Tag: Joe Biden

Thursday, December 1st 2022 - 10:12 UTC
Prisoner swap between Venezuela, US, a “normal” thing, says Maduro

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Wednesday said the recent prisoner swap with the United States was a “normal” process, despite controversies around the event.
Monday, November 21st 2022 - 10:01 UTC
Biden becomes US oldest serving president

Joseph Biden Sunday became the first US President to turn 80 while in office. Despite his recent lapses, he has hinted he would seek reelection in 2024, a subject still under debate within the Democratic Party.
Tuesday, November 15th 2022 - 08:50 UTC
Biden, Xi hold bilateral meeting in Bali for show

Presidents Xi Jinping of China and Joseph Biden of the United States agreed on the need to avoid an armed conflict during their meeting in Bali, Indonesia, during the G20 Summit. It was the first face-to-face encounter between the two leaders since Biden was elected.
Monday, November 14th 2022 - 09:49 UTC
Democrats retain grip of US Senate after Nevada's results

US President Joseph Biden's Democratic Party retained control of the Senate after Catherine Cortez Masto's win against Republican Adam Laxalt in Nevada was confirmed during the weekend.
Tuesday, November 8th 2022 - 09:44 UTC
US: Democratic majority in Congress at stake

The ruling Democratic Party of President Joseph Biden risks losing its Congressional majority in Tuesday's mid-term elections while many polls foresee the opposition Republicans are likely to regain some of the 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 in the Senate.
Wednesday, November 2nd 2022 - 10:45 UTC
Lula and Biden share common views during phone call

US President Joseph Biden and Brazil's President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva held a telephone conversation during which they concurred on several issues, it was reported.
Tuesday, November 1st 2022 - 09:57 UTC
Biden calls oil producers to lend a hand and share earnings

US President Joseph Biden Monday urged oil producers to stop “war profiteering,” after record gains amid rampant inflation and global crisis.
Wednesday, October 26th 2022 - 21:31 UTC
Sunak, Biden agree on common stance regarding Ukraine crisis

$There is no fracture among Democrats, Jayapal insisted$

US President Joseph Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Wednesday agreed to support Ukraine against Russia's invasion and to stand up to China's expansionist policies.
Friday, October 14th 2022 - 10:24 UTC
Biden administration extends COVID-19 emergency

President Joseph Biden's administration Thursday announced an extension for 90 more days of the COVID-19 pandemic emergency declaration. The measure has been in practice since January 2020.
Thursday, October 6th 2022 - 21:57 UTC
United States to pardon all those convicted of marijuana possession

U.S. President Joseph Biden will pardon all those federally convicted of marijuana possession through an executive order, the White House announced Thursday. “Sending people to prison simply for possessing marijuana has affected too many lives and has meant that there are people incarcerated for conduct that is legal in many states,” Biden said in a video to announce the decision.