Joe Biden, Xi Jinping discuss issue of US-China competition
Sep 10, 2021, at 02:25 pm
Washington: President Joe Biden on Thursday discussed over phone with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping the issue of competition that exists between Beijing and the US, read a statement issued by the White House.
Joe Biden to survey damage done by Hurricane Ida in New York, New Jersey: White House
Sep 05, 2021, at 03:51 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: US President Joe Biden will visit the states of New York and New Jersey next Tuesday to see the damage done by Hurricane Ida, the White House has said.
Joe Biden defends US pull-out from Afghanstan, gives strong message to ISIS-K
Sep 01, 2021, at 02:43 pm
Kabul: American President Joe Biden on Tuesday defended his government's decision to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan and said that ending an era of major military operations will help to remake other countries.
ISIS claims responsibility behind rocket attack on Kabul airport
Aug 31, 2021, at 04:22 am
Kabul/IBNS: The Islamic State (IS) terrorist group claimed responsibility for a rocket attack on Kabul airport on Monday, as US troops are racing to complete their troops' withdrawal from Afghanistan and evacuate allies from the war-torn country.
Another attack on Kabul airport 'highly likely' in next 24-36 hours: Joe Biden warns
Aug 29, 2021, at 04:35 pm
Washington/IBNS: US President Joe Biden on Saturday warned of another terrorist attack on Kabul airport over the next 24-36 as the country is struggling to evacuate its citizens from the war-torn Afghanistan before Aug 31.
German President sends condolences to Joe Biden after Kabul bombings
Aug 28, 2021, at 12:52 am
Berlin/UNI/Sputnik: German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier expressed his condolences to US President Joe Biden after a string of suicide attacks in Kabul killed at least 90 Afghans and 13 American troops.
We will hunt you down, says Joe Biden warning Kabul airport bombers
Aug 27, 2021, at 03:08 pm
Washington: US President Joe Biden gave a strong message to those behind the Kabul airport blasts and said they would be made to pay for their acts.
We are currently on a pace to finish evacuation from Afghanistan by Aug 31: Joe Biden
Aug 25, 2021, at 03:34 pm
Washington: US President Joe Biden on Tuesday said the United States is on pace to finish evacuations from Afghanistan, which has been witnessing conflict ever since Taliban overran the nation, by Aug 31.
PM Boris Johnson may press Biden to delay US troop withdrawal from Kabul
Aug 23, 2021, at 03:10 pm
London: British PM Boris Johnson may ask US President Joe Biden to keep American forces beyond Aug 31 to ensure more evacuation flights to continue its operation from Afghanistan.
Our first priority is getting American citizens out of Afghanistan: Joe Biden
Aug 23, 2021, at 02:49 pm
Washington: US President Joe Biden on Sunday said the first priority of his government is to ensure the safe evacuation of more Americans who are currently present in war-torn Afghanistan where Taliban insurgents have taken control.
Joe Biden says evacuation from Kabul was among the most difficult in history
Aug 21, 2021, at 03:28 pm
Washington: US President Joe Biden has described the airlift evacuation from Afghanistan, a nation captured by Taliban forces, as the ' most difficult' episode in history.
Pakistan's India paranoia propels it to support Taliban in Afghanistan: Experts
Aug 21, 2021, at 05:42 am
Geo political experts believe that Pakistan cheered Taliban insurgents taking control over Afghanistan due to its growing concerns about its enemy India.
Joe Biden, Emmanuel Macron discuss Afghanistan situation
Aug 20, 2021, at 11:25 pm
Washington: US President Joe Biden and President Emmanuel Macron of France spoke on Thursday about developments in Afghanistan.
Joe Biden, Boris Johnson discuss developments in Afghanistan
Aug 18, 2021, at 03:09 pm
Washington/London: US President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke on Tuesday regarding developments in Afghanistan.
