Biden

US & Mexico strike deal to pause tariffs

The US and Mexico have struck a deal to delay Washington imposing 25% tariffs on Mexican goods. It follows a phone call between the two leaders. Tariffs on Canadian and Chinese goods are still due to come into effect on Tuesday. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

4 February, 2025 43

Namibia

Trump Reinstates Cuba on Terrorism Blacklist

The Trump administration has reversed the Biden administration’s decision to remove Cuba from the State Sponsor of Terrorism list. In a report compiled by One Africa Tv NewsOnOne's Ellen Shihepo, Cuban Ambassador to Namibia, Sergio Vigoa de la Uz, stated that Cuba had anticipated the possibility of Trump overturning Biden’s decision and is prepared to respond accordingly.

30 January, 2025 43

World

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.

17 October, 2024 55

World

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.

23 September, 2024 51

World

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.

29 August, 2024 41

World

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.

6 August, 2024 15

World

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.

30 July, 2024 21

World

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.

29 July, 2024 17

World

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.

24 July, 2024 47