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  Jaishankar rebuffs Biden's 'xenophobia' remark, says India 'very open and welcoming'

  World | May 04, 2024 13:01 IST

  Biden on Wednesday said that India, Japan, China and Russia are not performing well economically because they don't welcome immigrants. In response, Jaishankar highlighted that the Citizenship Amendment Act shows India's welcoming approach.

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  US President 'respects' allies: White House defends Biden's 'xenophobia' remarks on India, Japan

  World | May 03, 2024 12:40 IST

  The White House asserted that Biden respects his allies and his remarks were a broader comment on how immigrants strengthen the country. Biden on Wednesday said that India, Japan, China and Russia are not performing well economically because they don't welcome immigrants.

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  'We're taking it very, very seriously': White House on India's alleged role in assassination plots

  World | April 30, 2024 15:54 IST

  The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reacted strongly to a report by a US newspaper, which claimed that a RAW officer was involved in the foiled assassination bid of India-designated Khalistani terrorist Gurupatwant Singh Pannun.

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  Joe Biden's latest roast of Trump: 'I am running against a 6-year-old Sleepy Don' I VIDEO

  World | April 28, 2024 15:42 IST

  Biden’s speech, which lasted around 10 minutes, made no mention of the ongoing war or the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza despite widespread protests across the US universities but he quipped at Trump during the event.

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  'Shame on you': Protestors greet guests with anti-Israeli slogans at White House dinner event

  World | April 28, 2024 12:24 IST

  White House Correspondents' Dinner, an evening normally devoted to presidents, journalists and comedians taking outrageous pokes at political scandals, this year, was marred by the coming presidential election and the troubles in the Middle East and elsewhere.

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  Trump hush money trial: Prosecutors say former US President corrupted 2016 election I KEY TAKEAWAYS

  World | April 23, 2024 8:16 IST

  Lawyers presented duelling narratives as jurors got their first glimpse into the prosecution accusing Trump of falsifying business records as part of a scheme to squelch negative stories about him during his 2016 presidential campaign.

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  US: Muslim leaders refuse to attend Biden's Ramadan dinner amid anger over support to Israel in Gaza

  World | April 03, 2024 15:59 IST

  Biden has been slammed by his rivals and Democrats alike for his support to Israel in the Gaza war that has decimated the coastal enclave and killed nearly 33,000 Palestinians. The Biden administration has continued to approve weapon sales to Israel despite urging it to prevent civilian deaths.

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  US urges Pakistan to exercise restraint after deadly retaliatory airstrikes in Afghanistan

  World | March 19, 2024 6:51 IST

  Pakistan confirmed that it carried out “intelligence-based anti-terrorist operations” inside the border regions of Afghanistan, while the Taliban retaliated by targeting Pakistan's military posts. Islamabad has accused the Taliban of failing to stop terrorists from attacking Pakistan.

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  US to announce new $300 million 'emergency' military aid package for Ukraine

  World | March 13, 2024 0:29 IST

  The announcement is set to come as Poland’s president and prime minister meets President Joe Biden at the White House later on Tuesday to talk about ways to bolster support for Ukraine.

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  Is Russia developing anti-satellite weapon that can cause 'physical destruction on Earth'?

  World | February 16, 2024 8:00 IST

  The White House publicly confirmed on Thursday that Russia has obtained a “troubling” emerging anti-satellite weapon. However, Russia has downplayed the US concern about the capability.

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  'No excuse for violence, Biden govt working hard to thwart it': US on recent attacks on Indians

  World | February 16, 2024 15:37 IST

  John Kirby dubbed the violence against Indians "unacceptable" in America and assured the students and parents that the President Joe Biden-led administration has been working "very hard" to thwart any untoward incident.

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  US blames Iran-backed Islamic Resistance for deadly drone attack on American troops in Jordan

  World | February 01, 2024 7:55 IST

  Three American soldiers were killed and roughly 40 others were wounded in a drone attack by suspected Iran-backed militia in Jordan earlier this week. Iran has threatened to "decisively respond" to any US attack after Biden vowed "revenge" for the attack.

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  US presidential race: Ron DeSantis ends White House bid, Nikki Haley left sole challenger to Trump

  World | January 22, 2024 7:48 IST

  Haley's odds remain steep, and she will face instant pressure to drop out herself if she doesn’t do well in her home state of South Carolina.

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  US: Vehicle crashes into White House’s gate, driver taken into custody

  World | January 09, 2024 10:20 IST

  The driver was taken into custody soon after the incident which took place on Monday night.

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  US: Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin faces ire for concealing hospitalisation from White House

  World | January 08, 2024 11:13 IST

  The 70-year-old Austin was admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's Intensive Care Unit on New Year's Day after experiencing severe pain following a still-undisclosed elective medical procedure. His whereabouts were not disclosed to the White House for three days, even his deputy.

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  Security scare as car crashes into Joe Biden's motorcade; President, first lady unharmed | VIDEO

  World | December 18, 2023 9:26 IST

  The commotion ensued when a sedan collided with an SUV at an intersection approximately 40 meters (130 feet) from Biden. The loud impact prompted swift action from security personnel, who swiftly evacuated the president into a waiting vehicle.

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  Zelenskyy to meet Biden in US amid push for Congress to approve more aid

  World | December 11, 2023 18:30 IST

  Biden-Zelenskyy meeting: According to the statement issued by the White House, the meeting will be focused on the ongoing war against Russia and the "vital importance" of continued US support of their defence efforts.

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  Israeli army successfully repatriates 13 released hostages; Four more on route to safety

  World | November 27, 2023 0:05 IST

  The ceasefire, brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, is part of a broader effort to secure the release of hostages. Hamas is set to release at least 50 Israeli hostages, while Israel commits to freeing 150 Palestinian prisoners, all of whom are women and minors.

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  'US brokering deal for release of Israeli hostages': Netanyahu rejects White House's claims

  World | November 19, 2023 23:43 IST

  Netanyahu's statement comes after White House National Security Council Spokesperson Adrienne Watson said the US is working hard to broker a deal between Israel, the US and Hamas to free hostages held in Gaza in exchange for a five-day pause in fighting.

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  Biden administration lambasts world's richest man Elon Musk for endorsing antisemitism on X amid war

  World | November 18, 2023 10:55 IST

  Elon Musk antisemitism row: Musk endorsed a post on X that falsely claimed Jewish people were stoking hatred against white people, saying the user who referenced the "Great Replacement" conspiracy theory was speaking "the actual truth."