Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Secret talks that led to the Gaza hostages agreement

Gaza hostages agreement

Secret talks that led to the Gaza hostages agreement. The announcement of a prisoner swap agreement negotiated by Qatar and Egypt. McGurk and Josh Geltzer were given instructions by Sullivan to form the team. The Qatari government requested the formation of a small team of experts to assist in the efforts to rescue the hostages, … Read more

Turkey Pardon 2023: Joe Biden helps Liberty & Bell dodge Thanksgiving knife

Turkey Pardon 2023

Joe Biden helps Liberty & Bell dodge Thanksgiving knife. The turkeys were unveiled at a news conference held in Washington. The tradition of pardoning Thanksgiving turkeys has a debated historical origin. President Joe Biden granted clemency to two turkeys, Liberty and Bell, during a ceremony at the White House on Monday, ensuring their exemption from … Read more

Jimmy Carter’s wife Rosalynn Carter passed away aged 96

Rosalynn Carter passes away

Jimmy Carter’s wife Rosalynn Carter passed away aged 96. She peacefully died in a Georgia hospice care home. Joe Biden, George W Bush & Michelle Obama paid tribute to her contributions. Former US First Lady Rosalynn Carter, wife of ex-President Jimmy Carter, has passed away at 96, confirmed by the Carter Center. She peacefully died … Read more

What China’s Xi Jinping learned from Joe Biden meeting? 

Xi Jinping Joe Biden meeting

Chinese President Xi Jinping gained several public relations victories. The U.S. emphasises the necessity of normal relations with China. Xi managed to achieve his own goals securing U.S. policy concessions. Chinese President Xi Jinping gained several public relations victories, including agreements with President Joe Biden on fentanyl, military communications, and artificial intelligence during his recent … Read more

Joe Biden & Xi Jinping’s blunt talks yield deals on military & fentanyl

Joe Biden Xi Jinping

Joe Biden & Xi Jinping’s blunt talks yield deals on military & fentanyl. Biden and Xi met for around four hours to talk about problems. The negative perceptions of the Communist Party in the US were unjustified. US President Joe Biden and Chinese Leader Xi Jinping decided on Wednesday to establish a presidential hotline, recommence … Read more

Joe Biden & Xi Jinping want to ease friction in historic meeting

Joe Biden Xi Jinping historic meeting

Joe Biden & Xi Jinping want to ease friction in a historic meeting. The US & China needed to make sure that their rivalry did not veer into conflict. US officials anticipated tangible actions to revive staff-level discussions US President Joe Biden and Chinese Leader Xi Jinping met on Wednesday to discuss issues that could … Read more

US House approves spending bill to avoid official shutdown

US House approves spending bill

US House approves spending bill to avoid official shutdown. The 336-95 vote marked a triumph for House Speaker Mike Johnson. The bill secured passage with 209 Democratic and 127 Republican votes. The U.S. House of Representatives successfully passed a short-term spending bill aimed at preventing a government shutdown, garnering widespread support across party lines on … Read more

Chinese president arrives in US & Joe Biden to meet Xi Jinping

Chinese president arrives in US

Chinese president arrives in US & Joe Biden to meet Xi Jinping. The high-stakes meeting is seen as an opportunity to ease tensions. Demonstrations are expected in San Francisco. Chinese President Xi Jinping has landed in the US for his first visit in six years, set to meet with Joe Biden in the San Francisco … Read more

Joe Biden to push China to resume military ties with US

China military ties with US

Joe Biden to push China to resume military ties with US. Biden is set to meet with Xi Jinping during the summit in San Francisco. Biden is determined to address military ties during his meeting with Xi. U.S. President Joe Biden aims to restore military-to-military connections with China, according to White House national security adviser … Read more

Protesters at APEC San Francisco engage in plenty of political topics

Protesters at APEC San Francisco

Protesters at APEC San Francisco engage in plenty of political topics. Demonstrators called for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The participants advocated for economic and environmental change. An animated crowd gathered to protest a meeting of cross-Pacific political leaders, addressing a diverse array of issues on a sunlit Sunday in San Francisco. Notably, demonstrators … Read more

Five US soldiers die in combat air crash in eastern Mediterranean

Five US soldiers die air crash

Five US soldiers died in a combat air crash in the eastern Mediterranean. The incident occurred amid increased US operations in the region. The statement did not specify the crash location. Five US service members lost their lives in a helicopter crash in the eastern Mediterranean during a routine training exercise, involving refuelling. The incident … Read more

Israel-Hamas War: Over 1,000 USAID Leaders Plead for Cease-Fire

Israel-Hamas War: Over 1,000 USAID Leaders Plead for Cease-Fire

1,000+ USAID officials sign letter urging Biden for Gaza cease-fire. Unease within U.S. government over Biden’s support for Israel. More than 500 Biden campaign workers call for immediate cease-fire. Over 1,000 officials from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) have collectively signed an open letter, urging the Biden administration to promptly call for a … Read more

What to expect when Joe Biden & Xi Jinping meet in California

Joe Biden Xi Jinping

Joe Biden and Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet next week. The encounter on November 15 will cover a range of topics. The summit is seen as an opportunity to manage tensions. US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet next week in the San Francisco Bay area, marking only … Read more

Mexico authorities find 123 migrants stuck in trailer

Mexico authorities found 123 migrants

Mexico authorities found 123 migrants stuck in the trailer. The difficult route exposes many migrants to criminal organizations. The migrants’ destination remains undisclosed. Mexican authorities discovered 123 individuals from neighboring countries confined in a trailer in the central state of San Luis Potosi, including 34 children, according to Mexico’s immigration agency. Most of the trapped … Read more

