About 7 million Christmas trees end up in landfills every year in Washington DC, but now a start-up in London has come up with a solution for that. WION brings you a complete story.

Start-up in UK introduces re-usable Christmas trees

After a recent surprise inspection revealed evidence of unclean housing conditions at the Washington DC prison, advocates are demanding answers. After an assessment discovered "evidence of systematic problems" and "awful living circumstances," the US Marshals Service for DC will move 400 prisoners in federal custody from the DC Jail to a federal prison in Pennsylvania.

This jail in US capital is so filthy, authorities are planning to move 400 inmates

It has been a jam-packed week at the UN General Assembly. World leaders made their way to the United States for this year's general debate. WION's Sidhant Sibal & Susan Tehrani brings you more on this.

WION-USA Direct: Issues like climate change & Afghan crisis dominated 76th UNGA session

After Washington DC focus has now shifted to New York where Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to address the 76th UNGA session. PM Modi's address will focus on the pressing global challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic, the need to combat terrorism, climate change, and other important issues.

Stage set for Indian PM Narendra Modi's 76th UNGA session address

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's US visit will conclude on September 25 with an address at the United Nations General Assembly focusing on the pressing global challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic, the need to combat terrorism, climate change, and other important issues.

After QUAD summit, Indian PM Modi prepares for 76th UNGA session

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in New York on Friday. He is scheduled to address the 76th session of UNGA today (Indian time). PM Modi left from Washington after meeting US President Joe Biden and attending the Quad Summit.

Indian PM Modi reaches New York to address 76th UNGA session

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold three key bilateral meetings with leaders from Australia, Japan and the US in Washington DC today. Will these meetings shape India's future engagements with the Quad? Palki Sharma tells you what's on the agenda.

8 meetings in one day: Prime Minister Modi kicks off America tour

Washington D.C. has served as the capital of the United States for more than 200 years. It has witnessed countless conflicts & revolutions. The city also features memorials of the most significant figures in history including Mahatma Gandhi. Palki Sharma brings you this ground report.

Gravitas US Edition: WION Ground Report on the story of Washington D.C.

Former US President Donald Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani's law license has been suspended in Washington DC. This means that Giuliani will not be able to practise law in the US capital.

Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani's law license suspended in Washington DC

The United States House of Representatives has narrowly voted to make Washington DC the 51st state. House voted 216-208 in favor of the bill. The democratic-controlled house has approved it without republicans support so far.

US lower house votes on making Washington DC the 51st state

The US House has passed a new bill. The House of Representatives has voted on a bill that would admit Washington DC as the 51st state of the United States.

United States: US House passes bill to make Washington DC the 51st state

Asian-Americans continue to protest across the US against racism after a shooting in Atlanta which claimed the lives of eight people including six women of Asian descent.

WION Fineprint: Asian-Americans hit the streets against racism across US

It's unclear when the incident occurred or whether the individual was able to reach any aircraft on the flight line

U.S. Air Force investigating intruder at Joint Base Andrews

In a memorandum filed ahead of the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, the House Democrats who will prosecute the case said that Trump is accountable for the January 6 attack on the US Capitol.

Impeachment managers hold Donald Trump accountable for Capitol attack

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?

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

U.S.: President-elect Joe Biden became emotional during a brief farewell ceremony in Delaware on Tuesday before heading to Washington D.C. for his inauguration

Joe Biden gives emotional farewell in Delaware en route to Washington D.C.

National Guardsmen began arriving at the Capitol last week and eventually around 25,000 are expected to be involved in security efforts.

Why has U.S. become a divided and angry nation?

The announcement of the removals came as the Pentagon was intensifying efforts to identify and combat white supremacy and other far-right extremism in its ranks.

12 National Guardsmen removed from Inauguration security duties over extremist links

According to the reports, Donald Trump has decided to form a new political party called the 'Patriot Party'. He has discussed the same with his supporters, as per The Wall Street Journal.

Speculations about Trump's political endeavours continue

A night before the much-awaited inauguration day US President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris took part in an evening ceremony at the reflecting pool near the Lincoln Memorial to honour the 400,000 American lives lost to COVID-19.

Prez Biden and Vice-Prez Harris's first event after arriving in Washington

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

2 days before Joe Biden's inauguration, all 50 states of the US are on alert for armed protests. 25,000 troops have been deployed to guard Washington DC. It's the biggest security presence for any inauguration in US History. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Ahead of Biden's inauguration, Washington turned into a garrison city

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