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Biden: Missed opportunities

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Joseph R. Biden Jr. was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on January 20, 2021, where he talked about unity and major legislative goals. However, his administration has been plagued by tensions within the Democratic Party, highly controversial foreign policy decisions and legislative failures. President Biden has faced criticism over soaring … Read more

Biden says ‘confident’ Fed to tackle US inflation

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WASHINGTON: With US inflation high and the Federal Reserve expected to hike interest rates within months, President Joe Biden said on Friday he had faith in the central bank’s ability to manage price increases while ensuring that businesses keep hiring. “I want to be clear: I’m confident the Federal Reserve will act to achieve their … Read more

Biden points to ‘progress’ as US prices hit record high last year

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WASHINGTON: The US consumer prices jumped last year at the fastest pace in four decades, the government confirmed on Wednesday, underscoring the potent inflation wave that has sapped public support for President Joe Biden even as the economy recovers from the pandemic. The seven per cent increase in the Labor Department’s consumer price index (CPI) over … Read more

Covid damaging Biden politically

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WASHINGTON – Joe Biden promised to “follow the science” when he took over from Donald Trump, but a year later record infections, testing shortfalls and stubborn vaccine resistance have turned one of his presidency’s political strongpoints into a growing liability. Data on December 30 showing the highest number yet of new Covid infections, 265,427 cases … Read more

Biden blames meatpacking giants for soaring US meat costs

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WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden offered independent US farmers $1 billion in aid Monday as part of a battle against meatpacking giants he accuses of building monopolies to squeeze out smaller competitors. “We’re here to talk about strengthening competition, which will bring down costs,” Biden told a virtual meeting of independent farmers and meat producers. Calling the … Read more

Biden strategy on Ukraine – talks but clear costs for Russia

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WASHINGTON – From severing Russia from the world’s banking system to further arming Kyiv, US President Joe Biden is hoping threats of painful consequences will deter his counterpart Vladimir Putin from invading Ukraine. With tens of thousands of Russian troops amassed on Ukraine’s border, the Biden administration has accepted talks in Geneva next week with … Read more

Biden slams Kellogg’s for replacing striking workers

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WASHINGTON – US President Joe Biden slammed Kellogg’s management for replacing striking workers and urged the breakfast cereal giant to negotiate a solution to their labour dispute. Biden, a longtime champion of unions, said he was “deeply troubled by reports of Kellogg’s plans to permanently replace striking workers” and vowed to “aggressively defend” collective bargaining. … Read more

Sticker shock at US gas pumps as inflation bites

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WASHINGTON: Standing with the pump in her hand, Telila Scott was stunned to see the price of gas in Washington, a sentiment many are feeling as costs rise across the United States. “This is outrageous,” said Scott, who is currently unemployed. “I’ll pay $20 to try to fill my tank back up, but it still doesn’t … Read more

Worker victories over gig economy giants

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PARIS: A growing number of countries are taking on gig economy giants like Uber, Bolt and Deliveroo by giving their workers, who are routinely treated as freelancers, full employment rights. With the European Union executive tabling new proposals on Thursday to clear up the grey area, here is a snapshot of recent decisions shaking up the … Read more

Biden order to make US government carbon neutral by 2050

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WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed an executive order to make the federal government carbon-neutral by 2050, aiming for a 65 per cent reduction in planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and an all-electric fleet of car and trucks five years later, Arab News quoted AP as saying. The White House said the order shows how the government … Read more

US diplomatic boycott: What does it mean for the Olympics?

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BEIJING: The United States has announced a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics to protest China’s human rights record, particularly its handling of Muslim minorities that Washington considers a form of genocide. Here’s what the move means. What is a ‘diplomatic boycott?’ Under the boycott, the Biden administration will not send any US diplomatic or … Read more

Opec+ meets under pressure from Biden and Omicron

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LONDON: Opec+ oil producers meet on Thursday under pressure from US President Joe Biden, who has opened up his country’s taps hoping to bring down crude prices, and a new Covid-19 variant that has complicated the equation. The meeting “is shaping up to be one of the most significant since the pandemic demand recovery began, … Read more

U.S. House passes Biden’s social spending bill, sends it to Senate

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday narrowly passed President Joe Biden’s roughly 2-trillion-U.S.-dollar social spending and climate bill, sending it to the Senate, where it faces changes. The House passed the so-called “Build Back Better” bill by a vote of 220-213, after House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy on Thursday night delivered a … Read more

Biden hails key vote on social spending bill as ‘giant step’

Biden hails key vote on social spending bill as 'giant step'

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden on Friday hailed the passage of his giant social spending bill in the House of Representatives as a “giant step forward.”

The vote, ensured by Biden’s slim Democratic Party majority in the House, sends the bill to the Senate where it still faces intense debate and an even tighter Democratic majority.

Biden called Friday’s vote “another giant step forward in carrying out my economic plan to create jobs, reduce costs, make our country more competitive, and give working people and the middle class a fighting chance.”

