Joe Biden is set to take oath as the 46th President of the United States of America. Donald Trump has left the White House & led to Florida. Biden & Harris has arrived for the inauguration. So, What to expect from Biden on the 1st day? WION's Palki Sharma get you the details.

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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 2021: Joe Biden & Kamala Harris to be inaugurated soon

Many of the executive orders the president signed Wednesday were aimed to mitigate the COVID pandemic, including a 100-day mask mandate for all federal property.

President Biden signs 15 executive orders, 2 Memos on his first day in oval office

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.

Inauguration 2021: Prayers, speeches, performances and American flags | U.S' new Commander-In-Chief

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

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

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

The Kremlin critic &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/alexei-navalny">Alexei Navalny</a>&nbsp;has started his journey back to his home country, Russia, months after recovering from a poisoning attack carried out on him — allegedly by Kremlin. He has also claimed to be innocent as he faces imminent arrest upon arrival in Moscow. Meanwhile, the UK has assured locals that all adults will be vaccinated by September. This statement came as the NHS Chief claimed a patient is being admitted in hospitals every 30 seconds due to the coronavirus.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-am-innocent-alexei-navalny-leaves-from-berlin-to-russia-shrugs-possibility-of-arrest-357343" hreflang="en">Alexei Navalny leaves for Russia; shrugs possibility of arrest</a>

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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/alexei-navalny">Alexei Navalny</a>&nbsp;had been in Germany for the past five months after he was flown there for treatment against a Soviet-era&nbsp;nerve agent Novichok.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/countries-failing-to-fund-climate-change-adaptation-measures-says-united-nations-357335">Countries failing to fund climate change adaptation, says United Nations</a>

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United Nations says the world is not doing enough to deal with the catastrophic effects of climate change. The agency added that countries are falling short of promises part of the Paris deal.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/one-coronavirus-patient-getting-admitted-in-hospitals-every-30-seconds-nhs-357312">'One coronavirus patient getting admitted in hospitals every 30 seconds': NHS</a>

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His statement has come a few days after Prime Minister Boris Johnson said nearly 37,000 people are already admitted in hospitals and the figures are expected to increase.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/former-fbi-chief-comey-wants-trump-impeached-but-not-prosecuted-357315">Former FBI chief Comey wants Trump impeached, but not prosecuted</a>

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Former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) James Comey recently said that he wants US President Donald Trump impeached for inciting a riot at the US Capitol on January 6, but does not want to see him prosecuted.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-rescue-workers-hear-knocking-sounds-from-22-trapped-miners-357326">China: Rescue workers hear 'knocking sounds' from 22 trapped miners</a>

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After almost a week, rescuers said they heard "knocking sounds" after they drilled down to the mine, but still need to confirm it.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uks-dominic-raab-urges-china-to-let-un-investigate-xinjiang-camps-357329" hreflang="en">UK's Dominic Raab urges China to let UN investigate Xinjiang camps</a>

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The UK has urged China to allow the UN rights inspectors to visit Xinjiang and investigate the "appalling" allegations being raised against the human rights abuse the minority group is being subjected to in the area.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazils-regulator-delays-emergency-authorisation-of-sputnik-v-demands-more-data-357300" hreflang="en">Brazil's regulator delays emergency authorisation of Sputnik V</a>

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Brazil’s health regulator has delayed the approval of Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine, citing the need for more data on the vaccine.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kamala-harris-set-to-resign-from-senate-on-monday-aides-357332" hreflang="en">Kamala Harris set to resign from Senate on Monday: Aides</a>

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An aide close to Harris told the local media that the incoming Vice President and a current US Senator will be resigning to prepare for her takeover of the VP position.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/all-adults-to-be-vaccinated-by-september-in-uk-dominic-raab-357316" hreflang="en">'All adults to be vaccinated by September in UK': Dominic Raab</a>

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Raab, during an interview with a local media house, revealed that vaccinating two million adults by September is the aim that the government is working towards.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kamala-harris-husband-appears-as-secondgentleman-on-twitter-before-inauguration-357337" hreflang="en">Kamala Harris' husband appears as '@SecondGentleman' on Twitter</a>

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Douglas&nbsp;Emhoff's new Twitter account's bio reads 'Future Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff. Devoted dad. Proud husband to Vice President-elect Harris.

The Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has started his journey back to his home country, Russia, months after recovering from a poisoning attack carried out on him — allegedly by Kremlin.

The Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has started his journey back to his home country, Russia, months after recovering from a poisoning attack carried out on him — allegedly by Kremlin. He has also claimed to be innocent as he faces imminent arrest upon arrival in Moscow. Meanwhile, the UK has assured locals that all adults will be vaccinated by September. This statement came as the NHS Chief claimed a patient is being admitted in hospitals every 30 seconds due to the coronavirus. Click on headlines to read more Alexei Navalny leaves for Russia; shrugs possibility of arrest Alexei Navalny had been in Germany for the past five months after he was flown there for treatment against a Soviet-era nerve agent Novichok. Countries failing to fund climate change adaptation, says United Nations United Nations says the world is not doing enough to deal with the catastrophic effects of climate change. The agency added that countries are falling short of promises part of the Paris deal. 'One coronavirus patient getting admitted in hospitals every 30 seconds': NHS His statement has come a few days after Prime Minister Boris Johnson said nearly 37,000 people are already admitted in hospitals and the figures are expected to increase. Former FBI chief Comey wants Trump impeached, but not prosecuted Former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) James Comey recently said that he wants US President Donald Trump impeached for inciting a riot at the US Capitol on January 6, but does not want to see him prosecuted. China: Rescue workers hear 'knocking sounds' from 22 trapped miners After almost a week, rescuers said they heard "knocking sounds" after they drilled down to the mine, but still need to confirm it. UK's Dominic Raab urges China to let UN investigate Xinjiang camps The UK has urged China to allow the UN rights inspectors to visit Xinjiang and investigate the "appalling" allegations being raised against the human rights abuse the minority group is being subjected to in the area. Brazil's regulator delays emergency authorisation of Sputnik V Brazil’s health regulator has delayed the approval of Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine, citing the need for more data on the vaccine. Kamala Harris set to resign from Senate on Monday: Aides An aide close to Harris told the local media that the incoming Vice President and a current US Senator will be resigning to prepare for her takeover of the VP position. 'All adults to be vaccinated by September in UK': Dominic Raab Raab, during an interview with a local media house, revealed that vaccinating two million adults by September is the aim that the government is working towards. Kamala Harris' husband appears as '@SecondGentleman' on Twitter Douglas Emhoff's new Twitter account's bio reads 'Future Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff. Devoted dad. Proud husband to Vice President-elect Harris.

Top 10 world news: Navalny leaves for Russia, UK Covid situation worsens, and more

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has arrested more than 100 people over last week's violent siege of the U.S. Capitol, and is now looking into individuals who could possibly threaten the safety of the Jan. 20 inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden, its director said on Thursday (January 14).

United States gears up for peaceful transition of power

As Turkey began its&nbsp;countrywide COVID-19 vaccination drive with&nbsp;China-produced vaccine Sinovac, the government has been&nbsp;accused of agreeing to hand over Uighur Muslims to China in exchange for access to its vaccines. Meanwhile, Japan has decided to impose&nbsp;penalties and prison sentences for people who refuse to cooperate with the government and medical experts, especially after testing positive for coronavirus.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-accused-of-trading-uighurs-for-chinese-covid-19-vaccine-357132" hreflang="en">Turkey accused of trading Uighurs for Chinese covid-19 vaccine</a>

