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Monday, August 11, 2025
TopicJoe Biden

Topic: Joe Biden

Biden congratulates Japanese group for winning Nobel Peace Prize

Nihon Hidankyo was recognized for its efforts to raise awareness about the catastrophic consequences of nuclear weapons.

Don’t believe there will be an ‘all-out war’ in Middle East, can avoid it, says US President Joe Biden

Biden said Thursday that a lot needs to be done to avoid such a war. 'We have already helped Israel. We are going to protect Israel,' he asserted.

Biden directs US military to shoot down Iranian missiles targeting Israel

Iran fired over 100 missiles targeting Israeli civilians as Hezbollah strikes intensify. The firing came after Israel said its troops had launched ground raids into Lebanon

Hurricane Helene kills at least 90 in US; homes and memories washed away

‘It’s tragic,’ says Biden as damage estimates ranged from $15 billion to more than $100 billion, as water systems, communications and critical transportation routes were affected.

Ahead of election, US House of Representatives condemns Biden-Harris over withdrawal from Afghanistan

The resolution was passed in the US House of Representatives by a 219-194 vote. Ten Democrat lawmakers voted in favour.

During Modi’s visit, US returns 297 antiquities stolen or trafficked from India, some date to 2000 BCE

Antiquities are mix of ones returned by New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, and some confiscated by US authorities from NY attorney general’s office. Most are from eastern India.

$7.5mn for testing & 40mn vaccine doses. How India will contribute to Quad Cancer Moonshot scheme

The programme is an extension of the US Cancer Moonshot initiative started in 2016. It aims to strengthen the overall cancer care ecosystem in the Indo-Pacific.  

Albanese hails Australia-US Alliance ahead of Quad Summit

The Australian PM discussed defense, security, economics, and climate change with President Biden.

US says Iran emailed stolen Trump campaign material to Biden camp

In August, America accused Iran of launching cyber operations against the campaigns of both U.S. presidential candidates, which Iran denied.

Joe Biden, Xi Jinping plan to hold talks soon, says White House

The call is likely before the November presidential polls, and was decided in a meeting this week between Jake Sullivan and Wang Yi.

On Camera

Rahul’s ‘vote chori’ attack on EC is a political dead-end. He still has a point

The ECI needs to respond to Rahul Gandhi’s accusations professionally and transparently. Else, it will end up giving him the ammunition he is desperately seeking.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.