US President Joe Biden to host in-person Quad Summit on Sept 24, PM Narendra Modi to attend
''President Biden is looking forward to welcoming to the White House Prime Minister Scott Morrison of Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, and Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga of Japan,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Monday.
Sep 14, 2021, 06:31 AM IST
US is watching, not in a rush to recognise Taliban government: White House
On recognizing the Taliban government, the White House said, "We have not conveyed we're going to recognise it and nor are we rushing to recognition."
Sep 09, 2021, 17:41 PM IST
No rush for US to recognise Taliban, says White House
“There's no rush to recognition from the United States or any country we have spoken with around the world. It will be very dependent on their behaviour and whether they deliver on what the expectations are of the global community,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters at her daily news conference on Wednesday.
Sep 02, 2021, 06:15 AM IST
White House lowers the national flag at half-mast in honor of the US soldiers killed in Kabul
A White House spokesman said the US flag would remain at half-mast until the evening of August 30 in honor of American soldiers killed in the terrorist attacks in Kabul, Afghanistan. On Thursday, 13 US soldiers were killed in a bomb attack at Kabul airport.
Aug 27, 2021, 08:16 AM IST
United States evacuates 10,900 more people from Kabul: White House
Many countries have resorted to evacuating their citizens and diplomatic personnel from Afghanistan due to the precarious security situation, and some have pledged to take in a limited number of Afghan asylum seekers.
Aug 24, 2021, 16:37 PM IST
US Prez Biden and 'dude with sign' hold placards to promote COVID vaccination, pic goes viral
Popular social media user ‘dude with sign’ accompanied by the President of the United States Joe Biden shared an important message. Here's what happened...
Aug 15, 2021, 15:22 PM IST
CDC urges vaccinated people to wear masks again in the United States
The new recommendation urges fully vaccinated people to wear masks indoors when in areas with "substantial" and "high" transmission of COVID-19, which includes nearly two-thirds of all US counties
Jul 28, 2021, 12:40 PM IST
Long COVID may qualify as disability under federal law: Biden
Biden on Monday released guidance on federal protections and resources to those suffering from lingering COVID symptoms, such as fatigue or brain fog, which "can sometimes rise to the level of a disability", NBC news reported.
Jul 27, 2021, 17:41 PM IST
White House considering talks between US President Joe Biden and China's Xi Jinping
The White House will consider arranging talks between President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, as the two countries spar over issues including human rights, a top US official said on Thursday.
Jun 17, 2021, 23:56 PM IST
If you are unvaccinated, you are at risk of getting seriously ill: White House COVID-19 response coordinator
White House COVID-19 response coordinator Jeff Zients said, "The bottom line is that if you are unvaccinated, you are still at risk of getting seriously ill or spreading the disease to others."
Jun 04, 2021, 06:30 AM IST
Joe Biden to press Vladimir Putin on respecting human rights in Geneva
US President Joe Biden said that he will press Russian President Vladimir Putin to respect human rights when the two leaders meet in June.
May 30, 2021, 21:49 PM IST
White House extends trusts in Japan to prioritise public health safety at Olympics amid COVID-19
The United States government has expressed its trust in Japan`s "commitment" to prioritise public health ahead of the Tokyo Olympics this summer on July 23 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 27, 2021, 15:31 PM IST
White House to unite with dating apps to encourage users to swipe right on vaccines
The White House has partnered with popular online dating platforms such as Match, Tinder and Bumble to encourage more Americans to get vaccinated against the coronavirus.
May 21, 2021, 22:18 PM IST
Barack Obama announces death of former US 'first dog', says lost true friend
Former US President Barack Obama announced the death of Bo, who became the first presidential pet in the Obama White House.
May 09, 2021, 17:06 PM IST
US President Joe Biden restricts travel from India to curb COVID-19 spread
The new restrictions, which take effect on Tuesday (May 4) at 12:01 am ET (0401 GMT), are on the advice of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and were imposed because "the magnitude and scope of the COVID-19 pandemic" in India was "surging," the White House said.
May 01, 2021, 07:23 AM IST
US sends more than USD 100 million in COVID supplies to India, first flight to land today
The United States is sending COVID-19 relief materials worth over USD 100 million to India in the coming days, the White House said as the first flight carrying urgent health supplies left for the country.
Apr 29, 2021, 06:28 AM IST
US President Joe Biden stumbles thrice while boarding Air Force One, White House releases statement
The Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that the US president was "doing fine" after the incident on Friday (March 19) when he stumbled upon the staircase of Air Force One twice and then fell while trying to board the plane.
Mar 20, 2021, 07:52 AM IST
‘It went very well’, says US president Joe Biden after meeting India, Japan, Australia at first-ever Quad summit
US President Joe Biden on Sunday said that the Quad virtual summit, which was attended by the leaders of India, Japan, US and Australia, went very well.
Mar 15, 2021, 06:42 AM IST
Joe Biden's intention was to honour contribution of Indian Americans: White House on 'Indians taking over US' remark
With specifically mentioning Indians taking over the country, US President Joe Biden’s intention was to honour the incredible contribution of the Indian Americans in the field of science, said the White House on Thursday (March 11).
Mar 12, 2021, 06:35 AM IST
Defence sales to India shows commitment to India's security, sovereignty: US
India's designation as a 'Major Defence Partner' and accordance of Strategic Trade Authorization-1 Status by the US and the signing of the four foundational agreements with Washington will enhance military-to-military cooperation between the two countries, Sandhu said.
Mar 04, 2021, 07:03 AM IST
