New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Thursday derided Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell's suggestion that states whose finances are depleted by the coronavirus epidemic could declare bankruptcy as a "really dumb" idea and warned that financial markets would tank if that were allowed to happen.

New York Governor Cuomo slams Mitch McConnell's suggestion

China is going to prosecute a Belizean citizen for his alleged involvement in providing funds to “meddle” in Hong Kong affairs, a Chinese newspaper reported on Friday. The newspaper backed by the ruling Communist Party, said security authorities concluded their investigation against Lee Henley Hu Xiang to the Guangzhou prosecutorate. Lee will be prosecuted, the report said.

China to prosecute citizens for meddling in Hong Kong affairs

The United Kingdom's COVID-19 numbers reveal a worrying trend. Minority communities in UK seem to be disproportionately affected by the coronavirus. Watch WION ground report from United Kingdom.

WION Ground Report: Minorities hit harder by COVID-19 in United Kingdom

In the battle against the coronavirus in Brazil, authorities in Rio de Janeiro imposed a mandatory use of masks for people walking on streets or using public transportation services. According to local media reports, only homemade and common masks are made compulsory for the public while professionals masks are kept for medical workers only to avoid any shortages.

Even statues in Brazil wear face masks amid coronavirus outbreak

Scientists in Britain began clinical trials of a potential COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday (April 23) as other vaccine developers across Europe also stepped up work on experimental shots against the disease caused by the new coronavirus.

Coronavirus potential vaccine human trials begin in UK

The UK has till now reported 18,000 COVID-19 deaths according to official figures but a study now suggests that the actual number might be double the official count. According to the report by the Financial Times, the coronavirus has already killed 41,000 people. Watch report.

UK's official COVID-19 death toll is above 18,000: Study shows high discrepancies in death toll

Palestinians in Gaza this year are facing the prospect of celebrations without the usual large gatherings for family meals or evening prayers, known as Tarawih. Palestinian officials have ordered the closure of schools, wedding halls, restaurants and mosques, sending tens of thousands into unemployment.

Palestinians in Gaza complete Ramzan shopping

Watch today in 'WION In Focus': Some Stories Related To Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic.

WION In Focus: Some Stories Related To Coronavirus Pandemic | COVID-19 | Coronavirus News

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the COVID-19 pandemic shows the need to overhaul the World Health Organization, warning that Washington may never restore WHO funding and could even work to set up an alternative to the U.N. body instead.

Mike Pompeo: US may never restore funding to WHO

During this pandemic, fake news is spreading like wildfire in Europe. Several reports are pointing fingers at Russia - accusing the Russian media, trolls and blogs for spreading fake news. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Russia disinformation campaign in Europe? | Wuhan Coronavirus

A french school for stunt performers has come up with the #CUCchallenge that is going viral on social media. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Coronavirus lockdown: What is the CUC Challenge?

A number of Confucius institutes meant to promote Chinese language were operating in Sweden. The Swedish govt has now decided to shut these Beijing-backed schools. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why.

Gravitas: Why are Sweden-China ties turning hostile?

Online games are now facing censorship in China. Chinese censors are now forbidding online interactions between between foreigners and gamers in China. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you why.

Gravitas: China extends its censorship to online gaming

The Coronavirus outbreak has put China on the backfoot. At home, it has asked bureaucrats and party members to focus on unemployment. Meanwhile, The Chinese Foreign Ministry has criticized demands for reparations. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more about China's post outbreak strategy.

Gravitas: Decoding China's post outbreak strategy | Wuhan Coronavirus

Stakeholders in 5 countries are now raising their voice against China. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how the demand to 'Make China pay' is gaining momentum.

Gravitas: Stakeholders in 5 countries say 'Make China Pay' | Coronavirus

Singaporean Reverend Samuel Gift Stephen originally intended to donate just a lunch to thousands of migrant workers undergoing quarantine for Good Friday (April 10).

Coronavirus Outbreak: Singapore pastor battles food crisis for migrants

With a rapid increase in coronavirus cases in Iran, the officials have announced 94 new deaths due to COVID- 19. Since it's first case in February, Iran has struggled to flatten the curve. After these 94 new deaths were announced, the death toll increased to 5,391. The number of positive cases increased by 1,194, bringing the total number of cases to 85,996.

Iran reports over 1,194 COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours

Continuing its anti-India propaganda on social media platforms, a Pakistani Twitter account changed its handle name to pose as Omani princess and tweeted anti-India material. Interestingly, several old tweets have been dug out from the same account, which has been deleted now, and it clearly shows Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) is behind the account.

