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Monday, January 5, 2026
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Topic: US President

‘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.

US President-elect picks Indian-American scientist Jay Bhattacharya to head health institute

Bhattacharya is the first Indian-American to be nominated by Trump for a high-ranking position.“Together, Jay and RFK Jr. will restore the NIH to a Gold Standard", said Trump.

Tulsi Gabbard is Trump’s director of national intelligence. What does DNI do 

Post was created in aftermath of 9/11 & covers 18 intelligence agencies. Adviser on intel matters, DNI will be tasked according to US president’s leadership style and policy priorities.

Trump & Biden discuss Ukraine, Middle East. White House assures ‘smooth transfer of power’

The 'cordial' meeting lasted two hours. Outgoing First Lady Jill Biden joined the two men, while Melania Trump 'could not attend' the meeting.

‘Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback!’ Global reaction to Trump becoming US president

From Netanyahu to Macron to Medvedev, world leaders fete Donald Trump as he becomes the 47th president of America.

Yunus seeks US help to ‘rebuild’ country in 1st Bangladesh-US meeting on UNGA sidelines in 34 yrs

In his meeting with Muhammad Yunus, Biden offered 'full support' to Bangladesh's new reform agenda. Last Bangladesh leader to meet US president on UNGA sidelines was General Ershad in 1990.

Pakistan national arrested by FBI in US for foiled plot to assassinate Trump

Asif Raza Merchant said he wanted to target individuals in US ‘hurting Pakistan and the world, [the] Muslim world’, according to court documents, adding ‘these are not just normal people’.

SubscriberWrites: Rapid political shifts: Trump's resurgence and global implications

Recent events have drastically altered global political dynamics, boosting Trump's presidential bid and raising questions about future US and global alliances.

SubscriberWrites: The Continuation of the US Myth

Despite its pronounced contradictions, the USA is the ‘most powerful nation in the world’ with a high livability index and a mostly contented population.

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.

On Camera

US military intervention in Venezuela — the 3 lessons to remember

The US military operation in Venezuela raises global concern. Experts say that Trump’s action could weaken global legal standards and fuel geopolitical instability.

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.