The first US female speaker, Nancy Pelosi, 82, announced that she will step down as Madam Speaker, after two decades in the position. President Joe Biden praised Pelosi for protecting democracy and said that the "lives of millions of Americans are better".
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi concluded her Taiwan visit amid sharp reactions from China. Pelosi landed in Taipei on Tuesday night and met Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen reiterating US commitment towards the island's democracy. Irked by Pelosi's visit, China held military drills near Taiwan’s shores. Meanwhile, Southeast Asian foreign ministers will seek ways to help quell the diplomatic storm over Taiwan at regional talks today. Stay with indiatoday.in for live updates.