WHITE HOUSE NATIONAL ECONOMIC COUNCIL
Biden says he was sick during debate, asserts only 'Lord Almighty' can drive him out of race In a candid television interview, US President Joe Biden reflected on his challenging first presidential debate against Donald Trump, admitting to feeling "exhausted" and "sick" during the encounter. Biden, 81, attributed his performance to a bad co...
06 Jul, 2024, 12.44 PM ISTJoe Biden called to congratulate UK's Starmer, White House says President Joe Biden called British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to congratulate him on Labour Party’s landslide election victory. They reaffirmed the U.S.–UK special relationship crucial for global freedom and democracy, according to a White House st...
05 Jul, 2024, 11.57 PM ISTJoe Biden makes appeals to donors as concerns persist over his presidential debate performance In the wake of a challenging debate performance, President Joe Biden reassured donors at a New Jersey fundraiser that he's prepared to fight harder against Donald Trump, whom he described as a threat to democracy. Despite criticism from the media an...
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Suspected Houthi attack targets a ship in the Gulf of Aden, while Iraqi-claimed attack targets Eilat Early Wednesday, a suspected missile attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted a ship in the Gulf of Aden. Concurrently, an Iraqi militant group allied with the Houthis claimed responsibility for a drone attack on the southern Israeli port city of Ei...
27 Jun, 2024, 08.58 AM IST"G7 political tool to perpetuate US, Western supremacy": China China has criticized the G7 Leaders' Communique, accusing the group of using China-related issues to attack and vilify the nation. The Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson denounced the G7's statements as baseless and biased, reflecting a continued...
18 Jun, 2024, 09.28 AM ISTReal estate sector pushes for tax rationalisation and reduced approval cost as Modi 3.0 set to take oath With Narendra Modi set to take oath as Prime Minister for the third time, the real estate industry has high expectations from Modi 3.0. The interim budget announced a boost for affordable housing by adding 2 crore more houses to the PMAY-U scheme. E...
09 Jun, 2024, 11.25 AM ISTShivaji's life depicted in 115 paintings at a Delhi exhibition Mohan, in his address, extolled the Maratha ruler traced the genesis of the exhibition and added that Gore has "agreed to gift" this collection to the Ministry of Culture, and there is a plan to give it a permanent space in Delhi.
07 Jun, 2024, 09.07 PM ISTUS to boycott UN tribute to Iran leader killed in helicopter crash President Joe Biden's administration faced backlash for offering condolences on the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, known for human rights abuses and crackdowns on protests. The U.S. boycotted a U.N. tribute to Raisi, highlighting his cont...
30 May, 2024, 06.44 AM ISTUS decries IDF strike in Rafah, urges Israel to prioritise civilian safety National Security Council's Strategic Communications Coordinator, John Kirby condemned IDF strike in Rafah, expressing sorrow over loss of innocent lives, including children.
29 May, 2024, 03.21 PM ISTA new trade war offers no easy way back for old global order The US-China trade war has intensified with the use of tariffs and subsidies, impacting Europe and China. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned of global business risks.
24 May, 2024, 12.04 PM IST'Made in China' housing crisis solution may not be enough China grapples with a colossal housing crisis, with millions of unoccupied apartments and unfinished developments, threatening its economy. Beijing's plan involves massive state intervention, buying unsold properties and converting them into social ...
24 May, 2024, 10.17 AM ISTPentagon says Russia launched space weapon in path of US satellite Russia has reportedly launched a space weapon and placed it in the same orbit as a US government satellite, according to the Pentagon. The Russian satellite, launched on May 16, is believed to be capable of attacking other satellites in low Earth or...
22 May, 2024, 08.47 PM ISTIf China invades Taiwan, ASML and TSMC can disable chip machines ASML Holding NV and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. have measures in place to remotely disable chipmaking machines in the event of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. The US government has expressed concerns about the impact of such an attack on th...
21 May, 2024, 01.35 PM ISTBiden's China tariffs are the end of an era for cheap Chinese goods Biden's decision this past week to codify and escalate tariffs imposed by Trump made clear that the United States has closed out a decades-long era that embraced trade with China and prized the gains of lower-cost products over the loss of geographi...
18 May, 2024, 01.53 PM ISTChina expected to announce new measures to fix property crisis, spur growth China's housing prices dropped in the first four months of the year, while factory output increased by almost 7%. This has lead to officials planning new measures to boost the struggling property industry. The National Bureau of Statistics noted ins...
17 May, 2024, 12.01 PM ISTBiden sharply hikes US tariffs on Chinese chips, cars & other items worth billions President Joe Biden announced a significant increase in tariffs on various Chinese imports, including electric vehicles and medical products, to address what the White House deems unfair trade practices. The move aims to bolster U.S. economic securi...
15 May, 2024, 03.08 PM ISTUS says Rafah offensive would jeopardize cease-fire talks as Biden threatens to halt more Israel aid The United States has warned Israel against launching a full-scale assault on Gaza's Rafah, Hamas' stronghold, citing concerns over civilian casualties. President Biden threatened to pause offensive military aid to Israel if it proceeds with the ope...
10 May, 2024, 04.57 PM ISTBiden's description of Japan as xenophobic is 'unfortunate,' Tokyo says Biden lumped together allies Japan and India with rivals China and Russia at a recent campaign event, arguing the four economic powers were struggling because of their unwillingness to accept immigrants. "Why is China stalling so badly economically?...
04 May, 2024, 09.28 AM ISTGovernment asks shipping companies to enhance reporting, tracking mechanism on West Asian routes Government issues ship security advisories for West Asian routes. Vessels required to enhance reporting, tracking protocols in sensitive zones like Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf Of Oman, Arabian Sea, and more. Contact Indian Navy in security ...
17 Apr, 2024, 09.27 PM ISTIran to allow Indian authorities to meet 17 crew members of seized cargo vessel Iran has agreed to allow Indian officials to meet the 17 Indian crew members of a cargo ship seized by Iranian forces near the Strait of Hormuz. Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar expressed concern and sought assistance from Iran. The ship,...
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