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Biden says ‘considering’ US diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics

Biden says 'considering' US diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden said Thursday he’s “considering” a US diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics in Beijing. That is “something we are considering,” Biden told reporters while meeting with Canada’s prime minister, Justin Trudeau, at the White House. The Beijing Olympics take place next February. Biden’s comment followed a video link summit with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping late … Read more

US senators call on Biden to expel Russian diplomats over embassy dispute

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WASHINGTON: Democratic and Republican senators called on President Joe Biden to expel Russian diplomats if Moscow does not issue more visas to US diplomats. 17 bipartisan senators, including leaders of the Senate Intelligence and Foreign Relations committees, wrote in a letter to Biden on Monday that there are over 400 Russian diplomats in the United … Read more

US policy on China has caused ‘serious difficulties, Xi Jinping tells Biden

US policy on China has caused 'serious difficulties, Xi Jinping tells Biden

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping told his American counterpart, Joe Biden, that US policies towards Beijing have caused “serious difficulties” and that putting ties back on track was critical “to the destiny of the world”, state media reported Friday. “Whether China and the US can properly handle their relations… is critical for the future and … Read more

In climate reversal, Biden okays new oil and gas mega auction

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US President Joe Biden‘s administration on Tuesday announced plans to open more than 80 million acres in the Gulf of Mexico for oil and gas exploration after a court ruled against the administration’s pause in leasing. The decision represents a significant step back for the White House’s ambitious climate agenda and was quickly challenged by … Read more

Word ‘Base’ Was Not Mentioned During Conversation With US Officials: Moeed Yusuf

Word 'Base' Was Not Mentioned During Conversation With US Officials: Moeed Yusuf

National Security Adviser Moeed Yusuf said no US official or lawmaker had called for a military base in Pakistan. According to the report, Moeed Yusuf, while summarizing his visit to the US, told Pakistani journalists based in the US that the word ‘Base’ was not mentioned during our conversation, not even once. Earlier, media reports … Read more

Biden’s approval ratings on Covid-19, economy fall

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WASHINGTON: US public views on President Joe Biden’s handling of Covid-19 and the US economy declined, according to the CNBC’s latest All-America Economic survey. The biggest change to Biden’s overall approval rating “came in views on his handling of the coronavirus, where approval dropped 9 points to 53 percent,” the CNBC reported Tuesday. Meanwhile, the … Read more

US Carries Out Airstrikes Against Iran-Backed Militia in Iraq, Syria

The US Carries Out Airstrike Against Iran-Backed Militia in Iraq, Syria

The US announced on Sunday that it launched another wave of airstrikes in Iraq and Syria against Iran-backed militias, this time in response to drone assaults by the Iran-backed militia on US people and installations in Iraq. In a statement, the US military said that it targeted operational and weapons storage facilities at two locations … Read more

US President Calls For Afghanistan To Decide Its Future

US President Calls For Afghanistan To Decide Its Future

US President Joe Biden held a meeting with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his former political foe, Abdullah Abdullah, on Friday at the White House. He called on the Afghans to decide on their future as the last US troops are set to leave Afghanistan after 20 years of war. Biden said that US support … Read more

Ibrahim Raisi Backs Nuclear Talks, Rules Out Meeting Biden

Ibrahim Raisi Backs Nuclear Talks, Rules Out Meeting Biden

Ibrahim Raisi, President of Iran, supported the talks between Iran and six world powers to revive a 2015 nuclear project. However, he rejected meeting Joe Biden despite Washington removed all sanctions. After winning the presidential elections, in his first meeting, Ibrahim Raisi said that his first priority would be to strengthen the relations with Gulf … Read more

The US Military Forces Might Slow Down Its Withdrawal From Afghanistan: Pentagon

The US Military Forces Might Slow Down Its Withdrawl From Afghanistan: Pentagon

The US military might slow down its withdrawal from Afghanistan as the Taliban arise, Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said. Kirby added that the date for the complete withdrawal of the military by President Joe Biden will remain the same. However, the pace of withdrawal could be adjusted based on the conditions. “The situation in Afghanistan … Read more

US president Joe Biden sends greetings to Muslims for Ramadan

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President of the United States Joe Biden wishes to Muslim communities and around the world. The president said in a statement, As many of our fellow Americans begin fasting tomorrow, we are reminded of how difficult this year has been. In this pandemic, friends and loved ones cannot yet gather together in celebration and congregation, … Read more

Biden judicial nominee would be first Muslim federal judge in US

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Zahid N. Quraishi has been nominated as a federal judge on the US District Court for the District of New Jersey. He has become the first Muslim federal judge. The White House mentioned in a statement the list that included 10 other nominees, “This trailblazing slate of nominees draws from the very best and brightest … Read more

US Intelligence Warns Of Possible Taliban Takeover Of Afghanistan

What is the future of Afghanistan after resurgence of the Taliban?

Washington: US intelligence has warned the Biden administration that the Taliban could take over most of Afghanistan in two to three years if US troops were withdrawn without a power-sharing agreement between the warring parties. According to the details, a report in the New York Times quoted unnamed US officials as saying that such a … Read more

Putin Will Have To Pay Price For Interfering In Presidential Election: Biden

Putin Will Have To Pay Price For Interfering In Presidential Election: Biden

US President Joe Biden has warned his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will have to pay a price for attempting to interfere in the US presidential election. According to reports, in an interview with the American news channel ABC, Joe Biden said that Russian President Putin will face the consequences of commanding the US presidential election … Read more