Politics Jun 03 Biden affirms human rights commitment even as administration praises Saudi Arabia on oil President Joe Biden says he's not changed his views on human rights despite his administration offering praise of Saudi Arabia for getting OPEC+ to step up oil production.
Politics May 31 WATCH: Biden discusses gun control with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern President Joe Biden praised New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Tuesday for her success in curbing domestic extremism and guns as he tries to persuade a reluctant Congress to tighten gun laws in the aftermath of horrific mass shootings.
World May 24 What is the ‘Quad,’ and why the odd name? Leaders of the U.S., Japan, Australia and India gathered in Tokyo on Tuesday for a summit of what's known as the Quad.
Politics May 23 WATCH: Biden says U.S. would intervene with military to defend Taiwan Biden, at a news conference in Tokyo, said “yes” when asked if he was willing to get involved militarily to defend Taiwan if China invaded. “That’s the commitment we made,” he added.
Politics May 23 Biden launches new trade deal with Indo-Pacific nations, warns long ‘haul’ for inflation recovery President Joe Biden has launched a new trade deal with 12 Indo-Pacific nations aimed at strengthening their economies as he warns Americans worried about high inflation that it is "going to be a haul" before they feel relief.
Politics May 22 Taiwan left out of Biden’s new Indo-Pacific pact The framework is meant to establish Biden’s economic strategy for the region. Inclusion of the self-ruled island of Taiwan, which China claims as its own, would have irked Beijing.
Politics May 22 Biden pushes U.S. economic and security interests as he wraps up South Korea visit At a time of high inflation and simmering dissatisfaction at home, Biden emphasized his global mission to strengthen the American economy by convincing foreign companies like Hyundai to launch new operations in the United States.
Politics May 21 U.S. and South Korea may expand joint military exercises The announcement Saturday during Biden's visit to Seoul reflects a shift in direction from former U.S. President Donald Trump.
Politics May 21 Biden signs $40 billion Ukraine aid bill during trip to Asia The legislation includes $20 billion in military assistance, $8 billion in general economic support, $5 billion to address global food shortages that could result from the collapse of Ukrainian agriculture and more than $1 billion to help refugees.
Politics May 19 Biden has an eye on China as he visits South Korea, Japan Biden will try to send a message to China that Russia's faltering invasion of Ukraine should give Beijing pause about its own saber-rattling in the Pacific.