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"I don't have more to add..." White House refrains from commenting on pro-
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The White House on Monday (local time) refrained from commenting on the question of the plot to kill pro-Khalistani terrorist, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun came up in National Security Adviser (NSA) Jake Sullivan's meetings in India and if it will be part of the discussions.
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US President Biden says not ruling out using military force to defend Taiw
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
"Not ruling out using US military force. There's a distinction between deploying on the ground, air power and naval power," he said in the exclusive interview to the magazine conducted at the White House on May 28.
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Former US President Donald Trump considering Elon Musk for White House adv
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
The former President of the United States, Donald Trump is considering appointing Tesla CEO Elon Musk for the role of an advisor to him in the White House, as the 2024 Presidential elections draw close, New York Post reported citing a report by The Wall Street Journal.
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US President Biden increases tariffs on imports of electric vehicles, othe
Updated : 2 years ago IST
US President Joe Biden has directed his Trade Representative to increase tariffs on USD 18 billion of imports from China, including semiconductors, solar cells, batteries, and critical minerals to 'protect' American workers and businesses, the White House said in a statement on Tuesday. Read More
We do not believe what is happening in Gaza is genocide but...: US
Updated : 2 years ago IST
"We believe Israel can and must do more to ensure the protection and well-being of innocent civilians. We do not believe what is happening in Gaza is a genocide. We have been firmly on record rejecting that proposition," Sullivan told reporters at the White House.
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US, China climate envoys meet for talks
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Among the topics on the agenda are climate financing, efforts to reduce methane and other non-carbon dioxide greenhouse gas emissions, the White House said in a statement.
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US soldier detained in Russia on theft charges, White House confirms
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The White House has said that it is "aware" of the case of a US soldier detained in Russia on suspicion of theft.
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Israel agrees to ensure Karem Shalom crossing "open for humanitarian assis
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Amid Israel's urgent evacuation notice to residents of eastern Rafah, US President Joe Biden on Monday held a telephonic conversation with the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and latter assured the former to open the Karem Shalom crossing for the humanitarian assistance in Gaza, th
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Biden, Netanyahu discuss Israel's plan to open crossings for aid into Gaza
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The White House readout also stated that the two leaders discussed a potential Israeli offensive in Rafah and that Biden "reiterated his clear position."
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"Dangerous, appalling statements": White House criticises comments of Colu
Updated : 2 years ago IST
At a time when the US varsities are rocked by pro-Palestinian protests, the White House has come in strong criticism of the comments made by a student leader of the pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University, calling them "appalling and dangerous," according to The Hill.
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"I'll keep my speech short": Japan PM Fumio Kishida draws laughter from Wh
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
He made self-deprecating jokes about his long speeches and divulged that it was hard to tell who the guest of honour was at the White House dinner.
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US vows 'ironclad' defence of Philippines, Japan amid growing China provoc
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The United States' defence commitments to Japan and the Philippines are "ironclad," US President Joe Biden said on Thursday as he hosted the first-ever trilateral summit between the three countries, welcoming Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr to the White House a day after the official
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