Joe Biden

12 US lawmakers urge Biden to hold India accountable in WTO for its 'trade-distorting practices'

July 03, 2022 7:34 am

The Geneva-based WTO is an intergovernmental organisation that regulates and facilitates international trade.

Biden to award Medal of Freedom to Steve Jobs, actor Denzel Washington

July 01, 2022 11:03 pm

Biden will also recognize Sandra Lindsay, the New York City nurse who rolled up her sleeve on live television in December 2020 to receive the first COVID-19 vaccine dose that was pumped into an arm in the United States, the White House announced Friday.

US Supreme Court limits federal power to curb carbon emissions

June 30, 2022 8:04 pm

Biden's administration is currently working on new regulations.

South Korean President warns of threat to 'universal values' at NATO summit

June 30, 2022 11:51 am

Yoon Suk-yeol, while he did not identify Russia or China, said the international community was facing complex security threats that a single country could not solve, the official cited Yoon as saying in his speech that was not made public.

Joe Biden says US boosting force posture in Europe for Russia threat

June 29, 2022 3:06 pm

He confirmed the US will raise the number of destroyers in Spain to six from four.

Gulabi meenakari brooch to ittar bottles: PM Modi’s gifts to G7 leaders a slice of Indian crafts

June 29, 2022 7:31 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had taken along a plethora of such artistic gifts for each of the G7 leaders.

Biden irked by Democrats who won’t take ‘yes’ for an answer on 2024

June 28, 2022 1:28 pm

Biden has been eager for signs of loyalty — and they have been few and far between.

Biden: G-7 to ban Russian gold in response to Ukraine war

June 27, 2022 7:24 am

In recent years, gold has been the top Russian export after energy — reaching almost $19 billion or about 5% of global gold exports in 2020, according to the White House.

Joe Biden signs landmark gun measure, says 'lives will be saved'

June 26, 2022 8:25 am

The legislation will toughen background checks for the youngest gun buyers, keep firearms from more domestic violence offenders and help states put in place red flag laws that make it easier for authorities to take weapons from people adjudged to be dangerous.

Bipartisan support for gun control legislation is a historic moment in US politics

June 25, 2022 8:04 am

Yet, the debate around the unqualified right to bear arms has once again underlined the divides in the US political system, including in the judiciary. Over three-fourths of all homicides in the US are a result of gun violence.

Shock, grief after teenage gunman kills 21 at Texas school

May 27, 2022 8:05 am

At least 19 students and two adults were killed at Robb Elementary School in the heavily Latino town of Uvalde, Texas, according to local officials. The gunman died after being shot by police officers.

Islamic State leader killed during US military raid in Syria

February 03, 2022 9:21 pm

20 years on, America remembers day that changed the world

September 11, 2021 8:16 pm

On Saturday, Biden and first lady Jill Biden will visit New York City, where two airliners destroyed the World Trade Center, followed by the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, where a third airliner crashed. He will also visit Shanksville in Pennsylvania, where passengers forced down a fourth aircraft believed to have been headed to the US Capitol or White House.

Week in pictures: A look at most compelling images from around the world

August 28, 2021 5:22 pm

From wildfires to evacuation from Afghanistan, here are the best photos of this week

White House celebrates July Fourth, Biden encourages Americans to vaccinate

July 05, 2021 11:53 am

Joe Biden addressed the event at White House and spoke about freeing the nation from coronavirus threat.

Meet-ups, burgers and ice-creams: Biden in Michigan before July 4 celebrations

July 04, 2021 7:43 pm

US President Joe Biden marked the nation’s 245th birthday on Sunday with a traditional celebration in Michigan.

North Korea test-fires ballistic missiles in message to US, Biden says no 'new wrinkle in what they did'

March 25, 2021 8:31 pm

The missile launch is viewed as a demonstration of North Korea’s military strength by Kim Jong Un to pressure Washington into negotiations that are being stalled after Joe Biden took office in January.

US-Mexico border crisis: Migrants believe they are safe in Biden's America

March 18, 2021 7:33 pm

Since Biden's inauguration, the country has seen a dramatic spike in the number of people encountered by border officials, with 18,945 family members and 9,297 unaccompanied children encountered in February.

From Lady Gaga to Michelle Obama: Who wore what on Inauguration Day

January 21, 2021 12:22 pm

Check out the fashionable side of the historic inauguration day!

President Joe Biden takes charge of the United States of America

January 21, 2021 9:19 am

Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the oath of office to 78-year-old Biden just after the clock strikes 12 (local time) at the West Front of the Capitol - the traditional location for presidential inaugural ceremonies.