Biden pledges record $4 billion for global poverty alleviation
WASHINGTON: United States President Joe Biden pledged a $4 billion contribution to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) fund, aimed at aiding the world’s poorest countries. Biden announced the US pledge during a closed session of the Group of 20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, according to the sources,
G20 summit kicks off with global pact to fight hunger, poverty
(Reuters) – Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva opened the summit of the Group of 20 major economies on Monday with the launch of a global alliance to combat poverty and hunger that more than 80 countries have agreed to back. As G20 leaders met at Rio de Janeiro’s Modern Art
Democrats hold Biden responsible for Kamala Harris’s loss
Vice President Kamala Harris’ unexpected loss to Donald Trump in the 2024 election has sparked anger and frustration among Democrats. Critics blame the party’s failure to address concerns over President Joe Biden’s cognitive fitness, with many questioning why he stayed in the race until his exit in July. Harris’s campaign
US presidential election: What challenges will Trump inherit from Biden?
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump has announced his victory in the US presidential election in his address to supporters at campaign headquarters. In his speech, he made several promises, including making the borders secure to stop illegal immigration. “We will make America safe, strong, prosperous, powerful, and free again,” Trump said in
Pakistani delegation to visit USA for Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s return
The Pakistani government has set up a team which will travel to the United States (US) to bring back incarcerated Pakistani, Dr Aafia Siddiqui.
US lawmakers call on Biden to push for Imran Khan’s release
Around 60 Democratic lawmakers from the US House of Representatives have sent a letter to President Joe Biden, urging him to use American influence to secure the release of Imran Khan, the imprisoned founding chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). In their letter, the lawmakers highlighted the need to address
Spider-Man actor Andrew Garfield expresses strong support for Palestine
Hollywood actor Andrew Garfield received a massive round of applause from audience when he openly expressed strong support for Palestine.
US condemns Iran attack on Israel as major escalation
The United States issued a stern warning to Iran following its ballistic missile strike on Israel on Tuesday, marking a significant escalation in the region. US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan confirmed that US military forces aided Israel in thwarting the attack and vowed that Iran would face “severe consequences”
Biden highlights Pakistan-US ties as key to regional stability
During a ceremony at Blair House in Washington, President Joe Biden highlighted the importance of US-Pakistan relations for regional stability and security. The event, held on Wednesday, marked the presentation of credentials to Biden by Pakistan’s 30th ambassador to the US, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, in the presence of diplomatic community
US President Joe Biden awards lifetime achievement to Urdu poet
US President Joe Biden has honoured Pakistani-American Urdu poet and writer Raees Warsi with a lifetime achievement award. New York State Assembly member Jessica Gonzalez presented the accolade on Biden’s behalf. Raees has spent the past 34 years advocating for the Urdu language. Read more: Pakistan’s female police officer receives
