Joe Biden: News

21 Nov 2023

Israel

Biden says Israel-Hamas truce deal close, IDF surrounds Indonesian Hospital

The deal for a truce between Israel and Hamas amid the ongoing war in Gaza is "closer," United States President Joe Biden and Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh have said.

20 Nov 2023

Jimmy Carter

'Steel Magnolia' Rosalynn Carter, US's ex-first lady dies at 96

Former United States (US) First Lady Rosalynn Carter died at the age of 96 on Sunday (local time).

17 Nov 2023

Narendra Modi

Modi influences countries to resolve conflict: Goyal after Biden-Jinping meet

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said nations worldwide were heeding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for dialogue in resolving conflicts.

16 Nov 2023

Xi Jinping

Biden-Jinping summit results in key agreements: Everything to know

United States (US) President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in San Francisco, US, for the first time since their summit in Bali, Indonesia last year.

16 Nov 2023

China

Biden calls Jinping 'dictator' again, just hours after 'productive' meeting

Hours after their first physical meeting in a year, United States (US) President Joe Biden on Wednesday reiterated his stance that Chinese President Xi Jinping is a dictator.

14 Nov 2023

Israel

Will free 70 hostages in exchange for 5-day ceasefire: Hamas

Amid the escalating war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, the Palestinian terror group's military arm, the Al-Qassam Brigades, has proposed a five-day ceasefire with Israel in exchange for the release of up to 70 women and children hostages, Reuters reported.

13 Nov 2023

Hamas

Hamas planned Israel attack for over a year: Report 

The Hamas had planned for more than a year to attack Israel in a large proportion and trigger a war in the Middle East, The Washington Post reported.

13 Nov 2023

US Congress

US government shutdown looms despite compromise plan

As the United States (US) government moves toward a possible shutdown, House Speaker Mike Johnson presented a compromise proposal that excludes stringent conservative demands such as reducing expenditure and limiting immigration.

10 Nov 2023

Israel

Israel agrees to 4-hour daily pauses for Gazans to flee

Israel will implement four-hour military pauses each day in its ongoing war with Hamas to allow civilians to flee northern Gaza, the United States (US) said.

US developing nuclear weapon capable of killing 300,000 people: Report

The United States (US) is developing a nuclear bomb that can reportedly kill more than 300,000 people if detonated.

'Will collapse like USSR': Hamas issues warning to US

Palestinian terror group Hamas has reportedly issued a warning to the United States (US) for supporting Israel in Gaza.

Biden inks executive order for AI regulation in the US

US President Joe Biden has signed an executive order detailing regulations for generative AI, preceding any potential legislation from lawmakers.

US mass shooting suspect, who killed 18, found dead: Police

United States (US) authorities confirmed on Friday that the man suspected of killing 18 people in a mass shooting incident in Maine's Lewiston on Wednesday night was found dead. Identified as Robert Card, the 40-year-old died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

26 Oct 2023

Israel

Biden links Hamas attack to India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor

United States President Joe Biden recently speculated that the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel might be linked to the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC) project unveiled at the G20 Summit in New Delhi.

26 Oct 2023

Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel preparing ground invasion of Gaza, won't give specifics: Netanyahu

In a recent televised address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel is gearing up for a potential ground invasion of Gaza amid its ongoing war against the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas.

US: Over 20 dead in deadliest mass shootings since 2019

At least 22 individuals were reportedly killed, and over 50 people suffered injuries in mass shootings at multiple locations in Maine's Lewiston, United States (US), on Wednesday (local time).

'Israelis can make own decisions': Biden on Gaza ground invasions

United States (US) President Joe Biden reportedly said on Tuesday that Israel had the autonomy to make its own choices and reiterated unwavering support from the US.

24 Oct 2023

Wang Yi

Israel-Hamas war: China shifts stance, acknowledges Israel's 'right to self-defense'

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has acknowledged Israel's right to defend itself against Palestinian terror group Hamas in a telephonic conversation with his Israeli counterpart Eli Cohen, state-run Chinese news agency Xinhua reported.

23 Oct 2023

Israel

Israel intensifies Gaza attacks, Western allies back 'right to defend'

The United States (US)—along with Canada, France, Italy, Germany, and the United Kingdom (UK)—has issued a joint statement supporting Israel's "right to defend" against Hamas.

21 Oct 2023

Egypt

Israel-Hamas war: Rafah border opens, aid trucks allowed into Gaza

Egypt has opened the humanitarian aid corridor via the Rafah border crossing with Gaza, per Reuters.

