US President Joe Biden tumbled face-first on Thursday (June 1) as he tripped over an obstacle on the stage at the Air Force Academy in Colorado. The president, who was quickly helped by officials around him, appeared unhurt as he stood up.

Video: US President Biden takes yet another tumble, this time at Air Force Academy

Despite Turkey and Hungary’s opposition, US President Joe Biden said that Sweden will “soon” join the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO). Biden’s remarks came during his speech at the US Air Force Academy days after he hinted at a possible deal to overcome Turkey's opposition to admitting the Nordic country to the alliance.

Sweden ‘will soon’ join NATO, says US President Joe Biden

The second day of the NATO informal meeting of Foreign Ministers will get underway in Oslo in a few hours. Later today, NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg will give a joint statement with US Secretary of state Antony Blinken. President Joe Biden has approved a new package of military aid for Ukraine that totals up to 300 million dollars. It includes additional munitions for drones and an array of other weapons.

NATO FMs meet in Oslo: US says, 'Biden approves $300 million military aid for Ukraine' | WION

The US House of Representatives won a critical battle as a bill to suspend a massive 31.4 trillion dollar debt ceiling has passed the Republican-controlled House of Representatives. The deeply divided house voted 314-117 to clear the bill late last night. The bill has been temporarily suspended and has temporarily suspended the debt ceiling until January 2025.

US House passes debt limit bill as McCarthy and Biden break the deadlock

In the hallowed halls of the house of representatives, a crucial battle has been won. A bill to suspend the massive 31.4 trillion dollars debt ceiling has passed the republican-controlled house of representatives. The deeply divided house voted 314 to 117 to clear the bill.

US House passes debt limit bill, soon to reach Senate now

NATO Foreign Ministers meet day 2 | Ukraine to get $300 million in military aid from US | WION

Next year's election will mark America's 60th presidential contest. President Joe Biden, a democrat, is seeking re-election and launched his campaign last month. Donald Trump is the clear frontrunner in an increasingly crowded field seeking the Republican Presidential nomination. As the race for the white house heats up, former Vice President mike pence plans to announce his candidacy next week.

Former Trump loyalist & ex-US VP Mike Pence plans to announce White House candidacy next week

The US House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 31) voted in favour of raising the country's debt ceiling. The passage of the legislation has brought the US one step closer to eliminating debt default, something that not only will be bad for the US but for the health of world economy. The deadline set by the US Treasury is just five days away.

US Debt Ceiling: Biden and MCcarthy break the deadlock, debt limit suspended till January 1, 2025

US House passes debt ceiling deal, bill heads to Senate for nod before June 5 deadline

Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned that Beijing is facing more complex and difficult security concerns. He warned the citizens to prepare for worst-case and extreme scenarios amid deepening tensions with the United States and the European Union.

US-China flashpoints | World News | WION

A woman who alleged that US President Joe Biden sexually assaulted her in 1993 has sought Russian citizenship after defecting to the country. Ex-Senate staffer Tara Reade had made the accusations in 2020 when Biden was seeking a Democratic nomination for the president's post.

Biden's sexual assault accuser calls on Putin for Russian citizenship after defecting

The US debt ceiling crisis deal passed its first major hurdle in Congress on Wednesday. The agreement has survived a crucial procedural vote to set parameters for the decisive one on Thursday.

US Congress to vote on debt deal on Thursday; 13-member committee approves voting guidelines

In first days of the Ukraine war, Turkey emerged as an irreplaceable mediator between Moscow & Kyiv, as western nations were not enthusiastic about talking to Putin. The growing importance of Turkey's defence industry has made it an important player which directly affects western interests. the Turkish-made Bayraktar tb-2 armed drones have proven themselves very effective in multiple conflicts in the past years.

US President Biden & his Turkey counterpart Erdogan discuss F-16, Sweden in NATO

The American economy is at a tipping point. US debt has now reached a level equal to the annual output of it's economy. The government has till June fifth- a week, to reach a bipartisan deal that will ensure the nation does not default on it's debt payment. While the deal remains to be inked, leaders from either side of the aisle have now reassured the American people that an agreement has been reached 'in principle'.

Congress to vote on debt crisis bill tomorrow

US President Joe Biden and Turkey's fresh-from-election-victory President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke with each other on a phone call on Monday (May 29). The US president said later on that Erdogan repeated Turkey's desire to buy F-16 fighter jets from the US. Biden conveyed Erdogan that the US was keen for Turkey to drop its objection to Sweden joining NATO. Biden had called Erdogan to congratulate him on his election victory.

Biden calls up Erdogan to congratulate, later talked about F-16s, NATO as well

United States President Joe Biden said on Sunday (May 28) that a final bipartisan deal to raise the US debt ceiling now heads to Congress. The deal was struck with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy just a few days before the deadline day.

US: Deal to raise debt ceiling heads to Congress, Biden urges passage

India, China and other countries congratulate Erdogan on his historic win

With the US debt default deadline precariously close, President Joe Biden said his administration was close to achieving a breakthrough. For the first time in many weeks, Biden seemed upbeat about the prospect of getting the deal done and raising the debt ceiling.

'It's very close...': Biden sounds optimistic on breakthrough in debt ceiling talks

A top Ukrainian war chief has revealed that the war-torn nation is ready to launch its much-anticipated counter-offensive against Russian forces. Oleksiy Danilov, Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council, revealed in an interview with the BBC that the assault to reclaim territory from President Vladimir Putin's occupying forces could begin at any time, be it "tomorrow, the day after tomorrow or in a week".

Kyiv's much-awaited counter-offensive can begin 'tomorrow, day after or in a week': Top Ukraine war chief

Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin on Sunday stated that he was convinced that senior officials in the Kremlin had prohibited any coverage of him on state media. He warned that this misleading strategy of withholding information would ultimately end up in a backlash, causing resentment among the Russian people in a matter of months.

Wagner chief warns Kremlin, says blanking him out on state media will provoke backlash

A United States Congressional Committee on CCP (Chinese Communist Party) recommended the inclusion of India in NATO Plus. The suggestion to add India as a member country comes a month before Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to the US.

US House panel recommends inclusion of India in NATO Plus to deter China

US President Biden & House Speaker McCarthy agree to debt crisis deal 'in principle'

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Parliament building which is located next to the old one in New Delhi on Sunday (May 28). The new parliament is part of the government's Central Vista project.

Morning brief: Modi inaugurates new parliament building; Biden, Republicans reach deal to avert debt crisis

United States President Joe Biden struck a deal ‘in principle’ with Republican lawmakers to increase the debt ceiling of the country on Saturday, in a first crucial step towards averting the disastrous default with a few days to spare.

US: Biden, Republicans reach ‘in principle’ deal to avert catastrophic debt default

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