U.S. President Joe Biden confused French President Macron with former President Mitterrand who is long dead. Can he afford to make such slip-ups just ahead of elections?

US President Joe Biden gets roasted on memory loss, top Republicans say 'Biden unfit for Presidency'

As the first day of the hearing at the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) on Thursday (Feb 8) ended, the judges appeared sceptical towards the decision kicking former President Donald Trump off the ballot in the US state of Colorado for his role in the 2021 Capitol attack.

US presidential election 2024: Supreme Court seems sceptical of Colorado's decision to kick Trump off ballot

A new poll says Americans are concerned about President Joe Biden’s handling of the economy, despite recent positive economic indicators. The survey puts Biden's approval rating at 38 percent in January and predicts a tight race with challenger Donald Trump.

Voters concerned over Biden's handling of economy, finds poll

In an interview with the American talk show host Tucker Carlson Russian President Vladimir Putin said the West should understand it is impossible to defeat Russia in Ukraine. Watch to know more.

Putin slams the west in a rare US interview

A special counsel concluded Thursday that Joe Biden should not face criminal charges for retaining classified documents, but painted a damaging portrait of the US president as a "well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory." Joe Biden defended his memory and handling of classified documents after this incident in a surprise speech.

Joe Biden defends his memory after special counsel report on document probe

Two JetBlue planes collided on the tarmac of Boston Logan International Airport in the US state of Massachusetts early Thursday (Feb 8), damaging both aircraft but causing no reported injuries.

Two JetBlue planes collide at Boston Airport; US regulators investigate

The US Senate has advanced a $95.34 billion bill that provides financial aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan the passage of the bill took place after the Senators backed the motion by 67 to 32 votes exceeding the 60-vote threshold to advance the bill.

Washington's financial assistance allocated to Kyiv and Tel Aviv

A special counsel concluded Thursday that Joe Biden should not face criminal charges for retaining classified documents, but painted a damaging portrait of the US president as a "well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory."

US President Joe Biden avoids documents charges, gets roasted on memory loss

President Joe Biden pushed back angrily Thursday at a special counsel report that portrayed him as an elderly man with "diminished capacities" including memory loss, saying it has "no place in this report."

Joe Biden lashes out at special counsel over alleged memory loss

The Justice Department announced on Wednesday the arrest of Chenguang Gong, a Chinese-born US researcher residing in San Jose, California, on charges of stealing trade secrets, including technology crucial for detecting nuclear missile launches.

China: Man accused of stealing secret US government tech which detects nuclear missile launch

A $95.34 billion bill that includes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan advanced in the US Senate on Thursday after Republicans blocked compromise legislation that included a long-sought overhaul of immigration policy.

US Senate advances $95 billion Ukraine, Israel aid bill after failed border deal

US: Republicans say Biden unfit for Presidency, White House slams 'highly prejudicial language'

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hit out at the Congress for creating a north-south divide and ripped through the grand old party for working against the interests of the nation. PM Modi accused the Congress of creating narratives to divide the country and warned that it will jeopardise the nation's future.

India: PM Modi lashes out at Congress

Gravitas | Biden's new gaffe: Confuses macron with a dead French president

Another Indian-origin student has been found dead in the U.S. 23-year-old Sameer Kamath's body was found dead in a nature reserve in Indiana. In Chicago, an Indian student was chased, beaten up and robbed. Syed Mazahir Ali shared the horror story in a disturbing video. Are Indian students being targeted in the U.S.?

Gravitas | Why are Indian students dying, being attacked in the U.S.?

In a significant economic shift, Mexico has emerged as the leading source of goods imported to the United States, overtaking China for the first time in more than two decades.

Mexico surpasses China as top source of US imports amid global economic shifts

Gravitas | Why are Indian students dying, being attacked in the US?

An American air strike in Iraq on Wednesday killed a senior commander from a pro-Iran armed group who was involved in attacks on Washington's troops in the region, the US military said.

U.S. drone strike kills a leader of an Iran-backed militia in Iraq

The United States is unlikely to get any relief from the growing deficit. Latest figures from the congressional budget office or CBO shows that the deficit is expected to rise in the next 10 years, with higher interest payments set to account for a historic share of government spending. The new projections from the nonpartisan agency show deficits jumping from 1.6 trillion dollars this year to 2.6 trillion dollars in 2034.

US Budget deficit expected to rise in the next 10 years

The five US Marines who went missing after their helicopter travelling from Nevada to California crashed in the mountains of San Diego have been found dead, said a United States military spokesperson on Thursday (Feb 8).

Five missing US Marines confirmed dead after helicopter crash in California

WION morning brief: Pakistan is going to polls on Thursday (Feb 8) after months of delay which critics say is aimed at ensuring the election of candidates favoured by the country's army.

Morning news brief: Voting begins in Pakistan; Nikki Haley says India perceives Washington as 'weak', and more

China has opened a new base in Antarctica. Beijing claims it is for scientific research. But experts speculate it could be for spying on Australia and New Zealand. What are China's intentions?

Gravitas | Is China trying to snoop on US allies?

In a twist for the fixed-income market, uncertainty is making a comeback after the Federal Reserve's recent statements and robust economic data threw a curveball into expectations.

Uncertainty looms over US treasury market as Fed signals caution

The US Supreme Court on Thursday sounded broadly skeptical of efforts to kick former President Donald Trump off the 2024 ballot. WION's Susan Tehrani brings you more insights.

US Supreme Court hears landmark case on Trump's re-election eligibility

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