WASHINGTON (AA) – President Joe Biden said on Thursday that the US is discussing with Israel potential strikes on Iranian oil facilities after Tehran launched nearly 200 ballistic missiles at Israel. “First of all, we don’t allow Israel. We advise Israel. And there’s nothing going to happen today. We’ll talk about...
WASHINGTON (AA) – President Joe Biden pledged to stand with residents across a wide swathe of the US southeast devastated by Hurricane Helene, saying Thursday “we’re going to stay until you’re restored.” The rebuilding effort is expected to cost billions of dollars, and Biden said residents have “been throug...
WASHINGTON (AA) – At least 202 people are confirmed dead from Hurricane Helene, according to a report on Thursday. NBC News said fatalities include at least 98 deaths in the state of North Carolina, 19 in Florida, 33 in Georgia, 39 in South Carolina, 11 in Tennessee and two in Virginia. Hundreds are still missing […]
The co-founder of the Uncommitted National Movement said on Wednesday President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have “repeatedly” declined requests to meet with Americans with family members living under U.S.-backed Israeli assaults in Lebanon and the occupied Palestinian territories. Michigan resident and Democratic party strategis...
WASHINGTON (AA) – President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris headed to the southeastern US on Wednesday to assess the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, which has reportedly killed at least 177 people and caused massive destruction. Biden’s visit to North and South Carolina included an aerial tour over Asheville, North Car...
President Joe Biden expressed unwavering support for Israel following an Iranian ballistic missile attack. Speaking at the White House, he said, “Make no mistake, the United States is fully, fully, fully supportive of Israel.” Biden noted that preliminary reports he had received indicated the attack was largely ineffective. He credited the Is...
HOUSTON, US (AA) – The death toll in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene climbed to 130 Monday night as rescue crews in the southeast US frantically continued their search for survivors. That number is expected to rise in the coming days as search and rescue operations are able to navigate into areas deluged by the […]
WASHINGTON (AA) – President Joe Biden called for an end to all hostilities as Israel prepares for what it is calling a “limited” ground operation in Lebanon amid fears of a spiraling regional war. Asked by a reporter if he is aware of and comfortable with Israel beginning its operation, Biden said: “I’m more aware...
ISTANBUL (AA) – President Joe Biden has approved $567 million in defense support for Taiwan, a White House statement said late Sunday. The statement said that Biden approved the drawdown of up to $567 million in “defense articles and services of the Department of Defense, and military education and training, to provide assistance to Taiw...
WASHINGTON (AA) – President Joe Biden said the Israeli killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut was “a measure of justice” and reiterated the US support for Israel against Hezbollah. In a statement, Biden said Nasrallah and Hezbollah were responsible for killing hundreds of Americans over a four-decade reign of ...
