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Biden to begin Covid-19 vaccine donations abroad as variant threat looms

The White House, which has faced pressure from a range of countries to share its vaccines, has settled on its plan and an announcement is imminent, according to the people, who discussed the matter

JBS meat plants reopen as White House blames Russia over hack

A notorious Russia-linked hacking group is behind the cyberattack against JBS, a source familiar with the matter said

JBS workers returning as White House blames Russia over hack

WASHINGTON/CHICAGO (Reuters) -JBS SA employees were returning to U.S. meat plants on Wednesday, a day after the company's beef operations stopped following a ransomware attack.

While House encouraged by Senate Republicans' infrastructure counter-offer

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said it was encouraging to see Senate Republicans' $928-billion infrastructure counter-offer, while noting that major concerns remained

US trusts Japan to prioritise public health safety at Olympics: White House

The United States government has extended its trust over Japan's "commitment" to prioritise public health ahead of Tokyo Olympics this summer on July 23 amid the Covid-19 pandemic

Biden nominates Indian-American Arun Venkataraman to key administration post

US President Joe Biden has announced his intent to nominate Indian-American trade expert Arun Venkataraman to a key position in his administration related to foreign commercial service. Venkataraman is the nominee for Director General of the United States and Foreign Commercial Service and Assistant Secretary for Global Markets, Department of Commerce, the White House said on Wednesday. With over 20 years of experience in advising companies, international organisations and the US government on international trade issues, Venkataraman is currently the Counselor to the Secretary of Commerce, advising the department on trade and other international economic matters. Before joining the Biden-Harris administration, he was a senior director at Visa, leading global government engagement strategy on a range of international policy issues including digital economy, trade, tax and sanctions. Venkataraman previously served as the trade and investment policy advisor at Steptoe & Johnson LLP, .

'Need transparent process from China' on virus origin: White House adviser

A senior White House coronavirus adviser has said that the WHO and China need to do more to reach the definitive answers in the matter

White House proposes lower $1.7 trillion infrastructure in GOP talks

The White House put forward a $1.7 trillion infrastructure counteroffer Friday to Senate Republicans, dropping from President Joe Biden's sweeping $2.3 trillion proposal to find common ground

Negotiations between White House, GOP over infra plan hit crucial stage

At the White House, Press Secretary Jen Psaki said "productive conversations" are underway on Capitol Hill

US has provided over $500 mn in Covid relief to India, says White House

The White House added it would soon make a determination on distribution of the 80 million vaccines to other countries

Seven reasons why Central Vista project is all wrong in its present form

Besides other flaws, why should such a project be executed in the midst of a pandemic when every rupee that can be spared should go into improving India's medical capabilities, wonders T N Ninan

Neera Tanden lands White House job as senior adviser to Joe Biden

President Joe Biden's lone Cabinet choice who was rebuffed by Congress has landed a job as a White House senior adviser

White House weighs evacuating Afghans who work for US before force withdraw

The biggest concern for U.S. officials is that Afghan citizens who played an invaluable role serving American forces would be quickly targeted by Taliban forces.

White House didn't offer ransom advice to Colonial; may change policy

White House declined to weigh on whether companies that are hacked like Colonial Pipeline should pay ransom to their attackers, but a national security official said it may offer some advice in future

US President Joe Biden to make formal announcements on ambassadors soon

US President Joe Biden is expected to soon make formal announcements on several ambassadorial positions, the White House has said.

US to deliver aid worth $100 mn to India, first flight to land on Thursday

The United States will be delivering Covid-19 relief materials worth over $100 million to India in the coming days, the White House said

Joe Biden wants to send Covid vaccines to India, but gives no timeline

Speaking to reporters a day after he spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden noted that when America was facing a major health crisis, India helped his country by sending key drugs. Biden assured Modi that the United States and India will work closely together in the fight against Covid-19. Watch the video to know what the US President said regarding extending help to India.

White House 'no comment' on Serum appeal to lift ban on vaccine ingredients

Serum Institute says Biden administration is blocking exports of raw materials that it needs to make Covid-19 vaccines.

After outcry, White House says President Biden will lift refugee cap in May

The White House faced swift blowback from allies and aid groups

After outcry, White House says Biden will lift refugee cap in May

Facing swift blowback from allies and aid groups, the White House on Friday said President Joe Biden plans to lift in the next month his predecessor's historically low cap on refugees