Politics
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Biden told Netanyahu to ‘finalize’ Gaza deal: White House
Jul 27, 2024During their meeting on Thursday, US President Joe Biden urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to move quickly to complete an agreement on a truce in Gaza and the release of hostages. “President Biden expressed the need... -
Obama endorsement adds momentum to Harris White House bid
Jul 27, 2024Former US president Barack Obama endorsed his fellow Democrat Kamala Harris’ bid for the White House on Friday, delivering a major boost to her campaign to beat Donald Trump in November’s presidential election. “Earlier this week,... -
UAE urges ‘temporary international mission’ for post-war Gaza
Jul 27, 2024A “temporary international mission” to solve the humanitarian catastrophe and restore order to Gaza following the war was demanded on Thursday by the United Arab Emirates. It happened when Arab leaders of state, facing fierce opposition... -
China says FM Wang to meet US counterpart Blinken in Laos
Jul 27, 2024On the fringes of ASEAN negotiations in Laos, China’s top diplomat Wang Yi will have a meeting with his US colleague Antony Blinken, the Chinese foreign ministry announced on Friday. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning stated,... -
Joe Biden abandoned his reelection bid on Sunday
Jul 22, 2024U.S. President Joe Biden abandoned his reelection bid on Sunday under growing pressure from his fellow Democrats and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s candidate to face Republican Donald Trump in the November election.... -
Joe Biden tests positive for Covid-19: White House
Jul 18, 2024According to the White House, Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing only minor symptoms. His press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, stated that the US president has received booster shots. According to the BBC, he... -
Trump running mate Vance to star at Republican convention
Jul 18, 2024In his first speech as the vice presidential nominee, J.D. Vance was scheduled to take center stage at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday. This was the culmination of his incredible ascent from modest midwestern beginnings... -
King Charles III to set out UK govt to-do list
Jul 18, 2024King Charles III will read out Labour’s first programme for government in a decade and half on Wednesday when the UK parliament formally reopens following the July 4 election. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will put turbocharging... -
Hamas and Palestinian rivals Fatah to meet in Beijing: officials
Jul 17, 2024Senior representatives of the rival Palestinian organizations Fatah and Hamas, which are at war with Israel, have decided to meet in Beijing this month in an effort to restart talks for reconciliation, authorities announced on Monday.... -
Pakistan ex-PM Khan’s illegal marriage conviction overturned
Jul 15, 2024Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan, is still in jail after new accusations were quickly presented against him, despite a Pakistani court overturning his conviction on charges of having an illegal marriage on Saturday....