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Bill Clinton, the former US president who has faced a series of health issues over the years, was admitted to hospital Monday in Washington after developing a fever, his office said. "President Clinton was admitted to Georgetown University Medical Center this afternoon for testing and observation after developing a fever," the 78-year-old's deputy chief of staff Angel Urena said on social media platform X, adding Clinton "remains in good spirits." Clinton was previously hospitalized for five nights in October 2021 due to a blood infection. In 2004, at age 58, he underwent a quadruple bypass operation after doctors found signs of extensive heart disease. He had stents implanted in his coronary artery six years later. The health scare motivated him to make lifestyle changes, including adopting a vegetarian diet, and he has since spoken publicly about his efforts. Clinton's health last made headlines in November 2022 when he tested positive for Covid-19. He said at the time that his symptoms were "mild" and he was "grateful to be vaccinated and boosted." Clinton, who led the United States for two presidential terms from 1993-2001, is the second-youngest living US president, after 63-year-old Barack Obama. He was born mere months after fellow former US president George W. Bush and President-elect Donald Trump. Though his prosperous time in office was marred by scandals, he has enjoyed a second life in the two decades after his presidency, which has seen him venture into numerous diplomatic and humanitarian causes. bur-jgc/aha
NurExone Announces Promising Preclinical Results in Restoring Vision After Optic Nerve DamageA stroke changed a teacher’s life. How a new electrical device is helping her moveSmoke rising from the rubble of multistory buildings in Beirut. Rockets streaking over the blackened hills of northern Israel. People fleeing their homes, not knowing when or if they will return. Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah reached a ceasefire Tuesday, but even if it holds, the devastation caused by 14 months of fighting will linger for years. Associated Press photographers have documented the harsh toll on both sides. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, obituaries, sports, and more.
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Amid a fresh wave of violence, Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has sent her security chief and thousands of troops to stem a bloody escalation of drug cartel crime in Sinaloa state, signaling a shift in security strategy in the Latin American nation. On the campaign trail, Sheinbaum had promised to largely continue the security policy of her mentor and predecessor Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, which prioritized addressing the root social causes of crime rather than attacking the cartels - an approach nicknamed "hugs not bullets" after a catchphrase of the former president. But initial signs from her first months in office suggest a more aggressive approach with the most substantial deployment in at least six years of military and naval troops, as well as special forces and heavy weaponry to Sinaloa since an intra-cartel war broke out in September. High-profile arrests and large drug seizures have followed, including a record bust of over a ton of fentanyl. That more front-footed strategy could align well with President-elect Donald Trump, who has called on Mexico to do more to stop the flow of drugs, and migrants, to the U.S. But it also risks further inflaming violence and homicides, as a more confrontational position has done in the past in a country where cartels are heavily armed with military-grade weapons. Sheinbaum's office did not reply to a request for comment. "There is a change without a doubt ... we are seeing signs that the strategy of hugs and not bullets is on the way out," said Vicente Sanchez, a security expert and member of Mexico's National System of Investigators, a government agency that works to improve the quality of Mexican research. Security experts said they believe the new strategy is partly a response to Trump's threat to impose 25 percent tariffs on products from Mexico if the country does not curb drug trafficking and the illegal crossing of migrants into the United States. Some have also taken it as an indirect admission that Lopez Obrador's less confrontational strategy did not work, with many experts saying it helped organized crime groups entrench power in vast swaths of the country. The U.S. ambassador to Mexico, Ken Salazar, publicly criticized the approach, saying it had "failed" and "Mexico is not safe." MILITARY TO THE STREETS Some security experts have drawn comparisons between the operations in Sinaloa and the military war waged on the cartels by then-President Felipe Calderon in 2006. That triggered a spiral of violence to which many analysts trace the continued high homicide rates Mexico. The United Nations has repeatedly criticized the use of the armed forces in the fight against crime in Mexico, arguing that it encourages human rights violations. The Mexican government denies that security in the country has been militarized or that human rights abuses are common. Key to Sheinbaum's crime-fighting strategy is her new security chief Omar Garcia Harfuch, an experienced policeman who worked for the president while she was mayor of Mexico City. Sheinbaum sent Garcia Harfuch to Sinaloa to oversee operations. "We know how difficult it is to pacify the country," he said last week after an investigator from his ministry was killed in Sinaloa. The confrontation between rival groups in Sinaloa, which intensified on Sept. 9, has so far killed some 650 people, with more reported missing. In an attempt to contain the conflict, the local security chief was replaced by a military officer over the weekend. In the same week, at least three soldiers were killed by land mines laid by organized crime in two separate locations in the western state of Michoacan. For some experts there is a danger if Sheinbaum seeks to replicate her strategy in Sinaloa across the country. "Each one (criminal group) has its own personality, its own mark, and we have to find the part that hurts them," said Tomas Guevara, an expert on security issues in Sinaloa.Improving the enunciation of speech-to-text technology in medical settings
