Joe Biden
US President Biden to immediately push for Israel-Gaza ceasefire after Hezbollah deal
"Over the coming days, the United States will make another push with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel, and others to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza with the hostages released and an end to the war…
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Biden to provide nukes to Ukraine? Russia responds with a nuclear warning
His statement came after Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev suggested that provision of nuclear arms to Ukraine may be considered a nuclear attack by Russia, warranting a nuclear response…
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US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill to attend Trump inauguration: White House
Trump refused to attend Biden's inauguration in 2021, after falsely claiming his election win was fraudulent and whipping up a mob of supporters who stormed the US Capitol.
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Morning brief: Russia-Ukraine war updates; Trump's latest picks, and more
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Netanyahu criticises Biden admin’s policies, says attack damaged Iran's nuke programme
Speaking nearly two weeks after the US election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeatedly criticised the Biden administration’s judgment and policies at major junctures in Israel’s ongoing war…
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Biden, Trudeau and Meloni miss Rio G20 Summit photo with world leaders
Biden was not the only leader missing from the photograph, as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni were also seen nowhere in the picture.
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‘Always a delight’: PM Modi meets outgoing US President Biden at G20 Summit in Brazil
PM Modi’s post read, “With @POTUS Joe Biden at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Always a delight to meet him.”
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Biden embarks on historic Amazon trip amid concerns over Trump's climate stance
Biden landed in the Brazilian city of Manaus, in the heart of the world's largest jungle, on the last leg of a valedictory South American before handing the keys of the White House to Trump in…
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An awkward moment for Joe Biden: Outgoing US president stands in back of APEC group photo
On Saturday, (Nov 16), President Biden, his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping and other leaders of the APEC member economies posed for a group photo following the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting…
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China warns US against crossing 'red line' in supporting Taiwan, says 'ready to work' with Trump
Xi outlined four critical "red lines": Taiwan's status, democracy and human rights issues, China's development interests, and pathways to growth. These, he asserted, were "the most important…
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Biden jokes his wife wishes to send him to space, shows concern for stranded astronauts
During the APEC economic conference meeting with Peruvian President Dina Boluarte, Biden shared a personal anecdote about his wife's playful threats to send him to space when he becomes…
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Biden, Xi to attend Asia-Pacific summit, to hold talks on Saturday
Biden and Xi are due to hold talks on Saturday, in what a US administration official said will probably be the last meeting between the sitting leaders of the world's largest economies before…
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Iran gives written assurance to US, saying it would not assassinate Trump
Iran sent the letter on October 14, aiming at easing tensions between Tehran and Washington ahead of the US presidential elections.
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‘Missed you in the race’: Trump and Biden ‘bromance’ in AI video, spend day drinking and dancing
The video starts with Trump and Biden sitting at the meeting table. Biden tells Trump, “This job is not fun.” Trump responds, “Missed you in the race,” and to which Biden replies he wished they…
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'Looking forward to smooth transition,' Trump, Biden hold historic meet at White House
During the meeting, Biden told Trump that he looks forward to a “smooth transition” in January, adding that he will “make sure” his predecessor as well as successor is accommodated as he retakes…
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Joe Biden is the 46th President of the United States of America, who won the presidency after defeating Republican President Donald Trump in 2020
He has earlier served as 47th Vice President of the United States from 2009 to 2017 during the Obama administration. From a political journey of over 40 years to becoming the presidential nominee of the Democrats, let's take a look at all the details of Biden that you want to know.
Joe Biden age, education
Biden was born on November 20, 1942, in Scranton, Pennsylvania. His family faced a financial crisis and it took several years for Biden's father to become a successful car salesman in order to give his family financial stability. As a child, Biden was nicknamed as "Dash" because of his stutter. Biden attended the Archmere Academy after his family moved to Claymont, Delaware.
Biden completed his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Delaware in 1965, where he studied history, political science and played football. He also earned a law degree in 1968 from Syracuse University in New York.
Joe Biden family
Biden is the eldest child of Eugenia "Jean" Biden and Joseph Robinette Biden Sr. and two younger brothers and a sister. In 1972, post a major political accomplishment, he experienced a terrible loss at a personal level. In that year, Biden ran for the Senate against popular Republican incumbent J. Caleb Boggs. In a tight race, Biden successfully won the election. However, after some time and a week before Christmas in the same year, Biden lost his wife and daughter in a car accident, which also severely injured his sons, Beau and Hunter.
