Tue, 21-Oct-2025

PM wishes US President Biden speedy recovery from Covid

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday wished President of the United States Joe Biden a speedy and complete recovery from Covid-19. On his Twitter handle, the prime minister posted “I wish President Biden a speedy and complete recovery from corona.” I wish H.E. President Biden speedy and complete recovery from corona. — Shehbaz Sharif … Read more

Biden seeks to allay concerns about US involvement in the Middle East

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Biden’s foreign policy since taking office has largely focused on countering China’s growing influence and Russia’s war in Ukraine. But he sought to assure other Middle Eastern leaders the US still sees the region as crucial to its foreign policy goals. His speech comes nearly one year after the US withdrew all military troops from … Read more

Aiming to reconcile rights, oil, and security, Biden visit to Saudi Arabia

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President Joe Biden met Friday with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The two men shook hands and shared a cordial fist bump. Biden insisted he pressed the crown prince on human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia. President Joe Biden met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday; the man he previously vowed … Read more

Biden wants Israel to be included at the Arab meeting held in Saudi Arabia

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When meeting Arab leaders in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, U.S. President Joe Biden will talk about regional missile and defence capabilities. He will also try to include Israel in a new axis that is mostly motivated by shared fears about Iran, according to a senior administration official. According to the senior official, the United States … Read more

Biden challenges the Saudi crown prince for the killing of Khashoggi and demands action on energy

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Biden claimed the crown prince, also known as MbS, denied any participation in the assassination and claimed he had held those responsible accountable. Biden referred to Khashoggi’s treatment as outrageous. As a presidential candidate, Biden had argued that the murder of Khashoggi should make the country a “pariah” on the international scene. Following a fist … Read more

Oil up 2.5% as no immediate Saudi output boost expected

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Oil headed for its biggest weekly percentage drops in a month Biden begins sensitive Saudi trip U.S. oil rig count inches up by two this week – Baker Hughes The most recent price collapse will have considerably undermined (Biden’s) case, according to oil broker PVM’s Stephen Brennock. The U.S. oil rig count, a leading predictor … Read more

Iranian military warned US against using force

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Iranian military warned the United States and Israel against threatening Iran with force. US President Joe Biden stated he would use force as a last resort to prevent Tehran from getting a nuclear weapon. Iranian military spokesman said: “Watch your soldiers’ pants — they might get wet in the Arabian Gulf!”. Iranian military warned the … Read more

Before his visit, Palestinians claimed that US president was supporting apartheid

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US President Joe Biden is to arrive in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories on Wednesday. He is to come with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken during the four-day visit. Palestinians say Biden’s policies represent the US’s longstanding allegiance to Israel at the expense of freedom and dignity. Prior of US President Joe Biden’s … Read more

Due of COVID variations, Biden will “minimise interaction” while in the Middle East

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Karine Jean-Pierre says President Biden will seek to minimize physical contact with other officials. She cited the rise of new variants of the COVID-19 virus. White House is looking to increase masking and reduce contact at this point in the pandemic, she said. President Biden would try to “minimise” personal contact with other officials during his … Read more

Sullivan: Biden will advocate for higher oil production on the Mideast trip

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When he visits Gulf leaders in Saudi Arabia this week, U.S. President Joe Biden will argue for more oil output from OPEC countries to lower gasoline prices, according to Jake Sullivan, the White House’s national security adviser. The trip occurs as Biden fights domestically to reduce petrol costs, which have lowered his job approval ratings. … Read more

Biden considers issuing a public health emergency connected to abortion

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Biden stated that he has ordered his administration to determine if he has the right to declare a public health emergency involving abortion. The remarks follow Biden’s Friday executive order to make it easier to seek assistance to end pregnancies. In response, the president said he was consulting with his team to determine “if I … Read more

Griner: WNBA star makes opportunity appeal to Biden

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U.S. WNBA ball star Brittney Griner has made an immediate supplication. President Joe Biden to support her in a close to home letter. Shipped off the White House on Monday as she remains confined. Griner, who was held at a Moscow air terminal on Feb. 17 when a pursuit of her baggage supposedly uncovered numerous … Read more

Biden: The US will provide Ukraine with $800 million in security support

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In the coming days, the United States will give Ukraine a new package of security aid totalling $800 million  the U.S. President stated, “In the next few days, we aim to announce more than $800 million more. “He said the package would include new, cutting-edge air defence systems for Ukraine, more artillery and ammunition In … Read more

Biden can change the “Remain in Mexico” rule

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The top court issued a five-to-four decision on Thursday. The heart of the legal fight was about whether immigration authorities, had to send people to Mexico. Lower courts ordered it reinstated in response to a lawsuit from the Republican-led states of Texas and Missouri. The US Supreme Court recently found that President Joe Biden’s administration; had … Read more