CHICAGO, Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monroe Capital Corporation (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MRCC) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a distribution of $0.25 per share for the fourth quarter of 2024, payable on December 30, 2024 to stockholders of record as of December 16, 2024. In October 2012, the Company adopted a dividend reinvestment plan that provides for reinvestment of distributions on behalf of its stockholders, unless a stockholder elects to receive cash prior to the record date. When the Company declares a cash distribution, stockholders who have not opted out of the dividend reinvestment plan prior to the record date will have their distribution automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Company’s capital stock. The specific tax characteristics of the distribution will be reported to stockholders on Form 1099 after the end of the calendar year and in the Company’s periodic report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. About Monroe Capital Corporation Monroe Capital Corporation is a publicly-traded specialty finance company that principally invests in senior, unitranche and junior secured debt and, to a lesser extent, unsecured debt and equity investments in middle-market companies. The Company’s investment objective is to maximize the total return to its stockholders in the form of current income and capital appreciation. The Company’s investment activities are managed by its investment adviser, Monroe Capital BDC Advisors, LLC, which is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, and an affiliate of Monroe Capital LLC. To learn more about Monroe Capital Corporation, visit www.monroebdc.com . About Monroe Capital LLC Monroe Capital LLC (including its subsidiaries and affiliates, together “Monroe”) is a premier asset management firm specializing in private credit markets across various strategies, including direct lending, technology finance, venture debt, alternative credit, structured credit, real estate and equity. Since 2004, the firm has been successfully providing capital solutions to clients in the U.S. and Canada. Monroe prides itself on being a value-added and user-friendly partner to business owners, management, and both private equity and independent sponsors. Monroe’s platform offers a wide variety of investment products for both institutional and high net worth investors with a focus on generating high quality “alpha” returns irrespective of business or economic cycles. The firm is headquartered in Chicago and maintains 10 offices throughout the United States and Asia. Monroe has been recognized by both its peers and investors with various awards including Inc.'s 2024 Founder-Friendly Investors List; Private Debt Investor as the 2023 Lower Mid-Market Lender of the Decade, 2023 Lower Mid-Market Lender of the Year, 2023 CLO Manager of the Year, Americas; Global M&A Network as the 2023 Lower Mid-Markets Lender of the Year, U.S.A.; DealCatalyst as the 2022 Best CLO Manager of the Year; Korean Economic Daily as the 2022 Best Performance in Private Debt – Mid Cap; Creditflux as the 2021 Best U.S. Direct Lending Fund; and Pension Bridge as the 2020 Private Credit Strategy of the Year. For more information and important disclaimers, please visit www.monroecap.com . Forward-Looking Statements This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements. Any such statements, other than statements of historical fact, are likely to be affected by other unknowable future events and conditions, including elements of the future that are or are not under the Company’s control, and that the Company may or may not have considered; accordingly, such statements cannot be guarantees or assurances of any aspect of future performance. Actual developments and results are highly likely to vary materially from these estimates and projections of the future. Such statements speak only as of the time when made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any such statement now or in the future. SOURCE: Monroe Capital CorporationStock market today: Wall Street rises toward records despite tariff talk