21 Oct 2023

Justin Trudeau

Canada: Justin Trudeau jeered in mosque over Israel-Hamas conflict

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced an unfriendly crowd at a mosque in Toronto, Canada, on Friday over his response to the Israel-Hamas war, The Toronto Sun reported.

21 Oct 2023

Hamas

In a first, Hamas releases two American hostages

Hamas authorities in the Gaza Strip released two American captives, Judith Tai Raanan and her daughter Natalie Shoshana Raanan, on Friday.

Biden makes urgent budget request to support Israel and Ukraine

United States (US) President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that he will send an urgent budget request to Congress in a bid to garner funds to support its allies and cater to America's security needs.

19 Oct 2023

Narendra Modi

PM Modi speaks to Palestinian President Abbas, assures aid

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday and offered his condolences for the civilian lives lost in the recent bombing at a Gaza hospital.

19 Oct 2023

Israel

Israel-Hamas conflict: What is the two-state solution?

United States (US) President Joe Biden restated his support for the two-state solution on Wednesday so that Israeli and Palestinian people can live safely and in peace.

Rishi Sunak urges progress on Gaza aid during Israel visit

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak touched down in Tel Aviv on Thursday to show support for Israel.

US asking Israel backstage not to war with Hezbollah: Report

The United States (US) has been privately urging Israel not to launch a military campaign with Hezbollah, a Shiite Lebanese militant and political group backed by Iran, according to a report by The Times of Israel.

'Let Gaza Live': US Capitol building stormed by protesters

Amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, hundreds of protesters gathered in the Cannon Rotunda of the United States Capitol Hill building on Wednesday.

19 Oct 2023

Egypt

Israel-Hamas war: Egypt agrees to open Gaza aid corridor

Egypt announced the creation of a "sustainable" humanitarian corridor, allowing aid to reach Gaza via the Rafah border crossing, NDTV reported.

Israel-Hamas war: Muslims fear post-9/11 prejudices could return

In the wake of the recent Hamas attack on Israel, Arab and Muslim Americans are growing increasingly worried about the possible return of post-9/11 prejudices.

18 Oct 2023

Benjamin Netanyahu

Biden backs Israel's account of Gaza hospital strike

United States (US) President Joe Biden landed in Israel on Wednesday amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.

18 Oct 2023

Palestine

Biden arrives in Israel, meeting with Arab leaders canceled

After an airstrike hit the Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza, killing at least 500 people, United States President Joe Biden's meeting with the leaders of Egypt, Jordan, and Palestine was called off.

18 Oct 2023

Benjamin Netanyahu

'Terrorists' attacked Gaza hospital, not IDF, says Netanyahu; Palestine reacts

A day after Palestinian authorities accused Israeli airstrikes of killing 500 people in a Gaza hospital, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed "terrorists in Gaza" for the attack.

US President Joe Biden to visit Israel, Jordan tomorrow

United States President Joe Biden will reportedly visit Israel and Jordan on Wednesday as the war between Israel and Palestinian terror group Hamas continues to escalate.

17 Oct 2023

Israel

Israeli Air Force strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

Israeli Air Force on Tuesday claimed to have hit targets linked to the Iran-backed terror group Hezbollah in Lebanon overnight.

16 Oct 2023

Israel

US: 6-year-old boy stabbed to death by Islamophobic landlord

A six-year-old Palestinian-American boy was reportedly stabbed to death while his mother was left critically injured in Illinois, United States, on Saturday (local time).

16 Oct 2023

Israel

Biden calls Israel potentially occupying Gaza 'big mistake'

While Israeli forces prepare for a major ground offensive in Gaza, United States (US) President Joe Biden warned Israel against reoccupying the territory controlled by Hamas, labeling the potential move a "big mistake."

15 Oct 2023

Israel

Israel-Hamas war: Gaza residents get 3-hour deadline to flee

Israel on Sunday reportedly opened a safe route within four kilometers of the Lebanese border for Gaza residents, asking them to move toward the safer southern region within three hours.

15 Oct 2023

Israel

Israeli forces ordered to capture Gaza City, destroy Hamas leadership

Israel has ordered its forces to seize Gaza City and destroy Hamas's current leadership, following the surprise attack by the terrorist group that killed 1,300 people and stunned Israel, The New York Times reported.

12 Oct 2023

Israel

Israel-Hamas war: Biden alleges 'terrorists beheading children,' White House clarifies

Amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, United States (US) President Joe Biden has alleged that he never thought he would see photographs of terrorists beheading kids.