Biden demands that Gulf leaders increase oil production

US Vice President Joe Biden has asked all Gulf governments to increase oil production.  He has not singled out Saudi Arabia for increased production.  Biden will not be traveling to Saudi Arabia next month to request an increase in oil production, he stated on a visit to the Middle East. Joe Biden The US president … Read more

Biden wants to increase the privacy of abortion patients

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Biden administration moves to assure women’s privacy after Supreme Court overturned right to an abortion. Health-care providers are not in need to disclose private health-care information related to abortion. New guidance details best practices for women seeking to keep private the health data they might share. Biden wants to increase the privacy of abortion patients. … Read more

Biden is unlikely to agree to strong demands from democrats after abortion ruling

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 White House is unlikely to adopt the courageous measures to defend women’s right to an abortion  President Joe Biden criticised the “extreme ideology” of the conservative Supreme Court  Since then, lawmakers have suggested Biden limit the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction or increase its membership Interviews with officials reveal that the White House is unlikely to adopt … Read more

Allies ‘won’t splinter’ on Russia, Biden vows at G7

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World powers agree to ban Russia from exporting gold, kicking off a G7 meeting. Meeting aimed at taking new steps to deplete Moscow’s war chest and strengthen Ukraine’s defences. G7 leaders are also confronting the looming threat of recession as well as pressures over climate change. World powers On Sunday agreed to ban Russia from … Read more

Biden ‘respects’  the decision of Supreme Court despite abortion ruling says White House

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President Joe Biden “respects” the Supreme Court and does not see a need to add more justices to the bench  Biden convened an expert group, but it reached a deadlock in December over whether to suggest changes to the court’s composition beyond nine justices. New state-level limitations on women travelling for abortions would likely face … Read more

Biden proclaims a measure on gun safety and criticizes the Supreme Court

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After the Supreme Court’s decision, which he strongly disagreed with, to enhance gun owners’ rights After signing the legislation beside his wife Jill, Biden remarked at the White House that “God willing, it’s going to save a lot of lives. The law has provisions to assist states in keeping firearms away from those who are … Read more

After a major dispute between the US and the UK, Biden secures a British defence company in a £2.6 billion contract

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After US authorities threatened to scale back their defence collaboration with Britain if the sale was rejected, the company Ultra Electronics, which specialises in crucial electronics for nuclear submarines, was acquired. Advent Foreign, a Boston-based private equity firm operating on the worldwide market and created to aid in the purchase of international enterprises, is expected … Read more

Rights want Biden to work to secure the release of WNBA star Griner

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A coalition of human rights groups calls on U.S. President Joe Biden to “make a deal” to secure the release of Brittney Griner. WNBA star has been detained in Russia for months. She could face up to 10 years in prison. The 20-year-old was arrested at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport earlier this month. A Kremlin spokesman … Read more

Biden should quit criticising Big Oil and instead pursue a different strategy

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Chevron’s CEO says reducing fuel prices will require “a change in approach” by the government. The letter is the latest in a series of acrimonious exchanges between President Joe Biden and the oil industry. High fuel prices have helped drive inflation to 40-year highs. Inflation is a top issue for voters ahead of the November … Read more

Biden calls it “extremely likely” that Ukraine will join the EU

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Vice President Joe Biden of the United States, complete EU membership for Ukraine is “quite likely.” He made this comment on Monday when visiting Delaware, according to a source, quotes by the C-SPAN TV network. When asked if he was certain that Ukraine would join the EU, Biden responded, “I think that’s what may very … Read more

Biden follows Palestinian policy of his predecessors

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Salleh Ra’fat: Biden administration provides military and financial support to Israel, and also provides it with political support and protection in the UN and other international forums. Calls for convening of international conference that lead to establishment of a Palestinian state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. Ra’fat stated that Israel … Read more

 Texas Republicans claim that Biden’s election was fraudulent

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Republicans in Texas voted at a state-wide convention that ended last weekend on a party policy that refers to homosexuality  A bipartisan congressional committee is working to firmly and publicly refute the untrue claim that Biden did not win the election, Compared to challenger Donald Trump, Biden won 7 million more votes. Republicans in Texas … Read more

Joe Biden defends meeting with Saudi prince Mohammad bin Salman

US President Joe Biden says he will not visit Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, during a trip next month. Instead, he will be attending an “international conference” in Riyadh. The visit is part of his first trip to the Gulf as president. WASHINGTON – US President Joe Biden said on Friday that he … Read more