SATURDAY'S BOWL GAMESAmid intensifying competition and regulatory headwinds, Google CEO Sundar Pichai has highlighted the significance of 2025 for the tech giant. Speaking at a strategy meeting, Pichai stressed the need for speed and focus in harnessing technological advancements, especially in artificial intelligence (AI) , audio obtained by CNBC revealed. "I think it's really important we internalize the urgency of this moment, and need to move faster as a company. The stakes are high. These are disruptive moments," he said. Pichai acknowledges global scrutiny and internal challenges Pichai admitted the intense pressure Google has been under in the last year, from growing competition in core markets, internal cultural clashes, and skepticism over his future vision for the company. He also acknowledged the increased regulatory scrutiny Google is facing around the world. "It's not lost on me that we are facing scrutiny across the world. It comes with our size and success. So .... we have to make sure we don't get distracted," Pichai said during the meeting. Regulatory troubles for the tech giant In August, a federal judge ruled that Google unlawfully maintains a monopoly in the search market. By November, the Justice Department had called for Google to divest its Chrome internet browser unit. In another case, the DOJ accused Google of illegally monopolizing online ad technology. That trial concluded in September and is awaiting a ruling. Meanwhile, in September, UK's competition watchdog issued a statement of objections against Google's ad tech practices, provisionally finding them harmful to competition in the region. Google's AI model Gemini to counter new competitors Despite dominating the search business, Google is now facing new challenges from generative AI technologies that provide innovative ways to access information online. These advancements have brought new competitors like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Perplexity into the mix. To stay ahead, Google is heavily investing in its own AI model, Gemini . Pichai identified "building big, new business" as a top priority for the company. Pichai projects Gemini app as Google's next big hit Pichai sounded optimistic about the Gemini app, which he thinks could be Google's next product to hit half a billion users. "With the Gemini app, there is strong momentum, particularly over the last few months," Pichai said. "But we have some work to do in 2025 to close the gap and establish a leadership position there as well." He later added scaling Gemini on the consumer side will be their biggest focus next year.President-elect Trump expected to offer Kelly Loeffler secretary of Agriculture
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Sharon model train railroader all onboard with technology for upcoming showMourning the passing of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh , U.S. President Joe Biden has called him “a true statesman” and credited his strategic vision and political courage for the unprecedented level of bilateral cooperation. Dr. Singh, who was India’s Prime Minister for ten years from 2004 to 2014, died in New Delhi on Thursday (December 27, 2024) night. He was 92. His mortal remains were consigned to flames at the Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi on Saturday (December 28, 2024) amid the chanting of religious hymns. The funeral pyre was lit by his eldest daughter Upinder Singh. Manmohan Singh funeral updates "The unprecedented level of cooperation between the United States and India today would not have been possible without the Prime Minister’s strategic vision and political courage,” Dr. Biden said in a statement as he and the First Lady, Jill Biden, joined the people of India in grieving the loss of the former Prime Minister. “From forging the U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Agreement to helping launch the first Quad between Indo-Pacific partners, he charted path-breaking progress that will continue to strengthen our nations - and the world - for generations to come. He was a true statesman. A dedicated public servant. And above all, he was a kind and humble person,” Mr. Biden said. The outgoing U.S. President said he had the chance to meet Prime Minister Singh as Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in 2008 and as Vice President during his Official State Visit to the United States in 2009. “He also graciously hosted me in New Delhi in 2013. As we discussed then, the U.S.-India relationship is among the most consequential in the world. And together, as partners and friends, our nations can unlock a future of dignity and unlimited potential for all of our people,” Mr. Biden said. “During this difficult time, we recommit to this vision to which Prime Minister Singh dedicated his life. And Jill and I send our deepest condolences to former First Lady Gursharan Kaur, their three children, and all the people of India,” Mr. Biden said. U.N. chief condoles Dr. Singh’s demise U.N. chief Antonio Guterres is saddened by the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who played a “pivotal role” in shaping the nation’s “economic trajectory”. The Secretary-General expressed his “deep” condolences to Dr. Singh’s family, the government, and the people of India. Expressing condolences following Dr. Singh’s death, Mr. Guterres notes the former Prime Minister’s contributions to India and the U.N. “The Secretary-General was saddened to learn of the passing of Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India. Singh played a pivotal role in India’s recent history, particularly in shaping its economic trajectory,” a statement issued by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General, said. “As Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, Singh oversaw a period of significant economic growth and development in India. Under his leadership, India also strengthened its collaboration with the United Nations, contributing actively to global initiatives and partnerships,” the statement said. “The Secretary-General extends his deep condolences to Mr. Singh’s family and the Government and people of India,” it said. Published - December 28, 2024 07:54 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Manmohan Singh, gentleman politician who opened up India’s economy in 1991 Manmohan Singh (1932-2024) India / death
