Joe Biden

Biden pledges $1B aid for displaced Africans

President Joe Biden has announced over $1 billion in humanitarian aid to support Africans displaced by historic droughts and food insecurity.

Biden's Angola Visit - A strategic move in the US - China rivalry

President Joe Biden's December 2024 visit to Angola marks a significant milestone in U.S - Africa relations, positioning Angola as a pivotal player in the broader rivalry between the two countries.

White House defends Biden's Hunter pardon as criticism mounts

The White House said on Monday that President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter in part to protect him from future persecution from political opponents, but his move drew fierce criticism, with some Democrats saying it undermined public trust in the rule of law.

First lady Jill Biden unveils White House Holiday decorations

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden unveiled the White House's holiday decorations on Monday with this years theme being A “Season of Peace and Light”

Biden readies $725 million arms aid package for Ukraine, sources say

The Biden administration plans a $725M weapons package for Ukraine, including drones, HIMARS ammunition, and cluster munitions, as Russian forces gain ground.

Biden administration advancing $680 million arms sale to Israel, source says

Biden to propose expanded Medicare, Medicaid coverage of obesity drugs, official says

U.S. President Joe Biden has proposed expanding Medicare and Medicaid coverage to include anti-obesity drugs, potentially cutting out-of-pocket costs by 95%.

President Biden Commends Azerbaijan for Hosting Successful COP29

U.S. President Joe Biden has expressed his gratitude to Azerbaijan for hosting the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), calling the event a pivotal step toward global climate action.

Biden pledges record $4 billion to World Bank fund for poorest countries

U.S. President Joe Biden pledged a $4 billion U.S. contribution to the World Bank's International Development Association fund for the world's poorest countries, a senior Biden administration official said on Monday.

Putin Issues Nuclear Warning to US with Updated Doctrine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved an update to its nuclear doctrine, warning of a potential nuclear response to conventional missile attacks backed by a nuclear power. This follows the approval of US allowing Ukraine to use its long-range missiles into Russia.

Biden to allow Ukraine use US arms to strike inside Russia, sources say

'Bring down the temperature,' Biden urges Americans after Trump's US election win

"A defeat does not mean we're defeated," US President Joe Biden told disappointed Democrats after Donald Trump's election win. He urged Americans to "bring down the temperature."

Xi pressed Biden to alter language on Taiwan

Xi asks Biden to change U.S. language on Taiwan independence, but the U.S. sticks to its current stance.

US finalizes $20 billion share of $50 billion G7 loan to Ukraine

The US finalized its $20 billion portion of a long-awaited $50 billion loan to Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets

Biden: US ready to support durable peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia

US President Joseph Biden sent a letter to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev

Pentagon: US to send anti-missile system and troops to Israel