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October 10, 2023 1:30 PM

US President Joe Biden interviewed by Special Counsel as part of its investigation into his handling of classified documents

US President Joe Biden has been interviewed by a Special Counsel as part of its investigation into his handling of classified documents. Spokesperson of the White House Counsel's Office, Ian Sams said that the interview was conducted at the White House over two days, starting from Sunday till Monday. It was personally carried out by Special Counsel Robert Hur, who was chosen by US Attorney General Merrick Garland to lead the investigation. Mr Hur was appointed after a separate investigation...

September 8, 2023 8:29 AM

US President Joe Biden leaves for India to attend G20 Summit

US President Joe Biden has left for India to attend the G20 Leaders’ Summit. The White House said, the US President will work with allies and partners to further strengthen the global economy. It said, President Biden looks forward to continuing to build on this progress on a range of global issues and reaffirming the U.S. commitment to the G20 as the premier forum of economic cooperation....

August 10, 2023 1:57 PM

US President Joe Biden bans American investments in key technology industries that could enhance China’s military capabilities

US President Joe Biden has signed an executive order banning American investments in key technology industries that could be used to enhance China’s military capabilities. President Biden declared the move a national emergency to deal with the threat of advancement by countries of concern in sensitive technologies and products critical to the military, intelligence, surveillance, or cyber-enabled capabilities of such countries. The order will ban venture capital and private equity firms from i...

July 5, 2023 1:10 PM

US President appeals to lawmakers to take action following series of shootings in major cities

US President Joe Biden has appealed to lawmakers to take action following a series of shootings in major cities leaving at least 10 dead, illustrating the country's ongoing struggle with gun violence. In a statement issued by the White House, the President urged Republican lawmakers to join him in advancing commonsense reforms, such as a ban on assault weapons, widespread background checks, and an end to the legal immunity enjoyed by gun manufacturers. In his statement, Mr. Biden s...