Joe Biden: News
03 Dec 2024
US GovernmentBiden administration approves $1.2 billion helicopter equipment sale to India
In a major boost to India's defense capabilities, the Joe Biden administration has approved a landmark defense deal with India, estimated at $1.17 billion.
03 Dec 2024
ColoradoDid First Lady persuade President Biden to pardon son Hunter
Outgoing United States President Joe Biden has granted a full and unconditional pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, for crimes such as illegal gun possession and federal tax evasion charges.
02 Dec 2024
Donald Trump'Miscarriage of justice...': Trump slams Biden for pardoning son
United States President-elect Donald Trump has slammed outgoing President Joe Biden for pardoning his son, Hunter Biden.
02 Dec 2024
Bill ClintonBiden to Clinton: US presidents who've pardoned family members
In his final days in office, President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden.
02 Dec 2024
California'Hunter...singled out': Joe Biden pardons son in 2 criminal cases
United States President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, who was convicted on charges related to gun possession and tax evasion.
29 Nov 2024
Narendra ModiMEA condemns Rahul over 'Modi losing memory like Biden' remark
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has called "unfortunate" Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's recent remarks comparing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's memory to that of United States President Joe Biden.
28 Nov 2024
FranceHezbollah claims victory after Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, vows to keep fighting
The Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah has claimed victory over Israel after a ceasefire deal ended over 14 months of conflict.
27 Nov 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuIndia welcomes Israel, Lebanon's ceasefire agreement
India has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, brokered by the United States.
27 Nov 2024
EgyptHamas ready for Gaza ceasefire agreement, 'serious' prisoners exchange deal
Hamas has said that it is ready for a ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip.
27 Nov 2024
United Kingdom'Send clear message...': US lawmakers urge Biden to pardon Assange
Two United States congressmen, James McGovern (Democrat-Massachusetts) and Thomas Massie (Republican-Kentucky), have urged President Joe Biden to pardon WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
27 Nov 2024
IsraelExplained: Israel, Hezbollah reach ceasefire deal for Lebanon
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a United States-brokered ceasefire deal in Lebanon, starting Wednesday.
25 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpTrump may label transgenders as 'unfit' for US military service
President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, is reportedly planning to sign an executive order deeming transgender people "unfit" for military service.
21 Nov 2024
UkraineRussia launches 1st intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine
In a first, Russia has reportedly fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at Ukraine.
20 Nov 2024
UkraineBiden administration approves supplying Ukraine with anti-personnel landmines: Report
The United States government under President Joe Biden has approved the supply of anti-personnel landmines to Ukraine, a US official told Reuters.
20 Nov 2024
CanadaModi, Trudeau, Biden captured in 1 frame at G20
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was briefly seen interacting with his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
19 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpTrump confirms plans for military deployment for illegal migrants' deportation
President-elect Donald Trump has affirmed plans to declare a national emergency and use the United States military for mass deportations of undocumented immigrants.
19 Nov 2024
AndroidUS government wants Google to sell Chrome to end monopoly
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is said to be planning to seek a judicial order, forcing Google to divest its Chrome internet browser.
18 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpWhere Kamala Harris's $1 billion campaign money went
Kamala Harris, the outgoing United States Vice President, and Democratic presidential candidate, lost the November 5 presidential election to Republican Donald Trump.
17 Nov 2024
ChinaBiden, Xi agree, 'humans not AI' should control nuclear weapons
United States President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed on the necessity of human oversight in nuclear weapon decisions.
17 Nov 2024
AfghanistanWhy Trump's defense secretary pick is facing scrutiny over tattoos
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for the Department of Defense head, is under fire for a tattoo on his bicep that reads "Deus Vult."
16 Nov 2024
BoeingBiden jokes about rescuing stranded astronauts, Sunita, Wilmore, from space
United States President Joe Biden recently joked about going to space to bring back astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore.
14 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpTrump hints at constitution-breaking 3rd term as President
Donald Trump, newly elected for a second term as United States President, has hinted at the possibility of running for a third term, despite it breaking constitutional limits.
11 Nov 2024
BitcoinBitcoin surges past $81,000 mark for the first time
Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, has seen a massive spike in value, breaching the $81,000 mark for the first time.
10 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpTrump wins Arizona, completing sweep of all 7 swing states
Donald Trump has won Arizona, completing a clean sweep of all seven swing states in the 2024 election.
