<p>The White House on Monday (Feb 26) reacted to the alleged murder of Laken Hope Riley, the Augusta University student who was allegedly killed by an undocumented Venezuelan migrant on the University of Georgia (UGA) campus in Athens City of Georgia state.</p>

<p>A White House spokesperson said: "We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Laken Hope Riley. People should be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law if they are found to be guilty. Given this is an active case, we would have to refer you to state law enforcement and ICE."</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: Controversial U.S. Immigration policy Title 42 ends</strong></p>

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<p>UGA Police Chief Jeffrey Clark said on Feb 23 that Jose Antonio Ibarra, a 26-year-old illegal immigrant from Venezuela, was arrested in connection with Riley's murder during a Thursday morning jog on the UGA campus.</p>

<p>The arrest followed a press conference where Clark said that Riley succumbed to blunt force trauma.</p>

<p>Ibarra had illegally crossed the US-Mexico border in El Paso, Texas, in September 2022, subsequently being paroled into the United States. He then travelled to New York City to temporarily live with his wife before relocating to Athens.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-set-to-make-immigration-faster-easier-for-ai-professionals-how-will-this-help-indians-653502">US to make immigration faster, easier for AI professionals. How will this help Indians?</a></strong></p>

<p>There, he lived for approximately six months on the southern border of the UGA campus, Fox News reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ibarra now faces several&nbsp;charges, including malice murder, felony murder, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, false imprisonment, kidnapping, hindering a 911 call, and concealing the death of another.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Ibarra's older brother, Diego Ibarra, faced charges of green card fraud and was briefly employed by UGA as a dish washer in one of the school's dining halls using fraudulent documentation. He has since been terminated from his position.</p>

<p>Riley's family posted a statement over the weekend, describing the 22-year-old as "an amazing daughter, sister, friend, and overall person."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"She will be missed every day, but we promise to honour her life moving forward in a very big way."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The White House on Monday (Feb 26) reacted to the alleged murder of Laken Hope Riley, the Augusta University student who was allegedly killed by an undocumented Venezuelan migrant on the University of Georgia (UGA) campus in Athens City of Georgia state.

The White House on Monday (Feb 26) reacted to the alleged murder of Laken Hope Riley, the Augusta University student who was allegedly killed by an undocumented Venezuelan migrant on the University of Georgia (UGA) campus in Athens City of Georgia state. A White House spokesperson said: "We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Laken Hope Riley. People should be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law if they are found to be guilty. Given this is an active case, we would have to refer you to state law enforcement and ICE." Also watch | Gravitas: Controversial U.S. Immigration policy Title 42 ends × UGA Police Chief Jeffrey Clark said on Feb 23 that Jose Antonio Ibarra, a 26-year-old illegal immigrant from Venezuela, was arrested in connection with Riley's murder during a Thursday morning jog on the UGA campus. The arrest followed a press conference where Clark said that Riley succumbed to blunt force trauma. Ibarra had illegally crossed the US-Mexico border in El Paso, Texas, in September 2022, subsequently being paroled into the United States. He then travelled to New York City to temporarily live with his wife before relocating to Athens. Also read | US to make immigration faster, easier for AI professionals. How will this help Indians? There, he lived for approximately six months on the southern border of the UGA campus, Fox News reported. Ibarra now faces several charges, including malice murder, felony murder, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, false imprisonment, kidnapping, hindering a 911 call, and concealing the death of another. Meanwhile, Ibarra's older brother, Diego Ibarra, faced charges of green card fraud and was briefly employed by UGA as a dish washer in one of the school's dining halls using fraudulent documentation. He has since been terminated from his position. Riley's family posted a statement over the weekend, describing the 22-year-old as "an amazing daughter, sister, friend, and overall person." "She will be missed every day, but we promise to honour her life moving forward in a very big way." (With inputs from agencies)

White House reacts to alleged killing of Laken Hope Riley by undocumented immigrant

<p>The Trump years in the White House were full of power struggles not just between the members of the administration but also between the family members of the former president, who is currently topping up as the front runner as the Republican nominee for president during the November elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a newly released book, "American Woman: The Transformation of the Modern First Lady, from Hillary Clinton to Jill Biden," White House reporter Katie Rogers reveals the intense power struggle between the former First Lady Melania Trump, and her stepdaughter, Ivanka, during their time in the White House.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-book-fuels-gossip-about-melania-trumps-icy-relationship-with-ivanka-324652">New book fuels gossip about Melania Trump's icy relationship with Ivanka</a></strong></p>

<p>The feud reportedly began when Melania, 53, did not immediately move into the White House, allowing Ivanka, 42, to assume first lady duties and sparking a cold war between the two women.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Details of their contentious relationship, marked by a constant battle for influence and media attention, are outlined in the book.</p>

<h2><strong>Ivanka Trump: The 'Princess' in the White House</strong></h2>

<p>According to the author, Ivanka wasted no time in attempting to sideline Melania by drawing up plans to revamp the East Wing of the White House and reorganise the official residence to serve the entire first family, not just the first lady.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Melania, however, dubbed her stepdaughter "The Princess" and rejected the attempt to diminish her role.</p>

<p>Despite Melania's avoidance of many traditional public duties, the book suggests that she remained obsessed with public perception.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She closely monitored press coverage and social media mentions to gauge reactions from critics and supporters alike.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;WION Dispatch: Stephanie Winston wrote the book on Melania Trump</strong></p>

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<p>The infamous incident where Melania visited detained migrant children wearing a jacket with the slogan "I really don’t care, do u?" was allegedly intended as a message to Ivanka, according to Rogers.</p>

<p>When not stuck&nbsp;in the power struggle, Melania reportedly focused on her legal matters, attending to her prenuptial agreement with Donald Trump and safeguarding her finances. The former first lady renegotiated her prenup last year to protect her assets as Trump faced legal troubles, including a civil fraud case and a defamation suit amounting to over $430 million in damages.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ivanka-trump-faces-criticism-over-social-media-post-on-husband-jared-kushner-678261">'Trust fund babies': Ivanka Trump trolled for praising billionaire husband Jared Kushner</a></strong></p>

<p>As Trump&nbsp;attempts to regain the White House in the upcoming presidential election in November, both Melania and Ivanka have been notably absent from the campaign trail.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The book sheds light on their complicated relationship, revealing a behind-the-scenes narrative of the Trump family dynamics during their time in the political spotlight.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Trump years in the White House were full of power struggles not just between the members of the administration but also between the family members of the former president, who is currently topping up as the front runner as the Republican nominee for president during the November elections.