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Turkey has begun countrywide COVID-19 vaccinations on Thursday shortly after China-produced vaccine Sinovac was granted emergency authorisation.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-may-never-find-patient-zero-who-urges-countries-to-cooperate-357112">'We may never find patient zero': WHO urges countries to cooperate</a>

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged countries to cooperate with each other rather than playing the blame game about the origin of the deadly coronavirus, warning that the 'patient zero' &nbsp;might never be found.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fbi-investigating-dozens-for-death-of-police-officer-at-us-capitol-357102">FBI investigating dozens for death of police officer at US Capitol</a>

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation in the United States is currently questioning dozens of people in relation to the killing of a police officer during the attack on US Capitol.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/major-landmarks-closed-security-measures-upped-in-dc-before-bidens-presidential-inauguration-357108">Security measures upped in DC before Biden's presidential inauguration</a>

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In the aftermath of riots that rocked the US Capitol last week, Washington DC has upped its security measures to prevent a similar instance as Joe Biden gets ready to take over presidential duties starting January 20.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-slowed-down-global-migration-by-30-indian-diaspora-the-largest-un-report-357120">Coronavirus slowed down global migration by 30%: UN report</a>

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&nbsp;A United Nations report from Friday revealed that two million fewer people migrated between 2019-20 than expected.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/giggling-bread-and-dancing-salad-thailand-serves-up-cannabis-cuisine-to-happy-customers-357134" hreflang="en">'Giggling bread' and 'dancing salad': Thailand serves up cannabis cuisine to happy customers</a>

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The restaurant at the Chao Phya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital in Prachin Buri started serving its own happy meals this month, after Thailand de-listed cannabis as a narcotic, allowing state-authorised firms to cultivate the plant.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uganda-museveni-declared-winner-of-presidential-poll-rival-alleges-fraud-357129" hreflang="en">Uganda: Museveni declared winner of presidential poll; rival alleges fraud</a>

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Museveni won 5.85 million votes, or 58.6%, while main opposition candidate Wine had 3.48 million votes (34.8%), the Electoral Commission said at a news conference on the final results from Thursday`s election.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-slams-republican-lawmakers-for-not-wearing-masks-during-capitol-hill-attack-357107" hreflang="en">Biden slams Republican lawmakers for not wearing masks during US Capitol siege</a>

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At least four members of US Congress -- including Democratic leaders Pramila Jayapal, Brad Schneider and Bonnie Watson Coleman -- have tested positive for COVID-19 since the Capitol attack by Trump's supporters which left five people dead.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-provides-manuscripts-of-navalnys-interviews-to-russia-357135" hreflang="en">Germany provides manuscripts of Navalny's interviews to Russia</a>

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Police investigators of Germany had questioned Navalny, during which he had 'provided extensive answers to questions sent through by the Russian prosecutor'.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-to-charge-fines-and-prison-sentences-for-non-cooperation-of-covid-rules-357125" hreflang="en">Japan to charge fines and prison sentences for non-cooperation of COVID rules</a>

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Patients who refuse to get hospitalised will be fined 1 million yen (over $9,600) or face a jail sentence of up to one year.

As Turkey began its countrywide COVID-19 vaccination drive with China-produced vaccine Sinovac, the government has been accused of agreeing to hand over Uighur Muslims to China in exchange for access to its vaccines.

