The U.S. economy contracted at its sharpest pace since World War Two in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic depressed consumer spending and business investment, pushing millions of Americans out of work and into poverty.

COVID-19 savages US economy, 2020 performance worst in 74 years

U.S. President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to promote 'Made in America' products. A total of 40 executive orders have been signed-in 7 days. They range from ending the 'Muslim travel ban' to terminating the 'Border wall' construction. WION's Molly Gambhir gets the details.

Gravitas: Biden signs 'Buy American' Executive Order

Blinken vowed that the Biden administration would approach the world with both humility and confidence, saying we have a great deal of work to do at home to enhance our standing abroad.

Antony Blinken on his first day at job pledges to restore American leadership on world

The President of United States Joe Biden has inherited a toxic relationship with the world's second-largest economy. Tensions between the U.S. and China are rising on multiple fronts.

U.S. President Joe Biden warns China over expansionism in Asia

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday (January 27) that the United States is "deeply concerned" about detained Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny and was considering actions in response to his detention in Russia.

Antony Blinken: US 'deeply concerned' about Navalny, willing to work with China on climate

Janet Yellen has made history by becoming the United States' first female Secretary of Treasury. The Senate voted 84-15 to confirm Yellen, with all opposition coming from Republicans.

US Senate votes Janet Yellen to become Treasury Chief

US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) &nbsp;declared a nationwide alert on Wednesday over threat from domestic anti-government extremists. The department said that there was a possibility of violence from those having 'perceived grievances fueled by false narratives'.

"Information suggests that some ideologically-motivated violent extremists with objections to the exercise of governmental authority and the presidential transition, as well as other perceived grievances fueled by false narratives, could continue to mobilize to incite or commit violence," the department said.&nbsp;

The National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin said a heightened threat of attack "will persist in the weeks following the successful presidential inauguration," which took place on January 20.

However, the bulletin said that the department did not have specific information&nbsp;

The alert said there had been mounting threats since last year from domestic violent extremists motivated by Covid-19 restrictions, Biden's defeat of Donald Trump in the November election, police brutality and illegal immigration.

Security agencies in the US have been on their toes after the violence a Capitol Building on January 6. DHS said the motivations behind the attack could remain in place for coming months.

The department urged the public to report suspicious activity and threats of violence.

US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) declared a nationwide alert on Wednesday over threat from domestic anti-government extremists. The department said that there was a possibility of violence from those having 'perceived grievances fueled by false narratives'.

US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) declared a nationwide alert on Wednesday over threat from domestic anti-government extremists. The department said that there was a possibility of violence from those having 'perceived grievances fueled by false narratives'. "Information suggests that some ideologically-motivated violent extremists with objections to the exercise of governmental authority and the presidential transition, as well as other perceived grievances fueled by false narratives, could continue to mobilize to incite or commit violence," the department said. The National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin said a heightened threat of attack "will persist in the weeks following the successful presidential inauguration," which took place on January 20. However, the bulletin said that the department did not have specific information The alert said there had been mounting threats since last year from domestic violent extremists motivated by Covid-19 restrictions, Biden's defeat of Donald Trump in the November election, police brutality and illegal immigration. Security agencies in the US have been on their toes after the violence a Capitol Building on January 6. DHS said the motivations behind the attack could remain in place for coming months. The department urged the public to report suspicious activity and threats of violence.

US issues nationwide alert over domestic 'violent extremists'

Israel has announced that it has radiate plans against Iran to specifically counter Tehran's nuclear capability. He also warned the Biden administration against rejoining the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

WION Fineprint: Israel Army Chief ordered plans to attack Iran

United States President Joe Biden has signed four executive orders. Biden's executive orders promote his agenda of racial equity which he said was marred especially during Trump's rule and the COVID-19 pandemic.

WION Dispatch: Biden signs another set of executive orders promoting agenda of racial justice

President Joe Biden signed executive orders on Tuesday (January 26) to scale back the U.S. government's use of private prisons and bolster anti-discrimination enforcement in the housing market as well as actions to curb bias across all U.S. government agencies.

Biden tries to make good on pledge to heal America's racial divide

The U.S. senate has put Donald Trump on trial over charges of inciting an insurrection. The trial will begin in 2 weeks. Will Trump be convicted? WION's Molly Gambhir gets you a report.

Gravitas: Will U.S. Senate convict Donald Trump?

Donald Trump was the first U.S. President in 156 years to not have a pet in the White House. The long-standing tradition is now back with Joe Biden's dogs- Champ and Major. WION's Molly Gambhir introduces you to America's first pets.

Gravitas: Meet America's first pets

US President Joe Biden has held his first phone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Russian President was confronted on various issues by Biden. Both the countries have also extended the new start nuclear arms control treaty.

US President Biden holds first call with Russian counterpart Putin

United States' Ex-President Donald Trump is likely to be acquitted in the Senate impeachment trial as Democrats struggle to gain enough support from Republicans.

Democrats need 17 Republican votes to convict Donald Trump

The US will be purchasing 200 million more doses of Coronavirus vaccines as it tries to boost its inoculation drive. President Joe Biden has said that Americans can beat the pandemic if enough people are vaccinated.

US to purchase more Pfizer and Moderna doses

Janet Yellen has made history by becoming the United States' first female Secretary of Treasury. Janet will be guiding Biden administration's economic plan.

Janet Yellen became first female US treasury secretary

China will conduct military exercises in the South China Sea this week, just days after Beijing bristled at a US aircraft carrier group’s entry into the disputed waters.

China to conduct military drills in disputed South China Sea

President Joe Biden will sign an executive order Monday giving priority to US companies and products in contracts with the federal government

Joe Biden to sign executive orders to promote 'Made in America' products

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Sunday (January 24) that former President Donald Trump's approaching second impeachment trial in the Senate will be fair but move at a relatively fast pace.

US Senate's Schumer says Trump impeachment trial will be fair but move quickly

Russian police detained people and used force to break up a rally in St Petersburg on Sunday (January 23) as protesters demanded the release of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, whose wife was among those detained.

Russia: Police detains over 200 protesters at pro-Navalny rally in St Petersburg

Earlier, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said that eight Chinese H-6K bombers, four J-16 fighter jets and a Y-8 anti-submarine aircraft had entered the ADIZ.

China says U.S. military intervention in South-China Sea not good for peace

President Vladimir Putin would respond in kind if the new U.S. administration showed a willingness to talk, a Kremlin spokesman said on Sunday, while also accusing Washington of meddling in mass protests in support of detained opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Kremlin accuses US of meddling in affairs, but says ready to talk

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 United States is planning to reverse former President Donald Trump's immigration policies that have time and again been described as 'Draconian'. According to the White House, the US President Joe Biden told his Mexican counterpart that his administration is undoing the 'Draconian' approach.

US to reverse Trump's 'Draconian' immigration approach

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