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PM Modi to attend Quad Summit at White House on September 24
News | Sep 14, 2021, 07:26 AM ISTUS President Joe Biden would host the first-ever in-person Quad summit on September 24 which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Prime Minister Scott Morrison of Australia and Japanese premier Yoshihide Suga, the White House announced on Monday. The four leaders would discuss deepening their ties and advancing practical cooperation on areas like combatting COVID-19, addressing the climate crisis and promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific, the White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said.
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Biden to host in-person Quad Summit at White House on September 24; PM Modi to attend
India | Sep 14, 2021, 03:54 PM ISTThe Quad summit will take place amidst China's aggressive behaviour in the resource-rich South China Sea.
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Taliban have been 'businesslike & professional' in facilitating departure of Americans: White House
World | Sep 10, 2021, 06:39 AM ISTSo far, the US has brought more than 6,000 American citizens and lawful permanent residents home to the United States under Operation Allies Welcome thus far.
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US not in a rush to recognise Taliban government in Afghanistan: WH
World | Sep 09, 2021, 09:59 AM ISTTaliban's hardline interim government includes specially designated global terrorist Sirajuddin Haqqani as the acting interior minister.
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China, Pakistan, Russia trying to figure out what to do with Taliban: Biden
World | Sep 08, 2021, 07:29 AM IST"China has a real problem with Taliban. They try to work out some of that with the Taliban, I am sure. As does Pakistan, as does Russia, as does Iran," Biden told reporters at the White House.
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World united in what they expect Taliban to do for recognition in Afghanistan: White House
World | Sep 03, 2021, 06:41 AM IST“The world is united in what they expect the Taliban to do, which is allow people who want to depart the country to depart. And China has to decide where they are in that effort,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters at her daily news conference on Thursday.
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Joe Biden meets Ukrainian president over security issues, ties in long-sought Oval Office visit
World | Sep 02, 2021, 08:50 AM ISTBiden, in making his case to end the war in Afghanistan, repeatedly said winding it down would allow the US to put greater focus on combating malevolent acts from adversaries Russia and China.
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US evacuates over 109K people from Afghanistan since August 14: White House
World | Aug 28, 2021, 06:40 AM ISTThe lawmakers said the US military should commit to responding with overwhelming force to continued attacks on or around the Kabul airport.
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US House passes Joe Biden's $3.5 trillion budget plan after deal with moderates
World | Aug 25, 2021, 08:33 AM ISTFrom White House, Biden praised the outcome as “a step closer to truly investing in the American people.” He said at a news conference that he had called to congratulate House leaders for the work.
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US evacuates 10,900 more people from Kabul since Monday: White House official
World | Aug 24, 2021, 07:06 AM ISTAfter Afghanistan fell to the Taliban and the civilian government collapsed last week, the country has landed into a tumultuous situation with thousands seeking to leave through Kabul airport
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Taliban agree to allow civilian 'safe passage': White House
World | Aug 18, 2021, 07:04 AM ISTPentagon officials said that after interruptions on Monday, the airlift was back on track and being accelerated despite weather problems, amid regular communication with Taliban leaders.
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Joe Biden aims to make half of new vehicles electric by 2030
World | Aug 06, 2021, 12:20 PM IST"America must lead the world on clean and efficient cars and trucks. That means bolstering our domestic market by setting a goal that 50 pc of all new passenger cars and light trucks sold in 2030 be zero-emission vehicles, including battery-electric, plug-in hybrid electric, or fuel cell electric vehicles," said the executive order signed on Thursday.
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No final decision on international traveller COVID vaccination rule: White House
World | Aug 06, 2021, 07:20 AM IST"That is certainly under strong consideration, but it is under a policy process review right now that I won't get ahead of myself," White House press secretary Jen Psaki said at a daily briefing, Xinhua news agency reported.
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US trying to help India, others to produce vaccine: Joe Biden
World | Aug 04, 2021, 06:29 AM ISTWith a need for several billion doses around the world, US was committed to provide half a billion, Biden said during a press conference at White House on Tuesday.
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White House releases strategy on addressing root causes of migration in Central America
World | Jul 30, 2021, 06:44 AM ISTThe pillars also include addressing violence and crimes committed by criminal gangs and trafficking networks, as well as curbing sexual, gender-based and domestic violence.
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Joe Biden nominates close ally Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti as envoy to India
World | Jul 10, 2021, 08:41 AM ISTThe White House also announced on Friday that Biden was nominating a career diplomat, Peter Haas, as the ambassador to Bangladesh.
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Indian Ambassador in US Taranjit Singh Sandhu interacts with White House fellows
World | Jul 02, 2021, 07:17 AM ISTIndia's Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Thursday interacted with White House fellows.
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India is 'incredibly important' partner to United States in the region and globally: White House
World | Jun 26, 2021, 12:28 PM ISTIndia is an "incredibly important" partner to the US in the region and globally, the White House has said.
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Cicadas foil timely takeoff of press plane for Biden UK trip
World | Jun 09, 2021, 08:41 PM ISTThe Washington, D.C., area is among the many parts of the country that have been swarmed by Brood X cicadas, a large emergence of the loud 17-yr insects that take to dive-bombing onto moving vehicles and unsuspecting passersby.
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White House drops Donald Trump orders trying to ban TikTok, WeChat
World | Jun 09, 2021, 08:50 PM ISTA new executive order directs the Commerce Department to undertake what officials describe as an “evidence-based” analysis of transactions involving apps that are manufactured or supplied or controlled by China.