Former President Joe Biden, who has maintained a close and personal relationship with Pope Francis going back to the visit of the deceased pontiff in the United States in 2015, should assist Papal funerals Saturday in Vatican City, according to several people with knowledge of its plans. Although the end details are not yet set, … Read more
An undated image of incarcerated Pakistani scientist Dr Aafia Siddiqui. —Facebook@FreeAafiaSiddiquiNow/File Siddiqui says: “I am… the victim of pure and simple injustice.” “One day, Inshallah, I will be free from this torment,” she said. In a 76,500-word filing, his lawyer urges Biden to grant clemency. Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani neuroscientist currently serving an 86-year … Read more
Biden celebrates ceasefire deal in farewell speech – CBS News Watch CBS News President Biden welcomed the ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Hamas and Israel in his farewell address to the nation. Weijia Jiang reports from the White House. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events and exclusive … Read more
President Biden reflected on his foreign policy accomplishments Monday, saying America is better positioned on the world stage than it was when he took office four years ago. Ed O’Keefe reports on Mr. Biden’s remarks and what remains to be done.
President Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday to discuss ongoing negotiations for a deal. ceasefire agreement and release of hostages with Hamas. During the call, the two leaders discussed the deal based on the arrangement Mr. Biden outlined last year, the White House said. “The president discussed fundamentally changed regional circumstances … Read more
President Biden honored Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the president on Saturday, saying the pontiff was a “light of faith, hope and love that shines brightly throughout the world.” Mr. Biden was expected to travel to Rome this weekend and present the medal to … Read more
President Biden met with Venezuelan opposition leader Monday Edmundo Gonzalez at the White House before Venezuela’s inauguration on Friday of President Nicolas Maduro for his third term after their hotly contested electionn, a White House official told CBS News. The United States and many European countries have rejected Maduro’s claim to win the election, which … Read more
Biden responds to fall of Assad regime – CBS News Watch CBS News President Biden expressed cautious optimism that the Assad regime in Syria would fall, but also stressed that the situation presented a “moment of considerable risk.” Charlie D’Agata has more on the US response. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for … Read more
Inasmuch as ceasefire that the United States helped negotiate between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group took effect Wednesday, President Biden said his administration would quickly launch “another push” with international partners to reach an agreement to end the conflict even further murderer. war in the Gaza Strip. Mr. Biden, who has less than two … Read more
MUZAFFARABAD: While welcoming the statements of US Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden on restoring the rights of Kashmiris, Azad Jammu and Kashmir President Sardar Masood Khan said that Biden’s remarks are proof that the global community has refused to buy into the Indian narrative on the occupied territories. Cashmere. Biden called … Read more
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks during a launch event for the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty during the G20 Summit at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, November 18, 2024 . WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden has pledged a contribution of US$4 billion to the World Bank’s International … Read more
President Biden lifted the restriction that would allow Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied missiles with a range of 190 miles against Russia. There is also new controversy over President-elect Trump’s cabinet picks. All this and everything that matters in today’s Eye Opener.