An earthquake of magnitude 8.2 hit 256 km southeast of Chiniak, Alaska at a depth of 10 km on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said. The quake prompted a tsunami warning for parts of Alaska and Canada and a tsunami watch for the entire US west coast, the US Tsunami Warning System said.

US mandates compulsory Covid jabs or weekly tests for private sector workers from January

House Democrats are scrambling to line up the votes needed to push through a $1.85 trillion social safety net, climate and tax bill, as moderate Democrats, spooked by Tuesday’s electoral drubbing, have raised concerns about the cost and details of the rapidly evolving plan.

House Democrats hunt for votes to pass Biden's domestic agenda

The US House of Representatives is expected to vote on Friday on the President Joe Biden's 'Build Back Better Act'. The reconciliation bill devoted to climate change and social programs, and the bipartisan infrastructure bill has been already passed in the Senate in August.

US House expected to vote on Biden's social spending & climate change bill

After the Democratic election loss in Virginia governor race, US President Joe Biden has said that people in the country are ''upset and uncertain about a lot of things,'' seeking to deflect blame on his presidency.

People are upset and uncertain, says US President Joe Biden on poll drubbing for Democrats

Russia and China have defended their measures on climate change in the face of criticism from US President Joe Biden, and both nations have criticised the US for 'backsliding' on its climate plans.

COP26: China, Russia hit back at Biden's jibe, slam US on climate policies

Smarting from an off-year electoral rebuke, congressional Democrats pushed forward Wednesday toward House votes as soon as Thursday on nearly $3 trillion worth of social policy, infrastructure and climate change programs — but with a deep new worry: Would a legislative victory help or hurt their bruised political standing?

Democrats, stung by losses, press forward on Biden agenda

Key Democratic Senator Joe Manchin is asking for more time to get “clarification” on the economic impact of President Joe Biden’s social spending package and other Democrats.

Democrat Manchin calls Biden's $1.75 trillion spending proposal a "shell game"

US President Joe Biden has criticised Russia and China for missing the crucial United States climate change conference, COP26. He said that both the countries have ''walked away'' from the ''gigantic issue'' of global warming that is adversely affecting the entire world.

US President Joe Biden slams Russia, China for missing COP26

Joe Biden was caught taking a 'quick nap'. Greta Thunberg was filmed swearing at world leaders. Israeli Minister Karine Elharrar was unable to attend due to no wheelchair access & India has set a 2070 net zero target. Palki Sharma gets you highlights from Day 1 of COP26.

Gravitas | COP26: India sets 2070 Net Zero Target

US President Joe Biden has criticised Russia and China for missing the crucial United Nations climate change conference, COP26.

US President Biden criticises China and Russia for missing COP26 Climate Summit

China has criticised the United for 'backpedalling' on its policies regarding climate change after US President Joe Biden chided Xi Jinping for missing the COP26 summit.

China lambasts US for 'backpedalling' on climate policies after Biden chided Jinping

US President Joe Biden was accused of sleeping during the opening sessions of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland, by Twitter users. When a speaker said that the world leaders gathered for the conference have the "power to make decisions and reach agreements that will affect the lives of generations to come," Biden appeared to close his eyes for about 20 seconds, according to a video clip first shared by a reporter for The Washington Post.

Watch: As Joe Biden seems to fall asleep at the COP26, Twitter takes aim at him

While addressing COP26 Climate Summit in Glasgow President Joe Biden said that the US is ready to be a leader again in the fight against climate change. Biden also apologised for former US President Donald Trump's climate actions.

US ready to lead world in climate fight, says Biden at COP26 summit

After a marathon schedule of high-profile democratic meetings, President Joe Biden's domestic agenda suffered a major setback. Two Democratic Senators have demanded major changes and might not commit to supporting a $1.75 trillion framework on social spending and climate change.

Joe Biden's social spending plan in trouble, moderate democratic senators want major changes

Democratic Senators will not commit to backing Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion spending bill

U.S. President Joe Biden and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet to discuss the waning relationship on the sidelines of the G20 summit. At a time when tensions are escalating between NATO allies, U.S. and Turkey the meeting is expected to discuss a wide range of issues. VOA White House correspondent Patsy Widakuswara brings in all the latest developments.

U.S. President Biden, Turkish President Erdogan to discuss waning relationship on sidelines of G20

The Biden administration on Tuesday will unveil a plan to slash emissions of the greenhouse gas methane across the country, starting with oil and gas wells, pipelines and other infrastructure as part of its broader strategy to crack down on climate change.

US unveils crackdown on methane, starting with oil and gas rules

US President Joe Biden announced additional initiatives to relieve global backlogs, despite rising domestic complaints about supply chain problems after meeting with his G20 counterparts in Rome on Sunday.

Biden pledges funds to Mexico, Southeast Asian Nations to ease supply chain woes

With the much-awaited climate talks underway, President Joe Biden urged world leaders to meet the challenge of global warming, saying there is “no more time to hang back” or “argue amongst ourselves.”

'No more time to hang back' says US Prez Joe Biden at COP26 summit in Glasgow

US President Joe Biden met his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the G20 summit. Biden told Erdogan his request for F-16 fighter jets had to go through a process in the United States and expressed a desire to handle disagreements between the two countries effectively.

Biden discuss F-16 fighter jets, raises human rights issue with Turkey's Erdogan

The United States and European Union have agreed to end a festering dispute over US steel and aluminum tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump in 2018.

US and EU end long standing dispute over steel and aluminum tariff

Having stumbled in their attempts to raise taxes on the wealthy in the conventional way, Democrats in Congress moved to unconventional measures. The proposal was to tax billionaires on their so-called unrealized gains — the growth in the value of assets, such as stocks and real estate, that have not yet been sold.

A Billionaire’s tax isn’t as crazy as it sounds

US President Joe Biden spoke at the G20 summit in Rome on the concluding day. He talked of supply chain woes at the summit. He said that to build better resilience for the future, nations should work together.

US President Joe Biden speaks at the G20 summit in Rome

U.S. President Joe Biden and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet to discuss the waning relationship on the sidelines of the G20 summit. At a time when tensions are escalating between NATO allies, U.S. and Turkey the meeting is expected to discuss a wide range of issues.

US President Joe Biden meets Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Italy

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