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Friday, August 15, 2025
TopicJoe Biden

Topic: Joe Biden

‘What’s happening in Gaza is not genocide,’ Joe Biden defends Israel at Jewish heritage event

Biden has also called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, something that he reiterated in his commencement speech at Morehouse College on Sunday.

Israeli forces step up attacks on Gaza’s Rafah. ‘Scale acceptable to Washington’

Jack Lew, the US ambassador to Israel hoped there would be no ‘real disagreement’ between the two countries following his country’s decision to hold back a bomb shipment as a warning not to ‘go into Rafah’.

Biden administration announces $3 billion in federal funding to replace lead water pipes

The White House said that lead exposure disproportionately affects low-income communities and communities of color.

Israel braces for retaliation by Iran after airstrike in Syria, Biden urges Tehran to stand down

Two Iranian senior commanders were killed in the 1 April airstrike on diplomatic compound in Syria. Tehran blames Israel, though Tel Aviv hasn't claimed responsibility for attack.

Biden govt announces extension of work permits for certain categories of immigrants

A temporary final rule (TFR) announced by US Citizenship and Immigration Services extends automatic 180-day period for certain employment authorisation documents to 540 days.

Biden congratulates Senegal on election of new president

White House said the election of Diomaye Faye is a victory for democracy and a clear sign that the people of Senegal have elected their choice.

Biden congratulates Guatemala’s new president, discusses migration issues

The two leaders met at the Los Angeles Declaration for Protection and Migration Summit.

US Presidential elections: Biden & Trump both secure nominations, poised for a rematch

Biden issued a statement after clinching the Democratic nomination, taking aim at what he called Trump's 'campaign of resentment, revenge & retribution that threatens very idea of America.'

‘Told Bibi we’re headed for Come to Jesus meet over aid to Gaza,’ Biden heard telling Democrats

In video shot after State of Union address, Biden is heard telling fellow Democrats about his 'blunt conversation' with Israeli PM Netanyahu on issue of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

US to revitalise partnerships with India, stand up against China’s unfair economic practice: Biden

In his last State of the Union address before the elections, US President Joe Biden claimed that the US is in a strong position to compete and win against China.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

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.