As Turkey began its countrywide COVID-19 vaccination drive with China-produced vaccine Sinovac, the government has been accused of agreeing to hand over Uighur Muslims to China in exchange for access to its vaccines. Meanwhile, Japan has decided to impose penalties and prison sentences for people who refuse to cooperate with the government and medical experts, especially after testing positive for coronavirus. Click on headlines to read more Turkey accused of trading Uighurs for Chinese covid-19 vaccine Turkey has begun countrywide COVID-19 vaccinations on Thursday shortly after China-produced vaccine Sinovac was granted emergency authorisation. 'We may never find patient zero': WHO urges countries to cooperate The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged countries to cooperate with each other rather than playing the blame game about the origin of the deadly coronavirus, warning that the 'patient zero' might never be found. FBI investigating dozens for death of police officer at US Capitol The Federal Bureau of Investigation in the United States is currently questioning dozens of people in relation to the killing of a police officer during the attack on US Capitol. Security measures upped in DC before Biden's presidential inauguration In the aftermath of riots that rocked the US Capitol last week, Washington DC has upped its security measures to prevent a similar instance as Joe Biden gets ready to take over presidential duties starting January 20. Coronavirus slowed down global migration by 30%: UN report A United Nations report from Friday revealed that two million fewer people migrated between 2019-20 than expected. 'Giggling bread' and 'dancing salad': Thailand serves up cannabis cuisine to happy customers The restaurant at the Chao Phya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital in Prachin Buri started serving its own happy meals this month, after Thailand de-listed cannabis as a narcotic, allowing state-authorised firms to cultivate the plant. Uganda: Museveni declared winner of presidential poll; rival alleges fraud Museveni won 5.85 million votes, or 58.6%, while main opposition candidate Wine had 3.48 million votes (34.8%), the Electoral Commission said at a news conference on the final results from Thursday`s election. Biden slams Republican lawmakers for not wearing masks during US Capitol siege At least four members of US Congress -- including Democratic leaders Pramila Jayapal, Brad Schneider and Bonnie Watson Coleman -- have tested positive for COVID-19 since the Capitol attack by Trump's supporters which left five people dead. Germany provides manuscripts of Navalny's interviews to Russia Police investigators of Germany had questioned Navalny, during which he had 'provided extensive answers to questions sent through by the Russian prosecutor'. Japan to charge fines and prison sentences for non-cooperation of COVID rules Patients who refuse to get hospitalised will be fined 1 million yen (over $9,600) or face a jail sentence of up to one year.

Top 10 world news: Turkey accused of trade of Uighurs, WHO cautions on 'patient zero', and  more

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced parliamentary and presidential elections on Friday (January 15), the first in 15 years, in an effort to heal long-standing internal divisions.

Palestinians announce first elections in 15 years, on eve of Biden era

The UK police department has lost data for nearly 150,000 arrest records. On the other hand, in the US,&nbsp;a rehearsal planned for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden's</a> inauguration has been postponed on Sunday because of security concerns after last week's attack on the US Capitol. While the US and the UK are fighting leaderships, China has put more than 20,000 rural residents in quarantine facilities after another <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a> outbreak.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/priti-patel-comes-under-fire-after-uk-loses-data-of-150000-criminals-356930" hreflang="en">Priti Patel comes under fire after UK loses data of 150,000 criminals</a>

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As per officials, all lost data has been of the criminals who were arrested and then released when no further action was taken over a period of time.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/imf-chief-praises-india-for-taking-decisive-steps-to-tackle-covid-19-356957">IMF chief praises India for taking 'decisive' steps to tackle Covid-19</a>

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Sharing her thoughts on Thursday on global media roundtable, Georgieva also predicted a comparatively better outlook for India in the upcoming World Economic Update because of the steps taken.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-security-concerns-joe-bidens-inauguration-rehearsal-postponed-356952">Amid security concerns, Joe Biden's inauguration rehearsal postponed</a>

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A lockdown has been imposed on the centre of Washington on Thursday with over 20,000 National Guard personnel deployed ahead of Biden's presidential inauguration.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-over-20000-villagers-put-under-quarantine-as-covid-19-transmission-rises-sharply-356931">China: 20,000 villagers under quarantine as virus transmission rises sharply</a>

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More than 20,000 rural residents in China's latest epicentre of the novel coronavirus have been put under quarantine in state-run facilities as the nation fights the worst outbreak since March 2020.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-variant-already-in-uk-confirms-top-scientist-356937">Brazil variant already in UK, confirms top scientist</a>

