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Barack Obama
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- Born 04 August 1961
- Age 63
- Birth Place Honolulu Hawaii, U.S.
- Profession Politician, Lawyer, Author
- Political Party Democratic
- In Office 44th President Of The United States January 20, 2009 - January 20, 2017, United States Senatorfrom Illinois January 3, 2005 - November 16, 2008, Member Of The Illinois Senatefrom The 13th District January 8, 1997 - November 4, 2004
- Residence White House, Tebet, Menteng, Honolulu, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City, Jakarta, Kalorama
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- Former President Of The United States
Barack Obama BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 11 Feb 2025
Barack Hussein Obama II (born August 4, 1961) served as the 44th President of the United States from 2009 to 2017, becoming the first African-American to hold the office. His political career began in the Illinois State Senate (1997-2004), followed by a term as a U.S. Senator (2005-2008). Key policy...
Barack Obama PERSONAL LIFE
| Father | Barack Obama Sr. |
| Mother | Stanley Ann Dunham |
| Spouse | Michelle Robinson (1992), |
| Children | Malia, Sasha |
| Education | Punahou School, Occidental College, Columbia University (BA), Harvard University (JD) |
POSITIONS HELD BY Barack Obama
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| President of the United States | 20 January 2009 - 20 January 2017 |
| Member of the State Senate of Illinois | 8 January 1997 - 4 November 2004 |
| United States senator | 3 January 2005 - 3 January 2007 |
| United States senator | 3 January 2007 - 16 November 2008 |
| President-elect of the United States | 4 November 2008 - 20 January 2009 |
BARACK OBAMA NEWS
From Michelle Obama to Kiran Desai: Barack Obama's favourite books of 2025
December 29, 2025 5:36 pm
Barack Obama’s 2025 reading list is a reckoning with memory, power, and responsibility.
Barack Obama shares his list of favourite movies, songs: Sinners, One Battle After Another, BLACKPINK’s Jump find mention
December 19, 2025 4:06 pm
Barack Obama’s favourite films included Jafar Panahi’s much talked about It Was Just an Accident and Park Chan-wook’s modern-day masterpiece No Other Choice.
'I don't watch the news': Barack Obama explains how he stays informed
December 12, 2025 5:42 pm
"In fact, the entire time people used to ask, 'You seem so calm, Mr President. Why is that?' No drama Obama," he further added.
From Clinton to Trump: Why the Epstein emails with ex-Obama lawyer featured Presidents and why Goldman Sachs is backing her
November 15, 2025 10:34 pm
Ruemmler met Epstein while working at Latham & Watkins, and is now Chief Legal Officer at Goldman Sachs. The bank said her interactions with Epstein stemmed from a shared client he had referred.
Obama praises Mamdani's campaign during call, offers to be ‘sounding board’ if he wins mayoral race
November 03, 2025 9:31 am
The call reportedly largely focused on challenges of staffing in the new administration and building an apparatus that could deliver on the promises which Mamdani has made in his agenda to make New York City affordable.
Obama tells Democrats to push back against Trump's 'lawlessness and recklessness'
November 02, 2025 9:25 am
The former president occasionally dipped into sarcasm in mentioning Trump decisions such as remodeling parts of the White House even as a federal shutdown continues.
Obama’s Nobel was questionable. Trump getting one would be downright absurd
October 08, 2025 11:18 am
There is no concept of anything larger than himself. Every policy, every decision, every initiative is always based on feeding Trump's insatiable hunger for self-gratification
Trump administration has taken cancel culture to a new, dangerous level: Barack Obama
September 20, 2025 12:07 am
Trump-appointed Federal Communications Commission Chairman, Brendan Carr is accused of strong-arming ABC into cancelling Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Barack Obama says Trump’s use of military on domestic soil puts liberties of Americans at risk
August 29, 2025 5:24 am
Donald Trump’s use of the National Guard to control crime in Washington, DC and his threat to deploy federal troops in Chicago have raised serious concerns.
