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TopicBarack Obama

Topic: Barack Obama

Now, Trump trolls ‘Sleepy Joe’ Biden & ‘divisive’ Obama in his White House presidential walk of fame

Newly-installed plaques describe Trump’s world view, much like his posts on Truth Social. Biden has been denied a portrait, instead he is depicted with the image of an auto-pen.

Indian-born scientist wrote to Obama on fossil fuel lobby. Fox News called him dangerous

Montek Singh Ahluwalia and Ajit Seth joined meteorologist Jagdish Shukla at the discussion on his book, ‘A Billion Butterflies’, at Delhi’s India International Centre.

Gujarat ATS bust ‘ricin terror plot’: What is ricin & what makes it so deadly

Ricin has a dark history, having been used previously in high-profile assassination attempts, as well as a bioterrorism plot.

Former US President Obama urges Democrats to push back against Trump’s ‘lawlessness & recklessness’

Obama blasted what he called Trump’s 'shambolic' tariff policy and deployment of National Guard troops at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.

Trump celebrates, Obama condemns talk show host Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension

While standing alongside British PM Keir Starmer, Trump called Kimmel untalented and denounced him for saying a 'horrible thing about a great gentleman known as Charlie Kirk.'

Pam Bondi to open grand jury investigation into Obama officials

US Attorney General will launch probe into allegations that members of former President Barack Obama’s admin manufactured intelligence on Russia’s interference in the 2016 US elections.

Trump posts AI-generated video of Obama being arrested by FBI

US intel chief Tulsi Gabbard had Friday urged full prosecution of Obama-era officials, alleging a conspiracy to fake intel on Russian meddling in 2016 election to help Trump.

Obamas throw weight behind Harris on Day-2 of DNC, Barack says ‘feeling fired up & ready to go’

Michelle Obama cautioned that Trump would try to distort Harris' truth much like he tried to 'make people fear us,' referring to her husband's presidential tenure from 2009-2017.

‘This is going to be historic,’ say Obamas endorsing Kamala Harris for US president

Obamas took 5 days to champion Harris; she has also received a slew of endorsements from several Democratic high-profile figures.

The Obamas have spoken! Barack and Michelle endorse Kamala Harris for US president

In video of private phone call between the couple and Harris, Barack Obama says, 'We couldn't be prouder to endorse you and to do everything we can to get you through this election'.

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How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.