In 1977, Biden tied the knot with Jill and was blessed by a daughter, Ashley in 1981. Biden was struck by another personal loss after Beau, who was seen as the rising star of young Democrats, died of brain cancer in 2016.
Joe Biden political accomplishments
Biden after becoming a Senator in 1972, became the fifth-youngest in the history of the US. The highlight of his more than four decades-long political career was from 2008-2016 when he served as the Vice President of the US. It was during this time, that then outgoing president Obama also honoured him in 2017 with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honour, calling him "the best vice president America's ever had" and a "lion of American history".
Biden provisionally approves $680 million weapon package to Israel just day after Lebanon ceasefire: Report
This comes after Biden's national security adviser Jack Sullivan said that the US President was expected to rendew the Gaza ceasefire talks on November 27.
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US President Biden to immediately push for Israel-Gaza ceasefire after Hezbollah deal
"Over the coming days, the United States will make another push with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel, and others to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza with the hostages released and an end to the war…
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Biden to provide nukes to Ukraine? Russia responds with a nuclear warning
His statement came after Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev suggested that provision of nuclear arms to Ukraine may be considered a nuclear attack by Russia, warranting a nuclear response…
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US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill to attend Trump inauguration: White House
Trump refused to attend Biden's inauguration in 2021, after falsely claiming his election win was fraudulent and whipping up a mob of supporters who stormed the US Capitol.
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Morning brief: Russia-Ukraine war updates; Trump's latest picks, and more
Good morning! Start you day with WIONs Morning News Brief.
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Netanyahu criticises Biden admin’s policies, says attack damaged Iran's nuke programme
Speaking nearly two weeks after the US election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeatedly criticised the Biden administration’s judgment and policies at major junctures in Israel’s ongoing war…
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Biden, Trudeau and Meloni miss Rio G20 Summit photo with world leaders
Biden was not the only leader missing from the photograph, as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni were also seen nowhere in the picture.
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‘Always a delight’: PM Modi meets outgoing US President Biden at G20 Summit in Brazil
PM Modi’s post read, “With @POTUS Joe Biden at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Always a delight to meet him.”
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Biden embarks on historic Amazon trip amid concerns over Trump's climate stance
Biden landed in the Brazilian city of Manaus, in the heart of the world's largest jungle, on the last leg of a valedictory South American before handing the keys of the White House to Trump in…
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An awkward moment for Joe Biden: Outgoing US president stands in back of APEC group photo
On Saturday, (Nov 16), President Biden, his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping and other leaders of the APEC member economies posed for a group photo following the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting…
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China warns US against crossing 'red line' in supporting Taiwan, says 'ready to work' with Trump
Xi outlined four critical "red lines": Taiwan's status, democracy and human rights issues, China's development interests, and pathways to growth. These, he asserted, were "the most important…
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Biden jokes his wife wishes to send him to space, shows concern for stranded astronauts
During the APEC economic conference meeting with Peruvian President Dina Boluarte, Biden shared a personal anecdote about his wife's playful threats to send him to space when he becomes…
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Biden, Xi to attend Asia-Pacific summit, to hold talks on Saturday
Biden and Xi are due to hold talks on Saturday, in what a US administration official said will probably be the last meeting between the sitting leaders of the world's largest economies before…
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Iran gives written assurance to US, saying it would not assassinate Trump
Iran sent the letter on October 14, aiming at easing tensions between Tehran and Washington ahead of the US presidential elections.
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‘Missed you in the race’: Trump and Biden ‘bromance’ in AI video, spend day drinking and dancing
The video starts with Trump and Biden sitting at the meeting table. Biden tells Trump, “This job is not fun.” Trump responds, “Missed you in the race,” and to which Biden replies he wished they…
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'Looking forward to smooth transition,' Trump, Biden hold historic meet at White House
During the meeting, Biden told Trump that he looks forward to a “smooth transition” in January, adding that he will “make sure” his predecessor as well as successor is accommodated as he retakes…
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Trump, Biden set to meet at White House for transition meeting after Harris loses US polls
The meeting will be held at 11 am EST and is expected to underscore the peaceful transition of power in the US.
