National Security Advisor Eduardo Año and his United States (US) counterpart, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, held a phone meeting earlier this week to discuss ways in ensuring “a free and open” Indo-Pacific region, which Washington has long recognized as vital to its security and...
WASHINGTON, United States -- The White House on Saturday condemned former president Donald Trump for meeting at his Florida estate with a renowned white supremacist and with rapper Kanye West who is embroiled in a storm over anti-Semitic remarks. Trump acknowledged having dinner with West, who now...
United States Vice President Kamala Harris is set to hold bilateral talks with President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte as she visits the Philippines on Sunday, November 20. US Vice President Kamala Harris attends the 29th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM)...
WASHINGTON, United States -- Joe Biden will meet with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on November 14 on the sidelines of the G20 summit, the White House said Thursday, in their first face-to-face talks since the US leader became president. The two met prior to Biden taking office and have spoken...
The White House said Friday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy should take part in a Group of 20 summit in Bali if Vladimir Putin attends, after Indonesia’s leader said the Russian president would probably join. “As President Biden has said publicly himself, he does not think...
NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga -- US President Joe Biden will host Pacific island leaders at the White House in September, a senior American diplomat said Saturday, deepening a regional charm offensive to counter growing Chinese influence. Visiting Tonga, Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said the leaders...
WASHINGTON, United States -- The White House said Sunday it was confident authorities could "eliminate" monkeypox from the United States by speeding up the rollout of vaccinations and treatment to combat the virus's spread. The White House. Photo courtesy of Drew Angerer/Getty Images/AFP "I think...
WASHINGTON, United States -- The White House faced intense questioning from reporters Thursday over when Joe Biden last tested negative for Covid-19 following a spate of positive cases among high-ranking officials with access to the president. Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre repeatedly refused...
K-pop idol group BTS member Jimin has issued an apology on the day he returned to South Korea from the US. BTS met US President Joe Biden at the White House on May 31 and discussed anti-Asian hate crimes and discrimination. BTS' Jimin (Instagram) They arrived in South Korea on June 2 and on the...
K-pop superstars BTS flew back to South Korea on June 2 after meeting US President Joe Biden at the White House. BTS’ RM, Jin, Suga, Jungkook, J-Hope and Jimin arrived at Incheon International Airport in the afternoon of June 2 and were met by fans and the media. Member V arrived in the morning...
K-pop idol and Grammy-nominated group BTS arrived in Washington, D.C. on May 29 for their meeting with US President Joe Biden at the White House on May 31 to discuss anti-Asian hate crimes and discrimination. BTS’ RM, Jin, Suga, V, Jimin and J-Hope arrived at Dulles International Airport on May...
United States President Joseph Biden called presumptive president Ferdinand Marcos Jr., now leading by 16 million votes in the polls, to congratulate him and share his desire to strengthen the two countries’ alliance. Presumptive president Bongbong Marcos Jr. (left) and US President Joe Biden...
