Is President Joe Biden a winnable candidate for the Democrats in the 2024 Presidential Elections? That is the question American voters are asking after his performance in last week's Presidential debate with Republican rival Donald Trump. Latest surveys show how support for Biden is on the decline, raising alarm bells within his party. With one of his party's lawmakers demanding he step aside.

Gravitas: Can Biden wing it for the Democratic party?

US President Joe Biden has attributed his lacklustre debate performance to pre-debate travel fatigue, claiming he "almost fell asleep on stage." Meanwhile, the prolonged Israel-Hamas conflict has severely affected Gaza's children, leading to dangerous skin diseases.

Morning news brief: Biden reveals reason for abysmal debate performance; Children suffering in Gaza, and more

Jerome Powell, US Federal Reserve chair, maintains his hawkish stance on interest rate cuts despite falling inflation. Central bankers still foresee three interest-rate cuts before the end of 2024, but leaders are waiting and watching for more data to confirm inflation continues to slow.

US Fed holds rates steady, waits for confirmation on inflation retreat

US President Joe Biden is slated to meet Democratic Governors today to reassure them of his competence and address escalating discontent among Party leaders. Watch in for more details!

US Elections 2024: One in three democrats say Biden should step aside: Ipsos Poll

Donald Trump's sentencing for his conviction on criminal charges stemming from hush money paid to a porn star was delayed on Tuesday until Sept. 18, less than seven weeks before the US election. Watch in for more details!

US: Donald Trump's hush money sentencing delayed after immunity decision

Some elected Democrats have raised fresh questions on Tuesday (2 July) about Joe Biden's 2024 re-election bid, with one calling for him to step aside, a shift after many defended him in the wake of last week’s shaky debate performance. Watch in for more details!

US: Biden faces Democrats' doubts; White House comes to Biden's defence

US: Biden to meet democratic governors, Will Biden agree to sit out?

Donald Trump's sentencing for his conviction on criminal charges stemming from hush money paid to a porn star was delayed on Tuesday until Sept. 18, less than seven weeks before the US election.

US: Donald Trump's hush money sentencing delayed to September, weeks before US election

US: Biden faces growing doubts from Democrats post-debate

US: Trump's Hush Money sentencing delayed after immunity decision, earlier set for July 11

Headlines of the hour: - Gantz slams settler attack on IDF - Taliban prisoner swap with US - Japan sterilisation law struck down - India stampede: Hunt on for 'Godman' - Egyptian cabinet rejig likely today - Flash floods in Northeast India - South Korea fines Credit Suisse

Egypt cabinet rejig likely today | Flash floods in Northeast India

US: Joe Biden to meet Democratic Governors today, will Biden agree to sit out?

Headlines of the hour: - India stampede: Hunt on for 'Godman' - Saudi revokes Kerala man's death penalty - Gantz slams settler attack on IDF - Taliban prisoner swap with US - UK Election campaign in final hours - Boris Johnson joins Tory campaign - Egyptian cabinet rejig likely today - Who is high income in Russia?

India stampede: Hunt on for 'Godman' | Saudi revokes Kerala man's death penalty

A US attorney has told a federal court that Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana is extraditable under the plain provisions of the US-India extradition treaty.

26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana 'extraditable' under US-India extradition treaty

US attorney: 26/11 terrorist Rana extraditable under US-India extradition treaty

US: Biden to meet Democratic governors today

In a notable shift in educational and immigration policy, the United States is actively seeking to increase the number of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) students from India while limiting access for Chinese students to certain technological programs.

US willing to intake more STEM students from India than China

The US manufacturing sector is facing challenges as new data reveals a continued downturn in weak demand. According to a report released by the institute for supply management...

US manufacturing activity contracts again

Is a war between Israel and Hezbollah inevitable? Despite efforts by the U.S. to tamp down the possibility of a full-blown war, all signs on the ground point to it. On Monday, U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken said that Israel has effectively lost sovereignty in the northern part of its country. Is Blinken admitting that Israel has lost control of a part of its territory to Hezbollah? Will Israel avenge this by invading Lebanon where Hezbollah is based? Tune in to #Gravitas at 9 PM IST to find out more.

Gravitas: Israeli invasion of Lebanon inevitable? Conflict with Hezbollah edging toward all-out war?

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell announces a shift in focus towards recruiting more STEM students from India rather than China due to security concerns and efforts to protect sensitive technology. Discover how India is seen as a key U.S. security partner, and strengthening educational ties with Indian students is expected to bolster the U.S.'s position in global technology sectors.

Gravitas: Friction between US & China reflects in US universities

Multiple US military bases in Europe, including the US Army garrison in Stuttgart, Germany, were placed on high alert over the weekend due to potential terrorist threats targeting US military personnel or facilities. Watch in for more details!

US military raises threat alert across bases in Europe

An airman was killed and five others were injured in a June 29 vehicle accident at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana. Watch in for more details!

Airmen killed in motor vehicle mishaps at Malmstrom Air Force Base

Cases and deaths from the Dengue epidemic in Peru have more than tripled so far in 2024 compared to the same period last year. The government is stepping up efforts to contain the infections.

Gravitas: Dengue fever cases surging worldwide, CDC warns of increased risk in US

The US government has awarded a $176 million contract to vaccine maker firm Moderna for developing a pandemic vaccine that could be used to treat bird flu in people.

US officially preparing for next pandemic, awards $176mn contract to Moderna

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