Barack Obama: News

21 Dec 2024

Books

'Dune 2,' 'All We Imagine...': Obama's favorite films of 2024

It's that time of the year again!

15 Dec 2024

Donald Trump

ABC News to pay $15M to settle Trump defamation lawsuit  

ABC News has settled a defamation lawsuit by former United States President Donald Trump for $15 million.

05 Dec 2024

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour Book' makes record-breaking debut

Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour Book has taken the world by storm, selling 8,14,000 copies in its first week.

14 Nov 2024

Donald Trump

Secret Service agent secretly brought lover to Obama's mansion; fired 

A Secret Service agent was fired from his job after breaching security protocols and taking his lover to former President Barack Obama's home, a new memoir has revealed.

06 Nov 2024

Afghanistan

'US will be more isolationist...': Jaishankar on 2024 presidential election

India's Minister of External Affairs, S Jaishankar, has envisioned a shift toward isolationism in the United States, no matter who wins the 2024 presidential elections.

04 Nov 2024

Kamala Harris

Will.i.am endorses Kamala Harris with updated song, 'Yes She Can'

Seven-time Grammy winner, Will.i.am, has lent his support to US Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris with his new single Yes She Can.

24 Oct 2024

Karnataka

Obama at Congress event? Siddaramaiah plans to invite ex-US president

The Karnataka Congress is looking to invite former United States President Barack Obama to a major event in December.

23 Oct 2024

Eminem

Barack Obama raps Eminem's 'Lose Yourself' at Kamala Harris's rally

In a surprise appearance, rapper Eminem took the stage at a rally for the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz campaign in Detroit on Tuesday night.

17 Oct 2024

Kamala Harris

Explained: Why US presidents can't serve more than 2 terms

Before Kamala Harris was named as the Democratic presidential candidate after Joe Biden announced his decision not to seek re-election, speculation swirled over who might replace him.

26 Sep 2024

Donald Trump

Secret Service denies 'security lapse' during Obama's visit to LA

The United States Secret Service has refuted claims of a "security lapse" during former President Barack Obama's recent visit to Los Angeles.

08 Sep 2024

Donald Trump

Biden took 48 years' worth of leave in 4 years

United States President Joe Biden took a staggering 532 vacation days out of the 1,326 days he's been in office in less than four years.

21 Aug 2024

Chicago

'We've seen that movie...': Obama warns against Trump 'sequel'

Former United States President Barack Obama delivered a powerful speech at the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC), criticizing Donald Trump's leadership style and endorsing Kamala Harris for presidency.

20 Aug 2024

Joe Biden

Why Kamala's tan suit at DNC sparked political fashion debate

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, made a surprise appearance at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Monday evening, donning a tan suit.

26 Jul 2024

Kamala Harris

Ex-US President Obama endorses Kamala as Democratic presidential nominee

Former United States President Barack Obama has endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee, putting an end to days of speculation about his support.

25 Jul 2024

Kamala Harris

Report reveals why Obama hasn't endorsed 'incompetent' Kamala Harris 

Former United States President Barack Obama reportedly harbors reservations about Vice President Kamala Harris's ability to defeat Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, according to a report in the New York Post.

25 Jul 2024

Joe Biden

'Passing torch to new generation...': Biden on exiting presidential race

In his first address to the nation after withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race, United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday (local time) said it was time to pass the torch to "younger voices."

23 Jul 2024

Beyonce

Beyoncé backs Kamala Harris, approves 'Freedom' song for presidential campaign

US Vice President Kamala Harris has received approval from Beyoncé to use her song Freedom as part of her presidential campaign, per a CNN report.

19 Jul 2024

George Clooney

Biden reevaluating presidential candidacy amid party pressure

United States President Joe Biden is reportedly on the verge of pulling out of the presidential race, with allies, including Barack Obama, appearing skeptical about his ability to win.

19 Jul 2024

Donald Trump

'God on my side...': Trump recounts assassination bid in speech 

Former United States President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) accepted the party's presidential nomination at the Republican National Convention, Milwaukee.

17 Jul 2024

Donald Trump

'Harris could be US president' says Biden amid resignation pressure  

United States President Joe Biden showered Vice President Kamala Harris with adulation during his address at the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's (NAACP) annual convention on Tuesday.

29 Apr 2024

Joe Biden

Joe Biden 'most unpopular US President' in 7 decades

Ahead of the United States presidential polls slated to be held in November, President Joe Biden has emerged as the least favored president in seven decades, a recent Gallup poll has said.

22 Feb 2024

Celebrity

Meet celebrity kids who dropped their famous surnames

A famous surname might often act as a key to success for the kids of celebrities, but not everyone wants to continue with their legacy names.

