Joe Biden
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.
US Returns 297 Priceless Antiquities to India; PM Modi Expresses Gratitude
In keeping with close bilateral ties and to foster greater cultural understanding, the artefacts are being returned, the ministry's statement said. The statement said the pieces would soon be "shortly repatriated to India". The selected pieces, it said, were even showcased to Modi and Biden at their bilateral meeting in Wilmington, Delaware.
Biden Thrilled to Receive Leather Jacket Gift from Australian PM
The two leaders held bilateral discussions ahead of Saturday's Quad Leaders' Summit in Wilmington, Delaware.
Russia Issues Nuclear Warning in Response to Western Involvement in Ukraine
Biden said following briefing on an incident at the Trump golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, that "As I've said many times, there is no place for political violence or for any violence ever in our country, and I have directed my team to continue to ensure that Secret Service has every resource, capability, and protective measure necessary to ensure the former President's continued safety."
Biden Denounces All Violence Following Attempted Trump Assassination
Biden was briefed on the incident at Trump's golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, after saying: "As I have said many times, there is no place for political violence or for any violence ever in our country, and I have directed my team to continue to ensure that Secret Service has every resource, capability and protective measure necessary to ensure the former President's continued safety."
Biden to Host QUAD Summit at His Delaware Residence Next Weekend
Biden will meet Sept. 21 in Wilmington with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. The four nations make up the Quad alliance-a group that has been one of the key elements in the Biden administration's push to counter Chinese power.
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