White House declines to comment on reports Ukraine foiled plot to kill Zelensky
WASHINGTON: White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre declined to comment on reports about Ukraine foiling an assassination attempt on President Volodymyr Zelensky, reported Sputnik. Earlier in the day, Ukraine’s intelligence agency said it arrested a woman in connection to an alleged plot to assassinate Zelensky. “I saw the report. I haven’t had a chance to […]
Joe Biden mistakenly calls Rishi Sunak ‘Mr President’ at White House meeting
WASHINGTON: Joe Biden got confused over British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s title when the pair met in the White House, welcoming him as “Mr President”, reported German news agency (dpa). The US president swiftly corrected himself, joking that he had “promoted” Sunak. The 80-year-old, seated across from Sunak for the bilateral meeting, said: “Well, Mr […]
Senior US, Israeli officials discuss matters concerning Iran, Russia, Palestine
WASHINGTON: US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has met with his Israeli counterparts to discuss matters concerning Iran, Russia, Ukraine, and Palestine, according to Sputnik, quoting the White House. “Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Jake Sullivan hosted Israeli National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi and Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer at the White […]
Trump announces 2024 presidential bid
WASHINGTON: Former US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday night that he will run for the White House again, reported Xinhua. “I am tonight announcing my candidacy for President of the United States,” the Republican said from his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump, 76, also filed his paperwork establishing his candidacy to run for […]
America’s first woman VP
A new chapter begins today. Let’s get to work. Kamela Harris WASHINGTON: Kamala Harris smashed through one of America’s highest glass ceilings Wednesday, becoming the first woman, first Black American and first person of Asian heritage to be appointed vice president, blazing a trail in the most diverse White House ever. As running mate to […]
White House on lockdown as protests over Floyd’s death reach US capital
WASHINGTON: The White House has been under lockdown as protests reached the United States capital on Friday, the fourth day of nationwide demonstrations over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, in Minneapolis police custody. Online video showed hundreds of protesters gathered in Lafayette Park just outside the White House, chanting “No justice, no […]
US sees progress in Coronavirus fight
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Friday the country has seen “very significant progress” in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic in the past week, Anadolu Agency reported. Speaking at White House coronavirus task force briefing, Trump said the country sees “aggressive” mitigation efforts to combat the virus are working at a “very high level”. […]
White House mulls guidelines on reopening economy
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Monday his administration is close to completing a plan to open the economy, noting that he would have “total” authority to do that, reported Xinhua news agency “We will soon finalise new and important guidelines to give governors the information they need to start safely opening their states,” Trump […]
Trump aims at toilets’ problem
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump told a White House gathering Friday that he’s taking aim at the problem of US toilets that require flushing “10 times, 15 times”. Speaking in a voice and with a level of detail that suggested the importance he was giving the issue, Trump told the high-level meeting that the government is […]