Bill Clinton, the former US president who has faced a series of health issues over the years, was admitted to hospital Monday in Washington after developing a fever, his office said. "President Clinton was admitted to Georgetown University Medical Center this afternoon for testing and observation after developing a fever," the 78-year-old's deputy chief of staff Angel Urena said on social media platform X, adding Clinton "remains in good spirits." Clinton was previously hospitalized for five nights in October 2021 due to a blood infection. In 2004, at age 58, he underwent a quadruple bypass operation after doctors found signs of extensive heart disease. He had stents implanted in his coronary artery six years later. The health scare motivated him to make lifestyle changes, including adopting a vegetarian diet, and he has since spoken publicly about his efforts. Clinton's health last made headlines in November 2022 when he tested positive for Covid-19. He said at the time that his symptoms were "mild" and he was "grateful to be vaccinated and boosted." Clinton, who led the United States for two presidential terms from 1993-2001, is the second-youngest living US president, after 63-year-old Barack Obama. He was born mere months after fellow former US president George W. Bush and President-elect Donald Trump. Though his prosperous time in office was marred by scandals, he has enjoyed a second life in the two decades after his presidency, which has seen him venture into numerous diplomatic and humanitarian causes. bur-jgc/aha
NurExone Announces Promising Preclinical Results in Restoring Vision After Optic Nerve DamageA stroke changed a teacher’s life. How a new electrical device is helping her moveSmoke rising from the rubble of multistory buildings in Beirut. Rockets streaking over the blackened hills of northern Israel. People fleeing their homes, not knowing when or if they will return. Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah reached a ceasefire Tuesday, but even if it holds, the devastation caused by 14 months of fighting will linger for years. Associated Press photographers have documented the harsh toll on both sides. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, obituaries, sports, and more.
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Amid a fresh wave of violence, Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has sent her security chief and thousands of troops to stem a bloody escalation of drug cartel crime in Sinaloa state, signaling a shift in security strategy in the Latin American nation. On the campaign trail, Sheinbaum had promised to largely continue the security policy of her mentor and predecessor Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, which prioritized addressing the root social causes of crime rather than attacking the cartels - an approach nicknamed "hugs not bullets" after a catchphrase of the former president. But initial signs from her first months in office suggest a more aggressive approach with the most substantial deployment in at least six years of military and naval troops, as well as special forces and heavy weaponry to Sinaloa since an intra-cartel war broke out in September. High-profile arrests and large drug seizures have followed, including a record bust of over a ton of fentanyl. That more front-footed strategy could align well with President-elect Donald Trump, who has called on Mexico to do more to stop the flow of drugs, and migrants, to the U.S. But it also risks further inflaming violence and homicides, as a more confrontational position has done in the past in a country where cartels are heavily armed with military-grade weapons. Sheinbaum's office did not reply to a request for comment. "There is a change without a doubt ... we are seeing signs that the strategy of hugs and not bullets is on the way out," said Vicente Sanchez, a security expert and member of Mexico's National System of Investigators, a government agency that works to improve the quality of Mexican research. Security experts said they believe the new strategy is partly a response to Trump's threat to impose 25 percent tariffs on products from Mexico if the country does not curb drug trafficking and the illegal crossing of migrants into the United States. Some have also taken it as an indirect admission that Lopez Obrador's less confrontational strategy did not work, with many experts saying it helped organized crime groups entrench power in vast swaths of the country. The U.S. ambassador to Mexico, Ken Salazar, publicly criticized the approach, saying it had "failed" and "Mexico is not safe." MILITARY TO THE STREETS Some security experts have drawn comparisons between the operations in Sinaloa and the military war waged on the cartels by then-President Felipe Calderon in 2006. That triggered a spiral of violence to which many analysts trace the continued high homicide rates Mexico. The United Nations has repeatedly criticized the use of the armed forces in the fight against crime in Mexico, arguing that it encourages human rights violations. The Mexican government denies that security in the country has been militarized or that human rights abuses are common. Key to Sheinbaum's crime-fighting strategy is her new security chief Omar Garcia Harfuch, an experienced policeman who worked for the president while she was mayor of Mexico City. Sheinbaum sent Garcia Harfuch to Sinaloa to oversee operations. "We know how difficult it is to pacify the country," he said last week after an investigator from his ministry was killed in Sinaloa. The confrontation between rival groups in Sinaloa, which intensified on Sept. 9, has so far killed some 650 people, with more reported missing. In an attempt to contain the conflict, the local security chief was replaced by a military officer over the weekend. In the same week, at least three soldiers were killed by land mines laid by organized crime in two separate locations in the western state of Michoacan. For some experts there is a danger if Sheinbaum seeks to replicate her strategy in Sinaloa across the country. "Each one (criminal group) has its own personality, its own mark, and we have to find the part that hurts them," said Tomas Guevara, an expert on security issues in Sinaloa.Improving the enunciation of speech-to-text technology in medical settings
