Joe Biden: News

17 Mar 2024

Donald Trump

Trump warns of 'bloodbath' if he loses US presidential election

Former United States (US) President Donald Trump on Saturday warned of a "bloodbath" in the country if he loses the upcoming US presidential election, The New York Times reported.

FCC redefines broadband speeds, 25Mbps/3Mbps is no longer standard

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has redefined "broadband" to mean download speeds of 100Mbps and upload speeds of 20Mbps.

13 Mar 2024

Donald Trump

US: Biden, Trump secure nominations, stage set for rematch

United States President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have secured their parties' presidential nominations—paving the way for the first US presidential election rematch in nearly 70 years.

11 Mar 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu vows to invade Rafah, defying Biden's warning

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly standing by his decision to invade Rafah, a city on the Gaza Strip's southern border controlled by the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas.

5 Palestinians killed in Gaza airdrop accident; US denies involvement

At least five people were killed and 10 others injured after a humanitarian aid airdrop malfunctioned in Gaza, according to reports.

06 Mar 2024

Elon Musk

Donald Trump meets Elon Musk for potential presidential campaign support

On Sunday, former US President Donald Trump met with Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of EV maker Tesla.

06 Mar 2024

Donald Trump

'Super Tuesday': Trump, Biden projected to win several state primaries

United States President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have emerged victorious in all of their respective party contests so far, as ballot counting continues on the crucial US election day—"Super Tuesday."

Explained: 'Super Tuesday' likely to kick off Biden-Trump rematch

The United States (US) residents in millions will come out to vote on "Super Tuesday," the day in the presidential primary cycle when most states hold party nominating contests.

03 Mar 2024

Hamas

Ceasefire in Gaza possible within 24-48 hours: Hamas

A top Hamas official said on Sunday that a ceasefire in Gaza could be reached within "24 to 48 hours" if Israel agrees to the Palestinian terror group's demands, according to AFP.

India responds to Kolkata dancer Amarnath Ghosh's murder in US

The Indian government on Saturday announced that it has taken up the murder case of renowned Kuchipudi dancer Amarnath Ghosh with St. Louis Police for investigation.

US military to airdrop humanitarian aid into Gaza, says Biden

United States (US) President Joe Biden on Friday said the US military would airdrop food and other supplies into Gaza to address the humanitarian crisis and potential famine, Reuters reported.

01 Mar 2024

Florida

Florida to release Jeffrey Epstein's grand jury report 

Florida is set to unveil grand jury proceedings from Jeffrey Epstein's 2006 sexual abuse case.

01 Mar 2024

US Government

US to investigate security risks in Chinese cars: Here's why

The US government is investigating potential security risks linked to connected technology in cars made in China and other 'countries of concern.'

28 Feb 2024

Hollywood

Why 'Euphoria' actor Hunter Schafer was arrested in New York

Euphoria star Hunter Schafer was among 50 activists from the Jewish Voice for Peace arrested during a pro-Palestine protest at NBC's 30 Rockefeller Center in New York on Tuesday.

28 Feb 2024

Israel

Israel, Hamas distance themselves from Biden's 'hope' on Gaza ceasefire

Israel and Hamas have downplayed the possibility of an immediate breakthrough in talks for a ceasefire in Gaza.

27 Feb 2024

Israel

Biden 'hopes' for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas conflict by 'next Monday'

United States (US) President Joe Biden is "hopeful" for a ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza by next Monday.

26 Feb 2024

Union Home Ministry

Amid Pannun case, India-US to hold security talks this week

A government delegation of the United States (US) will be in India on Wednesday for the Homeland Security Dialogue (HSD) with officials of the Union Home Ministry.

26 Feb 2024

Russia

Russia working on space-based nuke that could render LEO useless

Russia is said to be working on an anti-satellite space weapon that could potentially wipe out low-Earth orbit for everyone, warns Major General Michael Traut, head of Germany's military space command.

25 Feb 2024

Donald Trump

Trump sweeps South Carolina Republican primary; beats rival Nikki Haley

Former United States (US) President Donald Trump defeated Nikki Haley in the crucial Republican primary in her home state of South Carolina on Saturday (local time).

Biden calls Putin a 'crazy SOB,' Kremlin responds

United States (US) President Joe Biden labeled his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin a "crazy SOB" while attending an event in San Francisco on Wednesday.

20 Feb 2024

Hollywood

Jon Stewart addresses 'The Daily Show' backlash in style

Jon Stewart's comeback on The Daily Show after almost a decade away has stirred up controversy.

17 Feb 2024

Donald Trump

How Trump's $355-million fine in fraud case will impact him

Former United States (US) President Donald Trump was fined $355 million on Friday (local time) in a civil fraud case.

US probes Israel for Gaza strikes, 'use of white phosphorous'

The United States (US) has launched an investigation into Israeli air strikes in Gaza and the alleged use of white phosphorus in Lebanon in October, the Wall Street Journal reported.

