Wildfires in the United States' California are burning abated. Evacuations were ordered after wildfires continued to spread.

US: Evacuations ordered as California wildfires burn abated

Major Oak Fire broke out on Friday in California near Yosemite National Park. Oak Fire started southwest of the park near the town of Midpines in Mariposa County. The fire is intensifying and spreading to the Sierra National Forest.

California's Oak Fire reaches Sierra National Forest, smoke plume seen from space

India's capital New Delhi has now reported first infection of the monkeypox virus. Meanwhile, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, the rapidly spreading monkeypox outbreak represents a global health emergency.

India: Delhi reports first case of Monkeypox; WHO declares global emergency

Pelosi's proposed Taiwan visit is under scanner after opposition from the US NSA. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden is expected to hold talks with China's Xi soon.

US NSA against Pelosi's Taiwan visit amid looming threat from China

A video has surfaced on the internet that shows a pizza delivery man's heroic act. The 25-year-old was seen rescuing two children and three teenagers from a house that was engulfed by flames.

US: Pizza-delivery man risks his life to save children

Former Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon faces trial for refusing to co-operate with the congressional committee investigating the attack on the US Capitol on January 6.

Trump's former aid Steve Banon found guilty of contempt of Congress, faces up to 2 years in jail

The United States has reported Monkeypox infection in children for the first time. Nearly 2900 monkeypox cases were found across the US so far.

US: Monkeypox confirmed in children for the first time

For North America it has already been a historic week in terms of topping the heat records and the bad news is this heat is expected to persist through the weekend. More than 85 percent of the population bracing for tough heat through next week

WION Climate Tracker | US: Heat to persist through weekend | Central east coast put under alert

US House select committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riots held its last hearing of the month on Thursday. The focus of this hearing was on what the panel says former President Donald Trump's refusal to act during the crucial 187 minutes.

US House select committee holds 8th hearing on Capitol siege probe

California in the United States has adopted a new gun control law. Law is reportedly modelled after the Texas abortion law. Citizens can now sue anyone who sells guns banned in the state.

US: California adopts new gun control law; Law modelled after Texas abortion law

Comic-con is back in San Diego, California. People have dressed up as fantasy characters. New movie trailers were also launched at the event.

Comic-Con at San Diego, California: People dress up as fantasy characters

US President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19. Meanwhile taking to Twitter, Biden said that he was doing great and is keeping himself busy.

US President Joe Biden tests covid positive, 'his risk of serious illness is low,' says White House

Russia wants to extend and expand its war in Ukraine. The US claims that Moscow wants to annex parts of Southern Ukraine. Palki Sharma tells you about Russia's plans.

Gravitas: Russia plans to extend and expand Ukraine war

The US House of Representatives began debating a gun control bill recently. The bill would ban certain types of assault style rifles like the ones used in the recent mass shootings in America.

US House of Representatives begins debating over gun control bills

United States President Joe Biden plans to speak with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, by the end of the month at a moment of simmering tensions between the countries over Taiwan. Speaking to the media, Biden appeared to cast doubt on a trip reportedly planned by House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to visit Taiwan next month.

Biden plans talks with China's Xi soon, casts doubt on Pelosi Taiwan trip

US President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19. He released a video message and said that he is doing well.

US President Joe Biden releases a video message after testing positive for COVID-19

As it finalizes its new structure, convenience store chain 7-eleven has slashed around 1,000 corporate jobs in the US. Job cuts at support centres, and field support operations were also there.

7-eleven lays off US employees: Job cuts at support centres, field support operations

January 6 Capitol riots investigating committee said that it will detail what ex-President Donald Trump did during the 187 minutes from the start of the Capitol siege to his video asking rioters to go home.

Jan 6 riots committee aims to detail what Trump did during the 187 minutes in the oval office

US President Joe Biden said he expects to speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping by the end of the month. He did not elaborate on reasons for the call or planned topics of discussion.

US President Joe Biden expects to speak to Xi Jinping in 10 days

US President Joe Biden has announced $2.3bn (£1.9bn) to help build infrastructure that can withstand extreme weather and natural disasters. Biden spoke in Massachusetts as a heatwave brings extreme weather to Europe and North America.

