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Wednesday, October 8, 2025
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Topic: Biden

Biden couldn’t answer that single burning question in the debate. It’ll cost the Democrats

The trouble for the Democrats is that their choices are bad. Even Biden’s Vice President, Kamala Harris, admitted that he had a slow start. The calls for him to step aside will only grow.

Biden Administration invests $85 million to boost housing supply

Grants to help communities address barriers to affordable housing.

Biden admin to provide nearly $110 million security assistance to Haiti, says Antony Blinken

Security situation in Haiti remains untenable due to violence perpetrated by gangs. Funds include $95 mn for security mission & $15 mn to Haitian Police to counter gang violence.

Egypt agrees to allow humanitarian aid to Gaza, Biden to send senior team to Cairo

Announcement was made after phone call between Biden and Sisi, during which two discussed ongoing efforts to secure release of hostages and address humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Biden administration pledges to protect Antarctic Region and promote international cooperation

The new policy outlines a comprehensive vision for cooperation in the areas of climate science, environmental protection, and sustainable development.

Despite Biden’s warning, Israel will broaden operations in Rafah. ‘Hamas’ last stronghold’

Defence Minister Yoav Gallant conveyed this to US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivanas it believes dozens of hostages are being held in Rafah.

Jaishankar dismisses Biden’s remarks, says, ‘India not xenophobic, but very open & welcoming’

Jaishankar argued CAA shows India's 'welcoming approach'. Biden had on 2 April remarked that 'India, China, Japan, Russia's xenophobic nature' is to blame for their economic troubles.

US has given TikTok two options — sell or be banned. What it means & how company has reacted

TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, has 9 months to sell the app to a US buyer. Its CEO, Shou Zi Chew, has called it a ‘ban on you and your voice’.

Biden nominates ambassadors, intelligence counselors to key national security roles

Wiegmann and Ried are both graduates of Duke University and Harvard Law School.

White House denies support to standalone bill only funding Israel, urges for Ukraine’s inclusion

John Kirby, US National Security Council spokesperson said the House of Representatives should move bill in order to get security assistance for Israel, Ukraine & Indo-Pacific.

On Camera

Once you know how UPA handled illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, you see Modi govt’s propaganda

The 'ghuspaithiya' narrative is being whipped up precisely when illegal immigration has actually diminished. Like most BJP-RSS ideas, it’s just an unimaginative Right-wing trope.

Vietnam & China cutting into India’s footwear exports, NITI Aayog calls for tariff cuts, R&D push

With non-leather products driving global footwear demand between 2020 and 2024, India’s global market share stood at 1.85% in 2024, says a NITI Aayog report.

ISKP & Lashkar converging under aegis of Pakistan’s ISI to take on Baloch fighters

ISKP, a sub-continental branch of the Islamic State, is said to have vowed to extend operations in Kashmir, on encouragement from Pakistan’s security establishment.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.