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A top UK scientist has confirmed that one of the novel coronavirus variants found in Brazil is already in Britain.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-born-garima-verma-to-be-jill-bidens-digital-editor-356935" hreflang="en">India-born Garima Verma to be Jill Biden's Digital Editor</a>

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India-born Garima Verma has been named to serve under the incoming First Lady of the United States Jill Biden as her personal Digitial Editor, and Michael LaRosa will be acting as FLOTUS' press secretary.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ask-for-ani-uk-provides-code-word-for-domestic-abuse-survivors-356961" hreflang="en">Ask for Ani: UK provides code word for domestic abuse survivors</a>

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As the country entered another lockdown, the UK ministers have launched a national scheme where abuse victims can visit any local pharmacy and ask for "Ani".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkish-leader-defiant-on-russian-system-but-wants-us-jets-356963" hreflang="en">Turkish leader defiant on Russian system but wants US jets</a>

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Turkey’s president has criticised the United States for kicking his country out of the F-35 fighter jet program after Ankara purchased a Russian missile defense system, a move that also triggered US sanctions.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-blocks-popular-pro-democracy-website-hkchronicles-356946" hreflang="en">Hong Kong blocks popular pro-democracy website HKChronicles</a>

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A Hong Kong internet service provider has admitted to knowingly blocking a pro-democracy website's access from its users under the much-criticised China's National Security Law.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/over-22-billion-records-exposed-in-data-breaches-in-2020-report-356964" hreflang="en">Over 22 billion records exposed in data breaches in 2020: Report</a>

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Over 22 billion records were exposed worldwide amid 730 publicly disclosed data breaches in 2020, a new report revealed on Friday.

The UK police department has lost data for nearly 150,000 arrest records. On the other hand, in the US, a rehearsal planned for Joe Biden's inauguration has been postponed on Sunday because of security concerns after last week's attack on the US Capitol.

The UK police department has lost data for nearly 150,000 arrest records. On the other hand, in the US, a rehearsal planned for Joe Biden's inauguration has been postponed on Sunday because of security concerns after last week's attack on the US Capitol. While the US and the UK are fighting leaderships, China has put more than 20,000 rural residents in quarantine facilities after another coronavirus outbreak. Click on headlines to read more Priti Patel comes under fire after UK loses data of 150,000 criminals As per officials, all lost data has been of the criminals who were arrested and then released when no further action was taken over a period of time. IMF chief praises India for taking 'decisive' steps to tackle Covid-19 Sharing her thoughts on Thursday on global media roundtable, Georgieva also predicted a comparatively better outlook for India in the upcoming World Economic Update because of the steps taken. Amid security concerns, Joe Biden's inauguration rehearsal postponed A lockdown has been imposed on the centre of Washington on Thursday with over 20,000 National Guard personnel deployed ahead of Biden's presidential inauguration. China: 20,000 villagers under quarantine as virus transmission rises sharply More than 20,000 rural residents in China's latest epicentre of the novel coronavirus have been put under quarantine in state-run facilities as the nation fights the worst outbreak since March 2020. Brazil variant already in UK, confirms top scientist A top UK scientist has confirmed that one of the novel coronavirus variants found in Brazil is already in Britain. India-born Garima Verma to be Jill Biden's Digital Editor India-born Garima Verma has been named to serve under the incoming First Lady of the United States Jill Biden as her personal Digitial Editor, and Michael LaRosa will be acting as FLOTUS' press secretary. Ask for Ani: UK provides code word for domestic abuse survivors As the country entered another lockdown, the UK ministers have launched a national scheme where abuse victims can visit any local pharmacy and ask for "Ani". Turkish leader defiant on Russian system but wants US jets Turkey’s president has criticised the United States for kicking his country out of the F-35 fighter jet program after Ankara purchased a Russian missile defense system, a move that also triggered US sanctions. Hong Kong blocks popular pro-democracy website HKChronicles A Hong Kong internet service provider has admitted to knowingly blocking a pro-democracy website's access from its users under the much-criticised China's National Security Law. Over 22 billion records exposed in data breaches in 2020: Report Over 22 billion records were exposed worldwide amid 730 publicly disclosed data breaches in 2020, a new report revealed on Friday.

