Trump and Biden Meet, Pledge Smooth Transition of Power

President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden met at the White House on Wednesday. This was their first meeting since Trump reclaimed the presidency in last week’s election. Both men promised a smooth transfer of power in January, despite their long history as rivals. The two leaders sat side by side in the Oval Office, …

Biden to Attend Successor’s Inauguration

WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden will attend the inauguration of the next U.S. president in January, whether the victory goes to Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump. The White House confirmed Biden’s commitment to the tradition on Wednesday, less than a week before the 2024 election. White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre emphasized Biden’s …

Biden Administration Receives Letter Urging for Imran Khan’s Release

The Biden administration has confirmed it received a letter from over 60 US Congress members. The letter urges the White House to advocate for the release of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder, Imran Khan. This collective appeal has amplified the international spotlight on Khan’s detention in Pakistan. During a briefing on Tuesday, US State Department Spokesperson …

Biden Issues Apology for Indian Boarding School Atrocities

In a historic move, President Joe Biden issued a formal apology to Native American communities for the atrocities committed against Indigenous children in federal Indian boarding schools. Speaking in Arizona’s Gila River Indian Community, Biden apologized to all tribal nations for the trauma endured across generations, marking a solemn moment in U.S. history. Acknowledging a …

US Deploys THAAD Missile Defence System to Israel After Iranian Missile Attack

The United States will send a high-altitude anti-missile system and military crew to Israel to strengthen its air defenses following a missile attack from Iran. The Pentagon confirmed the deployment of the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery and its crew. This move is part of President Joe Biden’s order to help defend Israel. On …

Israel Faces Global Backlash, 2 UN Peacekeepers Injured in Lebanon

BEIRUT: Israel acknowledged on Friday that its forces fired at a “threat” near a UN peacekeeping position in Lebanon, leading to the injury of four UN Blue Helmets. The incident, which occurred over two days, has triggered a wave of diplomatic backlash. The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon confirmed that two more of its …

Trump Urges Israel to Strike Iran’s Nuclear Sites, Criticizes Biden’s Stance

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Friday urged Israel to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities in response to Iran’s recent missile barrage. Speaking at a campaign event in North Carolina, Trump criticized Democratic President Joe Biden’s opposition to such a move. At a town hall event in Fayetteville, near a major U.S. military base, Trump referenced …

Doctors Call for U.S. to End Support for Israel, Denounce Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

A group of 99 American doctors and medical professionals who volunteered in Gaza have called for an end to U.S. support for Israel. In a letter sent to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, they shared their experiences, stating they found no evidence of Hamas activity in Gaza’s hospitals. These healthcare workers, who …

Biden Believes ‘All-Out War’ in Middle East Can Be Avoided

U.S. President Joe Biden expressed his belief that the current situation in the Middle East will not lead to an “all-out war.” The region remains tense, with Israel launching assaults in Gaza and Lebanon, and escalating tensions with Iran. When asked how confident he was about avoiding a full-scale conflict, Biden responded cautiously. “How confident …

Biden Opposes Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites

United States President Joe Biden has opposed any strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites following Tehran’s missile attack on Israel. When asked on Wednesday if he would support such retaliation, Biden firmly replied, “the answer is no.” This statement came a day after Iran fired 180 ballistic missiles at Israel, marking the second attack since April. …

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