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President Biden to Mark Diwali with Indian-Americans at the White House Today
Continuing a tradition from previous years, the President will light a Diya lamp in the Blue Room before his remarks, the White House said. After this, he would deliver remarks before a gathering of Indian-Americans, for whom he is hosting a reception. This would be President Biden's last Diwali reception at the White House as he is not running for the presidential election.
Harris to Deliver Closing Remarks in Washington as Trump Speaks in New York
Harris has selected the Ellipse, an oval field on the grounds of the US Capitol where the US Congress resides, as a pointed reminder of the rally Trump held there on January 6, 2021. That day, his supporters marched from the rally toward the Capitol, intending to interfere with the joint session of Congress that had been tasked with certifying Joe Biden's 2020 presidential victory.
Biden Calls Sinwar's Death a 'Good Day,' Sees It as an 'Opportunity' for Talks
This is a good day for Israel, for the United States, and for the world," Biden said. "To my Israeli friends, this is no doubt a day of relief and reminiscence, similar to the scenes witnessed throughout the United States after President Obama ordered the raid to kill Osama Bin Laden in 2011.
Netanyahu and Biden Discuss Phone Call Amid Israel's Threat of 'Lethal' Retaliation Against Iran
The talk was "direct" and "productive," said White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre at a later briefing on Wednesday. And the two leaders "continued to have a discussion on Israel's response to the (Iranian) attack last week," without offering specifics.
Biden Condemns Hamas' Attack and Expresses Condolences for Civilian Losses in Gaza During Call with Israeli President
I extend my deepest condolences to the 1,200 innocent people brutally executed by Hamas in that day of unspeakable brutality, and to all the people and their families who have suffered so terribly, - Biden said on Monday, a readout from the White House of the call.
Biden Orders US Forces to Support Israel's Defense Against Iranian Threats
The spokesperson for US National Security Council, Sean Savett, said on the social media platform X that President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris "are monitoring the Iranian attack against Israel from the White House Situation Room & receiving regular updates from their national security team".
Biden to Speak with Netanyahu, Vows to Prevent All-Out War in the Middle East
"Yes, I will be talking to him," Biden said on Sunday as he headed to the White House from Dover Air Force Base.
Biden States US Had 'No Knowledge of or Participation in' Beirut Attack
CNN reported earlier that, according to a US official, Israel informed the US about the operation only after it had begun and the planes were already in the air. "We had no foreknowledge of this and that does not qualify as a heads up," the official said. An Israeli official acknowledged to CNN that the notice was received "shortly before" the strike, indicating that US involvement did not occur.
Biden Signs Temporary Funding Bill to Prevent US Government Shutdown Ahead of Election
The stopgap spending bill-by known terminology, a continuing resolution or CR-will extend government funding up to December 20.
White House: Biden Will Take Pride in Strengthening Partnership with India
He was responding to a question by PTI on how he would characterise the trajectory of bilateral relations under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Biden as his term as the American leader ends soon. "Biden has invested a lot in our bilateral relationship with India," Kirby told PTI. He elevated the Quad group of Australia, Japan, India and the US to the level of a leader and welcomed Modi for an official state visit last June. "We've elevated our strategic partnership to the highest level. We are pursuing a defence relationship on various systems that will make not just the Indian people safer, but people safer throughout the Indo-Pacific, said Kirby.
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