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At Davos, Trump repeats claim of stopping India-Pak war

At Davos, Trump repeats claim of stopping India-Pak war

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

US President Donald Trump repeated his claim at the World Economic Forum in Davos that he stopped the war between India and Pakistan, a claim India has consistently denied.

'Who's next?': Biden fumbles while introducing Modi

'Who's next?': Biden fumbles while introducing Modi

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

There was an awkward silence in the audience. A staff member finally pointed to the podium, leading to the introduction of Modi by the compere.

Los Angeles wildfires kill 5; Biden cancels last foreign trip

Los Angeles wildfires kill 5; Biden cancels last foreign trip

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

The uncontrollable fire has so far burned over 70 sq km in three areas: Palisades, west of Los Angeles; Eaton, north of Pasadena and San Fernando Valley.

Biden Fumbles in Presidential Debate

Biden Fumbles in Presidential Debate

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'We are f#^*@d' Democrats told CNN after Biden's poor performance.

Biden Sheds A Tear Before DNC Speech

Biden Sheds A Tear Before DNC Speech

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

The four-day Democratic National Convention began at the United Center in Chicago on Monday, August 19, 2024.

'Enough is enough': Biden pardons son Hunter in criminal cases

'Enough is enough': Biden pardons son Hunter in criminal cases

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Hunter Biden was convicted early this year on federal gun and tax charges and was set to appear soon in Delon, California, where he faced the potential of lengthy prison sentences.

Biden Gives Yunus A Modisque Hug

Biden Gives Yunus A Modisque Hug

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Professor Yunus is in New York, accompanied by young Bangladeshis who led the student uprising against Hasina, and the bon homie he shared with two US presidents, current and past, will add masala to the conspiracy theorists.

Will 'permanently pause' migration from all 3rd world countries: Trump

Will 'permanently pause' migration from all 3rd world countries: Trump

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

The Trump administration said it will conduct a "rigorous" re-examination of all Green Cards issued to immigrants from "every country of concern".

Assure Trump of a peaceful power transfer in Jan: Biden

Assure Trump of a peaceful power transfer in Jan: Biden

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Outgoing US President Joe Biden on Thursday vowed to ensure a peaceful and orderly transfer of power to President-elect Donald Trump in January and appealed to the people to accept the election results for the White House

Welcome back: Biden meets Trump, both pledge smooth transition

Welcome back: Biden meets Trump, both pledge smooth transition

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

In the meeting, the two leaders assured the nation of a peaceful transition of power on January 20 next year.

Are Indian Americans deserting Joe Biden?

Are Indian Americans deserting Joe Biden?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

There is a sharp 19 per cent decline in Indian Americans supporting incumbent President Joe Biden between the last election of 2020 and the 2024 election cycle, according to a bi-annual Asian American Voter Survey (AAVS), the longest-running survey of Asian-American voters released on Wednesday.

China sanctions 20 US defence firms over Taiwan arms sales

China sanctions 20 US defence firms over Taiwan arms sales

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

China has imposed sanctions on 20 US defence firms in response to the Trump administration's approval of a record USD 11.1 billion arms sales package to Taiwan.

Biden celebrates Diwali at Whited House, Desis in attendance

Biden celebrates Diwali at Whited House, Desis in attendance

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

United States President Joe Biden on Monday hosted a Diwali celebration at the White House that was attended by more than 600 eminent Indian Americans, including Congressmen, officials, and corporate executives, from across the country.

What Happens If Biden Drops Out?

What Happens If Biden Drops Out?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The Democrats have elected a set of state representatives who will act as an electoral panel. These representatives will have to pick someone else. This could be Vice President Kamala Harris, who is widely seen as a top contender, but is not popular, points out Aakar Patel.

Your victory unlikely: Obama, Pelosi tell defiant Biden

Your victory unlikely: Obama, Pelosi tell defiant Biden

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Former United States President Barack Obama and ex-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have spoken to President Joe Biden and informed him that his path to victory against his Republican rival Donald Trump has greatly diminished and it might have an impact on other Congressional and Senatorial races as well, according to media reports on Thursday.

Trump blames Obama, Biden as 67 feared dead in US air crash

Trump blames Obama, Biden as 67 feared dead in US air crash

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Following the mid-air collision between an American Airlines plane and a United States Army helicopter in which all 67 are feared dead, President Donald Trump on Thursday blamed former Democratic Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama for lowering air safety standards.

Biden praises Modi's 'message of peace' for Ukraine

Biden praises Modi's 'message of peace' for Ukraine

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

The White House readout of the call had no reference to Bangladesh, which was mentioned in an 'X' post by PM Modi.

Why did Joe Biden wear a 'TRUMP 2024' hat?

Why did Joe Biden wear a 'TRUMP 2024' hat?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

United States President Joe Biden, while commemorating the 23rd anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks at a fire station, donned a red hat that read 'TRUMP 2024', a gesture the White House has termed a show of bipartisan unity.

Biden makes his final Quad summit an event to remember

Biden makes his final Quad summit an event to remember

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

US President Joe Biden on Saturday rolled out the red carpet to welcome leaders of Quad countries, Prime Ministers Narendra Modi of India, Anthony Albanese from Australia and Fumio Kishida of Japan.

