United States

US President Joe Biden looks on during his visit at the Chavis Community Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, US, 25 March 2024. Photo: Reuters
USA

Biden says could drop election bid if 'medical condition' emerged

Meanwhile, California Representative Adam Schiff urged Biden to "pass the torch", becoming one of the highest profile Democrats to do so.

The handover ceremony was held at the Keraniganj Central Jail on Wednesday (17 July). Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

US handovers 5 prison vans to Bangladesh

Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump looks on during Day 1 of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, July 15, 2024. REUTERS/Callaghan O'hare
USA

Bandaged Trump gets rapturous welcome at Republican convention two days after assassination attempt

Republican presidential candidate and former US President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during a press conference at Trump Tower in New York City, US, May 31, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
World+Biz

Trump named Republican presidential nominee for US, Senator JD Vance VP pick

File Photo: Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a "Commit to Caucus" event for his supporters in Coralville, Iowa, US, December 13, 2023. REUTERS/Vincent Alban/File Photo
USA

Judge dismisses Trump classified documents case

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov attends a session of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 4, 2021. File Photo: REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina
World+Biz

Russia accuses Biden administration of creating atmosphere for attack on Trump

FILE PHOTO: Republican presidential candidate and former US President Donald Trump is assisted by the Secret Service after gunfire rang out during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show in Butler, Pennsylvania, US, July 13, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
USA

'God alone... prevented the unthinkable': Trump on assassination attempt

Republican presidential candidate and former US President Donald Trump reacts after gunfire rang out during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show in Butler, Pennsylvania, US, July 13, 2024, in this screen grab taken from a video. REUTERS/Reuters TV
World+Biz

Trump says he felt bullet rip through his ear after attacker opened fire at rally

Travelers wait to check in at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, US, April 6, 2023. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
Global Economy

Gen Z consumers rely on parents amid inflation squeeze

Harris speaks during a Women’s History Month reception in the East Room of the White House on 18 March. Photo: Al Drago/Bloomberg
USA

Could Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump in November's presidential race?

US Vice President Kamala Harris waves before she speaks at a town hall meeting, at a hotel in Manila, Philippines, 21 November 2022. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David
USA

VP Harris top choice to replace Biden in US election race if he steps aside, sources say

Democrat presidential candidate US President Joe Biden listens as Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during their debate in Atlanta, Georgia, US, June 27, 2024. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo
World+Biz

'I nearly fell asleep': Biden blames jet lag and travel for poor debate performance

Republican presidential candidate and former US President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during a press conference at Trump Tower in New York City, US, May 31, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
USA

President is now 'a king above the law', says dissenting US supreme court justice