Joe Biden: News

No specific information on Iran's role in Hamas attack: US

The United States (US) on Tuesday said that there was "no specific information" that would implicate Iran in the recent terrorist attack carried out by Hamas against Israel, PTI reported.

09 Oct 2023

Israel

Israel-Hamas war: Death toll crosses 1,100, US sends warships

At least 700 people have reportedly been killed in Israel, and over 400 have lost their lives in Gaza since the Palestinian Islamist militant group Hamas launched its unprecedented attack on the former on Saturday.

09 Oct 2023

Israel

US says Americans killed in Israel, deploys warships against Hamas

A United States (US) official confirmed on Sunday that several American citizens were killed in recent land-sea-air attacks on Israel by the Palestinian group Hamas.

08 Oct 2023

Israel

Israel-Hamas war: Over 500 dead, Netanyahu vows taking 'deadliest revenge'

At least 300 Israelis have died while 1,590 others have been injured since Palestinian militant Islamist group Hamas launched its surprise attack on Israel on Saturday morning, Fox News reported, quoting local news media.

Kevin McCarthy ousted as US House Speaker

In a first-of-its-kind move, Republican Kevin McCarthy was ousted as the Speaker of the United States (US) House of Representatives.

US Congress passes stopgap measure to prevent government shutdown

The United States (US) Congress gave its go-ahead to a "stopgap funding bill" on Saturday to avert a damaging government shutdown and keep federal agencies running until mid-November.

India-Canada diplomatic row: US might choose to sidestep, says report

The United States (US) administration led by President Joe Biden is likely to steer clear of the ongoing diplomatic dispute between India and Canada over Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar's June killing.

21 Sep 2023

Narendra Modi

Modi invites Biden as 2024 Republic Day chief guest

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited United States (US) President Joe Biden as the chief guest at next year's Republic Day celebrations.

Hunter Biden indicted: A look at controversies surrounding him

Hunter Biden, son of United States (US) President Joe Biden, has been indicted on three criminal counts related to gun possession, marking the first-ever prosecution of a sitting president's child.

10 Sep 2023

Narendra Modi

G20 Summit ends, PM Modi hands over presidency to Brazil

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday handed over the G20 Presidency to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, which marked the end of the G20 Summit in New Delhi.

10 Sep 2023

Morocco

Morocco earthquake: Death toll crosses 2,000, rescue operations underway

The death toll from a devastating earthquake in Morocco crossed 2,000 on Sunday.

10 Sep 2023

G20 Summit

G20 Summit: Key events scheduled for world leaders on day-2

Day one of the much-anticipated G20 Summit in India was highly eventful, with major announcements like the adoption of the New Delhi Leadership Declaration and the African Union (AU) becoming a permanent member of the G20 bloc.

09 Sep 2023

Narendra Modi

India-Middle East-Europe connectivity corridor to be launched soon: PM Modi

An agreement has been reached to build an India-Middle East-Europe connectivity corridor for economic integration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday at the G20 Summit in New Delhi.

09 Sep 2023

G20 Summit

G20 Summit: Full schedule of high-profile two-day meet in Delhi

The 18th G20 Summit officially kicked off on Saturday, with world leaders gathering in Delhi for the two-day event.

09 Sep 2023

Narendra Modi

G20 Summit: PM Modi speaks with 'Bharat' placard in front

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday welcomed G20 leaders upon their arrival at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

09 Sep 2023

Narendra Modi

What PM Modi, Biden discussed ahead of G20 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States (US) President Joe Biden held bilateral talks in New Delhi on Friday, reiterating their commitment to enhancing the India-US strategic partnership amid the rising influence of China.

08 Sep 2023

Defence Ministry

India begins process to buy 31 predator drones from US

India has reportedly requested the acquisition of 31 MQ-9B Reaper or Predator-B drones from the United States (US), with the aim of finalizing the deal within this fiscal year.

08 Sep 2023

Narendra Modi

PM Modi, Biden to hold bilateral talks, review projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold bilateral talks with United States (US) President Joe Biden, who is set to arrive in Delhi for the G20 Summit on Friday.

07 Sep 2023

G20 Summit

Biden to Trudeau: Where G20 leaders are staying during summit

Final preparations are underway in Delhi as the national capital decks up to welcome top global leaders for the highly anticipated G20 Summit.

07 Sep 2023

G20 Summit

Biden to be under 3-layer security blanket during G20 visit

United States (US) President Joe Biden is set to arrive in India on Friday evening to attend the much-awaited G20 Summit, which is scheduled to take place later this week on Saturday and Sunday in Delhi.

