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'We're going to win North Carolina', says Trump in his 1st public speech after leaving White Office
World | Jun 06, 2021, 09:09 AM ISTTrump is the keynote speaker at the 2021 convention of the North Carolina Republican Party, held in the city of Greenville.
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Biden announces global vaccine sharing, to send excess doses to India, other affected nations
World | Jun 03, 2021, 09:20 PM ISTThe White House on Thursday unveiled President Joe Biden’s plans to share COVID-19 vaccines with the world, including its intent to direct 75% of excess doses through the U.N.-backed COVAX global vaccine sharing program.
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Biden to host George Floyd's family at White House
World | May 22, 2021, 08:10 AM ISTPresident Joe Biden will host George Floyd's family at the White House Tuesday to mark the first anniversary of his death at the hands of a white Minneapolis police officer.
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Provided over USD 500 million in COVID relief to India, says White House
India | May 20, 2021, 07:27 AM ISTWhie House said that the Biden administration is now working to extend that assistance to other South Asian countries that have been impacted by COVID-19 pandemic.
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Obama dog Bo, once a White House celebrity, dies from cancer
World | May 09, 2021, 09:34 AM ISTBo had helped Obama keep a promise to daughters Malia and Sasha that they could get a dog after the election.
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Fauci's advice to India: Clamp nationwide lockdown, go for massive vaccination drive
World | May 04, 2021, 10:05 AM ISTWhite House Medical Adviser Dr. Fauci has advised India to clamp a nationwide lockdown and conduct a massive vaccination drive
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US to deploy additional forces to Afghanistan as withdrawal underway
World | Apr 30, 2021, 07:49 AM ISTThe White House has said the US military will send additional forces to Afghanistan to protect the US and coalition forces during the withdrawal.
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White House silence on lifting ban export of Covid-19 vaccine raw materials to India
World | Apr 20, 2021, 10:32 AM ISTThe question in this regard was asked twice on Monday -- once during the morning White House briefing on COVID-19 and later during the daily news conference by White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki.
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US setting up $1.7B national network to track coronavirus variants
World | Apr 17, 2021, 07:08 AM ISTTypically, the govt scrambles to counter a potential threat, but funding dries up when it recedes. The new genomic surveillance initiative aims to create a permanent infrastructure.
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US approaching China from position of patience and is not in hurry: White House
World | Apr 10, 2021, 07:31 AM ISTThe Biden administration is approaching China from the position of patience and is not in a hurry, the White House has said.
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North Korea conducts short-range missile test, says White House
World | Mar 24, 2021, 01:45 PM ISTSouth Korea’s military said in a statement Wednesday that it had detected two suspected cruise missile launches by North Korea on Sunday morning. It said the launches were made off North Korea’s west coast and said South Korea is analyzing them.
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Range of global issues to be discussed at QUAD summit: White House
World | Mar 10, 2021, 08:36 AM ISTHours after India's announcement in this regard, Psaki said that on Friday morning, President Joe Biden will meet virtually with his counterparts in the Quad -- Prime Minister Suga of Japan, Prime Minister Modi of India, and Prime Minister Morrison of Australia.
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Neera Tanden withdraws her nomination as White House budget chief
World | Mar 03, 2021, 06:53 AM ISTTanden, 50, had been facing a tough time for the confirmation of her nomination over her past Twitter outbursts against several lawmakers, including those from her own Democratic Party.
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Biden in first discussion with Xi as US Prez discusses human rights in Xinjiang, trade, other issues
World | Feb 11, 2021, 11:51 PM ISTUS President Joe Biden raised the issue of human rights in Xinjiang, the crackdown in Hong Kong and the trade disputes in his first discussion with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jingping after taking over, the White House said on Thursday.
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US engaged in strategic competition with China: White House
World | Feb 06, 2021, 08:28 AM ISTThe national security and economic consequences of allowing that to happen are simply unacceptable, she said, adding that this is what President Joe Biden conveys in his conversations with American partners and allies.
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US ‘outraged’ over Pakistan SC acquitting Daniel Pearl’s killers
World | Jan 29, 2021, 08:55 AM ISTThe White House has expressed “outrage” over the Pakistan Supreme Court’s decision acquitting those involved in the sensational kidnapping and murder of Daniel Pearl in 2002 and said that the judgement is an "affront" to terrorism victims everywhere.
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US against use of telecom equipment from Huawei: White House
World | Jan 28, 2021, 09:12 AM ISTThe United States is against the use of telecom equipment from untrusted vendors like Huawei, the White House said on Wednesday.
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Joe Biden has no plans to call Donald Trump: White House
World | Jan 22, 2021, 09:04 AM ISTUS President Joe Biden has no plans to call his predecessor Donald Trump, the White House has said. “There's no call planned,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters at a news conference on Thursday.
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Kamala Harris as Vice President further cements India-US ties: WH
World | Jan 22, 2021, 09:05 AM ISTThe relationship between India and the United States has been further cemented with Kamala Harris as the vice president of the country, the White House has said.
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Donald Trump wrote a 'very generous' letter before departing White House: Joe Biden
World | Jan 21, 2021, 01:19 PM ISTJoe Biden has said his predecessor Donald Trump has left him a very generous letter in the Oval Office before departing the White House.