Joe Biden: News

13 Jun 2024

Narendra Modi

G7 summit: PM Modi leaves for Italy today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will depart for Italy on Thursday to attend the 50th G7 leaders' summit, marking his first trip abroad after beginning his third term.

US: President Biden's son Hunter guilty in criminal gun trial 

Hunter Biden, the son of United States President Joe Biden, was found guilty on all three counts at his federal gun trial in Delaware on Tuesday.

05 Jun 2024

Ukraine

US: Report raises concerns over President Biden's cognitive fitness

A report by The Wall Street Journal published on Tuesday has raised concerns about the cognitive health of United States President Joe Biden.

05 Jun 2024

China

Paris Hilton among several high-profile TikTok accounts targeted in cyber-attack

In a recent cyber attack, several TikTok accounts, including those belonging to high-profile celebrities like Paris Hilton and CNN, were targeted.

31 May 2024

Donald Trump

Trump found guilty on all 34 counts in hush-money case 

A New York jury found former United States President Donald Trump guilty on all charges in the hush money case involving former adult film star Stormy Daniels on Thursday.

29 May 2024

New Hampshire

Robocaller using AI-generated Joe Biden voice fined $6 million

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the US, has proposed a substantial $6 million fine for Democratic political consultant Steve Kramer.

25 May 2024

China

Joe Biden to reinstate tariffs on numerous Chinese imports

President Joe Biden is set to reimpose tariffs on hundreds of Chinese goods, as per an announcement from the office of the US Trade Representative.

24 May 2024

Kamala Harris

Biden calls Harris President, expresses frustration at press conference

During a joint press conference with Kenyan President William Ruto, United States President Joe Biden expressed his frustration with the White House press corps.

US consumer inflation slows, boosting prospects for interest rate cut

Consumer prices in the US rose less than expected in April, signaling a return to the downward inflation trend at the beginning of Q2.

15 May 2024

Israel

US plans $1bn military aid for Israel amid Gaza conflict

The Joe Biden administration has reportedly informed Congress of its intention to provide a $1 billion military aid package to Israel.

08 May 2024

TikTok

TikTok sues US government over law mandating sale or ban

TikTok has filed a lawsuit against the US government, challenging a recent legislation that could force its parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app or face a potential ban in the US.

Joe Biden calls India 'xenophobic,' Jaishankar responds 

India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, has countered the claims made by United States President Joe Biden that India is "xenophobic."

03 May 2024

India

White House addresses Biden's 'xenophobic' remarks on Asian countries

The White House recently responded to a controversial statement made by US President Joe Biden at a fundraising event.

01 May 2024

US State Department

US reacts to report on Pannun assassination plot

The United States is "regularly working" with India in its investigation into the allegations related to the plot to assassinate pro-Khalistan leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a US State Department official said.

MEA responds to report linking India and Pannun's 'assassination' plot

The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday commented on a report by The Washington Post, stating that it contains "unwarranted...unsubstantiated imputations" in connection with the alleged involvement of Indian agents in the plot to kill pro-Khalistan leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

29 Apr 2024

Donald Trump

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.

28 Apr 2024

Hamas

Anti-Israel protesters crash White House correspondents dinner in Washington

Anti-Israel protesters gathered outside the venue where President Joe Biden was slated to deliver a speech at the annual White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner on Saturday night.

28 Apr 2024

Israel

US officials divided over Israel's use of American-supplied weapons: Report

An internal State Department memo has exposed a rift among senior United States officials concerning Israel's use of American-supplied weapons, Reuters reported.

26 Apr 2024

Technology

FCC reinstates net neutrality rules: Know its significance

In a significant policy shift, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has reinstated net neutrality safeguards that were previously abolished during Donald Trump's administration.

25 Apr 2024

Donald Trump

Arizona House votes to overturn near-total complete ban on abortions

The Arizona House has voted in favor of a proposal aimed at overturning the state's nearly complete ban on abortions.

24 Apr 2024

Ukraine

US Senate approves $95 billion aid package for Ukraine

The United States Senate has approved a $95 billion aid package intended for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.

