On Monday, the United States of America formally established diplomatic relations with two Pacific Island nations, officially recognizing Niue and the Cook Islands. The acknowledgment comes at a time when President Joe Biden has made it a top priority since taking office to fortify ties in the Indo-Pacific area in opposition to China's growing sway. In an effort to strengthen ties with Pacific Island countries, the administration convened the leaders of the Pacific Island Forum on Monday at the White House.

US President Joe Biden establishes formal diplomatic ties with Cook islands and Niue

US President Joe Biden’s administration on Monday imposed new trade restrictions on 11 Chinese and five Russian companies, accusing some of supplying components to make drones for Russia’s war effort in Ukraine.

US hits Chinese, Russian firms over Moscow military aid

United States President Joe Biden hosted the leaders of 18 Pacific Island nations on Monday (September 25) at the White House as he offered economic aid to them in a bid to strengthen US engagement amid growing Chinese presence in the region.

US pledges to provide more funds to Pacific island leaders amid growing Chinese influence

US President Joe Biden will be participating in the United Auto Workers picket line on Tuesday (September 26). This will be the strongest show of support by the leader for union members who have been striking against Ford, Stellantis and General Motors.

Biden to take part in striking autoworkers' picket line, White House calls it 'historic'

Ukraine's public prosecutor, in collaboration with human rights lawyers, will soon submit a damning war crimes dossier against Russia to the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Did Russia intentionally starve Ukraine? New war crime dossier to the ICC to provide damning evidence

America is gearing up to host its 60th presidential contest next year. What if there is a rematch between Biden and Trump in 2024? And if there is who will be the winner in that election? Well a recent poll conducted by The Washington Post and ABC reveals that if the 2024 presidential election were to be held today, former president Donald Trump would lead president Biden by a significant 10-point margin among voters.

Will there be a Donald Trump vs. Joe Biden battle in 2024?

The office of the Colombian president has been accused of stealing applause from US President Joe Biden’s address to the UN General Assembly. According to media reports, the Colombian government released a video of President Gustavo Petro’s speech at the UN, but it incorporated applause for Biden, who spoke at the UN moments before Petro.

Colombian president accused of stealing Joe Biden’s applause at the UN

US President Joe Biden on Friday (September 22) announced his administration was setting up a new office of gun violence prevention at the White House. The aim of the office is to provide coordination on the issue and implement existing laws while working with local authorities to pass gun safety legislation at the state level.

President Biden sets up new office on gun violence prevention at White House, VP Kamala Harris to lead

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has said that the Biden administration is in touch with Indian officials following unsubstantiated claims by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that "Indian government agents" were involved in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia.

Nijjar death: Biden, Modi discussed Canada murder row; no 'special exemption,' says US NSA

When Nikki Haley, the only female candidate for the US presidency, kicked off her campaign early this year, she called for “mental competency tests” for politicians over 75, a proposal that prompted a question for which there is no clear-cut answer – how old is too old?

Hot topic in US election campaign: How old is too old?

United States President Joe Biden made another gaffe on Thursday (September 21) when he expressed his admiration for the “Congressional Black Caucus” while addressing the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, leaving the listeners puzzled.

In another gaffe, Biden praises 'Black Caucus’ while addressing 'Hispanic Caucus'

Stripped of the hype, the much-vaunted India-Middle East-EU Economic Corridor (IMEC) launched on the sidelines of the overblown G20 summit—essentially a routine diplomatic event—is neither a new idea nor one that may come to fruition, if at all, in the lifetime of the leaders who gathered in New Delhi.

WION Spotlight |  India-Middle East-EU Economic Corridor: Chasing a mirage in the desert 

United States President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on Wednesday (September 20), vowed to together make efforts towards forging a historic peace deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

Biden and Netanyahu hold talks, pledge to normalise Israeli-Saudi ties

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is on a visit to the United States looking to shore up support and secure additional funding for his war-torn nation, was apparently denied the request to address a joint session of the US Congress.

Ukraine's Zelensky denied request to address joint session of US Congress

A federal court in Delaware has ordered US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden to appear in the court on October 3 to face firearms charges, a day after his lawyers sought permission he be allowed to attend the first hearing virtually.

Hunter Biden set to appear in court on THIS date after judge rejects his request

The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it is providing $600 million in funding to produce new at-home COVID-19 tests and is restarting a website allowing Americans to order up to four free tests per household — aiming to prevent possible shortages during a rise in coronavirus cases that has typically come during colder months.

Covid winter surge scare: Americans can order tests online again, Biden earmarks $600mn

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited United States President Joe Biden to be the chief guest at the January 26 Republic Day celebrations in the national capital Delhi, revealed the Ambassador of the US to India, Eric Garcetti on Wednesday (September 20).

PM Modi invited President Biden to India's 2024 Republic Day, reveals US envoy Eric Garcetti

US President Joe Biden Wednesday (Sept 20) said Donald Trump had the best chance to be nominated as the Republic Party’s 2024 candidate. He said this during a fundraiser campaign in New York, further fueling speculations of a possible rematch between the pair.

Biden pegs Trump to become GOP nominee, 51% Republican voters see him winning 2024 polls

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is all set to meet US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of UN meet in New York. The leaders are expected to discuss prospects to long-term peace in the region.

US President Biden to meet Israel PM Netanyahu in New York; discussions on ties with Saudi Arabia

The date for US President Joe Biden's impeachment inquiry is scheduled for September 28th. It will focus on constitutional and legal questions that surround Biden's involvement in his son Hunter Biden's overseas business dealings.

US: First Donald Trump, now Joe Biden; latter becomes second President to face impeachment inquiry

US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden will plead not guilty to charges of illegally buying a gun five years ago while using drugs, his lawyers informed on Tuesday (September 19).

Hunter Biden to plead not guilty to federal firearms charges

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Monday (September 18) on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, the latest in a series of meetings aimed at reducing tensions between the world's two largest economies.

Blinken meets China's VP Han to set stage for future Xi-Biden meeting

Before rushing home in time for the Yom Kippur holiday on Sunday, Netanyahu will stay in the US for a total of six days, including Shabbat with his staff in a hotel on the Upper East Side. Netanyahu's journey, though, can be cut short if a serious security crisis occurs at home.

Israel's Netanyahu to attend UN general assembly and meet Joe Biden during his US trip

Former U.S. President Donald Trump railed against a series of indictments against him, telling supporters in New Hampshire that the charges were “bullshit” and calling those behind them “sick". Trump also vowed to keep talking about the indictments, even as his attorneys clashed with prosecutors in Washington D.C. over a motion to stop Trump from sharing evidence in the case.

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