The Trump years in the White House were full of power struggles not just between the members of the administration but also between the family members of the former president, who is currently topping up as the front runner as the Republican nominee for president during the November elections. In a newly released book, "American Woman: The Transformation of the Modern First Lady, from Hillary Clinton to Jill Biden," White House reporter Katie Rogers reveals the intense power struggle between the former First Lady Melania Trump, and her stepdaughter, Ivanka, during their time in the White House. Also read | New book fuels gossip about Melania Trump's icy relationship with Ivanka The feud reportedly began when Melania, 53, did not immediately move into the White House, allowing Ivanka, 42, to assume first lady duties and sparking a cold war between the two women. Details of their contentious relationship, marked by a constant battle for influence and media attention, are outlined in the book. Ivanka Trump: The 'Princess' in the White House According to the author, Ivanka wasted no time in attempting to sideline Melania by drawing up plans to revamp the East Wing of the White House and reorganise the official residence to serve the entire first family, not just the first lady. Melania, however, dubbed her stepdaughter "The Princess" and rejected the attempt to diminish her role. Despite Melania's avoidance of many traditional public duties, the book suggests that she remained obsessed with public perception. She closely monitored press coverage and social media mentions to gauge reactions from critics and supporters alike. Also watch | WION Dispatch: Stephanie Winston wrote the book on Melania Trump × The infamous incident where Melania visited detained migrant children wearing a jacket with the slogan "I really don’t care, do u?" was allegedly intended as a message to Ivanka, according to Rogers. When not stuck in the power struggle, Melania reportedly focused on her legal matters, attending to her prenuptial agreement with Donald Trump and safeguarding her finances. The former first lady renegotiated her prenup last year to protect her assets as Trump faced legal troubles, including a civil fraud case and a defamation suit amounting to over $430 million in damages. Also read | 'Trust fund babies': Ivanka Trump trolled for praising billionaire husband Jared Kushner As Trump attempts to regain the White House in the upcoming presidential election in November, both Melania and Ivanka have been notably absent from the campaign trail. The book sheds light on their complicated relationship, revealing a behind-the-scenes narrative of the Trump family dynamics during their time in the political spotlight. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>In the United States, Nikki Haley, a Republican Presidential hopeful has courted controversy by stating that she believes frozen embryos created through in vitro fertilisation (IVF) were babies. Her comments echo a recent controversial ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court.</p>

<p>Haley, the last major 2024 Republican presidential challenger to frontrunner Donald Trump, has added fuel to the debate over the status of embryos in IVF procedures and the legal implications of considering them as children. With the 2024 presidential race gaining heat in the US, the issue is likely to remain contentious.</p>

<p>Here's all you need to know about the 'embryos are babies' issue.</p>

<h2><strong>What is IVF, and what are embryos?</strong></h2>

<p>IVF or In-vitro fertilisation is a popular fertilisation method available to childless individuals. It uses eggs from a biologically female individual and sperm from a biologically male person to create embryos.</p>

<p>Here, embryos refer to the initial stage of development of a multicellular organism. In humans, the term embryo is used to refer to a pregnancy until the end of the seventh week following conception.</p>

<p>IVF combines egg and sperm to grow embryos in the culture medium until they are implanted in the uterus.</p>

<h2><strong>Alabama Supreme court ruling on embryos</strong></h2>

<p>On Friday (Feb 16), the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos can be considered children under the state's laws, and that they are entitled to the same right as other unborn children.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-alabama-supreme-court-rules-frozen-embryos-are-children-692287">US: Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos are 'children'</a></strong></p>

<p>Passing the 7-2 majority ruling, Justice Jay Mitchell wrote "Unborn children are 'children'… without exception based on developmental stage, physical location, or any other ancillary characteristics".</p>

<p>The ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court was issued in response to wrongful death cases involving destroyed embryos. In 2021, a patient at a fertility clinic in Mobile had allegedly broken into an IVF freezer and dropped several trays containing embryos. The case was brought against the fertility clinic, and after the top court ruling, three couples can now sue the facility for wrongful death.</p>

<h2><strong>Nikki Haley's comments&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>On Wednesday (Feb 21), speaking during a TV interview with NBC News, the presidential candidate addressing the Alabama court ruling remarked, "Embryos, to me, are babies."</p>

<p>"When you talk about an embryo, you are talking about, to me, that's a life. And so I do see where that’s coming from when they talk about that," said Haley.</p>

<p>However, when asked about the potential ramifications of the decision, she chose a softer approach and said: "This is one where we need to be incredibly respectful and sensitive about it."</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/embryos-are-babies-nikki-haley-agrees-with-alabama-supreme-court-ivf-ruling-692583">'Embryos are babies': Nikki Haley agrees with Alabama Supreme Court's IVF ruling</a></strong></p>

<p>In another interview later the same day — with CNN, she clarified that her remarks didn't mean she agreed with the court ruling.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I didn't say that I agreed with the Alabama ruling," she said, adding "Our goal is to always do what the parents want with their embryo. It is theirs."</p>

<p>Nikki has campaigned as an anti-abortion presidential contender, reports ABC News. However, seeking to differentiate herself from the Republican field, she tends to voice a less strict tone on the issue.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Concerns over the court ruling</strong></h2>

<p>The Alabama Supreme Court ruling on embryos has raised concerns among IVF patients and doctors, with some unsure about how to proceed with treatments.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following the ruling, the University of Alabama at Birmingham has&nbsp;temporarily stopped IVF treatments due to fears of legal repercussions and said: "We must evaluate the potential that our patients and our physicians could be prosecuted criminally or face punitive damages for following the standard of care for IVF treatments."</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Are frozen embryos Children? Alabama Supreme Court gives first-of-its-kind decision</strong></p>

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<p>The&nbsp;decision has been met with criticism, from experts who warn that it could have a devastating impact on people suffering from infertility and hoping to utilise IVF.</p>

<p>"We know for all these years that we've been doing IVF not only in the United States, but around the world, there is no moment of conception. This is a group of cells. We know that not every embryo even gets to a stage of several days, let alone a live birth. And so to say that every single embryo is a child is just factually incorrect, flies in the face of science, and it is an affront to the millions of babies that have been born through IVF and this process," Barbara Collura, President and CEO of infertility advocacy group Resolve, told Reuters.</p>

<p>On X, Vice President Kamala Harris called the decision "outrageous" and said it would rob "women of the freedom to decide when and how to build a family."</p>

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<p>Criticising the decision, the White House, said it would create chaos for American families.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the decision reflected the consequences of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade and blamed Republican elected officials from blocking access to reproductive and emergency care to women.</p>

<p>"This president and this vice president will continue to fight to protect access to reproductive health care and call on Congress to restore the protections of Roe v. Wade in federal law for all women in every state," he added.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/alabamas-largest-hospital-pauses-ivf-after-sc-says-frozen-embryos-are-children-692515">Alabama's largest hospital pauses IVF after SC says frozen embryos are children</a></strong></p>

<p>In the upcoming elections, abortion rights is likely to be a key issue. On one hand, Democrats are likely to utilise it to draw more Democrats and some independent and Republican voters to US President Joe Biden.</p>

<p>His likely opponent, former President Donald Trump, however, is known for his anti-abortion stand, and has gone as far to take credit for the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Polls have shown that most voters oppose candidates who favour strict abortion restrictions. Will the issue sway the 2024 US Presidential elections? Only time will tell.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In the United States, Nikki Haley, a Republican Presidential hopeful has courted controversy by stating that she believes frozen embryos created through in vitro fertilisation (IVF) were babies.

