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Macron, Biden agree to soothe tensions after submarine row

Paris, Sept 22 (AFP/APP):US President Joe Biden and French counterpart Emmanuel Macron spoke for the first time on Wednesday since a fierce row erupted over the sale of submarines to Australia, with both leaders agreeing to ease tensions. Macron was left furious by Australia’s decision […]

By ending Afghan war, US paving way to ‘relentless diplomacy’, development aid: Biden

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 21 (APP):President Joe Biden said Tuesday that by ending the war in Afghanistan, the United States is swapping relentless war with relentless diplomacy” as UN general Assembly kicked off a debate on the grave challenges confronting the world. In his first address […]

Biden to announce ‘good news’ on $100 billion UN climate fund

United Nations, United States, Sept 20 (AFP/APP):US President Joe Biden is expected to announce “good news” on addressing a shortfall in a $100 billion global climate fund, a UN official said Monday following a closed-door meeting between countries on the sidelines of the general assembly. […]

Biden to host leaders of Australia, India, Japan at White House next week

Washington – September 15 (Online): US president Joe Biden will host leaders of India, Japan and Australia, his first in-person summit of leaders of the “Quad” countries, foreign news agency reported Wednesday. According to Reuters, The summit will be held at the White House in […]

Biden facing pressure from Democrats to replace Fed chief

Washington, Sept 9 (AFP/APP):President Joe Biden is facing growing pressure within his Democratic party to remove Jerome Powell from the helm of the American central bank at a key moment for the US economy. With the Federal Reserve trying to orchestrate a sustained recovery that […]

Biden stands by US withdrawal plan from Afghanistan as Taliban gain

WASHINGTON, US President Joe Biden has said there is no change in his country’s plan to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan, even as Taliban fighters step up attacks and make territorial gains, arguing that the Afghan army must fight for itself while Washington provides military […]

Biden taps Pakistan-origin Big Tech critic to head Federal Trade Commission

WASHINGTON, US President Joe Biden has named Lina Khan, a Pakistani-American, to lead the Federal Trade Commission, giving the regulatory authority’s top spot to one of the most prominent Big Tech critics. The move to elevate Ms. Khan to one of the most powerful regulatory […]

Biden ready to take further action if Russia escalates

US President Joe Biden warned Russia on Thursday that he is ready to take further actions if Moscow continues to “interfere with our democracy” but held out hope for improved ties. The warning came shortly after the US imposed sanctions on dozens of Russian individuals […]

Is Biden resolving or complicating Yemen crisis?

Since President Joe Biden assumed office on Jan. 20, the US policy towards Yemen has witnessed a major shift. In the very first month in office, Biden halted support to offensive operations, blocked several arms sales to Saudi Arabia, appointed Timothy A. Lenderking as a […]

90% of US adults to be eligible for jab by April: Biden

US President Joe Biden on Monday said by April 19 the vast majority of American adults will be eligible to get coronavirus vaccine shots. “With all work we’ve done in the past 10 weeks … I am pleased to announce that at least 90% of all adults […]

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