08 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpWhat is 'Alien Enemies Act' that Trump pledged to invoke
During his campaigning days, United States President elect Donald Trump promised to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to carry out "Operation Aurora."
08 Nov 2024
CubaTrump wins: What Biden can do in remaining 73 days?
After Donald Trump's election victory, President Joe Biden has promised a peaceful transfer of power.
08 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpTrump-appointed judge declares immigration program for US citizens' spouses illegal
A federal judge in the United States has ruled an immigration program launched by the Joe Biden administration illegal.
07 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpWhat Trump's win could mean for Ukraine, Middle East, China
Donald Trump's re-election as President of the United States is bound to drastically alter the country's foreign policy.
07 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpHow Trump spent his first day after defeating Kamala Harris
Donald Trump, who has been re-elected as the President of the United States, spent his first day after victory taking a slew of congratulatory calls and starting transition talks.
07 Nov 2024
Donald Trump'Outcome not what we wanted...': Kamala Harris after election defeat
Vice President Kamala Harris officially conceded the 2024 United States presidential election to President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday.
06 Nov 2024
Kamala HarrisHow US President Biden spent election night
United States President Joe Biden spent the 2024 Election Night at the White House residence, with a small group of family members and close advisers.
06 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpJill Biden's Election Day outfit goes viral—there's a Trump connection
American First Lady Jill Biden's Election Day outfit has sent social media into a frenzy.
06 Nov 2024
Hillary ClintonHarris vs Trump: Historic firsts of 2024 US presidential election
The 2024 United States presidential election is turning out to be historic, with Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris as the main contenders.
05 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpUS presidential election 2024: Date, time, results, where to watch
The United States is gearing up for a pivotal presidential election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
01 Nov 2024
Kamala HarrisWhy US votes in November, but president swears-in in January
The United States has a peculiar electoral timeline where citizens vote in November but the newly-elected president is sworn in January.
01 Nov 2024
Climate ChangeTrump's VP pick Vance stirs controversy with transgender remarks
Republican Vice-Presidential nominee JD Vance has sparked a controversy after his comments on transgender and nonbinary people.
01 Nov 2024
BangladeshTrump promises stronger India ties, condemns attack on Bangladesh's Hindus
Former United States President Donald Trump has promised to strengthen ties with India days ahead of the US presidential elections.
31 Oct 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuHezbollah's new chief open to truce with Israel
In a surprising turn of events, Naim Qassem, the newly appointed leader of Hezbollah, has indicated a possible willingness for a ceasefire with Israel.
31 Oct 2024
Donald TrumpTrump rides in garbage truck 'in honor of Kamala, Biden'
Former United States President Donald Trump made a sensational appearance in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Wednesday by hopping into a garbage truck bearing his campaign insignia.
30 Oct 2024
DiwaliUS's tallest building lights up for Diwali
The One World Trade Center in New York City, the tallest building in the United States, was illuminated in vibrant colors to mark Diwali.
30 Oct 2024
DiwaliNew York City schools close for Diwali for 1st time
In a historic move, New York City schools will remain shut on November 1 to observe the Hindu festival of Diwali. This marks the first time that the city's schools have recognized this holiday.
30 Oct 2024
Donald TrumpHow fitness app Strava is exposing whereabouts of world leaders!
A recent investigation by French newspaper Le Monde has revealed that the confidential movements of global leaders like US President Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, and others can be tracked online.
30 Oct 2024
Donald TrumpJoe Biden calls Trump's supporters 'garbage,' then a correction
United States President Joe Biden has clarified his recent comments that were perceived as offensive toward supporters of former President Donald Trump.
30 Oct 2024
Iran'Will hit places we spared': Israel issues warning to Iran
In retaliation to a ballistic missile attack from Tehran, Israeli fighter jets have struck Iranian military sites and missile production facilities.
29 Oct 2024
Donald TrumpExplained: Why paper ballots are still used in US elections
The 2024 United States presidential elections are slated for November 5. As many as 29 million people have already voted.
27 Oct 2024
Ayatollah Ali KhameneiIran's supreme leader Khamenei 'seriously ill,' son likely successor
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, 85, is very ill, and his second oldest son, Mojtaba Khamenei, is expected to succeed him when he dies, according to a New York Times report on Saturday.
