Barack Obama
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Obama denounces violence after shooting at White House dinner, avoids mentioning Trump
World | Apr 27, 2026, 07:42 AM ISTThe incident took place during the high-profile annual gathering, which was attended by US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, along with several senior officials. Authorities confirmed that all prominent attendees were safe.
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Obama says aliens likely exist but dismisses claims of secret US cover-up
World | Feb 16, 2026, 10:09 AM ISTObama strongly rejected the long-standing claim that the US government is hiding alien bodies or spacecraft at Area 51 in Nevada. “They’re not being kept in Area 51, there’s no underground facility,” he said.
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Trump deletes racist video on Obamas after row, but refuses to apologise
World | Feb 07, 2026, 10:43 AM ISTThe nearly one-minute video showed Obamas as monkeys for around a second. It was deleted later by the White House following a controversy.
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'Stain on our history': Trump under fire video video portraying Barack, Michelle Obama as monkeys
World | Feb 06, 2026, 07:40 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump drew sharp criticism after sharing a video on his social media platform that depicted former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes and repeated false claims about the 2020 election.
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Gujarat ATS foils Ricin plot, reviving memories of poison letters to Obama and Trump
World | Nov 10, 2025, 01:29 PM ISTThe ATS claims one of the accused, a doctor with a Chinese medical degree, was involved in a plan to create ricin — a toxin classified under Schedule 1 of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
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Trump targets Obama over Nobel Peace Prize win, says ex-US President received it 'for nothing'
World | Oct 10, 2025, 10:09 AM ISTBarack Obama, the 44th President of the United States from 2009 to 2017, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2008 for "his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples."
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Barack Obama refutes Trump's 'treason' allegations, calls it 'weak attempt at distraction'
World | Jul 23, 2025, 07:08 AM ISTThe Hill reported that Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard issued a report last Friday detailing the alleged election fraud, stating that officials involved were engaged in a "treasonous conspiracy."
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Trump shares AI-generated video showing Barack Obama's arrest: 'No one is above the law'
World | Jul 21, 2025, 09:01 AM ISTThe doctored video of former US President Barack Obama also shows him inside a jail cell, dressed in an orange prison jumpsuit typically worn by inmates.
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Barack and Michelle Obama respond to viral breakup rumours on podcast: 'We've had hard times...'
World | Jul 17, 2025, 08:04 PM ISTBarack and Michelle Obama have publicly addressed months-long divorce rumours for the first time in a new episode of Michelle’s podcast In My Opinion, co-hosted with her brother Craig Robinson. In a light-hearted and candid exchange, the former US President joked, “She took me back.”
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5 leaders who changed global politics with one speech
Politics | Jul 02, 2025, 06:04 PM ISTWords can change the world and some speeches have. From Gandhi’s call for freedom to Obama’s call for hope, five leaders used one defining speech to shift global politics and inspire lasting change.
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Michelle Obama dismisses divorce rumours again: ‘If there were problems, everyone would know’
World | May 04, 2025, 03:59 PM ISTIn a candid podcast appearance, Michelle Obama addressed ongoing rumors about her marriage to former President Barack Obama, asserting that any issues would be publicly known. She reflected on choosing personal well-being over public expectations and spoke about the strength of their relationship.
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Obama lauds Harvard University for 'setting an example' as it rejects Trump's 'unlawful attempt'
World | Apr 15, 2025, 01:45 PM ISTFormer US President Barack Obama has lauded Harvard University's stand against the Trump administration's demands, which included limiting activism on campus. Earlier, Harvard University, in a statement, said, "No government should dictate what private universities can teach."
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'Fight, fight, fight': Trump's 'fist pump' artwork replaces Obama's portrait at White House
World | Apr 12, 2025, 12:47 PM ISTAbout the decision to replace former US President Barack Obama's portrait with that of Donald Trump's viral 'fist pump' depicting artwork, the White House in a statement said, 'President Trump has the right to make changes as other presidents have in the past.'
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Michelle Obama opens up about divorce rumours with Barack Obama, says 'I was making a choice'
World | Apr 10, 2025, 04:18 PM ISTMichelle Obama, in conversation with actress Sophia Bush in the Work In Progress podcast, talked about the changes in her life after leaving the White House. She said, "I could have made a lot of these decisions years ago, but I didn't give myself that freedom."
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Did Obama try to block Kamala Harris' nomination after Biden's exit? Here's what a book claims
World | Apr 02, 2025, 06:08 PM ISTAccording to Jonathan Allen, the author of FIGHT: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House, Obama didn't want Kamala Harris to replace Joe Biden as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate. Obama reportedly supported an open convention, rather than automatically backing Harris' nomination.
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Michelle Obama issues statement amid divorce rumours: 'Barack and I...'
World | Jan 31, 2025, 02:53 PM ISTFormer first lady Michelle Obama in a heartfelt post on Instagram said that The Obama Presidential Center will pay tribute to Hadiya Pendleton, a talented honour roll student whose death in 2013 shocked the nation.
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Jennifer Aniston addresses affair rumours with Barack Obama: 'I know Michelle more...' | WATCH
World | Jan 24, 2025, 11:33 PM ISTJennifer Aniston humorously addressed rumours of an affair with Barack Obama during an interview, clarifying, "I know Michelle more than him." The lighthearted conversation also included quirky revelations like her salmon sperm facial and childhood belly dancing traditions.
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Love of my life: Obamas dismiss rift rumours as former President celebrates Michelle's birthday
World | Jan 18, 2025, 12:51 PM ISTAmid rumours of separation, Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama were seen together on the occasion of latter's birthday. Recently, the former first lady skipped some gatherings in the US, giving wings to rumours regarding her divorce with the former president.
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Obama-Trump exchange at Carter's funeral sparks speculation, Kamala Harris' reaction draws attention
World | Jan 10, 2025, 09:20 PM ISTA surprising exchange between Barack Obama and Donald Trump at Jimmy Carter’s funeral has fueled speculation about shifting political dynamics. Lipreading analysis suggested Trump raised critical issues with Obama, while Kamala Harris’ viral reaction added to the intrigue.
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Trump under high-security zone, uses bulletproof glass at 1st outdoor rally after assassination bid
World | Aug 22, 2024, 11:59 AM ISTStorage containers were stacked around the perimeter to create additional walls and block sight lines. Snipers were positioned on roofs at the venue, where old aircraft were sitting behind the podium and a large American flag was suspended from cranes.