Page 2 - Latest Updates on Joe Biden
Taiwan must invest in asymmetric weapons, warfare, says US military expert
The report compared military equipment sold to Taiwan during US President-elect Donald Trump's first term in office and US President Joe Biden's current term
 "Taiwan must invest in asymmetric weapons, warfare, says US military expert")
US lawmakers demand to scrap China science agreement renewal deal for 5 yrs
Extension comes despite repeated requests from Congress to either suspend the agreement or implement stronger safeguards to protect US national security, human rights, and intellectual property
 "US lawmakers demand to scrap China science agreement renewal deal for 5 yrs")
White House releases first-ever national strategy to combat Islamophobia
Biden administration said that 'Over the past year, this initiative has become even more important as threats against American Muslim and Arab communities have spiked'
 "White House releases first-ever national strategy to combat Islamophobia")
President Biden watching situation in Bangladesh very closely: White House
Over the past few weeks, Indian Americans have held peaceful protests and marches in several cities, including in front of the White Hous
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Biden govt makes final diplomatic push for stability across Middle East
A ceasefire would give President Joe Biden a final diplomatic victory after a turbulent term in which his administration has been unable to halt a brutal war
 "Biden govt makes final diplomatic push for stability across Middle East")
Israel, Palestine explore Gaza truce with US envoy on Mideast mission
Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz told his US counterpart Lloyd Austin in a phone call on Wednesday there was now a chance for a new deal
 "Israel, Palestine explore Gaza truce with US envoy on Mideast mission")
Democratic senators urge Biden to extend temporary protections for migrants
The senators have been quietly urging the White House to take executive actions that would attempt to extend legal protections for migrants into Trump's administration
FBI Director Wray announces plan to resign, paves way for Kash Patel
The statement came after President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate loyalist Kash Patel for the job
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US Secy of State Blinken to visit West Asia amid fresh trouble in region
The State Department said Blinken would meet Jordanian officials, including King Abdullah II, in the port city of Aqaba on Thursday before flying to Ankara for meetings with Turkish officials Friday
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Biden approves security memo to help Trump on China, Iran, N Korea, Russia
The officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity under ground rules set by the White House, said the classified memorandum would not be made public because of the sensitivity of its findings
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Xi readies bargaining chips for US trade war after Biden announces curbs
If Trump were to impose tariffs again, China could once more respond in kind, hitting US exports of machinery or agricultural exports of soybeans, corn, pork again
 "Xi readies bargaining chips for US trade war after Biden announces curbs")
Was stupid not to put name on pandemic relief checks like Trump did: Biden
As Biden focused on his legacy with his term ending, he suggested Trump should keep the Democrats' momentum going
Biden is rushing aid to Ukraine as all sides are bracing for Trump
Russia, Ukraine and their global allies are scrambling to put their side in the best possible position for any changes that Trump may bring to American policy in the nearly 3-year-old war
 "Biden is rushing aid to Ukraine as all sides are bracing for Trump")
Biden's nod for oil lease sale may permit drilling in Alaska's Arctics
President-elect Donald Trump pledged during his latest run for the White House to expand oil drilling in the US, and he's pointed to the passage of a 2017 law that enabled Alaska drilling
US says terror designation does not hinder talks with Syrian rebel group
President Joe Biden and Jordan's King Abdullah II spoke by phone about the rapidly evolving situation in Syria and joint efforts to keep the Islamic State militant group from exploiting the situation
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Big questions confronting Biden, Trump after Assad's collapse in Syria
US has about 900 troops in Syria, including forces working with Kurdish allies in the opposition-held northeast to prevent any resurgence of the Islamic State group
 "Big questions confronting Biden, Trump after Assad's collapse in Syria")
Fall of Assad regime historic opportunity for people of Syria, says Biden
This regime brutalised, tortured and killed hundreds of thousands of innocent Syrians, said Biden
 "Fall of Assad regime historic opportunity for people of Syria, says Biden")
Biden should revive WTO dispute settlement mechanism before leaving
The decision to give a second term to Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reflects broad recognition of her exceptional leadership and strategic vision for the future of the WTO
 "Biden should revive WTO dispute settlement mechanism before leaving")
President Biden considering preemptive pardons before Trump assumes office
The deliberations so far are largely at the level of White House lawyers
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Biden considers preemptive pardons for allies before Trump takes office
The deliberations so far are largely at the level of White House lawyers. But Biden himself has discussed the topic with some senior aides, according to two people familiar with the matter
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