Biden interviewed as part of special counsel investigation into handling of classified documents

Biden interviewed as part of special counsel investigation into handling of classified documents

U.S. President Joe Biden has been interviewed as part of an independent investigation into his handling of classified documents, the White House said late on Monday. It’s a possible sign that the investigation is nearing its end. Special counsel Robert Hur is examining the improper retention of classified documents by Mr. Biden from his time … Read more

Billionaire investor, philanthropist George Soros cedes control of empire to a younger son: Report

Billionaire investor, philanthropist George Soros cedes control of empire to a younger son: Report

Billionaire investor turned philanthropist George Soros is ceding control of his USD 25 billion empire to a younger son, Alexander Soros, according to an exclusive interview with The Wall Street Journal published online Sunday. Soros’ business holdings include his nonprofit Open Society Foundations, which is active in more than 120 countries around the world and … Read more

PM Modi’s visit will affirm deep and close partnership between India and U.S., says White House

PM Modi’s visit will affirm deep and close partnership between India and U.S., says White House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Joe Biden ahead of a G7 working session in Hiroshima, Japan. File | Photo Credit: PTI The upcoming Official State visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the U.S. will affirm the deep and close partnership between the two countries and the warm bonds of family and friendship … Read more

US should stop ‘encouraging’ Ukraine war, Brazilian president says | CNN

US should stop ‘encouraging’ Ukraine war, Brazilian president says | CNN

CNN  —  Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Saturday that the United States should stop “encouraging” the war in Ukraine. “The United States needs to stop encouraging war and start talking about peace; the European Union needs to start talking about peace so that we can convince Putin and Zelensky that peace … Read more

‘Part of my soul’: 4 takeaways from Biden’s trip to Ireland | CNN Politics

‘Part of my soul’: 4 takeaways from Biden’s trip to Ireland | CNN Politics

Dublin, Ireland CNN  —  Like so many Americans do each year, President Joe Biden returned to Ireland this week in search of his roots, seeking some connection and some answers in the land his people left so many years ago. He found it in pubs, priests and Parliament, which he said (in the Irish language) … Read more

Garcetti will lead ambitious effort to deepen U.S.-India cooperation: WH

Garcetti will lead ambitious effort to deepen U.S.-India cooperation: WH

U.S. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti will be leading an ambitious effort to deepen America’s cooperation with India, including in defence and economic sectors, according to the White House. Mr. Garcetti, the former Mayor of Los Angeles, was officially sworn in as the U.S. Ambassador to India on March 24 by Vice President Kamala Harris … Read more

Trump pleads not guilty to criminal charges in New York

Trump pleads not guilty to criminal charges in New York

Donald Trump, the former president and front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records after an investigation into hush money paid to a porn star. Wearing a dark blue suit and red tie, Trump, 76, exhibited little emotion on his face when he waved … Read more

Erdogan’s political fate may be determined by Turkey’s Kurds | CNN

Erdogan’s political fate may be determined by Turkey’s Kurds | CNN

Editor’s Note: A version of this story first appeared in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. Sign up here. Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN  —  Turkey’s persecuted pro-Kurdish party has emerged as a kingmaker in the country’s upcoming election, playing a decisive role that may just tip … Read more