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Biden names Indian-American Richard Verma to body that monitors US spies

Verma was an active member of Biden's 2020 presidential campaign and led the team's outreach to the Indian American community

White House Communications Director Kate Bedingfield tests Covid positive

Biden is not considered a close contact as defined by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to the White House official

US to continue engaging with India over Ukraine crisis: White House

The United States is engaging with India over the issue of Ukraine and this will continue in the upcoming Quad summit in Japan next month, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters here. "We have had a number of engagements, as you know, with leaders in India about our approach to supporting the Ukrainians in this war, whether that is sanctions and the enormous sanctions package we've put in place or, of course, the assistance we've provided. We will convey the same sentiments in this meeting," Psaki said. She was responding to a question on the Quad summit in Japan in May and how the issue of Ukraine would be raised or discussed. The Quad comprises Japan, India, Australia and the United States and the US Administration has said President Joe Biden will be meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi there. "This meeting is several weeks away, so a lot can certainly happen. And as you know, other members of Quad have also been vital partners and supporters of the Ukrainia

With free Indo-Pacific on agenda, Biden to travel to S Korea, Japan in May

In each country, Biden will hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts: newly elected President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan

Without funding, US will lose Covid vaccines, treatments: White House

As drugmakers develop the next generation of therapies, the White House is warning that if Congress doesn't act urgently the US will have to take a number.

Senior White House official in Seoul to discuss Yoon-Biden summit

The summit is set to become the earliest-ever to take place following a South Korean President's inauguration

US not in talks with Russia about lifting sanctions: White House advisor

US Deputy National Security Advisor Daleep Singh said Western sanctions will have profound impact on Russia's supply chains and its productive capacity over time, including military industrial complex

US announces second global Covid-19 summit virtually on May 12

The White House has announced that the United States will co-host the second global Covid-19 summit virtually on May 12

Biden has 'no plans' to visit Kyiv to meet Ukrainian prez: White House

"There are no plans for the President to go," Psaki said regarding the Biden administration's plans to send a high-level US official to Kiev soon

White House holds first Easter Egg Roll after two years of pandemic

"To all of you, have fun today and welcome to the White House," US President Joe Biden said from the Blue Room balcony to a crowd of children and their parents

Biden wants US-made iron and steel for $1-trn project infra

As Biden faces inflation at a 40-year high, he is betting that more domestic production will ultimately reduce price pressures

US President Biden will not visit Ukraine: White House Press Secretary

A number of foreign leaders and senior officials have recently visited Ukraine to express support for the country amid the Russian military operation.

Report of AUKUS parties asking Japan to join alliance 'inaccurate': US

"The reporting is inaccurate," White House spokesperson Psaki said during a press briefing on Wednesday

US has not asked India to do anything in particular on Russia, says WH

The virtual meeting between the two leaders came in the midst of some disquiet in Washington over India's position on the Ukraine crisis as well as its decision to procure discounted Russian oil

US President Biden, PM Modi to have virtual meeting on Monday: White House

This meeting will precede the US-India 2+2 Ministerial between Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, and EAM Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

LIVE updates: Prisoner van reaches Pakistan Parliament; security deployed

Imran Khan, speaker and deputy speaker risk arrest if vote not held today. Stay tuned for LIVE updates

Decision of each individual nation including India: US on Russia oil import

The White House said that it is the decision of each individual country whether it is going to import Russian oil.

Decision of each country, including India: US on purchase of Russian oil

The White House said that it is the decision of each individual country whether it is going to import Russian oil.

Biden believes US-India partnership most important relationship: WH

President Joe Biden believes that the US-India partnership is the most important relationship the US has in the world, said White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Friday.

Don't expect Russia to be ousted from UN Security Council: White House

A day after Russia's suspension from the UN Human Rights Council amid its invasion of Ukraine, the White House on Friday said it does not anticipate the same for Moscow in the Security Council