Biden refuses to back down despite Atlanta fiasco

Biden refuses to back down despite Atlanta fiasco

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Biden, seeking a second term in the White House, stumbled and fumbled during the televised presidential debate with his predecessor Donald Trump on Thursday night in Atlanta, setting off alarm bells among top Democrats about whether he can stay atop the gruelling months ahead of the elections on November 5.

George Clooney wants Biden to drop re-election bid

George Clooney wants Biden to drop re-election bid

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

George Clooney, the Hollywood actor and influential Democratic financial supporter, has called for United States President Joe Biden to end his re-election campaign, arguing that the president is too old to run again.

Biden stumbles in first presidential debate with Trump

Biden stumbles in first presidential debate with Trump

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Joe Biden, seeking a second term in the White House, stumbled in his first televised presidential debate with his predecessor Donald Trump, setting off alarm bells among top Democrats about whether the incumbent President can stay atop in the gruelling months ahead of the elections.

Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses Kamala Harris

Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses Kamala Harris

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Embattled US President Joe Biden on Sunday announced that he will end his candidacy for re-election in 2024 and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's new nominee, saying "it is in the best interest of my party and the country".

'Gave you my best': Biden passes the baton to Kamala

'Gave you my best': Biden passes the baton to Kamala

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Harris, 59, is scheduled to formally accept the Democratic Party's presidential nomination on Thursday to take on Republican rival Donald Trump, 78, in the November 5 election.

'Killer, nicest-looking guy': Trump heaps lavish praise on Modi

'Killer, nicest-looking guy': Trump heaps lavish praise on Modi

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday lavished praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the 'nicest-looking guy' while describing him as a 'father' but also calling him 'a killer' and 'tough as hell', while hinting at an imminent trade deal between the two countries.

Should US shut down H-1B visa programme? What Elon Musk said

Should US shut down H-1B visa programme? What Elon Musk said

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk voices strong support for the H1B visa program, highlighting the immense benefit the US has derived from Indian talent and cautioning against shutting it down.

US court pauses Biden's plan to legalise spouses status

US court pauses Biden's plan to legalise spouses status

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

In June, President Joe Biden issued a massive immigration relief to non-citizens offering a path to citizenship to the non-citizen spouses and children of American nationals.

Trump scraps talks with Putin, to meet Xi in South Korea

Trump scraps talks with Putin, to meet Xi in South Korea

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced his upcoming diplomatic trip to Malaysia, South Korea, and Japan, highlighting a significant meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea.

Biden had discussed Bangladesh with Modi: White House

Biden had discussed Bangladesh with Modi: White House

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

In his call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week, United States President Joe Biden expressed his concerns about the safety of people in Bangladesh and the future of democratic institutions there, the White House has said.

US Vice President Vance defends wife Usha against ethnic slurs

US Vice President Vance defends wife Usha against ethnic slurs

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

US Vice President JD Vance has strongly criticized commentators for making derogatory remarks about his Indian-origin wife, Usha Vance, following racist comments from a right-wing podcaster.

Was exhausted and sick during first debate: Biden

Was exhausted and sick during first debate: Biden

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

He asserted that only the "Lord Almighty" could make him drop out of the race to win the November 5 election.

'If US can do it...': Experts on Trump's action in Venezuela

'If US can do it...': Experts on Trump's action in Venezuela

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Indian strategic affairs experts criticize the US strike on Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, warning of a 'bad precedent' and potential for similar actions by other powers.

Biden refers to Zelenskyy as Putin, Kamala as Trump

Biden refers to Zelenskyy as Putin, Kamala as Trump

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

United States President Joe Biden, who is under intense scrutiny over his advanced age, on Thursday introduced Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Russian President Vladimir Putin at a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) event and later at a solo press conference in Washington, DC mixed up the names of his vice president, Kamala Harris with the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

Modi-Biden hold hour-long talks ahead of Quad summit

Modi-Biden hold hour-long talks ahead of Quad summit

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

The war and Modi's recent visit to Ukraine is expected to figure prominently in the bilateral meeting, according to US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.

Will earn and...: Kamala Harris after Biden drops out

Will earn and...: Kamala Harris after Biden drops out

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

We have 107 days until Election Day. Together, we will fight. And together, we will win, Harris said.

Modi dials Biden, briefs India's stand on Ukraine, B'desh situation

Modi dials Biden, briefs India's stand on Ukraine, B'desh situation

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday briefed US President Joe Biden in a phone conversation on his visit to Ukraine and conveyed India's full support for the early return of peace to the region through dialogue and diplomacy.

Iranian attack appears to have been defeated: Biden

Iranian attack appears to have been defeated: Biden

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

The Iranian missile attack on Israel appears to have been defeated and ineffective, United States President Joe Biden said, hours after Tehran fired nearly 200 missiles at Israel.

China testing us, Biden caught telling Quad leaders on hot mic

China testing us, Biden caught telling Quad leaders on hot mic

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

United States President Joe Biden was caught on a hot mic telling leaders of the Quad nations that China was testing them, thus reflecting upon the American seriousness of the emerging Chinese threat.

Vivek Ramawamy Got It Right On Biden Dropping Out

Vivek Ramawamy Got It Right On Biden Dropping Out

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Indian-American businessman-turned-politician Vivek Ramaswamy had predicted some eight months ago that incumbent President Joe Biden would not be the presidential nominee of the Democratic Party.

Biden may quit race in favour of Kamala Harris

Biden may quit race in favour of Kamala Harris

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Most of the media reports said that Biden's announcement on his re-election bid might come after the conclusion of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.