In the United States, Nikki Haley, a Republican Presidential hopeful has courted controversy by stating that she believes frozen embryos created through in vitro fertilisation (IVF) were babies. Her comments echo a recent controversial ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court. Haley, the last major 2024 Republican presidential challenger to frontrunner Donald Trump, has added fuel to the debate over the status of embryos in IVF procedures and the legal implications of considering them as children. With the 2024 presidential race gaining heat in the US, the issue is likely to remain contentious. Here's all you need to know about the 'embryos are babies' issue. What is IVF, and what are embryos? IVF or In-vitro fertilisation is a popular fertilisation method available to childless individuals. It uses eggs from a biologically female individual and sperm from a biologically male person to create embryos. Here, embryos refer to the initial stage of development of a multicellular organism. In humans, the term embryo is used to refer to a pregnancy until the end of the seventh week following conception. IVF combines egg and sperm to grow embryos in the culture medium until they are implanted in the uterus. Alabama Supreme court ruling on embryos On Friday (Feb 16), the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos can be considered children under the state's laws, and that they are entitled to the same right as other unborn children. Also read | US: Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos are 'children' Passing the 7-2 majority ruling, Justice Jay Mitchell wrote "Unborn children are 'children'… without exception based on developmental stage, physical location, or any other ancillary characteristics". The ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court was issued in response to wrongful death cases involving destroyed embryos. In 2021, a patient at a fertility clinic in Mobile had allegedly broken into an IVF freezer and dropped several trays containing embryos. The case was brought against the fertility clinic, and after the top court ruling, three couples can now sue the facility for wrongful death. Nikki Haley's comments On Wednesday (Feb 21), speaking during a TV interview with NBC News, the presidential candidate addressing the Alabama court ruling remarked, "Embryos, to me, are babies." "When you talk about an embryo, you are talking about, to me, that's a life. And so I do see where that’s coming from when they talk about that," said Haley. However, when asked about the potential ramifications of the decision, she chose a softer approach and said: "This is one where we need to be incredibly respectful and sensitive about it." Also read | 'Embryos are babies': Nikki Haley agrees with Alabama Supreme Court's IVF ruling In another interview later the same day — with CNN, she clarified that her remarks didn't mean she agreed with the court ruling. "I didn't say that I agreed with the Alabama ruling," she said, adding "Our goal is to always do what the parents want with their embryo. It is theirs." Nikki has campaigned as an anti-abortion presidential contender, reports ABC News. However, seeking to differentiate herself from the Republican field, she tends to voice a less strict tone on the issue. Concerns over the court ruling The Alabama Supreme Court ruling on embryos has raised concerns among IVF patients and doctors, with some unsure about how to proceed with treatments. Following the ruling, the University of Alabama at Birmingham has temporarily stopped IVF treatments due to fears of legal repercussions and said: "We must evaluate the potential that our patients and our physicians could be prosecuted criminally or face punitive damages for following the standard of care for IVF treatments." Watch | Are frozen embryos Children? Alabama Supreme Court gives first-of-its-kind decision × The decision has been met with criticism, from experts who warn that it could have a devastating impact on people suffering from infertility and hoping to utilise IVF. "We know for all these years that we've been doing IVF not only in the United States, but around the world, there is no moment of conception. This is a group of cells. We know that not every embryo even gets to a stage of several days, let alone a live birth. And so to say that every single embryo is a child is just factually incorrect, flies in the face of science, and it is an affront to the millions of babies that have been born through IVF and this process," Barbara Collura, President and CEO of infertility advocacy group Resolve, told Reuters. On X, Vice President Kamala Harris called the decision "outrageous" and said it would rob "women of the freedom to decide when and how to build a family." This decision is outrageous—and it is already robbing women of the freedom to decide when and how to build a family. https://t.co/N04pReaM2B — Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) February 21, 2024 × Criticising the decision, the White House, said it would create chaos for American families. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the decision reflected the consequences of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade and blamed Republican elected officials from blocking access to reproductive and emergency care to women. "This president and this vice president will continue to fight to protect access to reproductive health care and call on Congress to restore the protections of Roe v. Wade in federal law for all women in every state," he added. Also read | Alabama's largest hospital pauses IVF after SC says frozen embryos are children In the upcoming elections, abortion rights is likely to be a key issue. On one hand, Democrats are likely to utilise it to draw more Democrats and some independent and Republican voters to US President Joe Biden. His likely opponent, former President Donald Trump, however, is known for his anti-abortion stand, and has gone as far to take credit for the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Polls have shown that most voters oppose candidates who favour strict abortion restrictions. Will the issue sway the 2024 US Presidential elections? Only time will tell. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>White House is planning to impose more sanctions on Russia following the death of high-profile Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny last week inside prison. US National Security Spokesman John Kirby on Tuesday (Feb 20) said Russian President Vladimir Putin was responsible for Navalny’s death.</p>

<p>“Whatever story the Russian government decides to tell the world, it’s clear that President Putin and his government are responsible for Mr. Navalny’s death,” Kirby said.</p>

<p>“In response, at President Biden’s direction, we will be announcing a major sanctions package on Friday of this week,” he added.</p>

<p>The US has already imposed a raft of sanctions on Russia, especially after it invaded Ukraine in 2022.</p>

<p>Kirby said new sanctions will further strengthen efforts to damage the Russian economy. He added that the details of the sanctions will be released on Friday (Feb 23).</p>

<h2><strong>Russia economy still expanding</strong></h2>

<p>Russia is already the world’s most-sanctioned nation in the world. According to castellum.ai, the US and allies have imposed over 19,000 sanctions on Russia since 2014.</p>

<p>The US alone has imposed above 4,500 sanctions during this period. In terms of most sanctions imposed, Russia is followed by Iran, Syria, North Korea, and Belarus.</p>

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<p>However, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its latest report raised Russia’s growth outlook. Russia’s Gross domestic product is forecast to rise 2.6 per cent in 2024, more than double the pace the IMF predicted as recently as October, and slightly slower than the 3 per cent expansion estimated for 2023.</p>

<h2><strong>Navalny’s wife holds Putin responsible</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, Navalny’s wife Yulia Navalnaya has said Putin is responsible for her husband’s death.</p>

<p>Russia’s prison authorities said Navalny lost consciousness after going for a walk and could not be resuscitated. The Russian government said Monday it was investigating Navalny’s cause of death.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Alexei Navalny death: Navalny’s widow accuses Putin of killing him and vows to continue his work</strong></p>

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<p>Kirby on Tuesday also used the opportunity to throw more weight behind war-torn Ukraine.</p>

<p>“One of the most powerful things that we can do right now to stand up to Vladimir Putin, of course, is to again, pass the bipartisan national security supplemental bill and support Ukraine,” Kirby said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


White House is planning to impose more sanctions on Russia following the death of high-profile Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny last week inside prison. US National Security Spokesman John Kirby on Tuesday (Feb 20) said Russian President Vladimir Putin was responsible for Navalny’s death.

White House is planning to impose more sanctions on Russia following the death of high-profile Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny last week inside prison. US National Security Spokesman John Kirby on Tuesday (Feb 20) said Russian President Vladimir Putin was responsible for Navalny’s death. “Whatever story the Russian government decides to tell the world, it’s clear that President Putin and his government are responsible for Mr. Navalny’s death,” Kirby said. “In response, at President Biden’s direction, we will be announcing a major sanctions package on Friday of this week,” he added. The US has already imposed a raft of sanctions on Russia, especially after it invaded Ukraine in 2022. Kirby said new sanctions will further strengthen efforts to damage the Russian economy. He added that the details of the sanctions will be released on Friday (Feb 23). Russia economy still expanding Russia is already the world’s most-sanctioned nation in the world. According to castellum.ai, the US and allies have imposed over 19,000 sanctions on Russia since 2014. The US alone has imposed above 4,500 sanctions during this period. In terms of most sanctions imposed, Russia is followed by Iran, Syria, North Korea, and Belarus. Also read: Alexei Navalny’s wife Yulia’s X social media account briefly suspended However, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its latest report raised Russia’s growth outlook. Russia’s Gross domestic product is forecast to rise 2.6 per cent in 2024, more than double the pace the IMF predicted as recently as October, and slightly slower than the 3 per cent expansion estimated for 2023. Navalny’s wife holds Putin responsible Meanwhile, Navalny’s wife Yulia Navalnaya has said Putin is responsible for her husband’s death. Russia’s prison authorities said Navalny lost consciousness after going for a walk and could not be resuscitated. The Russian government said Monday it was investigating Navalny’s cause of death. Watch: Alexei Navalny death: Navalny’s widow accuses Putin of killing him and vows to continue his work × Kirby on Tuesday also used the opportunity to throw more weight behind war-torn Ukraine. “One of the most powerful things that we can do right now to stand up to Vladimir Putin, of course, is to again, pass the bipartisan national security supplemental bill and support Ukraine,” Kirby said. (With inputs from agencies)