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In one of the deadliest attack in years, Israel strikes East-Syria, killing 57 people. Israel conducted 18 over-night air raids at multiple positions. Strike claims lives of 14 Syrian forces, 16 Iraqi fighters as well.

News Alert: Israel carries out deadliest airstrike in Syria, kills 57 people

Turkey is facing a major drought situation as the country's water levels are at a critically low level. Experts blame it on the Erdogan government's policies.

Turkey's water reservoirs at their lowest levels in 15 years

Following a request to New Delhi, coronavirus vaccination campaign in Brazil will begin with vaccines delivered from India. Meanwhile, Pope Francis and his predecessor have received Covid-19 jabs. Russian President Vladimir Putin's critic Alexei Navalny&nbsp;risks being jailed for three and a half years, his lawyer said. China has opposed the US's move of banning imports of cotton and tomato from Xinjiang over the forced labour issue.&nbsp;

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Responding to the request of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro for Indian vaccines, a plane carrying two million doses of Covishield will leave for the country from Mumbai on Friday evening. The vaccine, Covishield (AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine) produced by India's serum institute of India, will help kick start Brazil's vaccination program next week. 
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Pope Francis and his predecessor, former pope Benedict XVI have received Covid-19 jabs, the Vatican confirmed on Thursday.&nbsp;

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Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny is on a national wanted list for allegedly violating the terms of a suspended prison sentence and risks being jailed for three and a half years when he returns to Russia this weekend, one of his lawyers said on Thursday.

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Chinese technology giant Huawei is retroceding on a patent application it filed for a facial recognition system intended to identify Uyghurs from other Chinese ethnicities.

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Describing the US decision to ban all cotton and tomato imports from the Xinjiang region as a "rude interference", China on Thursday said this will "harm" the security of global supply chains and "impede" economic recovery against novel coronavirus.&nbsp;

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Actor Macaulay Culkin, best known for playing Kevin McCallister in the 1990s classic 'Home Alone' is not a fan of Donald Trump. On Wednesday, the actor showed his support to one fan's call for the removal of President Trump from a scene in 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York'.&nbsp;

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Sri Lanka's spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan is the only bowler in the history of Test cricket to scalp 800 wickets. Former Lankan legend achieved this feat after dismissing Pragyan Ojha at Galle in 2010, which was also his final Test match.&nbsp;

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After a great shift of users from Whatsapp over privacy concerns, users have been downloading the Signal app in India more than in any other nation, the messaging app claimed.&nbsp;

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The novel coronavirus South Africa is spreading at a rapid pace and amid the surge in a number of deaths, coffin demand has increased sharply in the country.

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Five-time Olympic medallist, Klete Keller on Wednesday was charged for his alleged participation in the US Capitol riot last week, according to court documents, media reports said. &nbsp;

Following a request to New Delhi, coronavirus vaccination campaign in Brazil will begin with vaccines delivered from India. Meanwhile, Pope Francis and his predecessor have received Covid-19 jabs.