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Melania Trump declines Jill Biden invitation for tea at White House: 'The Bidens are disgusting'
Melania declined the meeting, a traditional courtesy extended between outgoing and incoming first ladies, because “Jill Biden’s husband authorised the FBI snooping through her underwear drawer”…
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Biden stumbles, struggles while walking on beach, sparks health concern: Video
United States President Joe Biden was seen repeatedly losing his balance when he walked on the Rehoboth Beach and needed assistance of First Lady Jill Biden
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US Presidential Election 2024: Joe Biden invites Donald Trump to White House for smooth transfer of power
Donald Trump, who won against his Democratic rival and incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris, is scheduled to assume office on January 20.
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Biden provisionally approves $680 million weapon package to Israel just day after Lebanon ceasefire: Report
This comes after Biden's national security adviser Jack Sullivan said that the US President was expected to rendew the Gaza ceasefire talks on November 27.
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US President Biden to immediately push for Israel-Gaza ceasefire after Hezbollah deal
"Over the coming days, the United States will make another push with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel, and others to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza with the hostages released and an end to the war…
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Biden to provide nukes to Ukraine? Russia responds with a nuclear warning
His statement came after Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev suggested that provision of nuclear arms to Ukraine may be considered a nuclear attack by Russia, warranting a nuclear response…
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US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill to attend Trump inauguration: White House
Trump refused to attend Biden's inauguration in 2021, after falsely claiming his election win was fraudulent and whipping up a mob of supporters who stormed the US Capitol.
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Morning brief: Russia-Ukraine war updates; Trump's latest picks, and more
Good morning! Start you day with WIONs Morning News Brief.
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Netanyahu criticises Biden admin’s policies, says attack damaged Iran's nuke programme
Speaking nearly two weeks after the US election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeatedly criticised the Biden administration’s judgment and policies at major junctures in Israel’s ongoing war…
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Biden, Trudeau and Meloni miss Rio G20 Summit photo with world leaders
Biden was not the only leader missing from the photograph, as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni were also seen nowhere in the picture.
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‘Always a delight’: PM Modi meets outgoing US President Biden at G20 Summit in Brazil
PM Modi’s post read, “With @POTUS Joe Biden at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Always a delight to meet him.”
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Biden embarks on historic Amazon trip amid concerns over Trump's climate stance
Biden landed in the Brazilian city of Manaus, in the heart of the world's largest jungle, on the last leg of a valedictory South American before handing the keys of the White House to Trump in…
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An awkward moment for Joe Biden: Outgoing US president stands in back of APEC group photo
On Saturday, (Nov 16), President Biden, his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping and other leaders of the APEC member economies posed for a group photo following the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting…
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China warns US against crossing 'red line' in supporting Taiwan, says 'ready to work' with Trump
Xi outlined four critical "red lines": Taiwan's status, democracy and human rights issues, China's development interests, and pathways to growth. These, he asserted, were "the most important…
Read Article →
Biden jokes his wife wishes to send him to space, shows concern for stranded astronauts
During the APEC economic conference meeting with Peruvian President Dina Boluarte, Biden shared a personal anecdote about his wife's playful threats to send him to space when he becomes…
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Biden, Xi to attend Asia-Pacific summit, to hold talks on Saturday
Biden and Xi are due to hold talks on Saturday, in what a US administration official said will probably be the last meeting between the sitting leaders of the world's largest economies before…
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Iran gives written assurance to US, saying it would not assassinate Trump
Iran sent the letter on October 14, aiming at easing tensions between Tehran and Washington ahead of the US presidential elections.
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‘Missed you in the race’: Trump and Biden ‘bromance’ in AI video, spend day drinking and dancing
The video starts with Trump and Biden sitting at the meeting table. Biden tells Trump, “This job is not fun.” Trump responds, “Missed you in the race,” and to which Biden replies he wished they…
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'Looking forward to smooth transition,' Trump, Biden hold historic meet at White House
During the meeting, Biden told Trump that he looks forward to a “smooth transition” in January, adding that he will “make sure” his predecessor as well as successor is accommodated as he retakes…
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Trump, Biden set to meet at White House for transition meeting after Harris loses US polls
The meeting will be held at 11 am EST and is expected to underscore the peaceful transition of power in the US.
