Watch - Al Joumhouria “World and Arab News in 90 Seconds” for 21-01-2021
Watch - Al Joumhouria “World and Arab News in 90 Seconds” for 21-01-2021
Thursday, 21-Jan-2021 20:08

 

Biden Reverses Trump's Plans

Shortly after his inauguration on Wednesday, US President Joe Biden signed executive actions, reversing several immigration decisions, including travel restrictions, taken by former President Donald Trump. Biden also sent a bill to Congress for citizenship for millions of immigrants illegally living in the United States.

 

US Criticizes Chinese Sanctions 

US President Joe Biden’s National Security Council spokeswoman Emily Horne criticized China’s move to sanction Trump administration officials, including former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. “Americans of both parties should criticize this unproductive and cynical move," Horne said in a statement.

 

Chinese Embassy Twitter Locked 

Following China's US embassy Twitter post earlier this month that defended China’s policy towards Uighur women, quoting they were no longer “baby-making machines”, Twitter has locked the account of the Chinese embassy in the US, claiming it violated its stand against “dehumanizing” people.

 

The World Congratulates Biden

Upon the inauguration of US President Joe Biden on Wednesday, several world leaders have reacted. In a video statement, the German President stated, “Today is a good day for democracy." Israeli Prime Minister congratulated Biden and Harris on their "historical inauguration". British Prime Minister expressed he is looking forward to working with the new president.

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