Alexei Navalny’s death: White House to impose more sanctions on Russia

<p lang="en-US">United States President Joe Biden, along with his administration, has been working very hard to stop the attacks on Indian and Indian-American students, said the White House.<br />
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Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the National Security Council in the White House, John Kirby made the announcement in the wake of numerous attacks on Indian-origin students in various parts of the country.<br />
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"There is no excuse for violence, certainly based on race or gender or religion or any other factor. That's just unacceptable here in the United States," said Kirby, while speaking to the reporters when asked about the multiple attacks on Indian-origin students.</p>

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<p lang="en-US">"The president and this administration have been working very, very hard to make sure we're doing everything we can to work with state and local authorities to try to thwart and disrupt those kinds of attacks and make it clear to anybody who might consider them that they'll be held properly accountable," said Kirby.</p>

<h2 lang="en-US"><strong>Indian-origin students under attack in the US?</strong></h2>

<p lang="en-US">Five Indian-origin students have till now been reported dead in the United States this year.<br />
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Indian-American student Sameer Kamath from Purdue University was found dead in a nature preserve.<br />
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Another 19-year-old student, Shreyas Reddy Beniger, who held an American passport, was found dead last week. The authorities ruled out any foul play.<br />
<br />
Neel Acharya, another student of Purdue University, was found dead on the campus, hours after he was reported missing by his mother.<br />
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A 25-year-old student, Vivek Saini from Haryana, was hammered to death in Georgia's Lithonia by a homeless man on January 16.</p>

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<p lang="en-US">Another Indian student, Akul Dhawan, was found dead outside the campus of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in January.<br />
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Speaking about the issue, Indian American community leader Ajay Jain Bhutoria said that he was troubled by the news of the deaths of these students and emphasised the need for enhanced safety measures for those people who are pursuing education in the US.<br />
<br />
"These incidents understandably worry parents and families in India, and their concerns are shared. It's crucial to address safety issues to ensure the well-being of Indian students studying in the USA," he said, further stating that the Indian American community has united in the call for improved support systems and safety measures.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


United States President Joe Biden, along with his administration, has been working very hard to stop the attacks on Indian and Indian-American students, said the White House.

United States President Joe Biden, along with his administration, has been working very hard to stop the attacks on Indian and Indian-American students, said the White House. Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the National Security Council in the White House, John Kirby made the announcement in the wake of numerous attacks on Indian-origin students in various parts of the country. "There is no excuse for violence, certainly based on race or gender or religion or any other factor. That's just unacceptable here in the United States," said Kirby, while speaking to the reporters when asked about the multiple attacks on Indian-origin students. Also Read: US House passes Quad bill: What does it mean for India? "The president and this administration have been working very, very hard to make sure we're doing everything we can to work with state and local authorities to try to thwart and disrupt those kinds of attacks and make it clear to anybody who might consider them that they'll be held properly accountable," said Kirby. Indian-origin students under attack in the US? Five Indian-origin students have till now been reported dead in the United States this year. Indian-American student Sameer Kamath from Purdue University was found dead in a nature preserve. Another 19-year-old student, Shreyas Reddy Beniger, who held an American passport, was found dead last week. The authorities ruled out any foul play. Neel Acharya, another student of Purdue University, was found dead on the campus, hours after he was reported missing by his mother. A 25-year-old student, Vivek Saini from Haryana, was hammered to death in Georgia's Lithonia by a homeless man on January 16. Watch: US braces for winter storms: Flights canceled, heavy snow blankets north-east region Another Indian student, Akul Dhawan, was found dead outside the campus of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in January. Speaking about the issue, Indian American community leader Ajay Jain Bhutoria said that he was troubled by the news of the deaths of these students and emphasised the need for enhanced safety measures for those people who are pursuing education in the US. "These incidents understandably worry parents and families in India, and their concerns are shared. It's crucial to address safety issues to ensure the well-being of Indian students studying in the USA," he said, further stating that the Indian American community has united in the call for improved support systems and safety measures. (With inputs from agencies)

President Biden working 'very hard' to thwart attacks on Indian students: White House

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This week President Biden’s TikTok account is being flooded with comments concerning the conflict in Gaza. A foreign aid bill passed the Senate to send additional aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. But House lawmakers are refusing to move it forward. the International Energy Agency estimates that 2 out of 3 battery cells are produced in China, and yet Washington is trying to move away from the Chinese supply chain for American goods. Where does this leave the EV market there in the US? Watch to know more.

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Reacting to recent attacks on Indian students in the US, the White House has asserted that there is no such excuse for violence based on race, gender or any other factor and called it unacceptable.

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<p lang="en-US">Russian President Vladimir Putin, in an on-camera interview with pro-Kremlin journalist Pavel Zarubin on Wednesday (Feb 14), said that US President Joe Biden&nbsp;is better for Russia in comparison to Donald Trump.<br />
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When questioned by Zarubin regarding the upcoming US presidential election, Putin said that Biden would be better for Russia "because he is a more experienced person, he is predictable, he is a politician of an old formation".<br />
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However, he said that Russia would “work with any leader of the US who gains the trust of the American people".</p>

<h2 lang="en-US"><strong>Putin dismisses issue of Biden's age and mental health</strong></h2>

<p lang="en-US">Speaking about the questions being raised on Biden's age and mental health, he said that when they had met in 2021, he failed to notice anything peculiar.<br />
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"Even then [three years ago] people were saying that he was incompetent, but I did not see anything of this sort. Yes, he kept looking at his papers, but to be honest I kept doing the same. So there was nothing peculiar,” he said.</p>

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<p lang="en-US">Putin further stated that in order to judge the current administration's actions, one should understand its “political position".<br />
<br />
“I believe that the position of the current administration is extremely harmful and erroneous,” said Putin, regarding Russia’s war in Ukraine.<br />
<br />
As per&nbsp;Putin, the war “could have been over a year and a half ago” if agreements reached in a meeting in Istanbul in March 2022 were fulfilled. However, he did not specifically say what agreements he was referring to.<br />
<br />
The Russian president said that he regretted that he “didn’t start active actions in Ukraine earlier” than February 2022, claiming that Western leaders had lied to Russia about “not expanding NATO to the East".</p>

<p lang="en-US"><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Russian President Putin says he prefers Joe Biden over Donald Trump in the White House</strong></p>

