White House: News

31 May 2024

Donald Trump

Robert De Niro stripped of NAB Award following anti-Trump comments

Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Robert De Niro has been denied the Service to America Award by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) due to his recent fiery political remarks.

03 May 2024

Bing

Microsoft touts responsible AI efforts in its first transparency report

Microsoft has released its inaugural Responsible AI Transparency Report, a detailed document that underscores the tech giant's commitment to developing and deploying responsible artificial intelligence (AI) systems throughout 2023.

23 Apr 2024

Hamas

Ripples of Gaza war felt in New York, protesters arrested 

The ripple effects of the Israel-Hamas war were felt as far as the United States after students at New York University (NYU) took to the streets to call for a ceasefire.

US House Speaker faces backlash over Ukraine aid package

United States (US) House Speaker Mike Johnson's endorsement of a $61 billion aid package for Ukraine has triggered a backlash from his Republican colleagues.

16 Apr 2024

Joe Biden

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.

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

Joe Biden

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.

28 Mar 2024

Joe Biden

White House announces AI guidelines for federal government: Key points

The White House has taken a significant step toward regulating artificial intelligence (AI) within the federal government.

02 Mar 2024

Joe Biden

US military to airdrop humanitarian aid into Gaza, says Biden

United States (US) President Joe Biden on Friday said the US military would airdrop food and other supplies into Gaza to address the humanitarian crisis and potential famine, Reuters reported.

13 Feb 2024

China

China urges Israel to stop military operations in Rafah

China on Tuesday called on Israel to halt its military operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah "as soon as possible," warning of a "serious humanitarian disaster" there if fighting did not stop.

04 Feb 2024

Joe Biden

Joe Biden wins first Democratic contest in US Presidential race

United States (US) President Joe Biden secured an easy victory in the South Carolina Democratic primary, marking the first official race of the party's 2024 nomination season.

Ukraine war boosts US weapons exports to record high

Overseas sales of the United States (US)'s weapons saw a significant increase in 2023, reaching a record total of $238 billion (approximately Rs. 19 lakh crore), BBC reported.

First-ever nitrogen gas execution: Eyewitness describes 'horror show' inside chamber

In an extremely controversial move, which the White House even called "deeply disturbing," the state of Alabama executed a convicted murderer with nitrogen gas on Thursday.

20 Jan 2024

Joe Biden

Biden bats for 'independent Palestine' during call with Netanyahu

United States (US) President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday (local time) about potential solutions for establishing an independent Palestinian state.

24 Dec 2023

Joe Biden

Didn't ask for ceasefire: Biden after call with Netanyahu 

United States (US) President Joe Biden on Saturday (local time) urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ensure the protection of civilian lives and humanitarian aid workers in Gaza amid the war with Hamas.

14 Dec 2023

Joe Biden

House approves impeachment inquiry into US President Joe Biden

The United States (US) House of Representatives approved a resolution on Wednesday (local time) to initiate a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.

12 Dec 2023

Vladimir Putin

Putin's fiercest political opponent missing from jail: Everything to know

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, considered the staunchest of President Vladimir Putin, has reportedly gone missing from prison, according to his associates.

11 Dec 2023

Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskyy to meet Biden, Republicans amid funding crisis

As the Russia-Ukraine conflict approaches its second anniversary, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will reportedly meet his American counterpart, Joe Biden, on Tuesday.

13 Nov 2023

Joe Biden

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.

25 Oct 2023

Joe Biden

'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.

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.

11 Oct 2023

Joe Biden

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.

Israel-Hamas war enters 4th day, death toll mounts to 1,600

At least 1,600 people have died and thousands were injured in the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas, India Today reported.

06 Oct 2023

Donald Trump

Trump allegedly shared US nuclear submarine secrets with Australian businessman

Former United States (US) President Donald Trump reportedly disclosed classified information on America's nuclear submarines to Australian billionaire businessman Anthony Pratt months after leaving the White House.

18 Sep 2023

Taiwan

Taiwan detects 103 Chinese warplanes near island in 24 hours

The Ministry of National Defense of Taiwan expressed grave concerns on Monday over the increased military activity of China after it reportedly detected more than 100 Chinese warplanes around the island within a 24-hour period.

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.

25 Jul 2023

Joe Biden

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.

13 Jul 2023

Joe Biden

Joe Biden has had 'so much plastic surgery': Republican leader

Greg Murphy, a Republican congressman from North Carolina, has accused United States (US) President Joe Biden of having "so much botox."

06 Jul 2023

Joe Biden

Cameras, visitor logs checked after cocaine found at White House

A powdery substance found by the Secret Service at the White House on Sunday was cocaine, Reuters reported, quoting an official on Wednesday.

30 Jun 2023

Joe Biden

US: Supreme Court halts Biden's student loan forgiveness plan

The United States (US) Supreme Court rejected President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness scheme on Friday, depriving tens of millions of Americans of the opportunity to have up to $20,000 of their debt canceled.

27 Jun 2023

Narendra Modi

White House condemns journalist's harassment for questioning PM Modi

The White House on Monday condemned the online harassment faced by Sabrina Siddiqui, the journalist who had asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi a question at a press conference last week.

24 Jun 2023

Joe Biden

India, US call to curb cross-border terrorism; Pakistan reacts

Pakistan has rejected a joint statement by India and the United States urging it to take action against cross-border terrorism.

22 Jun 2023

Narendra Modi

No discrimination in India: PM Modi on US media question

While responding to a question during a joint press conference on Thursday with United States (US) President Joe Biden regarding the measures the Indian government is taking to improve the rights of minorities, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that democracy is in the DNA of both the nations.

22 Jun 2023

Narendra Modi

Modi's dinner at White House: Here's what's on the menu

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, along with White House Executive Chef Cris Comerford are hosting Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 22 for a State Dinner.

22 Jun 2023

Narendra Modi

'Big deal': PM Modi, Biden to address press conference 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join United States (US) President Joe Biden to address a press conference on Thursday, the White House said.

22 Jun 2023

Narendra Modi

7.5-carat green diamond, sandalwood box: PM Modi's gifts to Bidens

On his first state visit to the United States (US), Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a handcrafted sandalwood box to US President Joe Biden and a green diamond to First Lady Jill Biden.

22 Jun 2023

Narendra Modi

Modi, Bidens exchange gifts after dinner, US Congress address ahead

After leading a Guinness World Record-setting International Yoga Day event in New York on Thursday (local time), Prime Minister Narendra Modi had an intimate dinner with United States (US) President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the White House in Washington.