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Melania Trump declines Jill Biden invitation for tea at White House: 'The Bidens are disgusting'
Melania declined the meeting, a traditional courtesy extended between outgoing and incoming first ladies, because “Jill Biden’s husband authorised the FBI snooping through her underwear drawer”…
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Biden stumbles, struggles while walking on beach, sparks health concern: Video
United States President Joe Biden was seen repeatedly losing his balance when he walked on the Rehoboth Beach and needed assistance of First Lady Jill Biden
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US Presidential Election 2024: Joe Biden invites Donald Trump to White House for smooth transfer of power
Donald Trump, who won against his Democratic rival and incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris, is scheduled to assume office on January 20.
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Can bused, flown migrants live in United States? Here is all you need to know
Republican governors have been sending more migrants released at the US border with Mexico to Democratic strongholds, raising questions about their legal status, how they are lured on board buses a
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How could the US sanction China to deter a Taiwan attack?
The United States has warned China that the sanctions it coordinated against Russia over Ukraine should serve as a warning as to what to expect should Beijing move against self-ruled Taiwan.
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United States-Saudi Arabia: A crisis-peppered partnership
Saudi Arabia and the United States have a long-standing strategic partnership, but the oil and security-driven relationship has been strained by several crises.
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Pictures | Quad: Strategic security dialogue aimed at countering Chinese influence
With the Quad member nations' leaders meeting in Tokyo for their latest summit, take a look at how far this strategic security conversation intended at combating Chinese dominance in the Indo-Pacif
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Witness US President Joe Biden’s most memorable gaffes
US President Joe Biden is highly gaffe-prone. In the last one year, the leader has made several mistakes.
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How China's ASAT technology can derail America's space power
According to a report, China is prepared to conduct prompt operations to dislocate US and allied space power advantages.
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'Battle of Snomicron': Piling onto chaos, winter snow storm batters United States
A winter storm packing heavy snow and strong winds engulfed parts of the US Southeast and mid-Atlantic states forcing federal offices and schools to close as it threatened to make travel dangerous
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Which countries and blocs are major players at the Glasgow climate summit?
The diverse interests among the 197 signatories to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) make for a tough challenge reaching consensus on the next steps to stem global warming.
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From 1994 visit to UNGA 2021, here's a look at Modi's US visits
As the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi carries on with his trip in the US, here is a look at his previous key visits to America and the White House
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Leaders of US, India, Japan and Australia gather for in-person Quad summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Australian PM Scott Morrison, Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga and US President Joe Biden have gathered in Washington DC, United States for first in-person Quad Summi
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Indian PM Modi, US President Joe Biden hold first in person meet in White House ahead of Quad leaders summit
The relationship between India and the US, the two largest democracies in the world, is destined to be "stronger, closer and tighter," US President Joe Biden said on Friday as he hosted Prime Minis
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California renames 'Negro Bar' park as African American community commemorates Juneteenth
In 2021, US President Joe Biden declared June 19 as a federal holiday for 'Juneteenth'.
Take a look at the history of the Emancipation Day
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Highlights: 'Stone face, rare eye contact'- Biden and Putin's historic summit
US president Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin met for a gruelling diplomatic face-off in Geneva that could last up to five hours.
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No, Vladimir, you're cold-blooded, said a US president
US president Bill Clinton said he hung up after congratulating Putin on becoming acting Russian president in 1999 "thinking he was tough enough to hold Russia together."
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What Erdogan hopes to achieve during meeting with Biden at NATO
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he and US President Joe Biden must use the meeting on Monday to move from past troubles.
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Putin-Biden Summit: When Russia, US leaders talked politics
As US President Biden gets set to meet Russian President Putin at Geneva, we take a look at the historic meetings between Russian and US leaders.
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From blimps to Pikachus, protesters gather to demand G7 action
Leaders from the United States, Japan, Italy, Germany, France and Canada are joining UK's Boris Johnson on Friday for the three-day summit in the seaside resort of Carbis Bay.
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Americans 'boo' Joe Biden for his 'silence' over Israel-Gaza conflict
Following renewed hostilities between Israel and Palestine, many countries have been rallying their support for one or the other.
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Border agents, traffickers and migrants mix on busy Rio Grande in US
Migrants from Central America, who arrived illegally from Mexico to the US to seek asylum nearly tripled in February from a month earlier to about 19,000 people.
