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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicJoe Biden

Topic: Joe Biden

Trump releases Biden-imposed military hold, makes 2,000-pound bombs available to Israel

Biden had put the hold on the delivery of the bombs due to concern over the impact they could have on the civilian population, during Israel’s war in the Palestinian enclave.

Trump quashes Biden’s EV mandate in favour of petrol, says ‘you can buy car of your choice’

Among Trump’s poll promises, which he activated on Day 1 of presidency, was rescinding Biden’s ‘Green New Deal’ that envisaged half of US cars by 2030 would be electric.

Biden issues pardons to protect Milley, Fauci, others from Trump retaliation, statement says

Pardon also covers lawmakers who served on congressional committee that investigated the 6 Jan, 2021 storming of Capitol by Trump supporters, and cops who testified before it.

Biden speaks with Egyptian President, discusses Middle East ceasefire, hostage deal

The two leaders discussed deal based on Biden's proposal endorsed by UN Security Council.

Biden pledges federal aid for New Orleans security ahead of Super Bowl

Biden administration commits additional resources to support the city's security preparations in wake of the 1 January 'extremist' attack.

‘A true statesman’: Biden hails Manmohan Singh’s pivotal role in strengthening US-India ties

US President credited Singh’s strategic vision and political courage for the unprecedented level of bilateral cooperation.

US President Joe Biden’s pardon ends son Hunter’s legal problems of gun and tax evasion charges

Biden says cases against son were politically motivated, while President-elect Donald Trump calls pardon 'an abuse and miscarriage of justice'

‘Enough is enough.’ US president Joe Biden does U-turn to pardon son Hunter in gun and tax cases

'I hope Americans will understand why a father and a President would come to this decision,' US president says in a statement released by the White House.

Nuclear escalation unlikely despite Putin’s warnings, says US Intelligence

However, Russia is likely to expand a campaign of sabotage against European targets to increase pressure on the West over its support for Kyiv.

Xi vows to work with Trump as he meets with outgoing President Biden in Peru

President-elect Trump has promised to levy 60% tariffs on U.S. imports of Chinese goods as part of his 'America First' trade measures.

On Camera

With de-facto control over Venezuela, Trump has his very own oil empire

It’s a geopolitical game changer. US, now, has primacy over oil-producing allies and adversaries alike — whether it’s Saudi Arabia or Iran, Nigeria or Russia.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

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.