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US President Joe Biden says he has 'confidence' in Jerome Powell

"Well, thus far yes, but I'm just catching up to some of these assertions," Biden said on a visit to Michigan when asked by a reporter about confidence in the Fed's integrity and in Powell

US President Joe Biden says he has 'confidence' in Jerome Powell
Updated On : 06 Oct 2021 | 10:09 PM IST

Joe Biden says he and Xi Jinping agreed to abide by Taiwan agreement

US President Joe Biden said he spoke to Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss China's military activity near Taiwan and both sides agreed to abide by the Taiwan agreement, Spoutnik reported citing White House press pool's report."I've spoken with Xi about Taiwan. We agree, we will abide by the Taiwan agreement. That's where we are, and I made it clear that I don't think he should be doing anything other than abiding by the agreement," the President said on Tuesday (local time).Since Friday, China has sent almost 150 aircraft into Taiwan's defence zone.Taiwan's Ministry of Defence announced that People's Liberation Army Aircraft's (PLAAF) 34 Shenyang J-16 fighter jets, two SU-30 fighter jets, two Shaanxi Y-8 anti-submarine warfare (Y-8 ASW) planes, two KJ-500 airborne early warning and control aircraft (KJ-500 AEW & C), and 12 Xian H-6 bomber entered Taiwan's air defenThe aircraft all flew sorties in the southwest corner of Taiwan's ADIZ, just to the northeast of the Dongsha ...

Joe Biden says he and Xi Jinping agreed to abide by Taiwan agreement
Updated On : 06 Oct 2021 | 9:47 AM IST

Senators call on Biden to expel Russian diplomats over embassy dispute

Democratic and Republican senators called on President Joe Biden to expel Russian diplomats if Moscow does not issue more visas to US diplomats.

Senators call on Biden to expel Russian diplomats over embassy dispute
Updated On : 06 Oct 2021 | 9:35 AM IST

Biden tells EC commission chief the international tax system must be fair

Biden, in a call with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, emphasized the importance of "leveling the playing field in the international tax system," the White House said in a statement

Biden tells EC commission chief the international tax system must be fair
Updated On : 05 Oct 2021 | 10:09 AM IST

Biden slams Republicans for blocking Dems' efforts to raise debt limit

US President Joe Biden on Monday urged the Congress to raise the debt limit, lashing out at Republicans for threatening to use their power to block Democrats' efforts.

Biden slams Republicans for blocking Dems' efforts to raise debt limit
Updated On : 05 Oct 2021 | 9:16 AM IST

US trade chief seeks talks with China, won't rule out new tariff actions

Tai said Washington would keep all options open to push China to stop pouring billions of dollars of state subsidies into its semiconductor, steel and other industries

US trade chief seeks talks with China, won't rule out new tariff actions
Updated On : 04 Oct 2021 | 11:43 PM IST

Biden admin announces to revisit Trump-era trade agreement with China

The Biden administration will revisit the phase one trade agreement signed with China last year, a senior official said on Monday

Biden admin announces to revisit Trump-era trade agreement with China
Updated On : 04 Oct 2021 | 4:42 PM IST

Picture perfect: Indian media is more than 'better behaved'

US President had held more than 140 media interactions since he took charge in January. He has held more interactions in eight months than the seven years that Prime Minister Modi has been in office

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Updated On : 04 Oct 2021 | 7:21 AM IST

Nancy Pelosi gives warring Democrats month to pass spending deal

A 30-day funding extension for federal highway programs will expire at the end of October

Nancy Pelosi gives warring Democrats month to pass spending deal
Updated On : 04 Oct 2021 | 12:00 AM IST

Joe Biden vows to 'get it done,' but talks drag on $3.5 trillion plan

Biden pledged Friday at the Capitol to get it done as Democrats strained to rescue a scaled-back version of his $3.5 trillion government-overhaul plan and salvage a related public works bill

Joe Biden vows to 'get it done,' but talks drag on $3.5 trillion plan
Updated On : 02 Oct 2021 | 8:56 AM IST

US House delays infra vote as Joe Biden's agenda Bill unsettled

With razor-thin majorities in Congress, Biden's Democrats need almost total unity to pass legislation

US House delays infra vote as Joe Biden's agenda Bill unsettled
Updated On : 02 Oct 2021 | 2:05 AM IST

Democrats struggle to save Joe Biden $3.5 trillion bill, no deal struck

Late-night votes were called off, with action to resume Friday.

Democrats struggle to save Joe Biden $3.5 trillion bill, no deal struck
Updated On : 01 Oct 2021 | 10:12 AM IST

Global tax talks race to resolve hurdles as time runs out: Report

OECD-led group aims to resolve issues by October 8 gathering

Global tax talks race to resolve hurdles as time runs out: Report
Updated On : 01 Oct 2021 | 1:08 AM IST

UN needs mechanisms to make Bolsonaros of the world behave responsibly

The rise of right-wing populists who insist on their sovereign right to do whatever they please poses a challenge.

UN needs mechanisms to make Bolsonaros of the world behave responsibly
Updated On : 30 Sep 2021 | 10:07 AM IST

Elon Musk slams Biden as 'not the friendliest' after WH EV summit snub

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has criticised US President Joe Biden as "not the friendliest administration" after the White House snubbed his company last month.

Elon Musk slams Biden as 'not the friendliest' after WH EV summit snub
Updated On : 29 Sep 2021 | 2:50 PM IST

China hopes Joe Biden turns statement on no Cold War into action

We sincerely hope the US will walk the walk by truly abandoning the Cold War mentality, China's UN ambassador Zhang Jun said in a virtual press conference

China hopes Joe Biden turns statement on no Cold War into action
Updated On : 29 Sep 2021 | 9:55 AM IST

On climate change, Biden $3.5 trillion plan making up for lost time

Joe Biden said climate change is everybody's crisis and America must get serious about the code red danger posed by global warming

On climate change, Biden $3.5 trillion plan making up for lost time
Updated On : 29 Sep 2021 | 8:14 AM IST

Big pressure on Joe Biden, Democrats to trim $3.5 trn federal overhaul

Pressure mounting, President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress strained Tuesday to trim back his USD 3.5 trillion government overhaul to win support from two key holdout senators

Big pressure on Joe Biden, Democrats to trim $3.5 trn federal overhaul
Updated On : 29 Sep 2021 | 8:01 AM IST

White House defends Biden's remarks Indian media is 'better behaved'

President Biden during his first in-person bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House on Friday praised the Indian press, calling it "better behaved" than the US media

White House defends Biden's remarks Indian media is 'better behaved'
Updated On : 28 Sep 2021 | 2:59 PM IST

Can't 'predict' when President Biden will call Pakistan PM: White House

A senior White House official has said that she cannot "predict" when President Joe Biden would make a call to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan

Can't 'predict' when President Biden will call Pakistan PM: White House
Updated On : 28 Sep 2021 | 12:50 PM IST