05 Sep 2023

Kim Jong-un

North Korea might supply weapons to Russia for Ukraine: US 

North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un is reportedly planning to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia.

Jill Biden gets COVID-19 ahead of President Biden's India visit

United States (US) First Lady Jill Biden (72) reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday (local time) and is experiencing mild symptoms, according to her spokesperson.

04 Sep 2023

Xi Jinping

China confirms Xi Jinping will not attend Delhi G20 Summit

In a major development ahead of the much-anticipated G20 Summit in New Delhi, China confirmed on Monday that President Xi Jinping would not be attending the upcoming two-day event this week.

04 Sep 2023

Xi Jinping

Biden 'disappointed' by Xi's reported G20 Summit absence

United States (US) President Joe Biden has expressed disappointment over Chinese President Xi Jinping's reported decision not to attend the G20 Summit scheduled in New Delhi later this week.

02 Sep 2023

Narendra Modi

G20 Summit: Modi-Biden bilateral meeting on Friday, says White House

United States (US) President Joe Biden is set to travel to India next week for the G20 Summit, where he will have a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi next Friday, the White House said on Saturday.

US Congress green-lights India-US fighter jet engine deal

The United States (US) Congress on Wednesday approved a deal with India that will allow American conglomerate General Electric (GE) to jointly produce engines for military aircraft in India.

29 Aug 2023

Eminem

Why Eminem asked Vivek Ramaswamy to stop using his music

Hip-hop sensation and world-renowned rapper Eminem has formally requested Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to cease using his music in his campaign.

26 Aug 2023

Russia

'Lie': Kremlin refutes allegations of planning Wagner chief's plane crash

Russia has reportedly played down the allegations that it orchestrated the recent death of Russian mercenary force Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin and labeled them an "absolute lie."

25 Aug 2023

Donald Trump

Trump's mugshot made public after arrest in Georgia election case

Former United States (US) President Donald Trump has made history by being the first current or former president to have his mugshot taken.

24 Aug 2023

Elon Musk

Wagner boss Prigozhin reportedly dead in plane crash, Musk reacts

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Wagner mercenary group chief who led an armed rebellion against Russian President Vladimir Putin, has reportedly died on Wednesday in a plane crash.

Why President Biden thinks of India as 'most important country'

The United States (US) Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on Tuesday said that President Joe Biden considers India "the most important country in the world," ANI reported.

22 Aug 2023

Donald Trump

Trump likely to surrender in 2020 election case on Thursday

Former United States (US) President Donald Trump said on Monday that he will surrender to the authorities in Georgia on Thursday in the case of alleged defrauding of the 2020 state election results.

15 Aug 2023

Donald Trump

US: Arrest warrant issued for Trump, 18 aides

An arrest warrant was issued for former United States (US) President Donald Trump and 18 of his allies on Monday night (local time).

Hawaii: Maui wildfire kills 53, engulfs historic Lahaina

The death toll due to the wildfire on Maui Island in Hawaii rose to 53 on Thursday. Many people are reported to have jumped into the Pacific Ocean to save themselves.

10 Aug 2023

China

Joe Biden bans US investment in Chinese tech sector

US President Joe Biden has signed an executive order restricting American investments in Chinese entities.

04 Aug 2023

Donald Trump

Trump pleads not guilty to 2020 election interference charges

Former United States (US) President Donald Trump on Thursday pleaded "not guilty" to charges that he orchestrated a criminal conspiracy to try to overturn his 2020 poll defeat.

02 Aug 2023

Donald Trump

Donald Trump charged with conspiracy to overturn 2020 US elections

Former United States (US) President Donald Trump was indicted on Tuesday for plotting to overturn his election defeat in the 2020 presidential elections.

29 Jul 2023

US President

Biden acknowledges son's child with woman who isn't his wife

United States (US) President Joe Biden has, for the first time, publicly acknowledged the existence of his seventh grandchild, Navy Joan Roberts, the daughter of his son Hunter Biden and Lunden Roberts, a woman from Arkansas who filed a paternity suit in May 2019 against the president's son.

US President Joe Biden may face impeachment probe

Amid serious financial strains in the United States (US), the country is facing a fresh challenge as calls for President Joe Biden's impeachment grow louder.

White House pushes AI companies to commit to safeguards

The US administration has been working on regulating artificial intelligence (AI) for a while. Its focus has always been on responsible AI.