Joe Biden
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US urged Russia not to use nuclear, Trump had 'secret' calls with Putin: Woodward's explosive claims
World | Oct 09, 2024, 07:25 AM ISTBiden also reached out to Putin directly in a message, warning of the “catastrophic consequences” if Russia used nuclear weapons, According to Woodward's account.
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Trump urges Israel to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities, contradicting Biden’s call for restraint
World | Oct 05, 2024, 09:26 AM ISTAs tensions rise between Israel and Iran following missile attacks, former US President Donald Trump called on Israeli forces to strike Iran’s nuclear sites.
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Biden holds surprise press briefing on election, economy, Middle East tensions | WATCH
World | Oct 05, 2024, 08:06 AM ISTUS President Joe Biden held a surprise press briefing covering key topics including the 2024 election, the economy, and rising Middle East tensions. Biden warned about Trump’s influence, defended the latest positive jobs report, and addressed concerns about the Israel-Iran conflict.
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Biden says 'don't believe' there will be all-out war in Middle East as Israel plans attack on Iran
World | Oct 04, 2024, 12:28 PM ISTBiden said more needed to be done to avoid a full-fledged war in the region as it is lending support to Israel for a response to Iran's attack. Biden said the US was discussing with Israel its options about striking Israeli airstrikes, as crude prices across the globe shot up.
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Israel strikes Beirut, 4 soldiers killed in Lebanon; Biden discusses strikes on Iran | Key POINTS
World | Oct 03, 2024, 11:29 PM ISTThe Israeli military claimed to have killed at least 15 Hezbollah members in Lebanon, while four Israeli soldiers were killed by a bomb detonated by the group. Israel is also planning to attack its arch-rival Iran in retaliation for Tuesday's missile barrage.
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US President Joe Biden warns of action on Iran following missile assault on Israel
News | Oct 03, 2024, 02:23 PM ISTIran attacks Israel: U.S. President Joe Biden stated condemned Iran’s deadly missile attacks on Israel. While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised retaliation, Biden emphasized that any response should be proportional.
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Biden won't support strike on Iran nuclear sites as Israel weighs response to missile attack
World | Oct 03, 2024, 08:23 AM IST"The answer is no," Biden replied to reporters when asked if he would endorse retaliation following Iran's launch of approximately 180 missiles at Israel on Tuesday.
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Who won the Vice-Presidential debate- Tim Walz or JD Vance?
World | Oct 02, 2024, 09:24 AM ISTIn a debate that evoked a calmer era in American politics, Tim Walz and JD Vance went after each other’s running mates and sought to shore up their campaigns’ vulnerabilities at a time of renewed fears of a regional war in the Middle East and sadness over devastation from Hurricane Helene.
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US Vice Presidential debate ENDS: Vance and Walz go in-depth on policy while attacking each other
World | Oct 02, 2024, 11:18 PM ISTAs the vice-presidential candidates delivered closing statements, the Trump campaign issued a statement saying Vance had a "dominant debate victory."
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Good news! US opens 2,50,000 additional visa slots for Indian tourists, skilled workers and students
World | Sep 30, 2024, 05:38 PM ISTThe US Mission to India has opened an extra 2,50,000 visa appointments for Indian travellers, covering tourists, skilled workers, and students.
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Biden says he will speak with Netanyahu over Lebanon attacks: 'War in Middle East must be avoided'
World | Sep 30, 2024, 06:56 AM ISTJoe Biden had recently backed the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah by Israel in an airstrike and said that his killing "is a measure of justice for his many victims".
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US backs Hezbollah chief Nasrallah's killing by Israel, his death a measure of justice: Biden
World | Sep 29, 2024, 07:21 AM ISTIsrael took down Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in an airstrike in Beirut on Friday and announced his killing on Saturday. Hezbollah confirmed the death of its chief, prompting reactions across the globe. President Joe Biden said that the US backs Israel's right to defend itself against Hezbollah.
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Trump to hold talks with Zelenskyy after criticising Ukrainian leader as US promises $8 billion aid
World | Sep 27, 2024, 04:12 PM ISTThis meeting came as Trump criticised Zelenskyy for making "nasty aspersions" towards him and his running mate JD Vance amid rumours of a growing rift between them. The US on Thursday announced $8 billion in military assistance for Ukraine to repel Russia's invasion.
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Biden makes another embarrassing gaffe, welcomes world leaders to 'Washington' in New York | WATCH
World | Sep 26, 2024, 11:23 AM ISTIn an address in New York's Barclay Hotel, the 81-year-old President welcomed world leaders by saying, "Thank you, thank you, thank you. Welcome to Washington." This came after Biden referred to Zelenskyy as "Mr President" without using his surname.
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'Ukraine is gone': Donald Trump questions Kyiv's defence against Russia, slams Zelenskyy | WATCH
World | Sep 26, 2024, 09:04 AM ISTTrump asserted that Russia would never have invaded Ukraine if he was president and blamed Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for the "complete obliteration" of Kyiv. The former President has long been critical of US aid to Ukraine, calling it a waste of money.
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'Don't boost your power at Ukraine's expense': Zelenskyy on peace plan proposed by China and Brazil
World | Sep 25, 2024, 10:55 PM ISTDuring his speech at the United Nations, Zelenskyy said proposing "alternatives, half-hearted settlement plans, so-called sets of principles" would give Russian President Putin the political space to continue the war.
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'Not very promising': Lebanon expresses disappointment with Biden's remarks at UN on Israel
World | Sep 25, 2024, 08:05 AM ISTAfter an almost year-long war with Hamas in Gaza, Israel has shifted its focus towards ally Hezbollah in multiple airstrikes at Lebanon that has killed 569 people since Monday. Lebanon has appealed to the US for help in stopping Israel's offensive as fears of an all-out war surge in the Middle East.
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Biden meets Bangladesh interim govt chief in rare gesture on sidelines of UNGA, assures full support
World | Sep 25, 2024, 12:06 AM ISTThe meeting with the US President is seen as a "rare occasion" which Dhaka apprehends as a great gesture by the Biden administration that would eventually help take the existing "good relations" to a new level between the two countries.
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Joe Biden addresses UN General Assembly for the last time as President, wars on top agenda
World | Sep 24, 2024, 09:10 PM ISTDuring his speech, the US President highlighted the Middle East tensions and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. He urged all parties to refrain from attacking one other while maintaining full support for Ukraine against Russia.
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Trump accuses US Justice Department, FBI of 'mishandling, downplaying' second assassination bid case
World | Sep 24, 2024, 12:28 PM ISTAn apparent attempt on Donald Trump's life was made this month in Florida. The first was made in July this year when the former US President survived by a whisker.