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Production on 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Hacks' halted due to LA fires

Los Angeles, January 9: The wildfires raging across Los Angeles County have forced makers to stop filming for the time being.


We're prepared to do anything: Joe Biden on California wildfires

Washington DC, January 9: In response to the wildfires in Southern California, US President Joe Biden pledged federal support for relief and recovery efforts.


Death toll rises to five in California wildfires

California, January 9: The death toll has risen to five following devastating wildfires that swept through Southern California, fuelled by dry and windy conditions, according to a report by The New York Times.


US: At least two people killed, over 1000 structures destroyed in California wildfires

California, January 9: At least two people have been killed and many others were injured as several fires erupted in Southern California amid dry and windy conditions, ABC News reported.


US-Canada alliance is stronger because of him: Biden praises Trudeau, calls him friend

Washington, DC, January 8: US President Joe Biden has said he is "proud" to call Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau his "friend" and would be forever grateful for his "partnership and leadership." Biden said that the alliance between the US and Canada is stronger due to Trudeau.


'Can understand Russia's feelings' about Ukraine's NATO aspirations: Trump

Washington, Jan 8: US President-elect Donald Trump has said that he can "understand the Russians' feelings" about President Joe Biden allegedly breaking a "deal" to deny Ukraine NATO membership.


Iran launches air defence exercise near nuclear facility

Tehran, Jan 7: Iran's armed forces began a large-scale joint air defence exercise near the Natanz uranium enrichment facility in central Isfahan province on Tuesday, state television reported.


Four years after Capitol riots, political divisions, violence still plague US

Washington, Jan 7: As supporters of Donald Trump stormed the Capitol in a failed attempt to block the peaceful transfer of presidential power to Joe Biden, the event etched in US history.


Japan's Nippon Steel, US Steel file lawsuit against US government

Tokyo, Jan 6: Japan's Nippon Steel and United States Steel have jointly filed a lawsuit against the US government over President Joe Biden's decision to block the buyout of the American steelmaker by the Japanese company, local media reported Monday.


PM Modi receives letter from President Biden, affirms commitment to solidify India-US partnership

New Delhi, Jan 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership has scaled new heights, including in the areas of technology, defence, space, biotechnology and Artificial Intelligence (AI).


Zelenskyy claims Ukraine attacked by 103 drones on Saturday, over 600 drone strikes in past week

Kiev, January 5: President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asked to increase sanctions on Russia after he claimed that Ukraine was attacked by 103 Shahed drones and over 600 drone strikes in the last week along with several guided aerial bombs and missiles which comprise of over 50,000 components sourced from across the world.


US state funeral services for Jimmy Carter unfold in his hometown

Houston, Jan 5: State funeral services honouring 39th US President Jimmy Carter unfolded in his hometown Plains in Georgia, where the statesman passed away at the age of 100 on December 29.


'A travesty': Musk slams Biden for awarding Soros Presidential Medal of Freedom

New York, Jan 5: Tesla CEO and close aide to President-elect Donald Trump, Elon Musk, joined the wave of online trolling directed at billionaire George Soros, following US President Joe Biden's decision to award him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honour in the US.


US plans $8 billion weapons sale to Israel: Report

Washington DC, January 5: The US State Department on Friday informed Congress of its plan to approve USD 8 billion worth of arms sales to Israel, according to the department's office presiding weapons transfers, the New York Times reported.


US President Joe Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Hillary Clinton, George Soros and others

Washington, DC, January 5: US President Joe Biden has awarded 19 individuals with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honour. Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, actor Michael J Fox, U2 rock band frontman Bono, legendary retired basketball player Earvin "Magic" Johnson and others received the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House ceremony on Saturday (local time).


Former Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton to recieve US highest civilian award

Washington DC, January 5: US President Joe Biden named nineteen recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, a statement by the White House said.


Ralph Lauren, Michael J Fox to be honoured with Presidential Medal of Freedom

Los Angeles, January 4: Renowned fashion designer Ralph Lauren and actor Michael J Fox are among the personalities who would be awarded the US' highest civilian honour, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The eminent personalities will be honoured by President Joe Biden on Saturday, as per CNN.


US: George Soros conferred America's highest civilian honour by President Biden; Musk calls it travesty

Washington DC, January 4: US President Joe Biden announced the list of recipients of the US Presidential Medal of Freedom on Saturday. Among the 19 names ranging across the world of politics, sports, philanthropy, included the name of entrepreneur George Soros.


Lionel Messi to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom from US Prez Biden

Washington, January 4: Argentina's FIFA World Cup-winning star striker Lionel Messi will be receiving the highly-coveted Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden, confirmed the White House on Saturday, reported Goal.com


Biden blocks Nippon Steel's USD 14.3 billion takeover of US Steel

New York, January 4: US President Joe Biden announced on Friday his decision to block a USD 14.3 billion acquisition of US Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel, a significant exercise of executive authority towards the end of his administration, CNN reported.


Japan's Nippon Steel to sue US government over decision to block acquisition

Tokyo, Jan 4: Japan's Nippon Steel Corp. is set to file a lawsuit in response to United States President Joe Biden's decision to block its takeover of US Steel Corp., local media reported Saturday.


Strengthening innovation alliance in focus as US NSA Sullivan travels to India on final visit

New Delhi, Jan 4: India and the United States are expected to hold discussions on a range of strategic, regional, and bilateral issues, including the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) during US National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan's two-day New Delhi visit, beginning Sunday.


Articles tagged with: joe biden