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Mike Waltz signals continuation of Biden policies, calls India key partner
Waltz would take charge as National Security Advisor to Donald Trump when he is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States
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Hostage exchange, withdrawal, ceasefire: What the 3-phase Gaza deal entails
Israel and Hamas have reached a three-phase deal, potentially leading to the release of hostages held by Hamas and Palestinian prisoners in Israel
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US issues fresh round of sanctions against Russia ahead of Trump's return
As part of the action, the Treasury imposed new curbs on almost 100 entities that were already under sanctions, potentially complicating any future efforts to remove the measures
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US bans imports from 37 Chinese firms over forced labour practices
The firms include mining giant Zijin Mining Group, and solar companies such as a subsidiary of JA Solar Technology Co., according to a statement from the Department of Homeland Security
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Joe Biden outlines three-phase ceasefire deal between Israel, Hamas
Biden also highlighted the diplomatic effort involved, noting the pressure from Israel and US support, as well as a coalition of 20 countries that stood against attacks from the Houthis
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Donald Trump, Joe Biden both claim credit for Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
Biden administration's open embrace of incoming Trump team involvement in the talks was rooted in far more than the president-elect's influence with Netanyahu and his threats to finalise the deal
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Following Gaza ceasefire deal, IMEC Corridor can become reality: Biden
At the G20 in Delhi on September 23, I rallied key countries behind a vision of an economic corridor from India across the Middle East to Europe, that vision can now become a reality, Biden said
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News updates: Stricter pollution curbs under Grap-4 reimposed in Delhi and surrounding areas
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4 yrs on, US is stronger, prosperous, secure: Biden in letter to countrymen
Biden said he ran for president because he believed that the soul of America was at stake
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Biden bids farewell from Oval Office as Trump looms over his legacy
Biden ran for president in 2020 as a transition figure, but opted at the unprecedented age of 80 to run for reelection, convinced he was the only Democrat who could beat Trump
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Elevated ties with India, started iCET, launched Quad: WH on Biden's tenure
The fact sheet noted that during these four years, Biden reinvigorated America's network of alliances and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific
Saved millions from losing jobs: US Treasury defends Biden's Covid spending
While the US economy had done "remarkably well" in the aftermath of the pandemic, it outperformed other advanced economies and did better than in past recessions, Yellen said
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US bans imports from 37 Chinese companies for human rights abuses in Uyghur
The US has banned Huafu Fashion Co, a leading global textile manufacturer, and 25 of its subsidiaries, alleging their involvement in forced labour practices within China's cotton industry
Border crossings in December trend low as Biden administration wraps up
In December, Customs and Border Protection reported 47,300 illegal border crossings -- a slight elevation from November, when it reported 46,612, approaching the lowest level since July 2020
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Biden announces 2 new monuments in California after wildfires destroy plans
Biden made the designations at an event at the White House, a week after -- and on the other side of the country from -- how he'd originally planned to do so
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Prez Biden moves to lift state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba
The US would also ease some economic pressure on Cuba, as well as a 2017 memorandum issued by then-president Donald Trump toughening US posture toward Cuba
Biden announces steps to protect vehicle supply chains from China, Russia
Connected vehicles consist of many connected components and systems - such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular, and satellite connectivity
Biden packing up to leave White House. What about any classified documents?
Biden formed the presidential records task force early in 2024, in order to study past transitions to determine best practices for safeguarding classified information from an outgoing administration
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Biden administration imposes new China curbs with AI order, smart car ban
The executive order on data centers would "accelerate the speed at which we build the next generation of AI infrastructure here in America, in a way that enhances economic competitiveness
News updates: Congress releases the third list of 16 candidates for Delhi Elections 2025
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