Joe Biden’s inauguration as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday drew congratulations from many leaders around the world.

World leaders reached out on social media to congratulate U.S. President Biden and V.P. Harris

Joe Biden, the 46th president and first lady, drove the White House with American flags through a military cordon, the first duet for the main entrance under the North Portico on Wednesday.

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Immediately after being sworn in, US Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday, said that she is "ready to serve" the United States and the American people.

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On Wednesday, Twitter transferred the White House accounts to the new presidential administration.

Inauguration 2021 | Twitter transfers White House accounts to President Joe Biden

Kamala Harris has made history as the first female, first black and first Asian-American US vice-president. Both Joe Biden and Kamala Harris has entered office at a moment of profound crisis.

Inauguration 2021: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris entered office at a moment of profound crisis

Here is a guide on what else to expect when Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris begin to implement their foreign-policy agenda.

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The World Health Organization and Beijing could have acted faster when Covid-19 first surfaced in China, a group investigating the global response has concluded.

COVID-19 pandemic response team says WHO, China could have acted faster

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?

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris attended a memorial service honoring the 400,000 Americans who have died of COVID-19 at the Lincoln Memorial

President-elect Joe Biden grieves America's COVID-19 victims on the eve of inauguration

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

President-elect Biden, who is set to become the nation's second Roman Catholic president, attended the church service at St. Matthew cathedral of Washington with Vice-President-Elect Kamala Harris and congressional leaders.

U.S: Joe Biden to become the 2nd Catholic President after John F. Kennedy

U.S: President-elect Joe Biden attends church service at St. Matthew Catholic Church

The outgoing-President of the United States, Donald Trump after departing from the White House for the final time, arrived at the Joint Base Andrews for the farewell ceremony and to receive the 21-gun salute.

Donald Trump delivers his last speech as U.S. President

President Donald Trump gave a farewell address ahead of leaving from the White House for the 46th President-elect Joe Biden and his administration.

Trump uses 'incoming administration' rather than Biden's name to wish 'good luck'

Donald Trump has left the White House for the final time of his presidency, ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration. Trump has reached the Joint Base Andrews through a helicopter, where he will board an Air Force aircraft after his farewell speech for Florida.

U.S: Donald Trump arrives at Joint Base Andrews, will receive a 21-Gun salute

Donald Trump has left the White House for the final time of his presidency, ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration. Trump has taken a helicopter to nearby Andrews Base, where he will board an Air Force aircraft for Florida.

Trump to be the 4th U.S. President to skip successor's inauguration

U.S: Donald Trump leaves the White House, not to attend the Joe Biden's inauguration

President-elect Joe Biden to be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States of America. Kamala Harris to be the first female Vice President of the U.S.

Inauguration day in the United States of America, President-elect Joe Biden to be sworn-in

Twelve National Guard members have been removed from security-related duties ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden for expressing anti-government sentiments.

U.S: 12 guardsmen removed from security ahead of the Joe Biden's inauguration

As COVID-19 vaccines roll out, airlines are hoping for a significant improvement in domestic air travel by the summer.

Some U.S. airlines resume pilot hiring, eyeing a recovery

FedEx Express uses a global air-and-ground network to speed delivery of time-sensitive shipments.

FedEx Express unveils plan to lay off up to 6,300 employees

Bank of America relies on higher interest rates to drive its profit growth as it has a large pool of deposits and rate-sensitive mortgage securities.

Bank of America profit falls as consumer banking business falters

Covid-19 was first detected in the central city of Wuhan in late 2019, before seeping beyond China's borders to wreak global havoc.

WHO, China could have acted more quickly: Pandemic response probe

Uganda's military on Sunday continued to hold top opposition challenger Wine at his home, saying troops were there to protect him.

Uganda eases internet shutdown imposed over election

The 10 flood-affected districts and cities are Tapin, Banjar, Banjar Baru, Tanah Laut City, Banjarmasin City, Hulu Sungai Tengah, Balangan, Tabalong, Hulu Sungai Selatan, and Batola.

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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: India on the 5th day of the last test match at the Gabba in Brisbane defeated Australia by 3 wickets. With the departure of India's vice-captain, Shubman Gill took matters into his own hands with a stylish 91-run knock off 146 balls.

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A thick layer of ice was seen on most roads in Srinagar and elsewhere in the valley, making it difficult for people to drive.

Kashmir freezes as minimum temperature dips to minus 8.3 degrees celsius

A South Korean court has sentenced him two and a half years of imprisonment. This new development may lead to negative impact on company's business and future plans globally.

Samsung's Vice Chairman Lee Jae-Yong jailed for 2.5 years in bribery case

The fire department said the fire involved a homeless woman burning propane in her tent beneath the freeway, explaining reports of an explosion.

U.S. Capitol building shuts down after nearby small fire

Major, a German Shepherd who will be the first rescue dog residing at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, was adopted by Biden and his wife Dr Jill Biden

'It's time we put a pet back in the White House', says Joe Biden

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