US shooting: 1 dead, 21 injured near Super Bowl parade

At least one person was killed and 21 others suffered injuries during a mass shooting in Missouri, United States (US), at the end of the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade on Wednesday (local time).

US House impeaches President Biden's immigration chief over border crisis

The United States (US) House of Representatives has impeached Homeland Security Secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas, over his "handling of the US-Mexico border crisis."

13 Feb 2024

China

China urges Israel to stop military operations in Rafah

China on Tuesday called on Israel to halt its military operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah "as soon as possible," warning of a "serious humanitarian disaster" there if fighting did not stop.

09 Feb 2024

Donald Trump

Report says Biden 'willfully' retained classified documents; he hits back

A special counsel investigation has accused United States (US) President Joe Biden of "wilfully retaining and disclosing classified materials" regarding Afghanistan's military and foreign policies.

08 Feb 2024

Nikki Haley

India thinks America is weak; remains aligned with Russia: Haley

Aspiring Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has said that India wants to be a partner with the United States (US), but it does not trust Americans to lead.

08 Feb 2024

Hamas

81-year-old Biden forgets the word 'Hamas' during key speech

United States (US) President Joe Biden has caused fresh concern about his well-being after appearing to forget the word Hamas during a press conference.

US House to vote on standalone Israel aid next week

The United States (US) House of Representatives has planned to vote on a standalone $17.6 billion (approximately Rs. 1.5 lakh crore) military aid package for Israel next week, House Speaker Mike Johnson said.

04 Feb 2024

Donald Trump

Joe Biden wins first Democratic contest in US Presidential race

United States (US) President Joe Biden secured an easy victory in the South Carolina Democratic primary, marking the first official race of the party's 2024 nomination season.

03 Feb 2024

HBO

Why HBO dropped Miloš Biković from 'The White Lotus' S03

Serbian-Russian actor-producer Miloš Biković has been dropped from the third season of HBO's The White Lotus, reported Deadline.

US strikes 85 Iran-linked targets in Iraq, Syria

The United States (US) on Friday carried out major airstrikes across Iraq and Syria, hitting 85 targets linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the militias it backs, CNN reported.

US sanctions on 4 Israeli men over West Bank violence

The United States (US) government, under President Joe Biden, has taken action against four Israeli men accused of participating in settler violence in the West Bank.

02 Feb 2024

Narendra Modi

US approves sale of 31 MQ-9B armed drones to India

The United States (US) has approved the sale of MQ-9B drones to India in a deal worth nearly $4 billion (approximately Rs. 3,314 crore).

US shoots down missile fired by Houthis toward Red Sea

The United States shot down one anti-ship cruise missile fired by Iranian-backed Houthi militants from Yemen towards the Red Sea on Tuesday, the US military's Central Command said on Wednesday.

27 Jan 2024

US President

AI start-up bans account responsible for Joe Biden's audio deepfake

AI start-up ElevenLabs has shut down a user account that created an audio deepfake of United States President Joe Biden.

Biden's AI research project secures pledges from tech giants

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has launched a pilot program in the US, called the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR).

US: Donald Trump wins New Hampshire Republican primary

Donald Trump is one step closer to securing the Republican presidential nomination for the 2024 United States Presidential Polls after winning the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday.

22 Jan 2024

Donald Trump

Ron DeSantis drops out of US presidential race, backs Trump

Once viewed as Republicans' best shot at overtaking former United States (US) President Donald Trump, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ended his 2024 presidential bid on Sunday (local time) just before the New Hampshire primary.

20 Jan 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu

Biden bats for 'independent Palestine' during call with Netanyahu

United States (US) President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday (local time) about potential solutions for establishing an independent Palestinian state.

16 Jan 2024

Donald Trump

Indian-origin Vivek Ramaswamy drops out of 2024 US presidential race

Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy dropped out of the 2024 United States presidential race on Monday night (local time), according to NBC News.

US, UK launch new strikes against Houthis in Yemen's capital

The United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) are targeting Yemen's capital, Sanaa, with raids amid the Houthi rebel group's ongoing attacks on cargo vessels in the Red Sea, reported Reuters.

US-UK launch strikes on Houthi targets amid Red Sea attacks

The United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) launched airstrikes against multiple Houthi targets in Yemen on Thursday, amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia.

02 Jan 2024

Japan

Japan earthquake: 155 jolts recorded, 30 dead; tsunami warnings lifted

Japan has witnessed at least 155 earthquakes since Monday, including a powerful 7.6-magnitude quake in Ishikawa, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).

26 Dec 2023

Iraq

Iraq: After drone attack, US strikes Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah's facilities

The United States (US) military struck on three sites used by Iran-backed militia groups in Iraq on Monday (local time), Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.

24 Dec 2023

Benjamin Netanyahu

Didn't ask for ceasefire: Biden after call with Netanyahu 

United States (US) President Joe Biden on Saturday (local time) urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ensure the protection of civilian lives and humanitarian aid workers in Gaza amid the war with Hamas.

