Biden, McCarthy looking to close US debt ceiling deal for two years WASHINGTON: The White House and congressional Republicans on Friday aim to put the final touches on a deal to raise... Published 26 May, 2023 05:46pm
World White House says debt negotiations with Republicans 'productive' WASHINGTON: The White House on Thursday called the latest negotiations with Republicans on avoiding a US debt ... Published 25 May, 2023 10:26pm
Markets Oil down nearly 3% as Russia downplays additional OPEC+ cuts LONDON: Oil prices fell on Thursday after Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak played down the prospect of... Updated 25 May, 2023 08:00pm
Markets Wall St slides as debt ceiling talks drag on NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes fell on Wednesday as talks between the White House and Republican... Published 25 May, 2023 06:27am
Markets Dollar hovers near 2-month high as debt ceiling angst saps risk appetite SINGAPORE: The US dollar held near a two-month high on Wednesday on safe-harbour demand as negotiations over raising... Published 24 May, 2023 09:31am
World IMF chief hopes US debt ceiling deal will come before ‘11th hour’ LONDON: International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Tuesday she hoped the world... Published 23 May, 2023 06:41pm
World Driver detained after truck crashes into barriers near White House The driver of a truck was detained on Monday night after crashing into security barriers on Lafayette Square... Published 23 May, 2023 09:45am
World Biden, McCarthy meeting ends with no deal on debt ceiling WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy could not reach an agreement Monday on how to raise... Published 23 May, 2023 09:32am
World Debt deal must be able to win Democratic votes, White House says WASHINGTON: Any debt ceiling solution must be able to secure Democratic votes, not just House Republican's far-right... Published 22 May, 2023 11:02pm
World Biden, McCarthy to talk US debt ceiling with deadline 10 days away WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden and top congressional Republican Kevin McCarthy will meet on Monday to discuss... Published 22 May, 2023 10:49pm
World Biden and McCarthy to meet on Monday as debt ceiling talks resume WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden and House Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy will meet to discuss the debt ceiling... Published 22 May, 2023 10:11am
World Biden and McCarthy to meet on Monday as debt talks resume WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden and House Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy will meet to discuss the debt limit... Published 21 May, 2023 11:09pm
World Biden, House Speaker McCarthy could speak Sunday on debt limit HIROSHIMA: US President Joe Biden and top congressional Republican Kevin McCarthy could speak as soon as Sunday in... Published 21 May, 2023 11:39am
World Washington quiet as debt ceiling deadline inches closer WASHINGTON: White House and Republican congressional negotiators on raising the federal $31.4 trillion debt ceiling... Published 20 May, 2023 07:04pm
World White House: Biden to discuss Ukraine with Brazil’s Lula, India’s Modi HIROSHIMA: U.S. President Joe Biden aims to speak this weekend with Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and... Published 20 May, 2023 10:56am
World Quad leaders to meet on sidelines of G7: White House HIROSHIMA: Leaders of the United States, Japan, Australia and India will hold talks on the sidelines of the G7 on... Published 19 May, 2023 06:32pm
World Biden’s team reports ‘progress’ in US debt ceiling talks HIROSHIMA: Democratic negotiators told President Joe Biden on Friday that they are making “steady progress” in talks... Published 19 May, 2023 10:28am
World US VP Harris, economic adviser Brainard warn of recession if debt default occurs WASHINGTON: Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden's top economic adviser, Lael Brainard, said on... Published 19 May, 2023 12:23am
World Biden says confident in reaching deal to avert default WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden said Wednesday he was confident about reaching a deal with Republican leaders to... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
World Biden, facing debt ceiling debate, could skip Australia part of Asia trip WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden may skip a visit to Australia on an upcoming Asia trip due to the unfolding debate ... Published 16 May, 2023 11:56pm
World Biden-McCarthy debt talks to resume after new default warning WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden and Republican leaders are set to reconvene Tuesday for crunch talks on raising US... Published 16 May, 2023 12:30pm
World Biden 'looking forward to working with whoever' wins Turkey election WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden is "looking forward to working with whoever" wins Turkey's knife-edge election,... Published 15 May, 2023 11:26pm
Markets Biden ‘optimistic’ on debt talks with Republicans as default looms REHOBOTH BEACH: President Joe Biden said Sunday he remains “optimistic” about finding an agreement with his... Published 15 May, 2023 11:13am
World Recession, millions of jobs lost if US defaults: Treasury WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden’s administration again warned Sunday of “catastrophic” consequences for the US... Published 14 May, 2023 09:50pm
World Biden nominates Philip Jefferson to number 2 spot at the Fed WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden nominated Philip Jefferson to the number two job at the Federal Reserve Friday, a... Published 13 May, 2023 05:59am
World Biden to meet congressional leaders on debt early next week: White House WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden is expected to meet with Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and other... Published 12 May, 2023 11:41pm
World Biden’s top security advisor met China’s chief diplomat in Vienna: White House WASHINGTON: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi in Vienna this week,... Published 11 May, 2023 08:27pm
World Biden to host Modi for state visit June 22: White House WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden will host Indian Prime Minister Narenda Modi for an official state visit on June... Published 10 May, 2023 06:34pm
World White House’s Sullivan to travel to Saudi this weekend WASHINGTON: White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Thursday he will travel to Saudi Arabia this... Published 05 May, 2023 10:34am
World White House says ‘will not negotiate’ on debt ceiling extension WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden will not negotiate with Republicans on their push to make spending cuts a... Published 05 May, 2023 06:44am
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