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Opinion

Biden seeks to turn debacle in Afghanistan to victory at home

The US pullout from the Pentagon’s once mighty Bagram Air Base in the dead of night, while Taliban fighters pour...

Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am

World

Saudi official in US for talks on Yemen, Iran, Khashoggi

White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Khashoggi's death would also likely come up in the talks

Updated 07 Jul, 2021 01:23pm

Technology

US software firm moves to restart after huge ransomware attack

The company again pushed back its forecast for restarting its cloud-based systems

Published 07 Jul, 2021 09:42am

World

Biden celebrates pandemic victory, but Covid could be the easy part

At least for one humid Washington evening, though, the 78-year-old Biden will be able to kick back and celebrate

Published 02 Jul, 2021 09:39am

World

Biden to push electric vehicles, clean energy, schools in reconciliation bill

The president agreed to a scaled-down infrastructure package earlier this month worth $1.2 trillion with a bipartisan group of senators that does not include many of his policy priorities, like the tax credits and rebates, federal funding of pre-kindergarten or community college.

Published 30 Jun, 2021 11:59pm

World

U.S. still weighing travel curbs does not see eventual vaccine rule: White House

White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said U.S. officials were still in touch with counterparts in Canada, Europe and elsewhere to determine when and how to lift travel restrictions safely.

Published 30 Jun, 2021 11:53pm

Pakistan

Pakistan to get 2.5m doses of Moderna vaccine from US

WASHINGTON: Pakistan is set to receive 2.5 million doses of the Moderna vaccine from the United States, White House...

Published 30 Jun, 2021 03:54am

World

White House says no increased violence against U.S. troops in Afghanistan

Psaki told a news briefing that while there had been increased attacks on Afghan forces and the government compared with a year ago "we have not seen an increase in attacks on our military or presence since February 2020."

Published 23 Jun, 2021 10:57pm

World

Biden says he has concerns about bipartisan infrastructure plan

The White House trimmed the offer to about $1.7 trillion in talks with senators in a bid to win Republican support in the closely divided US Senate.

Published 22 Jun, 2021 09:10am

World

White House says delay in sharing coronavirus vaccines is due to logistical challenges

"What we have found to be the biggest challenge is not actually the supply, we have plenty of doses to share with the world, but this is a Herculean logistical challenge," Psaki said.

Updated 21 Jun, 2021 11:58pm

World

No plans for Biden to meet new Iranian leaders: White House

Psaki told reporters negotiators had concluded a sixth round of talks about how Iran and the United States could both return to compliance with the 2015, nuclear pact, and the White House would looking forward to "seeing where that goes."

Published 21 Jun, 2021 10:53pm

World

Biden to host Israeli President Rivlin on June 28: White House

U.S. President Joe Biden plans to host Israel's new president, Rreuven Rivlin, at the White House on June 28, White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said in a statement on Saturday.

Published 20 Jun, 2021 01:57am

World

US says it will no longer seize reporters' records in leak probes

"All reporters involved have now been notified."

Published 06 Jun, 2021 11:01am

World

US Republicans unveil infrastructure counteroffer under $1trn

WASHINGTON: US Senate Republicans on Thursday proposed a $928 billion counteroffer to President Joe Biden’s ...

Published 28 May, 2021 04:08am

Business & Finance

White House says rising home prices are a concern

WASHINGTON: The Biden administration is monitoring rising US home prices, which it is concerned are increasingly...

Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am

World

Biden-Putin to hold first summit in Geneva

"The leaders will discuss the full range of pressing issues, as we seek to restore predictability and stability to the US-Russia relationship," Jen Psaki said.

Published 25 May, 2021 07:51pm

World

Biden hosts George Floyd family on anniversary of shocking murder

Floyd's daughter Gianna, his mother, sister and brothers will be among those attending private talks with Biden at the White House, Press Secretary Jen Psaki said.

Published 25 May, 2021 10:14am

World

White House says no plans to require vaccines for foreign visitors

"We certainly understand the desire of many Europeans to come to travel the United States and vice versa," Psaki said.

Published 22 May, 2021 01:26am

World

White House says U.S. has commitment from 'relevant parties' to ceasefire after Israel-Gaza violence

Israel and Hamas both claimed victory on Friday after their forces ended 11 days of fighting, but humanitarian officials warned the damage to Gaza would take years to rebuild.

Updated 21 May, 2021 11:33pm

World

White House says reports of a move toward cease-fire in Israeli-Palestinian conflict are encouraging

"We have seen reports of a move toward a potential ceasefire. That's clearly encouraging," Psaki told a regular news briefing.

Published 20 May, 2021 10:44pm

World

US to send extra 20m vaccine doses abroad

WASHINGTON: The United States will release an additional 20 million doses of Covid vaccines abroad, bringing the...

Updated 18 May, 2021 09:35am

World

US to send extra 20mn vaccine doses abroad: White House

"The United States will send 20 million doses authorized for use in the United States to help countries battling the pandemic by the end of June," Press Secretary Jen Psaki said.

Published 17 May, 2021 10:55pm

Opinion

Kamala Harris walks political tightrope in US border role

US vice presidents always yearn for a chance to share the spotlight, but when Kamala Harris got put in charge of the...

Published 09 May, 2021 03:20am

World

South Korea's Moon to visit Biden on May 21

The meetings reflect Biden's priority on relationships with Asian allies as his administration continues to focus on competition with China.

Published 30 Apr, 2021 11:01am

World

Biden launches audacious middle class spending package in speech to Congress

In every aspect of the primetime television speech, Biden will echo his mantra that "America is back" -- both in recovering from the coronavirus disaster and in putting the turbulence of the Trump era behind.

Published 29 Apr, 2021 10:14am

World

White House considering intellectual property waiver for COVID-19 vaccines

Tai discussed the issue on Monday with drugmakers Pfizer and AstraZeneca PLC, noting her interest in a solution that gave developing countries a role in addressing critical gaps in vaccine production and distribution.

Published 28 Apr, 2021 01:52pm

World

US aiming for 'stability' but not 'trust' with Russia: W.House

Biden called on Putin to "de-escalate tensions," according to the White House, and also proposed a summit in a third country.

Published 13 Apr, 2021 11:53pm

World

White House hopes U.S. and Russia can work on arms, Iran

President Joe Biden proposed a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a telephone call on Tuesday, and spokeswoman Jen Psaki said she hoped for an honest and candid conversation between the leaders at such a meeting.

Updated 14 Apr, 2021 12:03am

World

Biden to give speech Wednesday on US withdrawal from Afghanistan: W. House

"The president has been consistent in his view that there's not a military solution to Afghanistan that we have been there for far too long."

Updated 14 Apr, 2021 12:02am

World

US ‘not involved’: W House

WASHINGTON: The White House said Monday that the United States had nothing to do with what Iran says was a sabotage...

Updated 13 Apr, 2021 09:32am