CHICAGO, Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monroe Capital Corporation (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MRCC) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a distribution of $0.25 per share for the fourth quarter of 2024, payable on December 30, 2024 to stockholders of record as of December 16, 2024. In October 2012, the Company adopted a dividend reinvestment plan that provides for reinvestment of distributions on behalf of its stockholders, unless a stockholder elects to receive cash prior to the record date. When the Company declares a cash distribution, stockholders who have not opted out of the dividend reinvestment plan prior to the record date will have their distribution automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Company’s capital stock. The specific tax characteristics of the distribution will be reported to stockholders on Form 1099 after the end of the calendar year and in the Company’s periodic report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. About Monroe Capital Corporation Monroe Capital Corporation is a publicly-traded specialty finance company that principally invests in senior, unitranche and junior secured debt and, to a lesser extent, unsecured debt and equity investments in middle-market companies. The Company’s investment objective is to maximize the total return to its stockholders in the form of current income and capital appreciation. The Company’s investment activities are managed by its investment adviser, Monroe Capital BDC Advisors, LLC, which is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, and an affiliate of Monroe Capital LLC. To learn more about Monroe Capital Corporation, visit www.monroebdc.com . About Monroe Capital LLC Monroe Capital LLC (including its subsidiaries and affiliates, together “Monroe”) is a premier asset management firm specializing in private credit markets across various strategies, including direct lending, technology finance, venture debt, alternative credit, structured credit, real estate and equity. Since 2004, the firm has been successfully providing capital solutions to clients in the U.S. and Canada. Monroe prides itself on being a value-added and user-friendly partner to business owners, management, and both private equity and independent sponsors. Monroe’s platform offers a wide variety of investment products for both institutional and high net worth investors with a focus on generating high quality “alpha” returns irrespective of business or economic cycles. The firm is headquartered in Chicago and maintains 10 offices throughout the United States and Asia. Monroe has been recognized by both its peers and investors with various awards including Inc.'s 2024 Founder-Friendly Investors List; Private Debt Investor as the 2023 Lower Mid-Market Lender of the Decade, 2023 Lower Mid-Market Lender of the Year, 2023 CLO Manager of the Year, Americas; Global M&A Network as the 2023 Lower Mid-Markets Lender of the Year, U.S.A.; DealCatalyst as the 2022 Best CLO Manager of the Year; Korean Economic Daily as the 2022 Best Performance in Private Debt – Mid Cap; Creditflux as the 2021 Best U.S. Direct Lending Fund; and Pension Bridge as the 2020 Private Credit Strategy of the Year. For more information and important disclaimers, please visit www.monroecap.com . Forward-Looking Statements This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements. Any such statements, other than statements of historical fact, are likely to be affected by other unknowable future events and conditions, including elements of the future that are or are not under the Company’s control, and that the Company may or may not have considered; accordingly, such statements cannot be guarantees or assurances of any aspect of future performance. Actual developments and results are highly likely to vary materially from these estimates and projections of the future. Such statements speak only as of the time when made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any such statement now or in the future. SOURCE: Monroe Capital CorporationStock market today: Wall Street rises toward records despite tariff talk
