Biden, 81, who did not fare well against Republican candidate Trump, 78, during the June 27 debate of presidential election nominees, brushed off that performance as a “bad episode” and insisted that only “the Lord almighty” could persuade him to exit the race.
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Singapore-United States defence MoU spans harnessing AI and other dual-use technologies
One of the key developments at the Shangri-La Dialogue 2024, this year’s edition of the annual defence summit of Asia, is the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Singapore and the United States on harnessing technology. The MoU was signed on the first day of the three-day summit (May 31-June 2), in the […]
Singapore brings together American and Chinese ministers of defence at Shangri-La Dialogue 2024, amid global strife
Taiwan was discussed between the two defence ministers. The Chinese military has carried out “punishment drills” around Taiwan, following the swearing-in of the new Taiwan president.
Taiwan gets a new president as Lai Ching-te succeeds Tsai Ing-wen
TaiwanPlus News posted a Facebook video showing Tsai Ing-wen walking alongside Lai Ching-te. Both represent the ruling Democratic Progressive Party.
Kamala Harris urges Indian Americans to run for elected offices and fulfil “the promise of America”
Harris, 59, who is of both Indian and African heritage, was speaking at ‘Desis Decide’, the annual summit of Indian American Impact, a Democratic Party think tank.
“Kick that f***ing door down,” says VP Kamala Harris to Asian Americans
Kamala Harris was asked what it meant to be the first US vice-president of Asian descent, and how that heritage informed her views and role as a leader.
False narratives about India being created in West, says Indian-American community leader Dr Bharat Barai
Talking about the anti-India false narrative being peddled in the West, Dr Barai also hit out at Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for not taking action against Sikh separatists.
50 per cent of Americans believe US policy should focus on curbing Chinese influence: Pew survey
Among Americans who think China has at least some influence on economic conditions in the US, about 79 per cent think that that influence is negative, while only 18 per cent say it is positive.
Joe Biden is first US president to greet Jain community on occasion of Mahavir Jayanti
Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated to mark the birth of Mahavira, the founder of Jainism. This year, Mahavir Jayanti was celebrated on April 21.
Indian national pleads guilty to role in USD 17 million bank fraud in America
For his role in the fraud, Vats faces a maximum potential penalty of 30 years in prison and a fine of USD 1 million. His sentencing is scheduled for September 11.