Anita Desai's 'beautiful novella' Rosarita features on Barack Obama's 2025 Summer Reading List
September 05, 2025 1:56 pm
Former US President Barack Obama’s 2025 summer picks range from history to fiction, with Indian novelist Anita Desai’s Rosarita standing out.
BARACK OBAMA PHOTOS
Holiday reading: Barack Obama shares his favourite books of 2021
December 18, 2021 2:55 pm
Barack Obama has released a list of his most favourite reads of 2021
In pictures, Obamas remember the 'comforting presence' of family dog Bo
May 09, 2021 5:16 pm
Here's looking back at some of the joyful moments that Bo spent with the family
On campaign trail of the next US President
November 02, 2020 4:06 pm
As campaigning draws to a close in the US, we look at some of the best pictures from the rallies of President Donald Trump and his contender Joe Biden.
Nelson Mandela's 100th birth anniversary: Tracing Madiba's legacy
July 19, 2018 9:09 am
When free and fair elections were held in 1994, Nelson Mandela became president with an overwhelming majority support. He was to retire in 1999, although he continued to be an active part of South African public and moral life.
Modi in US, Day 2: Meetings with Obama, Ash Carter, grand welcome at USIBC gala
June 08, 2016 9:48 am
The Prime Minister said that a larger Indian economy has multiple benefits for the world
Mamata to swear-in, Obama to visit Hiroshima - Top headlines of the day
May 27, 2016 8:59 am
Here are top headlines of the day
Top Frames: Simhastha Kumbh Mela, severe drought conditions in India
May 07, 2016 8:00 am
A Sadhu or a Hindu holy man during a prayer ceremony at the Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Ujjain; Much of India is reeling under a weeks long heat wave and severe drought conditions that have decimated crops, killed livestock and left at least 330 million Indians without enough water for their daily needs.
Photos of Prince George meeting Obamas in pyjamas is the cutest thing ever
April 23, 2016 10:00 pm
The palace released a series of photos showing everyone chatting in the drawing room of William and Kate's home, and of Obama kneeling in front of George, who appeared ready for bed in pajamas and a robe.
Top Frames: Barack Obama with daughter Malia, American Idol Grand Finale, Heavy Rains in Peshawar
April 09, 2016 8:00 am
Malia Obama walks with her father President Barack Obama; Confetti falls down during the conclusion of the American Idol Grand Finale; flooded road after heavy rain on the outskirts of Peshawar, Pakistan.
Defying rain, Obama tours old Havana on foot with family
March 21, 2016 7:40 pm
President Barack Obama arrived to small but cheering crowds on Sunday at the start of a historic three-day visit to Cuba.
BARACK OBAMA VIDEOS
Outgoing US President Barack Obama Dials PM Narendra Modi: Find Out What He Said
June 22, 2020 7:13 pm
Barack Obama Cautions People Against Underestimating US President-Elect Donald Trump
June 22, 2020 7:13 pm
'Major Defence Partner' A 'Special Designation' For India: Richard Verma
June 08, 2016 5:42 pm
India-US Relations Emergent, Modi-Obama Meet To Open New Doors: MEA
June 08, 2016 11:56 am
ISIL is not a caliphate, but a crime ring, says Obama
February 26, 2016 4:25 pm
Military assistance to Pakistan has decreased: US envoy
February 23, 2016 7:45 am
New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): United States Ambassador to India, Richard Verma, said the military assistance to Pakistan has gone down shortly days after India expressed its disappointment over Barack Obama administration's decision to sell Pakistan eight F-16 fighter jets. Briefing the media at the fourth annual lecture of Indian Association of Foreign Affairs Correspondents in New Delhi, Verma said the assistance to Islamabad was to address a specific counter militancy and counter insurgency threat. As the US goes to polls later this year, Verma said the relations between India and the U.S. would be topmost priority for the next president.
Obama set to make historic trip to Cuba
February 19, 2016 6:00 pm
US hosts ASEAN nations for first time
February 17, 2016 4:13 pm
Washington can be a little depressing, says Obama
February 13, 2016 12:17 pm
Obama meets Australian PM Turnbull for talks on IS group
January 21, 2016 12:14 pm