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<p lang="en-US">“We were and are concerned about the possibility of Ukraine being drawn into NATO since this threatens our security,” said Putin.<br />
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The Russian president further alleged that the Minsk agreement, which was a ceasefire protocol signed by Russia and Ukraine in 2015, was never meant to be followed but used "to buy time to load Ukraine with additional weapons".<br />
<br />
The Russian leader further expressed disappointment regarding his recent interview with former Fox presenter Tucker Carlson.<br />
<br />
“I honestly thought he would be aggressive and ask tough questions. I wasn’t only ready for that, I wanted that because it would give me the opportunity to give tough answers back,” said Putin.<br />
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“To be frank, I didn’t fully enjoy that interview,” he added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Russian President Vladimir Putin, in an on-camera interview with pro-Kremlin journalist Pavel Zarubin on Wednesday (Feb 14), said that US President Joe Biden is better for Russia in comparison to Donald Trump.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in an on-camera interview with pro-Kremlin journalist Pavel Zarubin on Wednesday (Feb 14), said that US President Joe Biden is better for Russia in comparison to Donald Trump. When questioned by Zarubin regarding the upcoming US presidential election, Putin said that Biden would be better for Russia "because he is a more experienced person, he is predictable, he is a politician of an old formation". However, he said that Russia would “work with any leader of the US who gains the trust of the American people". Putin dismisses issue of Biden's age and mental health Speaking about the questions being raised on Biden's age and mental health, he said that when they had met in 2021, he failed to notice anything peculiar. "Even then [three years ago] people were saying that he was incompetent, but I did not see anything of this sort. Yes, he kept looking at his papers, but to be honest I kept doing the same. So there was nothing peculiar,” he said. Also Read: 'I didn't get full satisfaction': Putin surprised by lack of 'sharp questions' during Tucker Carlson interview Putin further stated that in order to judge the current administration's actions, one should understand its “political position". “I believe that the position of the current administration is extremely harmful and erroneous,” said Putin, regarding Russia’s war in Ukraine. As per Putin, the war “could have been over a year and a half ago” if agreements reached in a meeting in Istanbul in March 2022 were fulfilled. However, he did not specifically say what agreements he was referring to. The Russian president said that he regretted that he “didn’t start active actions in Ukraine earlier” than February 2022, claiming that Western leaders had lied to Russia about “not expanding NATO to the East". Watch: Russian President Putin says he prefers Joe Biden over Donald Trump in the White House “We were and are concerned about the possibility of Ukraine being drawn into NATO since this threatens our security,” said Putin. The Russian president further alleged that the Minsk agreement, which was a ceasefire protocol signed by Russia and Ukraine in 2015, was never meant to be followed but used "to buy time to load Ukraine with additional weapons". The Russian leader further expressed disappointment regarding his recent interview with former Fox presenter Tucker Carlson. “I honestly thought he would be aggressive and ask tough questions. I wasn’t only ready for that, I wanted that because it would give me the opportunity to give tough answers back,” said Putin. “To be frank, I didn’t fully enjoy that interview,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Putin says he prefers Joe Biden's presidency over Trump in White House

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<p>A special counsel of the US Department of Justice (DoJ), which is probing President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents after he left vice presidency in 2017, released its findings on Thursday (Feb 8). In a <strong><a href="https://www.justice.gov/storage/report-from-special-counsel-robert-k-hur-february-2024.pdf">388-page report</a></strong>, the counsel said it uncovered evidence that Biden willfully retained and disclosed classified materials after his vice presidency, which included documents about military and foreign policy in Afghanistan, issues of national security and foreign policy implicating sensitive intelligence sources and methods.</p>

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<p>However, Biden will not face criminal charges as the DoJ policy prohibits bringing charges against a sitting president. "I was pleased to see they reached the conclusion I believed all along they would reach – that there would be no charges brought in this case and the matter is now closed," Biden said in a statement on Thursday. He is seeking re-election in the upcoming presidential polls.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's a look at the key findings of the report:</strong></h2>

<p><strong>&gt; Marked classified documents about Afghanistan:</strong></p>

<p>The special counsel said that it found marked classified documents about Afghanistan in a box in Biden's garage in his Delaware home that also contained other materials of great personal significance to him and that he appears to have personally used and accessed. "The marked classified documents were found along with drafts of the handwritten 2009 Thanksgiving memo Mr Biden sent President Obama in a last-ditch effort to persuade him not to send additional troops to Afghanistan," the report said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>&gt; Notebooks containing classified information:</strong></p>

<p>Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recovered a set of notebooks from Biden's Delaware home. Biden used these notebooks as vice president and wrote down "obviously sensitive information" discussed during intelligence briefings with then-US president Barack Obama, and meetings in the White House Situation Room about matters of national security and military and foreign policy.</p>

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<p>"Some evidence also suggests Mr Biden knew he could not keep classified handwritten notes at home after leaving office. Mr Biden, who had decades of experience with classified information, was deeply familiar with the measures taken to safeguard classified information and the need for those measures to prevent harm to national security," the report added.</p>

<p><strong>&gt; 'Poor memory':</strong></p>

<p>The document mentioned Biden's "significantly limited" and "poor memory" multiple times. "We have also considered that, at trial, Mr Biden would likely present himself to a jury, as he did during our interview of him, as a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory," the report said. Biden, in an angry rebuttal, said his memory was fine.</p>

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<p><strong>&gt; Biden's ghostwriter and destruction of evidence:</strong></p>

<p>"After learning of the special counsel's appointment in this matter, Mr Biden's ghostwriter deleted audio recordings he had created of his discussions with Mr Biden during the writing of Mr Biden's 2017 memoir. The recordings had significant evidentiary value," the special counsel's report said.&nbsp;</p>

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A special counsel of the US Department of Justice (DoJ), which is probing President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents after he left vice presidency in 2017, released its findings on Thursday (Feb 8).

A special counsel of the US Department of Justice (DoJ), which is probing President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents after he left vice presidency in 2017, released its findings on Thursday (Feb 8). In a 388-page report, the counsel said it uncovered evidence that Biden willfully retained and disclosed classified materials after his vice presidency, which included documents about military and foreign policy in Afghanistan, issues of national security and foreign policy implicating sensitive intelligence sources and methods. Also read | Tucker Carlson accuses Biden administration of 'illegally' spying on him to prevent interview with Putin However, Biden will not face criminal charges as the DoJ policy prohibits bringing charges against a sitting president. "I was pleased to see they reached the conclusion I believed all along they would reach – that there would be no charges brought in this case and the matter is now closed," Biden said in a statement on Thursday. He is seeking re-election in the upcoming presidential polls. Here's a look at the key findings of the report: > Marked classified documents about Afghanistan: The special counsel said that it found marked classified documents about Afghanistan in a box in Biden's garage in his Delaware home that also contained other materials of great personal significance to him and that he appears to have personally used and accessed. "The marked classified documents were found along with drafts of the handwritten 2009 Thanksgiving memo Mr Biden sent President Obama in a last-ditch effort to persuade him not to send additional troops to Afghanistan," the report said. > Notebooks containing classified information: Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recovered a set of notebooks from Biden's Delaware home. Biden used these notebooks as vice president and wrote down "obviously sensitive information" discussed during intelligence briefings with then-US president Barack Obama, and meetings in the White House Situation Room about matters of national security and military and foreign policy. Also read | Biden 'willfully retained' classified documents, but no criminal charges warranted: Special counsel "Some evidence also suggests Mr Biden knew he could not keep classified handwritten notes at home after leaving office. Mr Biden, who had decades of experience with classified information, was deeply familiar with the measures taken to safeguard classified information and the need for those measures to prevent harm to national security," the report added. > 'Poor memory': The document mentioned Biden's "significantly limited" and "poor memory" multiple times. "We have also considered that, at trial, Mr Biden would likely present himself to a jury, as he did during our interview of him, as a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory," the report said. Biden, in an angry rebuttal, said his memory was fine. Also watch | US President Joe Biden gets roasted on memory loss, top Republicans say 'Biden unfit for Presidency' × > Biden's ghostwriter and destruction of evidence: "After learning of the special counsel's appointment in this matter, Mr Biden's ghostwriter deleted audio recordings he had created of his discussions with Mr Biden during the writing of Mr Biden's 2017 memoir. The recordings had significant evidentiary value," the special counsel's report said.

