Joe Biden

TikTok is organizing a Power 30 Awards party for influencers who supported Trump during the election. The event will take place on the last day of the deadline for the company to separate from its Chinese owner.

Biden will not ban TikTok before the transfer of power to Trump. The newly elected president promised to keep the app, and TikTok's CEO will receive a VIP seat at the inauguration along with other tech leaders.

There is a risk that the war in Gaza will continue. The signed ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas may come into force only on Monday. The Israeli government will meet only on Saturday evening to vote on the agreement.

Obama, Clinton and Bush Jr. will not attend President-elect Trump's traditional inaugural dinner. All three, however, will attend the swearing-in ceremony.

Netanyahu's office announces that Hamas has rejected part of the agreement on the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip. Hamas demands to clarify the identity of Palestinian prisoners, which contradicts the agreed terms.

US President Joe Biden has warned of the formation of an oligarchy and a dangerous concentration of power among the super-rich Americans. He compared the situation to the era of “robber barons” and called for forcing the wealthy to play by common rules.

The White House is considering options for maintaining access to TikTok in the United States after the ban came into effect on Sunday. The app may remain active, but without updates, although a complete shutdown is also possible.

The US President called for constitutional amendments to increase the responsibility of presidents for crimes during their tenure. Biden also expressed concern about the concentration of power in the hands of oligarchs and the spread of disinformation.

U. S. President Joe Biden delivered a farewell speech in the Oval Office, summarizing his term. He noted successes in domestic policy and support for Ukraine, emphasizing the strengthening of NATO.

The President of Ukraine said that without the Ukrainian army, EU troops would have no chance against Russia. Zelenskyy called on Europe to triple its weapons production and warned of a threat to neighboring countries.

President Zelenskyy said that 33-34% of Ukraine's weapons are domestically produced, about 40% come from the United States, and less than 30% from Europe. He also expressed his gratitude to Biden and emphasized the importance of the US-European alliance.

The US president welcomes the ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas. Biden said the deal was the result of pressure on Hamas and U.S. diplomacy.

During Trump's inauguration, the flags over the Capitol will be raised fully, contrary to Biden's order to lower them in memory of Carter. Republican governors support Trump's decision.

Biden removed Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism before the end of his presidency. In return, Cuba agreed to release 553 prisoners, including political prisoners and participants in the 2021 protests.

US Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth has stated the need to invest in new military technologies. Decisions will be made based on the experience of using technology in the war waged by Russia against Ukraine.

The SEC accuses Musk of securities fraud for failing to disclose the acquisition of a 5% stake in Twitter in 2022. The regulator claims that this allowed the billionaire to save at least $150 million.

The Biden administration plans to remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism as part of a deal to release political prisoners. This decision may be reversed after the inauguration of the new US president.

11 people organized an illegal drug and prostitution business in Kyiv during the curfew. Among the organizers are a police officer's wife, a military serviceman, and an employee of the State Environmental Inspectorate.

Ukraine's European allies have held private talks with the Trump team about supporting Ukraine. Officials expressed cautious optimism that the new US administration would not force Kyiv into premature negotiations with Russia.

The future US Vice President J. D. Vance did not receive an invitation from Kamala Harris to visit the vice president's residence before the inauguration. Harris' team explains this by the absence of such a tradition during the pandemic.

The Mexican government has developed a plan to reduce the trade deficit with China, which reached $105 billion in 2023. The plan calls for increasing domestic production and attracting investment to reduce dependence on Chinese imports.

The US President announced the strengthening of American positions by strengthening alliances and putting pressure on adversaries. Biden emphasized the growth of US influence in the diplomatic, military, and economic dimensions.

Joe Biden said that the decision to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan was the right one. The US President emphasized that there will be no more threat from al-Qaeda, and the primary goal of the war has been achieved.

Joe Biden said that putin planned to seize Kyiv in three days, but the US president visited the Ukrainian capital instead. Biden emphasized the successes in supporting Ukraine and preventing a conflict between the nuclear powers.

India plans to ban the unloading of oil tankers that have been sanctioned by the United States for transporting Russian cargo. The country will look for alternative oil suppliers from the Middle East and other regions.

The US Secretary of State announced that the strongest positions in foreign policy will be handed over to the future Trump administration. The United States has already provided $102 billion in aid to Ukraine, and its allies have provided $158 billion in aid.

The US President and Israeli Prime Minister held talks on a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages. Biden emphasized the changed regional circumstances after the fall of the Assad regime and the weakening of Iran's influence.

An Israeli delegation arrives in Doha for talks with Hamas on the release of hostages and a ceasefire. The main disagreements concern control over the Philadelphia Corridor and the presence of troops in Gaza.

Brent crude oil exceeded $81 per barrel after the US imposed sanctions on the Russian energy sector. China and India are urgently looking for alternative sources of oil supply.

The US President met with the Prime Minister of Japan and the President of the Philippines to discuss security in the Indo-Pacific region. Particular attention was paid to threats in the South China Sea and economic cooperation.