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Joe Biden
Who is Joe Biden
Biden, 77, was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in 1942. In 1972, at the age 29, he became one of the youngest people ever elected to the US Senate. He went on to serve as a six-term
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Biden signs order to improve policing on George Floyd's death anniversary
With lawmakers unable to reach agreement on how to reform police policies or on efforts to reduce mass shootings, the president has limited avenues for advancing his campaign promises
 "Biden signs order to improve policing on George Floyd's death anniversary")
US to vote on new UN sanctions against N Korea for recent missile launches
Whether China and Russia will use their veto power to block the measure or abstain remains to be seen
 "US to vote on new UN sanctions against N Korea for recent missile launches")
China announces military drills near Taiwan after Biden's remarks
China continues to regard Taiwan as its province even after decades of separate governance; Chinese President Xi Jinping even threatened to take the island, if needed
 "China announces military drills near Taiwan after Biden's remarks")
US to spend $33 million to clean oil and gas wells on federal land
Infrastructure plan recently signed into law by President Joe Biden will go toward cleaning up 277 of an estimated 15,000 abandoned oil and gas wells on federal land
 "US to spend $33 million to clean oil and gas wells on federal land")
Biden to nominate Indian-American Gautam Rana as Slovakian ambassador
Earlier, Rana served as the Deputy Chief of Mission and Charg d'Affaires ad interim at the US Embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia
 "Biden to nominate Indian-American Gautam Rana as Slovakian ambassador")
19 children, two adults killed in Texas elementary school massacre
18-year-old opens fire in elementary school, is shot dead
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India joins First Movers Coalition to decarbonise carbon-heavy sectors
Led by the WEF and the US government, the First Movers Coalition targets sectors, including aluminium, aviation, chemicals, concrete, shipping, steel and trucking
 "India joins First Movers Coalition to decarbonise carbon-heavy sectors")
China's PLA says conducted military exercise around Taiwan to warn US
China's military said on Wednesday it recently conducted an exercise around Taiwan as a "solemn warning" against its "collusion" with the United States
 "China's PLA says conducted military exercise around Taiwan to warn US")
We have to act, says Biden after Texas school shooting leaves 21 dead
President Joe Biden delivered an emotional call for new restrictions on firearms after a gunman opened fire at a Texas elementary school on Tuesday.
 "We have to act, says Biden after Texas school shooting leaves 21 dead")
Biden to sign policing order on George Floyd death anniversary: Report
US President Joe Biden plans to sign an executive order on policing on Wednesday, the second anniversary of George Floyd's death, a report said
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Russian and Chinese jets patrol East Asia skies, capping Biden's trip
Japan scrambled jets after Russian and Chinese warplanes neared its airspace while Tokyo was hosting leaders of the Quad group of countries, which includes the US, said Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi
 "Russian and Chinese jets patrol East Asia skies, capping Biden's trip")
Biden praises PM Modi for handling pandemic successfully: Official
The US president contrasted India's success with China's failure to handle the pandemic, though both countries are of comparable size
 "Biden praises PM Modi for handling pandemic successfully: Official")
PM Modi leaves for India after concluding his two-day Japan visit
"I had excellent discussions with the business leaders of Japan, and an engaging interaction with the vibrant Indian community in Japan," PM Modi said in a tweet
 "PM Modi leaves for India after concluding his two-day Japan visit")
Tokyo: US President Joe Biden says no change in policy towards Taiwan
US President Joe Biden said his country's policy towards Taiwan remained unchanged, a day after his comments raised questions about whether Washington was shifting from its long-standing policy
 "Tokyo: US President Joe Biden says no change in policy towards Taiwan")
PM Modi-Biden meet led to substantive outcomes, will add depth to ties: MEA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a productive meeting with US President Joe Biden on Tuesday that resulted in substantive outcomes which will add depth and momentum to the bilateral partnership, MEA
Quad vows to strengthen global health architecture and get ahead of virus
The Quad leaders committed to getting ahead of the virus by strengthening the global health architecture, including by enhancing finance and bolstering ongoing science and technology cooperation.
 "Quad vows to strengthen global health architecture and get ahead of virus")
Quad is 'not just a passing fad, we mean business': Biden in Japan
US President Joe Biden said that Quad is "not just a passing fad but it means business," asserting that the four leaders of the grouping are to get things done for the region
Russia-Ukraine war not European but global issue: Biden at Quad summit
Underlining that the world is at a "transformative moment" and the Russia-Ukraine war is not only a European but global issue, US President Joe Biden said Indo-Pacific powers are going to be partners
 "Russia-Ukraine war not European but global issue: Biden at Quad summit")
US must be 'strategic' on removing Chinese tariffs, says trade chief Tai
The Biden administration took the first step toward a review of tariffs on more than $300 billion in Chinese imports.
 "US must be 'strategic' on removing Chinese tariffs, says trade chief Tai")
Quad leaders meet in Tokyo, discuss Indo-Pacific region, global issues
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders of the United States, Japan and Australia on Tuesday attended the second in-person meeting of Quad leaders in Tokyo
 "Quad leaders meet in Tokyo, discuss Indo-Pacific region, global issues")