26 Oct 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael strikes Iran: How did the West, Arab countries react
The United States and the United Kingdom have urged Iran to refrain from retaliating after Israel's airstrikes on Iranian military targets.
26 Oct 2024
Jeff BezosWhy Jeff Bezos stopped Washington Post from endorsing Kamala Harris
Jeff Bezos, the owner of The Washington Post, stopped it from endorsing Kamala Harris for US President, the newspaper reported.
25 Oct 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningUS implements new AI guidelines, bans use in nuclear decisions
US President Joe Biden has issued a national security memorandum, detailing strict guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in military and intelligence operations.
18 Oct 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuVideo: Footage of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar's last moments released
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has released drone footage of the final moments of Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar.
18 Oct 2024
CanadaUS charges ex-Indian government employee in plot to assassinate Pannun
The United States has formally charged Vikash Yadav, a former officer of India's Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), for his alleged role in a failed murder plot.
17 Oct 2024
Kamala HarrisExplained: 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.
14 Oct 2024
Kamala HarrisTime magazine owner criticizes Kamala Harris for declining interview requests
Marc Benioff, the owner of Time magazine, has publicly slammed United States Vice President Kamala Harris for repeatedly refusing interview requests from the publication.
10 Oct 2024
FloridaHurricane Milton hits Florida, over 1 million homes lose power
Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, hit Florida near Siesta Key, United States on Wednesday evening (local time).
09 Oct 2024
FloridaWhat makes Hurricane Milton—heading to Florida— 'worst storm in century'
Hurricane Milton is barreling toward Florida with wind speeds of up to 289.6km/h.
09 Oct 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuTrump-Putin phone call, Biden's outburst: Bob Woodward's book reveals all
Veteran reporter and The Washington Post Associate Editor Bob Woodward will release his new book War next week.
09 Oct 2024
AfghanistanBiden called Netanyahu 'son of b*h' in private: Report
United States President Joe Biden has reportedly used profanity to describe Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during private meetings.
05 Oct 2024
CubaBiden administration won't extend legal status for 530,000 migrants
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that the Joe Biden administration will not extend the legal status of approximately 530,000 migrants.
04 Oct 2024
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei'We'll defeat our enemies': Khamenei's rare sermon amid Israel crisis
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered a rare Friday sermon at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla mosque in central Tehran.
04 Oct 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuIran-Israel conflict driving up oil price; will it affect India
The escalating tensions between Iran and Israel have led to a marginal spike in global oil prices.
03 Oct 2024
IranIsrael bombed arms depot at Russian Khmeimim base: Report
An Israeli airstrike has reportedly targeted a weapons warehouse at the Russian Khmeimim base near Latakia in Syria, the Mirror reported.
02 Oct 2024
Donald TrumpLike two kids fighting in schoolyard: Trump on Iran-Israel conflict
Former United States President Donald Trump has compared the Israel-Hamas conflict to "two kids fighting in the schoolyard."
02 Oct 2024
British Airways'Not a...movie': Video shows Israel's Iron Dome intercepting Iranian missiles
A video of Israel's Iron Dome defense system intercepting a barrage of missiles from Iran has gone viral.
02 Oct 2024
Donald Trump'Iran uhhh...': Kamala Harris's running mate confuses Israel with Iran
Tim Walz, the Democratic vice-presidential candidate in the United States, had a little slip-up during the first VP debate on Tuesday.
01 Oct 2024
IsraelHezbollah retaliates against Israeli ground offensive with artillery attack
Hezbollah, the armed group from Lebanon, has announced that it fired artillery at Israeli military personnel stationed in the northern town of Metula, according to a report by Reuters.
01 Oct 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael launches 'targeted ground raids' on Hezbollah in Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Monday night that it has initiated "targeted ground raids" in southern Lebanon.
29 Sep 2024
IranIran calls for emergency UN meeting over 'full-scale' war possibility
Iran has requested an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) after the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike.
27 Sep 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu'Will speak in actions': Netanyahu rejects call for Lebanon ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Jerusalem would continue its offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon until all objectives are met, despite the United States—its key ally, urging a ceasefire.
26 Sep 2024
Antonio GuterresIsrael hints at Lebanon ground invasion to 'decisively destroy' Hezbollah
The Israeli military is reportedly preparing for a possible ground operation in Lebanon, aiming to "decisively destroy" Hezbollah's infrastructure.