Key takeaways from special report on Joe Biden's handling of classified documents

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<p>The US State Department expressed optimism about the proposed drone deal with India, emphasising its "significant potential" to advance strategic technology cooperation.<br />
The deal was announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit last year, marking substantial growth in the US-India defence partnership over the past decade.<br />
Matthew Miller, a spokesperson for the US State Department, highlighted the importance of the deal in furthering strategic technology cooperation with India and enhancing military collaboration in the region.</p>

<p>While addressing the media, Miller said, "So I'll say that generally, the US-India Defence Partnership has seen significant growth over the past decade. This is a proposed sale that was announced during Prime Minister Modi's visit last year."</p>

<p>"We believe it offers significant potential to further advance strategic technology cooperation with India and military cooperation in the region," he added.<br />
He also acknowledged the crucial role of Congress in the arms transfer process, emphasising routine consultations with members of Congress on foreign affairs committees before formal notifications.</p>

<p>"Of course, Congress plays an important role in the US arms transfer process. We routinely consult with members of Congress on the foreign affairs committees before our formal notification so we can address questions that they might have. But I don't have any comment on when that formal notification might take place," Miller also said.<br />
The proposed drone deal is part of the broader efforts to strengthen defence ties between the United States and India.<br />
In June 2023, US President Joe Biden and PM Modi welcomed India's plans to procure Predator drones made by General Atomics, a mega pact that will allow American Navy ships to undertake major repairs at Indian shipyards.</p>

<p>President Biden and PM Modi welcomed India's plans to procure General Atomics MQ-9B HALE UAVs. The MQ-9Bs, assembled in India, will enhance the ISR capabilities of India's armed forces across domains. As part of this plan, General Atomics will also establish a comprehensive global MRO facility in India, according to the US-India joint statement.</p>

<p>The agreement would strengthen India's national security and surveillance capabilities, extending beyond the Indian Ocean and encompassing the border region with China.<br />
India shares vast maritime and land boundaries with two major adversaries--Pakistan and China--and requires constant monitoring of their activities to safeguard its national security interests.</p>

<p>The Quad grouping of countries - the United States, India, Australia and Japan - all operate, or have operated, the MQ-9B SeaGuardian. Currently, India is leasing MQ-9Bs as part of an intelligence-gathering operation.</p>

<p>The Predators, also called the MQ-9 Reaper, can fly up to 36 hours at a stretch and can be used for focused monitoring of any specific point or area of interest.<br />
As many as 31 Predator drones, to be acquired by India from the US soon, would be operated by the tri-services jointly.</p>

<p>President Biden and Prime Minister Modi also hailed the landmark signing of an MoU between General Electric and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the manufacture of GE F-414 jet engines in India, for the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Light Combat Aircraft Mk 2, added the statement.</p>


The US State Department expressed optimism about the proposed drone deal with India, emphasising its "significant potential" to advance strategic technology cooperation.

The US State Department expressed optimism about the proposed drone deal with India, emphasising its "significant potential" to advance strategic technology cooperation. The deal was announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit last year, marking substantial growth in the US-India defence partnership over the past decade. Matthew Miller, a spokesperson for the US State Department, highlighted the importance of the deal in furthering strategic technology cooperation with India and enhancing military collaboration in the region. While addressing the media, Miller said, "So I'll say that generally, the US-India Defence Partnership has seen significant growth over the past decade. This is a proposed sale that was announced during Prime Minister Modi's visit last year." "We believe it offers significant potential to further advance strategic technology cooperation with India and military cooperation in the region," he added. He also acknowledged the crucial role of Congress in the arms transfer process, emphasising routine consultations with members of Congress on foreign affairs committees before formal notifications. "Of course, Congress plays an important role in the US arms transfer process. We routinely consult with members of Congress on the foreign affairs committees before our formal notification so we can address questions that they might have. But I don't have any comment on when that formal notification might take place," Miller also said. The proposed drone deal is part of the broader efforts to strengthen defence ties between the United States and India. In June 2023, US President Joe Biden and PM Modi welcomed India's plans to procure Predator drones made by General Atomics, a mega pact that will allow American Navy ships to undertake major repairs at Indian shipyards. President Biden and PM Modi welcomed India's plans to procure General Atomics MQ-9B HALE UAVs. The MQ-9Bs, assembled in India, will enhance the ISR capabilities of India's armed forces across domains. As part of this plan, General Atomics will also establish a comprehensive global MRO facility in India, according to the US-India joint statement. The agreement would strengthen India's national security and surveillance capabilities, extending beyond the Indian Ocean and encompassing the border region with China. India shares vast maritime and land boundaries with two major adversaries--Pakistan and China--and requires constant monitoring of their activities to safeguard its national security interests. The Quad grouping of countries - the United States, India, Australia and Japan - all operate, or have operated, the MQ-9B SeaGuardian. Currently, India is leasing MQ-9Bs as part of an intelligence-gathering operation. The Predators, also called the MQ-9 Reaper, can fly up to 36 hours at a stretch and can be used for focused monitoring of any specific point or area of interest. As many as 31 Predator drones, to be acquired by India from the US soon, would be operated by the tri-services jointly. President Biden and Prime Minister Modi also hailed the landmark signing of an MoU between General Electric and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the manufacture of GE F-414 jet engines in India, for the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Light Combat Aircraft Mk 2, added the statement.

White House says 'significant potential' in US-India drone deal

<p>In a scathing report by the Department of Defense inspector general, a myriad of issues within the White House Medical Unit during the previous Trump administration were revealed. The report outlined shocking violations, including the alleged provision of controlled substances to ineligible White House staff in direct contravention of federal law and policy.</p>

<p>As per the report, controlled substances, ranging from opioids to sleeping medications, were inadequately managed, with handwritten notes being used for inventory tracking, resulting in frequent errors.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>The allegations against the Trump administration</strong></h2>

<p>A new report by the Department of Defense Inspector General found that the White House Medical Unit's practices extended to dispensing medications such as Ambien without proper verification. It also alleges that expensive brand-name medications, such as Ambien and Provigil, which it says are 174 and 55 times "more expensive than the generic equivalent", were purchased. This reflects a significant lack of fiscal responsibility.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The improper disposal of both controlled and non-controlled substances further highlighted a systemic failure in pharmaceutical management.</p>

<p>The report's critique emphasised that the "White House medical officials did not consider their operations to be a pharmacy,"&nbsp;showcasing a stark deficiency in perception and professional responsibility.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Without oversight from qualified pharmacy staff, the report warned of potential prescribing errors and raised concerns about the health and safety of patients treated within the unit.</p>

<p>"Without oversight from qualified pharmacy staff, the White House medical unit's pharmaceutical management practices might have been subject to prescribing errors," it warned.</p>

<p>"Additionally, the White House medical unit's practices demonstrated inadequate medication management and increased risk to the health and safety of patients treated within the unit."</p>

<h2><strong>What prompted the investigation?</strong></h2>

<p>As per CBS News, the investigation was prompted by complaints from 2018.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In 2018, the DoD Office of Inspector&nbsp;General (DoD OIG) Hotline received&nbsp;complaints alleging that a senior military medical officer assigned to the White House Medical Unit engaged in improper medical practices," says the report. However, the report did not explicitly name individuals.</p>

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<p>US Representative Ronny Jackson, who led the White House Medical Unit during the period under scrutiny, previously faced controversies related to medication dispensing and inappropriate conduct.</p>

<p>Allegedly nicknamed the "candy man", Senator Jon Tester accused him of loosely dispensing sleep-related medications like Ambien and Provigil.&nbsp;Speaking to CNN, in 2018, Tester claimed that "In the White House they call him the 'candy man.'" &nbsp;</p>


In a scathing report by the Department of Defense inspector general, a myriad of issues within the White House Medical Unit during the previous Trump administration were revealed.