Joe Biden & Xi Jinping set to steal APEC thrown with talks to steady ties

Joe Biden Xi Jinping APEC

Joe Biden & Xi Jinping set to steal APEC thrown with talks to steady ties. Both Biden and Xi will aim to make their case on the world stage. The U.S. will seek to present itself as the most dynamic economic partner in Asia. U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set … Read more

US Gains Popularity, China’s Approval Drops in Recent Poll

US Gains Popularity, China's Approval Drops in Recent Poll

Pew survey shows a widening gap in public opinion between the US and China in 24 countries. 59% positive view of the US, compared to 28% for China. US favored in 22 of 24 countries; exceptions: Kenya and Nigeria. The Pew Research Centre’s survey reveals a significant divergence in public opinion between the United States … Read more

Israel-Hamas War: Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 10,000, Says Hamas Ministry

Israel-Hamas War: Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 10,000, Says Hamas Ministry

Gaza death toll reaches 10,022, per Hamas health ministry. Israeli airstrikes intensify, targeting numerous locations, including a Hamas military compound. Director of Gaza’s largest hospital reports around 200 deaths in a single night. The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza has reported that the death toll in Gaza has now risen to 10,022, with a surge … Read more

Reasons for optimism after Antony Blinken’s diplomatic stunt

Antony Blinken's diplomatic stunt

Reasons for optimism after Antony Blinken’s diplomatic stunt. Blinken urged Israeli leaders to implement temporary pauses. Blinken met with representatives of Israel’s Arab neighbors. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been traveling across the Middle East, attempting to manage a situation that is on the verge of spiraling out of control for the past … Read more

Hundreds depart to join Mexico migrant caravan moving for US

Mexico migrant caravan moving US

Hundreds depart to join Mexico migrant caravan moving for US. The first caravan has grown to about 7,000 individuals. This smaller caravan intends to unite with a larger one. A caravan comprising hundreds of migrants departed from the southern Mexican city of Tapachula, en route to the U.S. southern border on Sunday. This smaller caravan … Read more

What is APEC? Asia-Pacific leaders travel to San Francisco

APEC

The 30th APEC summit is set to convene in San Francisco this month. This is the first time the United States has hosted the event since 2011. The organization operates based on non-binding commitments. The 30th APEC summit is set to convene in San Francisco this month, marking the first time the United States has … Read more

Trump Gag Order Back in Action: Judge’s Ruling Stirs Controversy

Trump Gag Order Back in Action: Judge's Ruling Stirs Controversy

Federal judge reinstates gag order on Trump in 2020 election subversion case. Order bars Trump from criticizing court staff, prosecutors, and witnesses. Trump called the judge a “Trump hating” individual. A federal judge has once again imposed a limited gag order on former President Donald Trump in his 2020 presidential election subversion case, barring him … Read more

Biden and Xi’s Summit Looms: High Hopes for US-China Talks

Biden and Xi's Summit Looms: High Hopes for US-China Talks

Biden and Xi may meet at APEC summit in San Francisco No official confirmation from the White House yet China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan US President Joe Biden is anticipated to hold a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping next month, potentially during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation … Read more

US President Joe Biden Backs Philippines in China Standoff

US President Joe Biden Backs Philippines in China Standoff

Biden warns China, reaffirms US defense commitment to Philippines in South China Sea. Recent collisions escalate tensions between Filipino and Chinese vessels. China claims US has no right to interfere in China-Philippines issues. Amidst recent maritime incidents in the South China Sea, US President Joe Biden issued a stern warning to China, declaring the United … Read more

At least 22 killed & many injured in Lewiston, Maine shootings

Lewiston Maine shootings

At least 22 were killed & many injured in Lewiston, Maine shootings. The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office released images of a suspect. Local authorities swiftly responded to the unfolding crisis. A mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, has resulted in at least 22 fatalities and numerous others injured on Wednesday night. This devastating incident unfolded at … Read more

Xi Jinping claims China plans to work with US to resolve disputes

China plans to work with US

Xi Jinping claims China plans to work with the US to resolve disputes. Xi’s call for more stable bilateral relations is based on mutual respect. This statement comes ahead of a significant visit to Washington by Wang Yi. Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed China’s willingness to collaborate with the United States in managing their … Read more

Israel-Hamas War: Saudi Prince Slams Hamas, Israel, and Western Policies

Israel-Hamas War: Saudi Prince Slams Hamas, Israel, and Western Policies

Prince Turki al-Faisal delivers candid speech on Middle East conflict. Speech offers significant insight into Saudi leadership’s perspective. He criticizes both Hamas and Israel for attacks on civilians. Prince Turki al-Faisal of Saudi Arabia delivered a remarkably candid speech this week regarding the ongoing Middle East conflict. This speech is being widely seen as a … Read more

Israel-Hamas War: Biden Seeks $105B Extra Funding, $14B for Israel

Israel-Hamas War: Biden Seeks $105B Extra Funding, $14B for Israel

Biden administration to request $105 billion for aid to Ukraine and Israel $14 billion earmarked for Israel in alignment with their requests Crossing unlikely to open Friday, with the first convoy expected over the weekend The Biden administration is set to seek $105 billion in congressional funding on Friday to provide aid and resources to … Read more

Israel-Hamas War: US State Dep staff quits over Joe Biden’s arms support to Israel

Israel-Hamas War

US State Dep staff quits over Joe Biden’s arms support to Israel during Israel-Hamas War. The conflict in Gaza resulted in significant casualties on both sides. Josh Paul criticized the Biden administration for continuing what he viewed. A US State Department official has resigned in response to the decision by Washington to increase military funding … Read more