As Joe Biden took office as the 46th President of the United States, all eyes are now on West Asia. On this week's West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis tells you what a Biden White House could mean for the region. For more such stories, keep watching the West Asia post with Ghadi Francis every Friday at 8:30 PM IST, only on WION.

The West Asia Post | What will a Biden White House mean for West Asia?

The leaders of the U.S. Senate agreed on Friday to push back former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial by two weeks, giving the chamber more time to focus on President Joe Biden's legislative agenda and Cabinet nominees before turning to the contentious showdown over Trump.

Donald Trump impeachment trial in the US Senate to begin soon

Over 150 National Guard troops deployed to Washington, DC for the inauguration of President Joe Biden have tested positive for coronavirus. Biden was sworn in as US president on January 21.

Over 150 troops deployed for Biden's inauguration test positive for Coronavirus

The leaders of the U.S. Senate agreed to push back former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial by two weeks. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said that the trial is set to begin during the week of Monday (8 February).

US Ex-President Trump's impeachment trial postponed to February

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris's inauguration preparations are underway in Washington DC amid tight security. White officials were seen making arrangements for the inauguration event. WION brings you a report.

Preparations underway for Biden-Harris inauguration in Washington DC

In less than 24 hours, Donald Trump will leave the White House. The preparations for Joe Biden's inauguration are underway in full swing. But Trump supporters are 'determined' to overturn election results. WION's Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: Donald Trump's last day in Office

The US Capitol is on lockdown, with no entry or exit allowed due to an external security threat and people inside being forced to shelter in place after a fire broke out near the complex.

News Alert: US Capitol under 'no entry or exit' order

On Monday, dozens of armed demonstrators gathered at the Richmond, Virginia putting authorities on high alert at Capitals across the United States.

Heavily armed, rival groups rally in Virginia has cops on high alert

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris inauguration preparations are underway in Washington DC amid tight security. The field of flags display in the National Monument Washington DC was put up by the Biden inaugural committee.

US: Over 191,000 flags put up by Biden inaugural committee

As the investigation into the riots at the US Capitol continues fresh evidence has surfaced which holds Donald Trump's allies responsible.

WION Fineprint: Riot at the US Capitol was incited by Trump's comments

According to reports, Donald Trump will be leaving for Florida just hours before Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony on January 20.

Trump to leave White House hours before Biden's inauguration

Around 8,000 Honduran migrants have now reached Guatemala and are heading towards the Mexico border hoping to reach the United States of America as they flee violence and an economy shattered by hurricanes.

Over 8,000 Honduran migrants move towards Mexico border to reach US

In 3 days from now, America will get a new President Joe Biden. For the first time in America's 231-year-old Presidential history, the country will also get a Second Gentleman and a working FLOTUS. What will be Doug Emhoff and Jill Biden's role in the Biden White House? WION's Palki Sharma explores.

Gravitas Plus: Biden's inauguration to shatter America's gender norms

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un has said that the U.S is the nation's biggest enemy. The comments came in an account of Kim's American speech on 8th congress of workers party of North Korea. Kim said that the U.S is the biggest obstacle in North Korea's revolution.

President Kim Jong Un calls the U.S the biggest enemy of North Korea

The recent siege of the U.S capitol is still fresh on the minds of Americans. A mob of Trump supporters storms into the siege us democracy by force. The rally that started as a protest turns into violence. Recent polls say that the majority of Americans want trump out of office even before his term officially ended.

What do majority of Americans think of Donald Trump after the recent U.S capitol siege ?

U.S which has recorded over 3927 deaths due to COVID-19 in just 24 hours. This the new daily record since the pandemic begin. The highest death toll in America coming out of a time. however Anthony Fauci has downplayed the impact of this mutated virus saying that their is no indication at all that it increases the ability make people sick.

WION Dispatch: Biggest spike in U.S COVID-19 death toll

U.S farmers entered 2020 cheered up by an easing of America's trade war with china that had disrupted lucrative agriculture exports. VOA reports optimism was short lived, as farmers weathered a year of upheaval thanks to whipsaw market fluctuations brought on by COVID-19.

Covid - 19 casts shadow over agricultural growth in U.S

According to authorities the first phase of highly awaited Pfizer-Biotech vaccine rollout is all set to start from Monday onwards. 145 sites across U.S to receive vaccine on Monday. Head of U.S food and drug administration on Saturday said the efforts to distribute in nations first vaccine are well and truly underway.

U.S Pfizer-Biotech vaccine rollout to begin on Monday

The coronavirus pandemic has plunged the world into bit of an economic crisis. Even the United States is struggling and American families are finding it extremely hard to make ends meet which is resulting in nuclear families disintegrating. WION brings you a report.

Nuclear families disintegrating in America, pandemic's economic fallout expedites trend

Indian-American Neera Tanden has been nominated by Joe Biden to the Office of Management & Budget at the White House. She will be the first woman of colour to head the influential post. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: The Indian-American face in Biden's team

Officials in the United States are gearing up to roll out the first batch of vaccines 'before Christmas'. The first vaccine could be approved around the 10th of December. Molly Gambhir tells you about America's plans.

Gravitas: Will America be the first country to roll out vaccines?

President elect Joe Biden announce key members of his economic team, of what he called accomplished historic team of trailblazers ready to build American economy.

Crisis-tested team to help rebuild economy.

American physician and immunologist Anthony Fauci has voice his concern over rising COVID-19 cases in U.S, following the thanksgiving holiday in Country.

Coronavirus Pandemic :  U.S. Reported 13 Million Cases Of Covid - 19

COVID-19 case continue to rise in the United States. Americans are left with the no option but to stay put during Thanksgiving. As many Americans brace themselves for a rather lonely holiday season ahead, restaurants are now finding ways to bring them the much needed joy.

American restaurants step up to help people cheer up during Thanksgiving as COVID cases surge

A report claim a senior US admiral is on a surprise visit to Taiwan. If confirmed this could lead to further escalation of tensions between America and Beijing. According to Reuters the visiting admiral is Michael Studeman he is a two-star Navy admiral who oversees U.S. military intelligence in the Asia-Pacific region.

A senior US admiral visit to Taiwan likely to stir tensions with China

According to a survey nearly 80% of Americans, including more than half of Republicans, recognize President-elect Joe Biden as the winner, ignoring Donald Trump's refusal to concede.

WION Fineprint: Survey: Nearly 80% of Americans say Biden won White House

Japan is holding a drill with American soldiers. The US is supplying Taiwan with advanced weapons. Australia will join India, Japan and the US for the Malabar Exercise next month. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how US & its allies are building an Asian NATO.

Gravitas: How the United States is building the Asian NATO

'Look at India. It's filthy. The air is filthy' said Donald Trump in the final Presidential Debate 2020. WION's Palki Sharma asks: Should the world's 'biggest climate change denier' be talking about India?

Gravitas: North Korea warns against 'Coronavirus dust storm' from China

Gravitas: Should Trump be preaching India?

New Yorkers who have lost their loved ones to COVID-19, protested against Governor Andrew Cuomo. The protest was against a recently publish book on Leadership during the Pandemic by Governor Cuomo. The protest was held with a silver casket. Susan Tehran brings you more.

Symbolic funeral for New York governor's integrity

With Joe Biden & DonaldTrump electronically muted for portions of the debate, the constant interruptions were replaced by a sharply defined personal attacks, accusations & confusion. WION brings you the best moments from the final Presidential Debate 2020.

Personal attacks, confusion & time

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