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Saturday, July 19, 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

Critical minerals are the new oil. India can’t afford to depend on China

Mineral security is no longer just an economic concern but a national security imperative, underpinning the country’s ambitions in clean energy, defence self-reliance, and advanced manufacturing.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Joys of Trumplomacy: India & the world are learning US President’s 99 moods and 1 goal

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.