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Ukraine crisis: Biden warns Russia may invade next month
Add a CommentUS President Joe Biden has warned there is a “distinct possibility” Russia might invade Ukraine next month, the White House says. Russia meanwhile says it sees “little ground for optimism” in resolving the crisis after the US rejected Russia’s main … Read more →
Ukraine: US could sanction Putin personally if Russia invades – Biden
Add a CommentUS President Joe Biden says he would consider personal sanctions on Vladimir Putin if Russia invades Ukraine. Mr Biden said there would be “enormous consequences” for the world if Russia made a move on the nation, which sits on its … Read more →
Biden signs ‘once-in-a-generation’ $1tn infrastructure bill into law
Add a CommentUS President Joe Biden has signed into law a $1.2tn (£894bn) spending bill, marking a legislative achievement for his administration. “Today, we are finally getting this done,” the Democrat told lawmakers from both major parties in a bill signing ceremony … Read more →
COP26: Biden lands in Europe ahead of climate summit
Add a CommentPresident Joe Biden has arrived in Europe ahead of next week’s key UN climate summit, with his signature climate policy yet to pass through the US Congress. The president’s $1.75 trillion (£1.2tn) Build Back Better social welfare package includes more … Read more →
Biden has canceled $11.5B in student loan debt
Add a CommentOver the months since he took office, President Joe Biden has been showing a willingness to help out America’s student loan borrowers. The U.S. Department of Education under Biden just reported that it has canceled over $11.5 billion in student … Read more →
US House approves Biden’s $3.5tn domestic budget blueprint
Add a CommentThe US Congress has approved a $3.5tn (£2.54tn) budget blueprint, setting the stage for Democrats to enact President Joe Biden’s ambitious economic agenda. The rule that passed on Tuesday allows Democrats, who narrowly control both chambers, to move ahead with … Read more →
Biden keeps to August 31 deadline for Kabul airlift
Add a CommentJoe Biden, the president of the United States, has said Washington is on pace to finish evacuations from Afghanistan by August 31, but left open the chance of extending the deadline, saying reaching that goal depends on cooperation from the … Read more →
Afghanistan crisis: No American will be left behind – Biden
Add a CommentUS President Joe Biden has said US troops may stay in Afghanistan beyond his withdrawal deadline, as armed Taliban fighters kept desperate evacuees from reaching Kabul’s airport. Mr Biden wants US forces out by the end of this month, but … Read more →
Biden warns Russia against ‘harmful activities’ at start of first official trip
Add a CommentUS President Joe Biden has launched his first official overseas trip with a warning to Russia that it faces “robust and meaningful” consequences if it engages in “harmful activities”. Mr Biden made clear his intention to strengthen ties with US … Read more →
G7: Biden calls for nations to boost their economies
Add a CommentThe deal struck on tax understandably grabbed most of the attention at the G7 Finance Ministers’ meeting, ahead of this week’s Leaders’ Summit in Cornwall. This should transform the international tax treatment of multinationals, tax havens and low tax jurisdictions. … Read more →
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