Stand squarely behind Afghanistan pull-out decision, buck stops with me: Joe Biden amid criticisms
Aug 17, 2021, at 10:37 am
Washington/IBNS: Facing severe criticism, US President Joe Biden on Monday broke his silence over the fiasco in Kabul following the Taliban's capture, stating his country's mission was never supposed to be nation building in Afghanistan and that he "stands squarely behind his decision."
Facing criticisms over Afghan crisis, US President Joe Biden to address nation
Aug 17, 2021, at 05:32 am
Washington/IBNS: US President Joe Biden will address the nation on Monday night (US time) after being criticised over the fiasco in Afghanistan following the Taliban's capture of capital city Kabul.
US President Joe Biden says Afghan forces must fight for themselves
Aug 11, 2021, at 03:25 pm
Washington/UNI/Xinhua: US President Joe Biden said that the Afghan troops must fight for themselves as multiple cities have fallen to the Taliban in the past few days.
Biden thanks Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga for hosting Summer Olympics
Aug 10, 2021, at 09:52 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik/IBNS: US President Joe Biden thanked Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga for hosting the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
COVID-19 vaccine made mandatory for troops: US President Joe Biden supports Pentagon
Aug 10, 2021, at 03:36 pm
Washington: US President Joe Biden on Monday said he strongly supported the effort by the Department of Defence (DOD) to make COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for members of the U.S. military by Sept. 15.
Joe Biden to hold virtual meeting with US Olympic athletes
Aug 08, 2021, at 02:43 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: US President Joe Biden will hold a virtual meeting with the members of the United States team competing in the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday, the White House said.
Justin Trudeau, Joe Biden discuss arbitrary detention of two Canadians by China
Aug 06, 2021, at 06:24 am
Washington: US President Joe Biden and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau recently interacted over the detention of two Canadian nationals by China.
Joe Biden announces US combat forces to leave Iraq by end of year
Jul 27, 2021, at 03:45 pm
Washington: US President Joe Biden on Monday announced his government will formally conclude the US combat mission in Iraq by the end of the year.
US President Joe Biden assures Afghan leadership of 'sustained' support
Jun 28, 2021, at 01:40 am
US President Joe Biden has assured the Afghan leadership of “sustained” partnership as the US troops wind down their almost 20-year-long military engagement in the war-torn country amid an escalating Taliban offensive.
Joe Biden describes shutting down of Apple Daily as a 'sad day' for press freedom in Hong Kong
Jun 27, 2021, at 02:53 am
Washington: US President Joe Biden described the shutting down of Apple Daily following a police crackdown as a 'sad day' for media freedom in Hong Kong and around the world.
Afghan President Ghani, peace negotiator Abdullah Abdullah to meet US President Biden
Jun 22, 2021, at 02:22 am
Amidst the intensified fighting in Afghanistan, President Ashraf Ghani and chief peace negotiator Abdullah Abdullah will visit the United States this week and meet US President Joe Biden, the White House said in a statement.
'Champ' the beloved German Shephard of Bidens dies; US President, First Lady say 'we will miss him'
Jun 20, 2021, at 08:22 am
Wasington/IBNS: US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden have announced the death of their pet, Champ, who lived with them for 13 years. The Bidens described the German Shepherd as their “constant, cherished companion”.
Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin meet at Geneva villa amid hope for 'stable talks'
Jun 17, 2021, at 03:05 am
Geneva/IBNS: US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin met for their first summit at lakeside Geneva villa on Wednesday since Biden took office.
Biden, Putin to hold talks in Switzerland's Geneva amid widening differences
Jun 16, 2021, at 09:15 pm
Geneva: US President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin are going to meet at Geneva, Switzerland for their first ever meeting Wednesday, media reports said.
Joe Biden administration assessing reported leak at Chinese nuclear power facility
Jun 16, 2021, at 03:14 pm
Washington: The US government recently assessed a report of a leak at a Chinese nuclear power plant, media reports said.
US President Joe Biden says G7 infrastructure project is an alternative to China's BRI
Jun 14, 2021, at 02:34 am
London/UNI: US President Joe Biden said on Sunday that the G7's new infrastructure initiative would be a better option for developing countries than China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).