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US, Canada to align policies to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050: Biden

According to New York Post, President Biden said that he and Trudeau agreed to work together to counter China's influence and to combat racism and global warming

Biden nominates Indo-American lawyer to head Office of Personnel Management

If confirmed by the Senate, 49-year-old Kiran Ahuja would become the first Indian-American to serve this top position in the US government

Once broke a schoolmate's nose for using a racial slur, reveals Obama

The country's first Black President added with a laugh, "And I remember I popped him in the face and broke his nose. And we were in the locker room"

US to impose sanctions on Russia over Navalny poisoning, SolarWinds hack

Discussions about the response to the devastating security breach of at least nine federal agencies and dozens of private businesses are still ongoing

President Biden administration to send millions of masks

US President Joe Biden says the administration expects to send millions of masks to people around the country very shortly

Biden rolls back Trump-era citizenship test, reverts to 2008 version

The Biden administration has announced the reversal of the stringent Trump-era policy by reverting to the 2008 version of the naturalisation test module to make the path to US citizenship more accessible to all eligible individuals. US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on Monday that it is reverting to the 2008 version of the naturalisation civics test beginning March 1, 2021. The previous Trump administration had introduced some changes to the naturalisation civics test, called the 2020 civics test, which increased the number of questions from 100 to 128 and the correct answers in the multiple-choice questions had political and ideological overtones. Announcing the reversal, the USCIS said the agency has determined that the revised civics test, applicable for individuals who had applied on or after December 1, 2020, "may inadvertently create potential barriers" to the naturalisation process. "This action is consistent with the framework of the Executive Order

United States Senate confirms Joe Biden's choice for UN ambassador

The Senate confirmed President Joe Biden's choice to lead US diplomacy at the United Nations on Tuesday. The vote for Linda Thomas-Greenfield reflected a divide between the Biden administration's determination to re-engage with the world body and former President Donald Trump's diplomacy that often left the US isolated internationally. Senators voted 78-20 to confirm Thomas-Greenfield to the post, which will be a Cabinet-level position. Thomas-Greenfield, a retired 35-year veteran of the foreign service who resigned during the Trump administration, will be the third African-American and second African-American woman to hold the job. Many Republicans opposed her because they said she was soft on China and would not stand up for US principles at the United Nations. Thomas-Greenfield had rejected those concerns during her confirmation hearing, telling senators that a 2019 speech she gave to the Chinese-funded Confucius Institute had been a mistake and was not intended to be an ...

President Biden, PM Trudeau to unveil US-Canada partnership roadmap

Biden will host his first-ever virtual bilateral summit with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday

US President Biden's attempt to resurrect Iran nuke deal off to bumpy start

Iran's tough line suggests a difficult road ahead

India is critical to American strategy in Indo-Pacific region: Experts

Commenting on India''s ties with the US, Menon and Ranade emphasised that it is a critical relationship

Could Joe Biden's climate change policy lead to more militarism?

Climate change poses an existential threat. That doesn't mean we should further empower an already bloated Pentagon

Joe Biden and the Iran nuclear deal: what to expect from the negotiations

Saudi Arabia was a cornerstone of Trump's Middle East policy as the geopolitical counterweight against Iran

Covid-19: Biden calls 500,000 death toll in US a 'heartbreaking milestone'

He also participated in a moment of silence, standing by 500 lighted candles outside the White House, joined by first lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff

Relationship with China is one of 'strong competition': White House

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki made the comments on Monday while responding to a question on a statement made by Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the China-US ties

Biden admin views Quad as having essential momentum, potential: Official

The Quad is aimed at ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific, a region that witnessed increasing Chinese military assertiveness in recent years

Key senators oppose Biden budget pick, Neera Tanden's confirmation at risk

On Friday, Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia became the first Democratic lawmaker to oppose the confirmation of Tanden, who would be the first woman of color to lead the agency

Back to the future

Mixed outlook for India as US returns to multilateralism

Judge Biden stimulus on speed of return to pre-Covid unemployment: Yellen

Speaking to a New York Times Dealbook online event, Yellen also played down the increased debt levels that would be incurred from Biden's $1.9 trillion American recovery plan being debated in Congress

Biden to revise small business loans to reach smaller, minority firms

US President Joe Biden will launch changes on Monday to the main coronavirus aid program for small businesses

Biden remembers late US Congressman John Lewis on his birth anniversary

"Today would have been Congressman John Lewis' 81st birthday. While my dear friend may no longer be with us, his life and legacy provide an eternal moral compass on which direction to march"