SATURDAY'S BOWL GAMESAmid intensifying competition and regulatory headwinds, Google CEO Sundar Pichai has highlighted the significance of 2025 for the tech giant. Speaking at a strategy meeting, Pichai stressed the need for speed and focus in harnessing technological advancements, especially in artificial intelligence (AI) , audio obtained by CNBC revealed. "I think it's really important we internalize the urgency of this moment, and need to move faster as a company. The stakes are high. These are disruptive moments," he said. Pichai acknowledges global scrutiny and internal challenges Pichai admitted the intense pressure Google has been under in the last year, from growing competition in core markets, internal cultural clashes, and skepticism over his future vision for the company. He also acknowledged the increased regulatory scrutiny Google is facing around the world. "It's not lost on me that we are facing scrutiny across the world. It comes with our size and success. So .... we have to make sure we don't get distracted," Pichai said during the meeting. Regulatory troubles for the tech giant In August, a federal judge ruled that Google unlawfully maintains a monopoly in the search market. By November, the Justice Department had called for Google to divest its Chrome internet browser unit. In another case, the DOJ accused Google of illegally monopolizing online ad technology. That trial concluded in September and is awaiting a ruling. Meanwhile, in September, UK's competition watchdog issued a statement of objections against Google's ad tech practices, provisionally finding them harmful to competition in the region. Google's AI model Gemini to counter new competitors Despite dominating the search business, Google is now facing new challenges from generative AI technologies that provide innovative ways to access information online. These advancements have brought new competitors like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Perplexity into the mix. To stay ahead, Google is heavily investing in its own AI model, Gemini . Pichai identified "building big, new business" as a top priority for the company. Pichai projects Gemini app as Google's next big hit Pichai sounded optimistic about the Gemini app, which he thinks could be Google's next product to hit half a billion users. "With the Gemini app, there is strong momentum, particularly over the last few months," Pichai said. "But we have some work to do in 2025 to close the gap and establish a leadership position there as well." He later added scaling Gemini on the consumer side will be their biggest focus next year.President-elect Trump expected to offer Kelly Loeffler secretary of Agriculture
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Sharon model train railroader all onboard with technology for upcoming showMourning the passing of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh , U.S. President Joe Biden has called him “a true statesman” and credited his strategic vision and political courage for the unprecedented level of bilateral cooperation. Dr. Singh, who was India’s Prime Minister for ten years from 2004 to 2014, died in New Delhi on Thursday (December 27, 2024) night. He was 92. His mortal remains were consigned to flames at the Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi on Saturday (December 28, 2024) amid the chanting of religious hymns. The funeral pyre was lit by his eldest daughter Upinder Singh. Manmohan Singh funeral updates "The unprecedented level of cooperation between the United States and India today would not have been possible without the Prime Minister’s strategic vision and political courage,” Dr. Biden said in a statement as he and the First Lady, Jill Biden, joined the people of India in grieving the loss of the former Prime Minister. “From forging the U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Agreement to helping launch the first Quad between Indo-Pacific partners, he charted path-breaking progress that will continue to strengthen our nations - and the world - for generations to come. He was a true statesman. A dedicated public servant. And above all, he was a kind and humble person,” Mr. Biden said. The outgoing U.S. President said he had the chance to meet Prime Minister Singh as Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in 2008 and as Vice President during his Official State Visit to the United States in 2009. “He also graciously hosted me in New Delhi in 2013. As we discussed then, the U.S.-India relationship is among the most consequential in the world. And together, as partners and friends, our nations can unlock a future of dignity and unlimited potential for all of our people,” Mr. Biden said. “During this difficult time, we recommit to this vision to which Prime Minister Singh dedicated his life. And Jill and I send our deepest condolences to former First Lady Gursharan Kaur, their three children, and all the people of India,” Mr. Biden said. U.N. chief condoles Dr. Singh’s demise U.N. chief Antonio Guterres is saddened by the death of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who played a “pivotal role” in shaping the nation’s “economic trajectory”. The Secretary-General expressed his “deep” condolences to Dr. Singh’s family, the government, and the people of India. Expressing condolences following Dr. Singh’s death, Mr. Guterres notes the former Prime Minister’s contributions to India and the U.N. “The Secretary-General was saddened to learn of the passing of Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India. Singh played a pivotal role in India’s recent history, particularly in shaping its economic trajectory,” a statement issued by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General, said. “As Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, Singh oversaw a period of significant economic growth and development in India. Under his leadership, India also strengthened its collaboration with the United Nations, contributing actively to global initiatives and partnerships,” the statement said. “The Secretary-General extends his deep condolences to Mr. Singh’s family and the Government and people of India,” it said. Published - December 28, 2024 07:54 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Manmohan Singh, gentleman politician who opened up India’s economy in 1991 Manmohan Singh (1932-2024) India / death
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