Biden’s national security plan aims at China, Russia
Washington: The White House rolled out a long-delayed national security strategy that seeks to contain China s rise while reemphasising the importance of working with allies to tackle challenges confronting democratic nations. The 48-page document, which was delayed by Russia s invasion of Ukraine, includes no
Biden warns China and Russia, hedges on seeking reelection
New York: United States President Joe Biden issued forceful warnings to China and Russia and expressed optimism over the US economic rebound, but surprised many by hedging on whether he will seek reelection. In a rare, wide-ranging interview with the CBS “60 Minutes” programme, Biden went
Biden ‘angered, horrified’ over killings of 4 Muslim men in New Mexico’s Albuquerque
New York: US President Joe Biden has said that he is “angered and saddened” by the “horrific” killings of four Muslim men in the New Mexico City of Albuquerque, adding that “these hateful attacks have no place in America”. “While we await a full investigation, my
Don’t ‘play with fire’ over Taiwan, China’s Xi warns in call with Biden
Washington: Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned against playing with fire over Taiwan in a call with US President Joe Biden, highlighting Beijing's concerns about a possible visit to the Chinese-claimed island by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. "Those who play with fire will perish by it,"
From Jerusalem to Jeddah: Biden’s mission to the Middle East goes South
Clifford D. May President Biden’s mission to the Middle East had been going so well. In Jerusalem, he pleased his hosts by telling them: “Israel must remain an independent, democratic, Jewish state — the ultimate guarantee and guarantor of security of the Jewish people not only
Lawmakers urge Biden to seek Muslim attorney’s release
Washington: Five US lawmakers — two senators and three members of the US House of Representatives — have pressed President Joe Biden to raise Asim Ghafoor’s detention with the highest levels of the UAE government and advocate for his fair and humane treatment. Asim Ghafoor, a
Shireen Abu Akleh’s family requests meeting with Biden when he visits Israel
Jerusalem: The brother of murdered veteran journalist Shireen Abu Akleh requested a meeting with US President Joe Biden when he visits Israel next week. Anton Abu Akleh wrote a three-page letter on behalf of his family and urged Biden for a meeting. The family harshly criticised the
Biden defends decision to visit Saudi Arabia, says human rights are on his agenda
Washington: President Joe Biden defended his decision to travel to Saudi Arabia saying human rights would be on his agenda as he gave a preview of a trip on which he aims to reset ties with the crown prince, who he previously denounced as a
Biden predicts states will try to arrest women who travel for abortions
New York: President Joe Biden predicted that some US states will try to arrest women for crossing state lines to get abortions after the Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to the procedures nationwide. Thirteen Republican-led states banned or severely restricted the procedure under so-called "trigger