24 Apr 2024

TikTok

US Senate passes bill forcing ByteDance to sell TikTok

The US Senate has passed a bill that could force ByteDance, the China-based parent company of TikTok, to relinquish its ownership of the popular social media platform.

24 Apr 2024

TikTok

US Senate passes bill requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok: Report

The US Senate has passed a bill requiring ByteDance—the parent company of TikTok—to sell the popular social media platform or risk being removed from app stores.

22 Apr 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

22 killed as Israel strikes Rafah; protesters demand Netanyahu's replacement

At least 22 Palestinians, including 18 children, were killed in an Israeli strike on Rafah overnight, health officials said on Sunday.

21 Apr 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu fumes as US plans to sanction IDF unit 

The United States is reportedly contemplating imposing sanctions on the Netzah Yehuda, a battalion of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), due to alleged human rights violations against Palestinians in the West Bank.

Fast-charging stations for EVs expanding rapidly in the US

The US has experienced a significant increase in the number of public fast-charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs), with nearly 600 new stations activated in the first quarter of 2024.

19 Apr 2024

Pentagon

US: Biden raises eyebrows by claiming cannibals 'ate' his uncle 

United States President Joe Biden's comments about his uncle, 2nd Lt. Ambrose J Finnegan Jr, potentially falling victim to cannibalism in Papua New Guinea during World War II have sparked confusion and criticism.

18 Apr 2024

Hamas

'Don't move on Haifa': Biden confuses Israeli city with Rafah

United States President Joe Biden on Tuesday confused the Israeli port city of Haifa with Rafah, a city in southern Gaza, in a startling gaffe.

17 Apr 2024

Donald Trump

US: 7 jurors selected in Trump's hush-money criminal trial 

The landmark "hush-money" criminal trial of former United States President Donald Trump took a significant step forward on Tuesday with the commencement of jury selection.

16 Apr 2024

Israel

Biden spotted using prepared script during meeting with Iraq PM

United States President Joe Biden was seen referring to prepared remarks while interacting with the press during an Oval Office meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia'a Al-Sudani on Monday (local time).

16 Apr 2024

Antonio Guterres

As Iran-Israel conflict escalates, UN worried about nuclear strike attack

As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mulls a counterstrike on Iran, the United Nations (UN) has appealed for the de-escalation of a much-feared war in the Middle East.

16 Apr 2024

Kamala Harris

US: Biden, wife release tax return, showing $620,000 in income

The 2023 tax returns of President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden reveal an income of approximately $620,000.

14 Apr 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

US won't support Israeli counterattack on Iran: Biden tells Netanyahu

United States President Joe Biden reportedly informed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a call on Saturday that the US would not support any Israeli reprisals against Iran.

14 Apr 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu hid at US billionaire's 'missile-proof' home before Iranian attack 

As fears of an attack from Iran grew, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his family spent their weekend at a 'missile-proof' residence owned by billionaire Simon Falic.

13 Apr 2024

France

Expect Iran to attack Israel 'sooner than later': Joe Biden 

The United States expects Iran to carry out strikes on many targets within Israel in the coming days, and it is prepared to help intercept any missiles launched at its ally, CNN reported.

12 Apr 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

US restricts travel for employees in Israel amid Iran threat

The United States (US) has limited travel for its diplomats in Israel due to fears of an Iranian strike.

12 Apr 2024

White House

Biden urged to ban Chinese EV imports amid security concerns

Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown has called on US President Joe Biden, to take decisive action against the imports of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), citing national security concerns.

11 Apr 2024

Apple

New judge assigned to US government's antitrust case against Apple

The US government's antitrust lawsuit against Apple has been reassigned to a new judge.

11 Apr 2024

Julian Assange

Biden considering Australia's plea to drop charges against WikiLeaks founder

President Joe Biden is reportedly considering Australia's request to end the US pursuit of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange (52).

11 Apr 2024

Japan

Google invests $1B in subsea cables to boost US-Japan connectivity

Google, the tech giant under Alphabet Inc., has committed a $1 billion investment to improve internet connectivity between the US and Japan.