In a scathing report by the Department of Defense inspector general, a myriad of issues within the White House Medical Unit during the previous Trump administration were revealed. The report outlined shocking violations, including the alleged provision of controlled substances to ineligible White House staff in direct contravention of federal law and policy. As per the report, controlled substances, ranging from opioids to sleeping medications, were inadequately managed, with handwritten notes being used for inventory tracking, resulting in frequent errors. The allegations against the Trump administration A new report by the Department of Defense Inspector General found that the White House Medical Unit's practices extended to dispensing medications such as Ambien without proper verification. It also alleges that expensive brand-name medications, such as Ambien and Provigil, which it says are 174 and 55 times "more expensive than the generic equivalent", were purchased. This reflects a significant lack of fiscal responsibility. The improper disposal of both controlled and non-controlled substances further highlighted a systemic failure in pharmaceutical management. The report's critique emphasised that the "White House medical officials did not consider their operations to be a pharmacy," showcasing a stark deficiency in perception and professional responsibility. Also read | Celestial parade: Earth braces for close encounters with five colossal asteroids this week Without oversight from qualified pharmacy staff, the report warned of potential prescribing errors and raised concerns about the health and safety of patients treated within the unit. "Without oversight from qualified pharmacy staff, the White House medical unit's pharmaceutical management practices might have been subject to prescribing errors," it warned. "Additionally, the White House medical unit's practices demonstrated inadequate medication management and increased risk to the health and safety of patients treated within the unit." What prompted the investigation? As per CBS News, the investigation was prompted by complaints from 2018. "In 2018, the DoD Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG) Hotline received complaints alleging that a senior military medical officer assigned to the White House Medical Unit engaged in improper medical practices," says the report. However, the report did not explicitly name individuals. Also read | 'Bad signal': Ukraine's Zelensky expresses concern over potential decrease in aid from US US Representative Ronny Jackson, who led the White House Medical Unit during the period under scrutiny, previously faced controversies related to medication dispensing and inappropriate conduct. Allegedly nicknamed the "candy man", Senator Jon Tester accused him of loosely dispensing sleep-related medications like Ambien and Provigil. Speaking to CNN, in 2018, Tester claimed that "In the White House they call him the 'candy man.'"

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<p>White House on Saturday (Jan 27) released a statement saying that the United States and China were working on arranging another call between President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.</p>

<p>It released a statement saying that both sides were pursuing "additional high-level diplomacy, including through a call between President Biden and President Xi."</p>

<p>This came as US and China said that their top diplomats, Wang Yi and US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan held "candid, substantive" talks in Thailand's capital city Bangkok.</p>

<p>The issue of Taiwan central was also discussed during the talks after the recent elections there, according to the official statement.</p>

<p>Wang and Sullivan "had candid, substantive and fruitful strategic communication on implementing the consensus reached at the San Francisco meeting... and on properly handling important and sensitive issues in China-US relations", a statement on China's foreign ministry website released Saturday evening said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reiterating China's description of the official discussions, the White House added that the high-level talks were "part of the effort to maintain open lines of communication and responsibly manage competition in the relationship" between both countries.</p>

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<h2><strong>'Taiwan is part of China', says Wang&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>During the talks, as per the foreign ministry, Wang stressed that Taiwan was "China's internal affair and the regional election in Taiwan cannot change the basic reality that Taiwan is part of China".</p>

<p>"The biggest risk to peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is the so-called 'Taiwan independence' movement. The biggest challenge to China-US relations is also the 'Taiwan independence' movement," it added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sullivan, however, "underscored the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait", according to the White House.</p>

<h2><strong>US asks China to press Iran on Red Sea shipping attacks</strong></h2>

<p>A senior White House official said that during the talks the United States, also asked China to press Iran to bring about an end to the attacks on Red Sea shipping carried out by Yemen's Houthi rebel group.</p>

<p>Sullivan in his discussion with Wang "raised the importance of Beijing using (its) leverage with Iran to call for an end, and bring an end" to the attacks by the Iranian-backed rebels, the official told the reporters.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


White House on Saturday (Jan 27) released a statement saying that the United States and China were working on arranging another call between President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

White House on Saturday (Jan 27) released a statement saying that the United States and China were working on arranging another call between President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. It released a statement saying that both sides were pursuing "additional high-level diplomacy, including through a call between President Biden and President Xi." This came as US and China said that their top diplomats, Wang Yi and US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan held "candid, substantive" talks in Thailand's capital city Bangkok. The issue of Taiwan central was also discussed during the talks after the recent elections there, according to the official statement. Wang and Sullivan "had candid, substantive and fruitful strategic communication on implementing the consensus reached at the San Francisco meeting... and on properly handling important and sensitive issues in China-US relations", a statement on China's foreign ministry website released Saturday evening said. Reiterating China's description of the official discussions, the White House added that the high-level talks were "part of the effort to maintain open lines of communication and responsibly manage competition in the relationship" between both countries. Also read: US hits Houthi-linked anti-ship missile after British oil tanker comes under attack 'Taiwan is part of China', says Wang During the talks, as per the foreign ministry, Wang stressed that Taiwan was "China's internal affair and the regional election in Taiwan cannot change the basic reality that Taiwan is part of China". "The biggest risk to peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is the so-called 'Taiwan independence' movement. The biggest challenge to China-US relations is also the 'Taiwan independence' movement," it added. Sullivan, however, "underscored the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait", according to the White House. US asks China to press Iran on Red Sea shipping attacks A senior White House official said that during the talks the United States, also asked China to press Iran to bring about an end to the attacks on Red Sea shipping carried out by Yemen's Houthi rebel group. Sullivan in his discussion with Wang "raised the importance of Beijing using (its) leverage with Iran to call for an end, and bring an end" to the attacks by the Iranian-backed rebels, the official told the reporters. (With inputs from agencies)

White House says planning another call between President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping

<p lang="en-US">United States President Joe Biden is set to host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in April, who will be on a state visit to Washington DC, to strengthen ties with a key Asia-Pacific ally, said the White House on Thursday (Jan 25).</p>

<p lang="en-US">The US visit of the Japanese prime minister, which will include a state dinner, will hint at the focus of Washington on a crucial alliance with an eye on unpredictable North Korea as well as the increasingly assertive China.</p>

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<p lang="en-US">"I'm pleased to announce that President Biden and the First Lady will host Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Mrs Kishida of Japan for a state visit on the 10th of April," said National Security Council spokesman John Kirby, while speaking to the reporters aboard Air Force One.</p>

<h2 lang="en-US"><strong>Japan 'one of our closest allies', says Kirby</strong></h2>

<p lang="en-US">Japan was "one of our closest allies in the whole world," said Kirby, while speaking to the reporters who were travelling along with Biden aboard Air Force One which was heading to a political event in the state of Wisconsin.<br />
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"This obviously will underscore the importance of our alliance with Japan and our bilateral relationship," said Kirby.<br />
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Kirby added that Biden and Kishida will discuss "how we're working together across a range of other threats and challenges in the Indo-Pacific", a term used by the US administration to refer to the region.</p>

<p lang="en-US"><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Japan's struggle with an aging society&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p lang="en-US">He said that the two leaders will also discuss how to improve their three-way cooperation with South Korea.<br />
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The state visit of Kishida will take place eight months after Kishida and South Korea's premier were hosted by Biden at his Camp David retreat for a landmark summit which rattled China.<br />
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Meanwhile, Japan's ambassador to Washington, Shigeo Yamada, in pre-recorded remarks made at an event hosted by the Wilson Centre think tank on Thursday (Jan 25), said, "2024 will be a pivotal year for Japan-US&nbsp;relations, with an official visit by Prime Minister Kishida taking place early in the year."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


United States President Joe Biden is set to host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in April, who will be on a state visit to Washington DC, to strengthen ties with a key Asia-Pacific ally, said the White House on Thursday (Jan 25).