Pakistan foreign minister quotes fake account, Oman princess denies links to account

UK's chief medical officer said on April 22, Restrictions on everyday life in Britain to slow the spread of COVID-19 are likely to be needed for the "next calendar year" due to the time needed to develop and roll out vaccines or find a cure.

UK chief medic: Social distancing likely for next year

During coronavirus lockdown in France, Bordeaux town hall has reinforced its meal delivery service for isolated senior citizens, assuring 1,100 to 1,200 meals daily compared to 600 before the COVID-19 crisis.

Doorstep meal delivery in France cheer up isolated senior citizens

As the world deals with coronavirus pandemic, billions of people continue to stay under lockdown, one industry which has taken major hit is fast fashion. Watch this video to know more.

Fast fashion takes a hit amid coronavirus lockdown

The United States, Australia, and Germany voiced their demand for an international probe against China. They want China to release more information about the virus. Watch report.

Australia calls for global probe on coronavirus

Award-winning wildlife conservationists and filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert said lockdowns around the world due to COVID-19 have created a chance to reimagine relations with the natural world and expressed their hopes that young people will continue to push for change.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Wildlife tourism collapses due to lockdown

Donald Trump wants Harvard University to pay back money it received as a government grant. Harvard authorities want to keep the money to help its students. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report on Trump's latest fight.

Gravitas: Harvard University: Donald Trump's new enemy

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan is awaiting his test results for the Coronavirus. But he threw all caution the wind and attended a public event in Islamabad with a mask in his hand. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Imran Khan skips self isolation, As Pak awaits test results

Oxford University's Coronavirus vaccine will enter human trials on Thursday. Meanwhile the United States is preparing for a second wave of cases for the winter. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the big global developments for Wednesday.

Gravitas: The top global developments for April 22 | Wuhan Coronavirus

After the United States, Australia and Germany have now voiced demand for an international enquiry against China on coronavirus pandemic. German Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged transparency from China over virus.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel urges transparency from China over coronavirus

Another silent killer influenza may collide with COVID-19, thus intensifying the crisis. Watch our report to know more.

US: COVID-19 second wave to collide with influenza

Authorities in Manaus began digging mass graves on Tuesday to bury the increasing number of victims of Covid-19 in the city. According to a City Hall statement, the number of burials has more than doubled in the Nossa Senhora Aparecida public cemetery over the past few days.

Mass graves being dug in Brazil amid COVID-19 pandemic

Recently, discharged from hospital after being treated from the coronavirus, British PM Boris Johnson returned to work on April 21. He spoke with US President Donald Trump over a phone call. Both the leaders discussed the need to reopen economies.

UK PM Boris Johnson speaks to Donald Trump

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New York Governor Cuomo slams Mitch McConnell's suggestion

China to prosecute citizens for meddling in Hong Kong affairs

WION Ground Report: Minorities hit harder by COVID-19 in United Kingdom

Even statues in Brazil wear face masks amid coronavirus outbreak

Coronavirus potential vaccine human trials begin in UK

UK's official COVID-19 death toll is above 18,000: Study shows high discrepancies in death toll

Palestinians in Gaza complete Ramzan shopping

WION In Focus: Some Stories Related To Coronavirus Pandemic | COVID-19 | Coronavirus News

Mike Pompeo: US may never restore funding to WHO

Gravitas: Russia disinformation campaign in Europe? | Wuhan Coronavirus

Gravitas: Coronavirus lockdown: What is the CUC Challenge?

Gravitas: Why are Sweden-China ties turning hostile?

Gravitas: China extends its censorship to online gaming

Gravitas: Decoding China's post outbreak strategy | Wuhan Coronavirus

Gravitas: Stakeholders in 5 countries say 'Make China Pay' | Coronavirus

Coronavirus Outbreak: Singapore pastor battles food crisis for migrants

Iran reports over 1,194 COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours

WION In Focus: Some Stories Related To Coronavirus Pandemic | COVID-19 | Coronavirus News

Pakistan foreign minister quotes fake account, Oman princess denies links to account

UK chief medic: Social distancing likely for next year

Doorstep meal delivery in France cheer up isolated senior citizens

Fast fashion takes a hit amid coronavirus lockdown

Australia calls for global probe on coronavirus

Coronavirus Outbreak: Wildlife tourism collapses due to lockdown

Gravitas: Harvard University: Donald Trump's new enemy

Gravitas: Imran Khan skips self isolation, As Pak awaits test results