Biden calls Zelensky On more US aid for Ukraine

Biden calls Zelensky On more US aid for Ukraine

U.S president Joseph Biden has announced a $425 million security assistance package for Ukraine. In a call with his counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the US President vowed to push for further aid for the country in its fight against Russia. Benji Hyer reports.

October 17, 2024 25

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Modi says Quad nations are “not against anyone”

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has said that the Quad group of nations - made up of the US, Australia, Japan, and India - is "not against anyone", as leaders from the bloc met over the weekend amid their concerns about China's rising influence in the Indo-Pacific region. Modi is on a three-day visit to the United States. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

September 23, 2024 37

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US Supreme Court shoots down Biden’s latest attempt at student debt relief

A Biden Administration plan to tackle federal student loan debt has hit another brick wall. The US Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to revive the Biden Administration's latest plan to reduce or cancel monthly payments for millions of borrowers. Here's Toni Waterman with more.

August 29, 2024 21

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Biden meets National Security team over Middle East concerns

US President Joseph Biden is meeting / has met with his National Security team amid fears of a wider regional war erupting in the Middle East. There are heightened concerns Iran is planning a retaliatory attack against Israel following the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and a Hezbollah commander in Beirut. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

August 6, 2024 7

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Biden wants to add Supreme Court term limits and prevent Presidential immunity

U.S. President Joseph Biden is calling for changes to the Supreme Court including term limits for justices, and an ethics code, plus constitutional changes to prevent presidential immunity. It comes following the highest court's opinion on Donald Trump's election interference case, saying there is immunity for 'official acts'. Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

July 30, 2024 13

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Majority of US voters back Biden’s decision to exit presidential race

Almost all US voters believe President Joe Biden made the right decision by dropping out of this year's presidential election, according to a new poll. A New York Times/Siena College survey found 87 percent of registered voters approved of him withdrawing from the race last Sunday. Sally Patterson reports from New York.

July 29, 2024 14

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Biden to address nation on Wednesday on dropping out of race

U.S President Joseph Biden will speak to the country's citizens today from the Oval Office about his decision not to seek reelection, The prime time address will mark his first public appearance and speech since announcing on Sunday he was suspending his presidential campaign. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

July 24, 2024 31

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INTERVIEW: Political Analyst Rakkel Andreas Weighs in on President Biden and the Age Debate

Political analyst Rakkel Andreas recently shared her thoughts on President Joe Biden’s decision to step down, highlighting global concerns about his age and fitness for office. "After the world saw the presidential debate between Trump and Biden, general sentiments have been that Biden is not appearing fit to stand for office," Andreas noted, pointing to his advanced age as a key issue. She suggested that Biden might be better […]

July 22, 2024 39

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Iranian plot to assassinate Trump revealed

United States security authorities obtained intelligence in recent weeks of a plot by Iran to try to assassinate Donald Trump. There is, however, no confirmed connection to the man who attempted to kill the former President on Saturday. Benji Hyer reports.

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