United States President Joe Biden is set to host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in April, who will be on a state visit to Washington DC, to strengthen ties with a key Asia-Pacific ally, said the White House on Thursday (Jan 25). The US visit of the Japanese prime minister, which will include a state dinner, will hint at the focus of Washington on a crucial alliance with an eye on unpredictable North Korea as well as the increasingly assertive China. Also read: An 'unprecedented' pinpoint landing: Japan says its Moon landing was within 100 metres of target "I'm pleased to announce that President Biden and the First Lady will host Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Mrs Kishida of Japan for a state visit on the 10th of April," said National Security Council spokesman John Kirby, while speaking to the reporters aboard Air Force One. Japan 'one of our closest allies', says Kirby Japan was "one of our closest allies in the whole world," said Kirby, while speaking to the reporters who were travelling along with Biden aboard Air Force One which was heading to a political event in the state of Wisconsin. "This obviously will underscore the importance of our alliance with Japan and our bilateral relationship," said Kirby. Kirby added that Biden and Kishida will discuss "how we're working together across a range of other threats and challenges in the Indo-Pacific", a term used by the US administration to refer to the region. Watch: Japan's struggle with an aging society He said that the two leaders will also discuss how to improve their three-way cooperation with South Korea. The state visit of Kishida will take place eight months after Kishida and South Korea's premier were hosted by Biden at his Camp David retreat for a landmark summit which rattled China. Meanwhile, Japan's ambassador to Washington, Shigeo Yamada, in pre-recorded remarks made at an event hosted by the Wilson Centre think tank on Thursday (Jan 25), said, "2024 will be a pivotal year for Japan-US relations, with an official visit by Prime Minister Kishida taking place early in the year." (With inputs from agencies)

US President Biden to host Japan PM for state visit in April: White House

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<p>Recent reports in the US media suggest that former US First Lady Michelle Obama may enter the 2024 presidential election, setting the stage for a potential showdown with former US president Donald Trump. Speculations have been rife after Cindy Adams' column in the New York Post and longtime Trump adviser Roger J. Stone Jr&nbsp;predicting the same.</p>

<p>"I continue to predict — as I have for well over two years — that Michelle Obama will be the Democrat Party Nominee for President in 2024," Roger J Stone Jr, the longtime adviser to Donald Trump posted on social media a week before the Iowa caucuses.</p>

<h2><strong>What did Cindy Adams say?</strong></h2>

<p>Adams dismisses incumbent US President Joe Biden as the next potential president citing his purported reluctance to debate and challenge in delivering pre-written scripts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In her article, she contends, "Biden won’t debate. Can’t. Our codger-in-chief cannot even read the prewritten script in front of him fast enough to pronounce the words. So, forget him, which most of us already have."</p>

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<p>Adding weight to the speculation, Adams pointed to Michelle Obama's expressed apprehension about the 2024 election outcome in a podcast interview.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The columnist suggests that Obama's concerns were not a mere casual remark but a strategic move, noting that she has sent a survey to Democratic Party leaders gauging their support for her potential candidacy.</p>

<p>The New York Post reveals that over a year ago, during the summer of 2022, Michelle Obama allegedly met with prominent hedge CEOs in NYC, declaring, "I am running, and I am asking for your support."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Adams interprets this as a sign that the Obamas are subtly encouraging Joe Biden to step aside.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: Michelle Obama to Run For President In 2024? Report Says Joe Biden May Bow Out</strong></p>

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<p>She remarks, "Obama’s quietly angling for Joe to go. He’s weaseled up to this for a few weeks. Mouths aren’t talking. But mouths are knowing."</p>

<h2><strong>Megyn Kelly also weighs in</strong></h2>

<p>Former Fox News personality and political commentator Megyn Kelly also weighed in on the speculation stating that Michelle Obama possesses more political talent than Joe Biden.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Kelly remains sceptical about the former first lady's potential bid, she points to Obama's recent podcast interview as a hint, stating, "She has nothing to promote. She has no book, she has no event, so that means she called them and said, ‘I have something to say’."</p>

<p>Political observers are watching for any official announcement from Michelle Obama regarding her intentions for the 2024 presidential race.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Recent reports in the US media suggest that former US First Lady Michelle Obama may enter the 2024 presidential election, setting the stage for a potential showdown with former US president Donald Trump.

Recent reports in the US media suggest that former US First Lady Michelle Obama may enter the 2024 presidential election, setting the stage for a potential showdown with former US president Donald Trump. Speculations have been rife after Cindy Adams' column in the New York Post and longtime Trump adviser Roger J. Stone Jr predicting the same. "I continue to predict — as I have for well over two years — that Michelle Obama will be the Democrat Party Nominee for President in 2024," Roger J Stone Jr, the longtime adviser to Donald Trump posted on social media a week before the Iowa caucuses. What did Cindy Adams say? Adams dismisses incumbent US President Joe Biden as the next potential president citing his purported reluctance to debate and challenge in delivering pre-written scripts. In her article, she contends, "Biden won’t debate. Can’t. Our codger-in-chief cannot even read the prewritten script in front of him fast enough to pronounce the words. So, forget him, which most of us already have." Also read | 'Desperate' Democrats are urging Michelle Obama to run for president: Report Adding weight to the speculation, Adams pointed to Michelle Obama's expressed apprehension about the 2024 election outcome in a podcast interview. The columnist suggests that Obama's concerns were not a mere casual remark but a strategic move, noting that she has sent a survey to Democratic Party leaders gauging their support for her potential candidacy. The New York Post reveals that over a year ago, during the summer of 2022, Michelle Obama allegedly met with prominent hedge CEOs in NYC, declaring, "I am running, and I am asking for your support." Adams interprets this as a sign that the Obamas are subtly encouraging Joe Biden to step aside. Also watch | Gravitas: Michelle Obama to Run For President In 2024? Report Says Joe Biden May Bow Out × She remarks, "Obama’s quietly angling for Joe to go. He’s weaseled up to this for a few weeks. Mouths aren’t talking. But mouths are knowing." Megyn Kelly also weighs in Former Fox News personality and political commentator Megyn Kelly also weighed in on the speculation stating that Michelle Obama possesses more political talent than Joe Biden. While Kelly remains sceptical about the former first lady's potential bid, she points to Obama's recent podcast interview as a hint, stating, "She has nothing to promote. She has no book, she has no event, so that means she called them and said, ‘I have something to say’." Political observers are watching for any official announcement from Michelle Obama regarding her intentions for the 2024 presidential race. (With inputs from agencies)

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