United States lawmakers in the House of Representatives voted yesterday to raise the national borrowing limit as a crucial first step to averting a catastrophic default, greenlighting a pact struck between Washington’s warring parties after weeks of tense negotiations.
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Debt ceiling: Biden, Republicans reach compromise, Bill to be brought before Congress
Facing the prospect of having to default on its debt for the first time in United States’ history, President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached final agreement yesterday on a deal to raise the nation’s debt ceiling.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announces 2024 presidential bid on Twitter; tech snag cramps interview with Elon Musk
The United States presidential race for 2024 has hotted up on the Republican side, with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announcing his 2024 presidential bid and becoming a rival to Donald Trump.
Ron DeSantis to announce White House bid in Twitter Spaces session with Elon Musk today: Reports
According to media sources, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is set to announce his 2024 Presidential bid in an online appearance with Twitter CEO Elon Musk tonight.
Modi to attend G7 summit during tri-nation trip; world leaders reach Japan
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will touch down in Hiroshima, Japan today at the invitation of his Japanese counterpart Kishida Fumio for the G7 Summit under the Japanese presidency and the Quad summit that will be attended by US President Joe Biden and Australian PM Anthony Albanese as well.
Kamala Harris’ address at round table for entrepreneurs of colour
Indian-American Vice-President Kamala Harris convened a roundtable for small business owners of colour at the White House.
Kamala Harris’ remarks on immigration, end of Title 42 spark new political conflict
The political war between Democrats and Republicans over immigration issues continues, as Indian-American Vice-President Kamala Harris claimed the end of Title 42 is ‘going rather smoothly’ despite Republican border governors dropping off migrants near her own home.
Indian-origin Dr Geeta Rao Gupta confirmed as Global Womens’ Issues office envoy
The United States’ Senate has confirmed Indian-American Dr Geeta Rao Gupta as the Ambassador-at-Large for the Office of Global Women’s Issues in the State Department.
Modi to interact with Biden at White House during US state visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is officially set for a state visit to the United States on June 22, following an invitation from US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, the Indian government said in a statement.
Indian-origin VP Kamala Harris discusses AI risks with Google’s Sundar Pichai, Microsoft’s Satya Nadella and other tech CEOs
Indian-American Vice-President Kamala Harris met with the heads of Google, Microsoft and two other companies developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of the Biden administration’s initiatives to ensure the technology improves lives without putting people’s rights and safety at risk.