22 Dec 2023

Republic Day

India invites Macron as 2024 Republic Day chief guest: Report

The Indian government has reportedly invited French President Emmanuel Macron to be the chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi on January 26, 2024.

22 Dec 2023

Czech Republic

Czech Republic: 14 killed in mass shooting at Prague university

In the Czech Republic's worst mass shooting incident, a student opened fire at a university in Prague on Thursday (local time), killing at least 14 people and injuring more than 25.

20 Dec 2023

Donald Trump

US: Colorado court declares Donald Trump 'ineligible' for presidential bid

The Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday disqualified former United States (US) President Donald Trump from appearing on the ballot for presidential elections over his involvement in the US Capitol attack in January 2021.

19 Dec 2023

Narendra Modi

India's diplomacy in 2023: A year of milestones 

India has made some significant strides lately in the global diplomatic arena.

18 Dec 2023

China

China launches new spy satellite: What are secret mission's objectives

China reportedly launched a classified "spy satellite," Yaogan-41, on Friday using a modified Long March 5 launcher, the country's largest launch vehicle.

16 Dec 2023

Israel

Israel mistakenly kills 3 hostages, Netanyahu says 'unbearable tragedy'

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Saturday announced its troops had shot and killed three hostages held by Hamas during its ground operation in the Gaza Strip after mistaking them for a "threat."

15 Dec 2023

Israel

Save civilian lives in Gaza: Biden's plea to Israel

United States (US) President Joe Biden has once again urged Israel to do more to protect civilians in Gaza and said that America wants the Jewish nation to scale down its offensive against Hamas.

House approves impeachment inquiry into US President Joe Biden

The United States (US) House of Representatives approved a resolution on Wednesday (local time) to initiate a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.

13 Dec 2023

Vladimir Putin

Ukraine war claimed lives of 87% of Russia's troops: Report

Russia has lost 87% of its active-duty ground troops and two-thirds of its pre-invasion tanks since invading Ukraine, a declassified United States (US) intelligence assessment given to Congress revealed, per CNN.

13 Dec 2023

Israel

India votes for UN resolution demanding ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war

India on Tuesday supported a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Middle East amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and the unconditional release of all hostages.

UN prepares for Gaza ceasefire vote as Israel bombing continues

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is reportedly gearing up to vote on an urgent humanitarian ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas in Gaza.

11 Dec 2023

Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskyy to meet Biden, Republicans amid funding crisis

As the Russia-Ukraine conflict approaches its second anniversary, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will reportedly meet his American counterpart, Joe Biden, on Tuesday.

Hunter Biden now charged with tax evasion of $1.4 million

Hunter Biden, the son of United States (US) President Joe Biden, has been indicted on nine tax charges in California. This is the second criminal case against Hunter.

Violated sovereignty: China on US warship's presence in disputed SCS

China on Monday slammed the United States (US) after an American warship—USS Gabrielle Giffords—allegedly entered the disputed South China Sea near the Second Thomas Shoal.

30 Nov 2023

Israel

Israel-Hamas truce extended amid discussions to swap all captives

The truce between Hamas and Israel was extended by a day on Thursday, moments before it was set to expire after six days.

28 Nov 2023

Khalistani

SFJ chief Pannun claims Indian government wants to kill him

Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) chief and designated terrorist in India, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has claimed the Indian government wants to assassinate him due to his involvement in the global Khalistan referendum movement.

28 Nov 2023

Israel

US urges Israel to limit civilian displacement in southern Gaza

The United States (US) on Tuesday cautioned Israel against causing "significant further displacement" of Palestinians in southern Gaza amid its conflict with Hamas, per The Associated Press.

28 Nov 2023

Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel-Hamas truce extended by 2 days, more hostages releasing today

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office received a list of the fifth batch of hostages set to be freed by Hamas on Tuesday, The Times of Israel reported.

27 Nov 2023

Hamas

Biden ignored staff over unverified 'Hamas beheaded babies' claim: Report

Last month, United States (US) President Joe Biden ignored recommendations of some staffers to skip unverified claims of Hamas "beheading babies" in a speech, triggering backlash, per The Washington Post.

27 Nov 2023

Israel

Biden bats for two-state solution as Israel-Hamas truce nears end

United States (US) President Joe Biden has expressed hope that the ongoing four-day pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas would continue as long as the Palestinian terrorist group releases hostages.

22 Nov 2023

Climate Change

The world is now 2-degrees hotter. What does it mean?

The average global temperature crossed a threshold of two degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels for the first time on Friday.

US: Firm cuts ties with ex-Obama adviser over Islamophobic remarks

American lobbying firm Gotham Government Relations has severed ties with a former official in the Barack Obama administration after he was caught making Islamophobic remarks.

21 Nov 2023

Taylor Swift

Gaffe alert! Joe Biden confuses Taylor Swift with Britney Spears

During a pre-Thanksgiving event at the White House, United States (US) President Joe Biden created a stir when he seemingly mixed up Taylor Swift and Britney Spears while joking about the turkeys, Liberty and Bell.