US President Joe Biden unveils $2.3 billion plan to fight climate change

A ferocious heat wave has gripped a large part of America's west and south. Finally after weeks of torturous heat and deaths, President Joe Biden announced billions of dollars to help the states cope better with the extreme heat but he stopped short of declaring a climate emergency.

WION Climate Tracker | Heat wave grips US West & South | Biden vows more robust action on climate

The United States has promised to send more precision rocket systems to Kyiv soon after Moscow signaled it was aiming to seize more Ukrainian territories.

US to send more precision rocket systems to Ukraine after Moscow warns of intensifying attacks

The United States has added dozens of Central American big-wigs to a list of "corrupt and undemocratic" individuals. The names of those, that the US government considers amoral include current and former officials, lawmakers, and business tycoons. Reuters reports that these people have been made a part of the Engel list. El Salvadorians, Hondurans, Guatemalans, and Nicaraguans who Washington charges with wrongdoing are included on the so-called Engel List, which was established under a statute that Eliot Engel, a then-US Representative, sponsored.&nbsp;The State Department publishes the list every year. Those on the list will have their US visas cancelled and won't be allowed to enter the country.

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For their suspected involvement in the detention and prosecution of opposition activists, the State Department this year listed 23 judges and prosecutors who it claimed&nbsp;"undermined democratic processes."

In a statement US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said: "These individuals, through their significant corruption, efforts to obstruct investigations into corruption, and undermining of democratic processes and institutions, weaken the ability of governments in the region to respond to the needs of their citizens, contributing to irregular migration and destabilizing societies".

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Nicaraguans were included to the list for the first time. This comes after Daniel Ortega, a former Marxist guerrilla, won a fourth term in November after imprisoning his opponents and cracking down on critical media.&nbsp;

Joe Biden had labelled the election a fraud and placed penalties on Nicaraguan leaders.

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US authorities believe that one of the solutions to addressing the underlying reasons for the record-breaking illegal immigration at the US-Mexico border, which presents a political and humanitarian challenge for President Joe Biden, is to combat corruption in Central America. 
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The United States has added dozens of Central American big-wigs to a list of "corrupt and undemocratic" individuals. The names of those, that the US government considers amoral include current and former officials, lawmakers, and business tycoons.

The United States has added dozens of Central American big-wigs to a list of "corrupt and undemocratic" individuals. The names of those, that the US government considers amoral include current and former officials, lawmakers, and business tycoons. Reuters reports that these people have been made a part of the Engel list. El Salvadorians, Hondurans, Guatemalans, and Nicaraguans who Washington charges with wrongdoing are included on the so-called Engel List, which was established under a statute that Eliot Engel, a then-US Representative, sponsored. The State Department publishes the list every year. Those on the list will have their US visas cancelled and won't be allowed to enter the country. Watch | Gravitas: Putin scores a big win against America For their suspected involvement in the detention and prosecution of opposition activists, the State Department this year listed 23 judges and prosecutors who it claimed "undermined democratic processes." In a statement US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said: "These individuals, through their significant corruption, efforts to obstruct investigations into corruption, and undermining of democratic processes and institutions, weaken the ability of governments in the region to respond to the needs of their citizens, contributing to irregular migration and destabilizing societies". Also read | US President Joe Biden plans to speak with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping Nicaraguans were included to the list for the first time. This comes after Daniel Ortega, a former Marxist guerrilla, won a fourth term in November after imprisoning his opponents and cracking down on critical media. Joe Biden had labelled the election a fraud and placed penalties on Nicaraguan leaders. Also read | Joe Biden announces initiatives to tackle climate change, promises more plans US authorities believe that one of the solutions to addressing the underlying reasons for the record-breaking illegal immigration at the US-Mexico border, which presents a political and humanitarian challenge for President Joe Biden, is to combat corruption in Central America. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Judges, lawmakers and more, US adds dozens of Central American big-wigs to a list of 'corrupt' people

It has been more than a year since US President Joe Biden assumed office, however, the Americans are not really happy with his presidency. According to a latest opinion poll US President Joe Biden's public approval rating has fallen to 36% this week.

US President Joe Biden's popularity on a downward trajectory, approval ratings fall to 36%

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