09 Feb 2024

Joe Biden

Report says Biden 'willfully' retained classified documents; he hits back

A special counsel investigation has accused United States (US) President Joe Biden of "wilfully retaining and disclosing classified materials" regarding Afghanistan's military and foreign policies.

02 Jan 2024

Dhaka

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus gets jail in Bangladesh: Here's why

A court in Bangladesh has sentenced Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Grameen Bank founder Muhammad Yunus to six months in jail.

Vivek Ramaswamy stands out at first Republican presidential debate

Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, a GOP candidate in the 2024 United States (US) presidential race, participated in the first Republican presidential debate on Wednesday (local time).

29 May 2023

Joe Biden

#NewsBytesExplainer: Why President Joe Biden's son may face serious charges

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) may press "serious charges" against Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden's son, former US Attorney General William Barr said.

30 Mar 2023

Elon Musk

Elon Musk surpasses Barack Obama as Twitter's most-followed person

Twitter CEO Elon Musk has become the most-followed person on the microblogging site, surpassing Barack Obama, the former President of the United States (US).

06 Aug 2022

Netflix

Barack-Michelle Obama introduce Netflix docu 'Descendant' at African-American film fest

Former US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama made a surprise appearance during the opening night of the Martha's Vineyard African-American Film Festival (MVAAFF) on Friday.

07 May 2022

Cuba

Havana: 22 killed after 'gas leak' blast rips hotel apart

A massive explosion struck one of Cuba's most luxurious five-star hotels, killing at least 22 people and injuring 74 others.

27 Apr 2022

X

Why several high-profile Twitter users lost followers after Musk's buyout

The question many had after Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter was announced was: "How will the users respond to this change?"

22 Jul 2021

HBO

HBO drops three-part 'Obama' documentary trailer, reveals its release date

HBO has recently dropped the trailer of a documentary, Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union.

08 Mar 2021

Bill Clinton

This year's Oscar documentary race has two ex-US Presidents' connections

The Academy Awards aka Oscars are touted as Hollywood's and the world's most prestigious film awards.

25 Feb 2021

Spotify

Barack Obama, Bruce Springsteen team up with Spotify for podcast

Spotify has signed up two behemoths in American political and entertainment culture to collaborate on a podcast.

24 Jan 2021

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga, Barack Obama's discussion has netizens guessing about content

United States' President Joe Biden's inauguration was an unprecedented event, but with minimal guest attendance.

07 Jan 2021

Narendra Modi

Disgraceful, horrific, distressing: World leaders condemn chaos at US Capitol

Leaders from across the world denounced the violence at the United States Capitol, saying that the mayhem was in sharp contrast to the democratic values of the nation.

23 Dec 2020

Hollywood

Viola Davis's Ma Rainey's wigs were made of horse hair

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is out on Netflix.

02 Dec 2020

White House

#ComicBytes: The time when a group of pets defeated Thanos!

Here is a fascinating story for you.

30 Nov 2020

Michelle Obama

Guess who Barack Obama wants to play him on celluloid?

It's little wonder that Drake's ascent from a Canadian Jewish background through his popular wheelchair-bound role of Jimmy Brooks to rap legacy is indeed a success story that Started From The Bottom.

27 Nov 2020

Donald Trump

Obamas partner with Netflix for comedy series on Trump

Former US President Barack Obama and ex-First Lady Michelle Obama's production house has partnered with Netflix to produce a comedy series on President Donald Trump.

26 Nov 2020

Aaron Finch

#ComicBytes: What makes Miles Morales the Ultimate Spider-Man?

For many years, Peter Parker was the most recognizable Spider-Man in Marvel. But, since the entry of Miles Morales, things have changed.

18 Nov 2020

Jimmy Kimmel

Former President Barack Obama to appear on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

The tall, dark, and handsome former US president will be back on TV again.

13 Nov 2020

Rahul Gandhi

Rahul lacks "aptitude" to master a subject: Obama in memoir

Former US President Barack Obama, in his new memoir A Promised Land, mentioned Congress ex-President Rahul Gandhi, writing that he seemed "eager to impress" but lacked the "aptitude or passion" to master a subject.

03 Nov 2020

Donald Trump

Trump or Biden? US elections headed for a tight finish

As the world watches who the United States will pick as its next President, the latest opinion polls indicated on Monday that the contest is headed for a nail-biting finish, with the margin between White House hopeful Joe Biden and incumbent Commander-in-Chief Donald Trump shrinking.

20 Aug 2020

Donald Trump

Kamala Harris formally accepts Vice-Presidential nomination, rips into Trump's tenure

The Democratic Party of the United States formally declared Kamala Harris, a first-time Senator from California, as its Vice-President candidate on the third night of the Democratic National Convention (DNC).

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