Following a request to New Delhi, coronavirus vaccination campaign in Brazil will begin with vaccines delivered from India. Meanwhile, Pope Francis and his predecessor have received Covid-19 jabs. Russian President Vladimir Putin's critic Alexei Navalny risks being jailed for three and a half years, his lawyer said. China has opposed the US's move of banning imports of cotton and tomato from Xinjiang over the forced labour issue. Click on headlines to read more Indian Covid-19 vaccines to kickstart Brazilian vaccination program Responding to the request of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro for Indian vaccines, a plane carrying two million doses of Covishield will leave for the country from Mumbai on Friday evening. The vaccine, Covishield (AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine) produced by India's serum institute of India, will help kick start Brazil's vaccination program next week. Pope Francis, Benedict XVI receive coronavirus vaccine Pope Francis and his predecessor, former pope Benedict XVI have received Covid-19 jabs, the Vatican confirmed on Thursday. Kremlin critic Navalny could face 3.5 years in jail on return to Russia: Lawyer Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny is on a national wanted list for allegedly violating the terms of a suspended prison sentence and risks being jailed for three and a half years when he returns to Russia this weekend, one of his lawyers said on Thursday. China’s Huawei backtracks after filing for patent of AI software that could recognise Uighurs Chinese technology giant Huawei is retroceding on a patent application it filed for a facial recognition system intended to identify Uyghurs from other Chinese ethnicities. 'Rude interference': China on US banning tomato, cotton imports Describing the US decision to ban all cotton and tomato imports from the Xinjiang region as a "rude interference", China on Thursday said this will "harm" the security of global supply chains and "impede" economic recovery against novel coronavirus. Macaulay Culkin supports fan's demand to edit Donald Trump's scene from 'Home Alone 2' Actor Macaulay Culkin, best known for playing Kevin McCallister in the 1990s classic 'Home Alone' is not a fan of Donald Trump. On Wednesday, the actor showed his support to one fan's call for the removal of President Trump from a scene in 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York'. Will anyone reach to 800 Test wickets? Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muralitharan opines Sri Lanka's spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan is the only bowler in the history of Test cricket to scalp 800 wickets. Former Lankan legend achieved this feat after dismissing Pragyan Ojha at Galle in 2010, which was also his final Test match. India leading Signal's growth following WhatsApp user data row, claims COO After a great shift of users from Whatsapp over privacy concerns, users have been downloading the Signal app in India more than in any other nation, the messaging app claimed. As Covid-19 explodes in South Africa, coffin demand rises sharply0 The novel coronavirus South Africa is spreading at a rapid pace and amid the surge in a number of deaths, coffin demand has increased sharply in the country. Olympic gold-medallist Klete Keller charged for role in US Capitol riots Five-time Olympic medallist, Klete Keller on Wednesday was charged for his alleged participation in the US Capitol riot last week, according to court documents, media reports said.

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Forget Brexit & the new virus strain, British MPs are busy discussing India. From the farm laws to minority rights to Kashmir, British lawmakers can't stop obsessing over India's internal affairs. The Indian High Commission in London has reacted to the recent debate held in the U.K. Parliament.

Indian High Commission in London reacts to the recent debate held in U.K. Parliament

Trump administration in the United States has banned the import of all cotton and tomato products from Xinjiang. Ban implemented on canned tomatoes, sauces, seeds and other such products.

U.S: Trump administration announces import ban on all cotton & tomato products from Xinjiang

An agreement is likely to be finalized by Kathmandu to purchase 12 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine, to be manufactured in India.

Nepalese Foreign Minister on 3-day visit to India, focus on procurement of vaccines

Swedish teen environmental activist Greta Thunberg appeared on a postage stamp issued in her native Sweden on Thursday and is part of a series focused on the environment.

Global climate activist Greta Thunberg to feature on postal stamps

The World Health Organization experts have arrived in Wuhan to initiate investigations into COVID-19 origin. This visit is a significant one because it comes amidst the sudden resurgence of the infections.

W.H.O team finally arrives in Wuhan to begin the COVID-19 origin probe

The artificial heart will soon be available to purchase in certain European nations after the long-awaited European commission's approval. A French company is all set to manufacture the battery-power heart.

European Union approves the sale of battery-powered heart

Electric car maker Tesla is making news every day. The U.S. carmaker has now been asked by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to recall 158,000 vehicles for touchscreen failures.

World Business Watch: U.S. asks Tesla to recall 158,000 vehicles for touchscreen failures

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