Just a day after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, his administration began to take shape. One of the first major confirmations was that of Marco Rubio as the new Secretary of State. Sworn in on Tuesday after a successful Senate vote, Rubio wasted no time in assuming his duties, immediately signaling the strategic importance of India in US foreign policy. In a notable first move, Rubio chose India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for his inaugural bilateral meeting. This decision underscores the…
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Biden holds surprise press briefing on election, economy, Middle East tensions
US President Joe Biden held a surprise press briefing covering key topics including the 2024 election, the economy, and rising Middle East tensions. Biden warned about Trump’s influence, defended the latest positive jobs report, and addressed concerns about the Israel-Iran conflict. US President Joe Biden made a rare appearance in the White House press room after a positive jobs report and a temporary resolution to the port workers’ strike. For the first time in his presidency, he took questions from the White House press corps, covering everything from the 2024…