‘No apologies for what I did’: President Joe Biden reflects on US' Afghanistan exit
"There is no way to get out of Afghanistan after 20 years easily. Not possible, no matter when you did it. And I make no apologies for what I did," said Biden as he completed a year in the office.
Jan 20, 2022, 06:53 AM IST
FBI identifies Texas synagogue hostage taker as British national
The FBI identified a hostage taker killed at a Texas synagogue as a 44-year-old British citizen Malik Faisal Akram. Akram demanded the release of Dr Aafia Siddiqui, who was convicted of trying to kill US military officers.
Jan 17, 2022, 06:58 AM IST
US takes more actions to cope with soaring COVID-19 cases
President Joe Biden announced on Thursday his administration would make "high-quality masks" available to Americans for free.
Jan 14, 2022, 06:28 AM IST
Donald Trump spun 'web of lies' about 2020 election, says US President Joe Biden a year after Capitol siege
"A former president of the United States of America has created and spread a web of lies about the 2020 election. He's done so because he values power over principle," Biden said. "He can't accept he lost."
Jan 07, 2022, 06:19 AM IST
US President Joe Biden vows to act decisively if Russia invades Ukraine
“President Biden made clear that the United States and its allies and partners will respond decisively if Russia further invades Ukraine,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said in a statement following the call.
Jan 03, 2022, 06:55 AM IST
US President Joe Biden hopes for progress in upcoming negotiations with Russia: White House
On late Thursday, Biden held a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which the leaders agreed to hold security guarantees talks in three formats: in Vienna, Geneva and Brussels.
Jan 01, 2022, 06:55 AM IST
US, its allies will respond decisively if Russia invades Ukraine: President Joe Biden tells President Putin during phone call
"President Joseph R Biden spoke today with President Vladimir Putin of Russia and urged Russia to de-escalate tensions with Ukraine," White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said in a statement.
Dec 31, 2021, 06:24 AM IST
Deadly tornadoes devastate communities across 6 states in US, more than 80 feared dead
More than 50,000 residents across the state of Kentucky remain without power following Friday night`s storm. There were at least 50 tornado reports during the outbreak this weekend in Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee.
Dec 13, 2021, 06:30 AM IST
US President Joe Biden invites 110 countries, not China at virtual summit for democracy
The final list also leaves out Russia, while in the South Asia region Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka have been excluded, according to a list posted on the State Department website on Tuesday.
Nov 24, 2021, 09:22 AM IST
Joe Biden, Xi Jinping agree to look at possible arms control talks: US NSA Jake Sullivan
US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping agreed to "look to begin to carry forward discussion on strategic stability," Sullivan said in a reference to US concerns about China`s nuclear and missile buildup.
Nov 17, 2021, 06:39 AM IST
US President Joe Biden signs $1 tn Infrastructure bill, hopes to use the law to build back his popularity
President Joe Biden hopes to use the law to build back his popularity and says it will deliver jobs, clean water, high-speed internet and a clean energy future. Support for Biden has taken a hit amid rising inflation and the inability to fully shake the public health and economic risks from COVID-19.
Nov 16, 2021, 06:18 AM IST
Taiwan issue to dominate high-stakes Xi Jinping-Joe Biden virtual summit
Some experts said China`s emphasis on Taiwan amidst other friction points reflects its reluctance to be drawn into armed conflict with the United States unnecessarily, despite its recent words and actions, including sending an unprecedented number of planes into Taiwan`s air defence zone.
Nov 15, 2021, 12:57 PM IST
US President Joe Biden, Xi Jinping to address Asia-Pacific leaders on regional trade, geopolitical tensions
China set the tone for the 21 member Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting this week, with Xi Jinwarning in a video recording on Thursday that the region must not return to the tensions of the Cold War era.
Nov 12, 2021, 09:54 AM IST
APEC meeting: Chinese President Xi Jinping warns against return to Cold War tensions
In a recorded video message to a CEO forum on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit hosted by New Zealand, President Xi said attempts to draw ideological lines or form small circles on geopolitical grounds were bound to fail.
Nov 11, 2021, 06:24 AM IST
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, US' next ambassador to India, tests COVID-19 positive in Glasgow
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is "currently isolating in his hotel room in Glasgow" and has experienced 'very mild symptoms', the newspaper quoted Garcetti's spokesman Alex Comisar as saying.
Nov 04, 2021, 12:14 PM IST
China's Xi Jinping made 'big mistake' by not attending G20, COP26: US President Joe Biden
US President Joe Biden said, "It was a "big mistake" for China`s President Xi Jinping not to attend COP26. The rest of the world will look to China and ask what value-added are they providing and they have lost in building influence people around the world and all the people here at COP.
Nov 03, 2021, 08:01 AM IST
US President Joe Biden bound for global summits as domestic agenda in limbo
Headed first to Rome and then to Glasgow, Scotland, President Joe Biden will be pressed to deliver concrete ideas for stopping a global pandemic, boosting economic growth and halting the acceleration of climate change.
Oct 28, 2021, 15:12 PM IST
France accuses US of back-stabbing as huge submarine deal with Australia falls through
The United States, Britain and Australia said they would establish a security partnership for the Indo-Pacific that will help Australia acquire US nuclear-powered submarines and scrap the $40 billion French-designed submarine deal.
Sep 16, 2021, 14:33 PM IST
Never in history has withdrawal from war been handled so badly: Former US President Donald Trump
“Never in history has a withdrawal from war been handled so badly or incompetently as the Biden administration's withdrawal from Afghanistan,” said Trump.
Aug 31, 2021, 06:50 AM IST
Joe Biden warns ISIS perpetrators, 13 US soldiers killed in Kabul airport blast
President Joe Biden vowed to continue the evacuation from Afghanistan after the blasts in Kabul that killed 13 US soldiers, and said the US would retaliate against those responsible for the bombing. "We will not forgive, we will not forget, we will find you and kill you, and you will pay the price," Biden said in a White House address on Thursday.
Aug 27, 2021, 08:08 AM IST
