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Iran, world powers resume talks on US return to nuclear deal
World powers were set to open a fifth round of talks on Tuesday with Iran aimed at bringing the United States back into the landmark 2015 nuclear deal
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Biden welcomes EU call for sanctions on Belarus over Ryanair plane incident
Biden welcomed the European Union's call for sanctions against Belarus over the Ryanair flight's emergency landing and he has instructed his administration to craft options to hold Minsk accountable
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Biden betting on wage growth, while Republican party warns of inflation
The Biden administration recently gave a bit of simple advice to businesses that are unable to find workers: Offer them more money.
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White House proposes lower $1.7 trillion infrastructure in GOP talks
The White House put forward a $1.7 trillion infrastructure counteroffer Friday to Senate Republicans, dropping from President Joe Biden's sweeping $2.3 trillion proposal to find common ground
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Joe Biden says there is no shift in commitment to security of Israel
US President Joe Biden has said that there is no shift in the commitment of his administration towards the security of Israel but insisted a two-state solution the only answer to that conflict
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Biden appoints special envoy for N Korea after meeting S Korean president
US President Joe Biden has announced the appointment of a special envoy for North Korea after he had his maiden talks with his South Korean counterpart Moon Jae-In
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Biden reiterates support to two-state solution to Israel-Palestine conflict
US President Joe Biden has said there is "no shift" in his commitment to the security of Israel and reiterated his support for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict
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India unlikely to accept IEA's call to stop new fossil fuel investments
"We do not think the report by IEA has been vetted by the member countries as a position document", said a senior source in the government
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Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas holds on day one, says report
The truce, mediated by Egypt, began at 2 am in Israel as people on either side of the divide watched nervously to see whether it would hold
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US Treasury proposes 15% minimum tax on global corporate profits
The US Treasury Department said that it supports a global minimum corporate tax rate of at least 15% below the 21% minimum it has been seeking to impose on the foreign profits of US-based companies
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Republican lawmakers write to Biden against Covid vaccine patent waiver
Over 100 Republicans said the move would "serve as a massive giveaway" to countries like China, Russia and India.
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Negotiations between White House, GOP over infra plan hit crucial stage
At the White House, Press Secretary Jen Psaki said "productive conversations" are underway on Capitol Hill
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Biden directs US federal agencies to mitigate financial risk from climate
President Joe Biden is directing federal agencies to develop a comprehensive strategy to identify and manage financial risks to government and the private sector posed by climate change
Joe Biden signs bill to address hate crimes against Asian-Americans
US President Joe Biden has signed a legislation to address the sudden increase in hate crime against Asian-Americans in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic
Biden says US will replenish Israel's Iron Dome Air Defense Systems
US President Joe Biden on Thursday announced that Washington will replenish Israel's Iron Dome air defense systems that were depleted during the recent conflict with the Palestinian group in Gaza
Israeli Cabinet approves cease-fire to stop military operation in Gaza
The decision came after heavy US pressure to halt the offensive. There was no immediate comment from Hamas
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Relief for Indian IT sector as Biden administration removes H-1B visa curbs
Dept of Homeland Security vacates rule that would have redefined H-1B specialty occupations, curbed off site placement of H-1B staff, and raised employer compliance obligations
Want immediate Gaza de-escalation: Joe Biden to Benjamin Netanyahu
Israel says it has no 'timeframe' for ending hostilities; death toll tops 219
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Biden, in call with Israel PM, urges 'significant de-escalation' in Gaza
President Joe Biden stepped up the pressure on Israel to end 10 days of violent skirmishes with Palestinians
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Rev Jackson to urge Biden to release 60 mn Covid vaccine doses to India
Rev. Jackson will be joined by a number of prominent Indian leaders in the national capital on Wednesday, to make a public appeal to Biden for more humanitarian aid, according to a community statement
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