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TopicPresident Joe Biden

Topic: President Joe Biden

‘May add to his present edge’ — how assassination attempt on Trump could affect US presidential race

The shooting incident has already helped garner sympathy for Donald Trump across political spectrum. Experts say Republicans will use this to make Trump a 'symbol of resistance'.

‘Biden’s xenophobia comment regrettable,’ says Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi

At an event to raise funds for his 2024 re-election campaign, the US president said that Asian nations don't want immigrants and 'xenophobia' is stifling their economic growth.

US & Japan unveil plans for military cooperation & projects with eye on countering China, Russia

In a joint statement to media, US President Joe Biden & Japanese PM Fumio Kishida mentioned projects ranging from missiles to moon landings and weighed in on Gaza-Israel, Ukraine-Russia.

Biden nominates officials for key cybersecurity and nuclear policy positions

The nominations include Michael Sulmeyer, who has served as principal cyber adviser to the secretary of the Army, and Christopher Hanson, who has been chair of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission since 2021.

Biden takes on Trump in State of Union address, calls him a threat to democracy

In his speech, US President Joe Biden spoke about his 'predecessor' burying the truth about Capitol riots, bowing to Putin & torpedoing bill to tighten restrictions at US-Mexico border.

‘Valid context’ behind Biden’s theory that Israel’s regional integration progress led to Hamas attack

Any normalisation of ties between Israel & Arab states, especially Saudi Arabia, would have ‘led to marginalisation of Hamas’ & shifted focus from Palestine, say strategic experts.

Biden likens Putin to Hamas, urges Americans to support Israel & Ukraine wars ahead of budget appeal

The Joe Biden administration is expected to send Congress a funding request of around $100 billion, including $10 billion and $60 billion for military aid to Israel and Ukraine.

US First Lady tests positive for Covid days before G20 meet. President Joe Biden tests negative

Jill Biden's symptoms described as mild. President Biden is expected to take regular tests this week before his trip to India for G20 Summit on 8-10 Sept, says a White House statement.

What are the Artemis Accords & what do they mean for India’s space dreams

Modi, who is on a visit to the US, has announced that India will be joining the Artemis Accords, an initiative with 8 member nations focusing on cooperation in space exploration.

Modi, Biden slam Pakistan’s ‘terror support’ & China’s bullying, support Ukraine’s territorial integrity

US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated call for concerted action against UN-listed terrorist groups including Al Qaeda, ISIS, LeT, JeM & Hizbul Mujahideen.

On Camera

India’s close encounters with Pakistan on Siachen

Pakistan's SSG team was not adequately provisioned for the inclement weather. If it managed to consolidate its position, the story of Siachen would have been different. 

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.