to unexpected crises. Biden expects to meet with Ukraine’s first lady, Olena Zelenska, next week. First Lady Jill Biden expressed frustration with President Joe Biden’s stalled tenure, … Read more
Tehran accuses Washington of trying to create tensions and crises in the region. US President Joe Biden visited Israel, Saudi Arabia and the Palestinian Territories. He signed a security accord with both countries aimed at stopping Iran from getting nuclear weapons. Tehran on Sunday accused Washington of inciting Middle East tensions a day after US … Read more
Iran sanctions 61 Americans for their support of exiled dissident group Mujahideen-e-Khalq. Actions come as negotiations to restore a 2015 nuclear deal have stalled. Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Rudy Giuliani and John Bolton are on the sanctions list. TEHRAN: Iran has imposed sanctions on an additional 61 Americans, including former Secretary of State … Read more
Joe Biden ready to return from his presidential visit to Saudia Arabia. Saudi television claimed Prince Khaled al-Faisal, saw Biden off. Biden convened a conference with Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq. After four days in the area, US Vice President Joe Biden departed Saudi Arabia on Air Force One on Saturday to conclude his first Middle … Read more
Israel strikes Gaza Strip in retaliation for rocket fire from Palestinian territory controlled by Hamas. Strikes come just hours after US Vice President Joe Biden visited Israel and the occupied West Bank. Israeli missiles fired at two locations, one “near a tourist resort” where nearby houses were damaged. Israel struck the Gaza Strip before … Read more
Saudi Arabia will continue to strengthen ties with both the United States and China. The remarks were made during President Joe Biden’s visit to Saudi Arabia. Biden was on a mission to repair ties with Saudi Arabia, a long-standing strategic ally. Saudi Arabia will continue to strengthen ties with both the United States and China, … Read more
Saudi Arabia is the largest exporter of crude oil in the world. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman warns against “unrealistic policies” to reduce emissions. Energy policy has been a key component of US President Joe Biden’s Middle East tour. Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman cautioned that “unrealistic policies” to reduce emissions could … Read more
US Vice President Joe Biden assured Arab leaders that Washington would continue to be actively involved in the Middle East. The summit brings together the six members of the Gulf Cooperation Council as well as Egypt, Jordan and Iraq. US ties to Gulf powers have been roiled by multiple issues in recent years. Saudi Arabia … Read more
Joe Biden says US will not cede influence to China, Russia or Iran. Middle East summit brings together six members of the Gulf Cooperation Council. The United States will commit $1 billion in food aid to the Middle East. US President Joe Biden told Arab leaders on Saturday that Washington would remain fully engaged in … Read more
The order comes ahead of a Monday deadline. To intervene in nationwide U.S. railroad labor talks. Failure would open the door to a potential strike. Or lockout that could threaten an already-fragile economy. A shutdown of any kind could send prices for necessities higher. Upend battered supply chains. Joe Biden, U.S. President on Friday marked … Read more
