As Covid-19 cases slow down to a trickle, Hong Kong protest erupt again. This time over another controversial bill that seeks to criminalize any insults to the Chinese national anthem.

Hong Kong Protests erupt again? Controversy on Chinese National Anthem

The coronavirus started its rampage more than 150 days ago from the central Chinese city of Wuhan. The Wihan virus has infected over 4.73 million people and killed more than 300,000 people across the globe. And the numbers are increasing every hour. But China continues to shrug off its responsibly. Should China be made to pay for sending almost a third of the world's population on lockdown, destroying economies and lives on an unprecedented scale? Watch 'The Story of the Wuhan Virus' on WION Wideangle and decide.

WION Wideangle: The story of the Wuhan Virus | WION News | COVID-19 Pandemic

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a draft resolution which calls for 'impartial, independent and comprehensive' probe into the coronavirus pandemic. India is backing the demand for probe into COVID-19 pandemic.

India backs demand for probe into COVID-19 pandemic

World Health Organisation's World Health Assembly will be held on Monday virtually but China is blocking Taiwan's participation. Watch this video to know more.

Taiwan seeks observer status vote in W.H.A, China oposes

China has started easing restrictions, our report looks at how China's three big cities have changed in the post pandemic world.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Life in China in a post-pandemic world

New coronavirus poor stood in long queues, waiting to pick up bags of basic necessities, abruptly tipped into dependence on handouts by the pandemic.

Europe's unemployed stand in queues for handouts

Over 4.5 million people have been confirmed to be COVID-19 positive in the world so far. Of these, 1.7 million have recovered and over 300,000 have passed away.

Disinfectants unable to cover all surfaces to kill virus

An artwork by a dissident Chinese cartoonist depicting a coronavirus particle driving a tank towards a protester was unveiled in Copenhagen on Friday (May 15) in support of arrested Hong Kong demonstrators whose trial begins next week.

Art in support of Hong Kong protests in Denmark | COVID-19 Pandemic

This year streets of Baghdad are quiet during the holy month of Ramzan due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch this video to know more.

Iraq: Streets of Baghdad quiet during the holy month of Ramzan

Italy's luxury hotels sit empty for the first time in decades as the coronavirus pandemic continues to grip the country's tourism and hospitality industries.

Italy's luxury hotels vacant due to COVID-19 pandemic

Italy's government on Saturday said that it would allow travel to and from abroad from June 3 as the country tries to turn the clock back on after one of the world's most rigid coronavirus lockdowns.

COVID-19 pandemic: Major milestone on Italy's road to recovery

Italians have been turning to pawn shops to swap their prized family jewellery for some much needed cash, as Italians look for alternative ways to survive financially as the coronavirus outbreak leaves many without an income.

Pawn shops in Italy see 30% surge in customers

Venezuelan migrants in Chile have been forced out onto the street, unable to work amid lockdown and unable to return home due to the region's shuttered borders.

Fineprint: Venezuelan migrants left homeless | COVID-19 Pandemic

US Senator Thom Tillis presented an 18-point plan. The plan aims at using the help of regional allies to hold the Chinese government accountable for its “lies, deception, and cover-ups” that led to the global COVID-19 pandemic. This plan also includes enhancing military ties with India.

WION Dispatch: US unveils plan to hold China accountable for COVID-19 outbreak

After 600 years of painstakingly slow evolution, Britain's parliament took a leap into the future when the coronavirus pandemic struck, transforming its deeply traditional debating chamber into a modern videoconferencing hub.

UK's 600-year-old parliament's digital makeover

Restaurants, cafes and bars in Australia's most populous state reopened on Friday after a two-month shutdown under coronavirus lockdown measures, boosting the federal government's bid to get people back in work and the economy back on track.

Australian government gives states green light to reopen | COVID-19 Pandemic

There is significant drop in new COVID-19 cases in Germany. Germany will start to relax some border controls introduced in March to slow the spread of the coronavirus with the aim of having free travel in Europe from mid-June. The tentative step, aimed partly at helping the tourism sector, comes as the European Commission prepares to urge a return to "unrestricted free movement", though that push will stop if there is a major second wave of infections. In partnership with DW News, we bring to you ground report from Berlin, Germany.

Significant drop in new COVID-19 cases in Germany | WION-DW Partnership

Antarctica is still coronavirus-free, scientists are taking necessary precautions to keep the same. All tourists trips to Antarctica have been cancelled.

Antarctica remains coronavirus-free, scientists take necessary precautions

In the United Kingdom, drones have been deployed to provide medical supplies to remote areas. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has decided to enforce a 24-hour curfew during the 5-day Eid holidays. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you the big global developments for Wednesday.

Gravitas: Coronavirus: Top 10 global developments for May 13

The Japanese government aims to build a society without physical constraints by giving people access to avatars or remote-controlled robots. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Japan eyes robotic society by 2050

On May 11, a leftover piece from a Chinese rocket weighing 17.8 tonnes fell back on earth. This was the largest uncontrolled fall of debris in 30 years. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Watch out for Chinese rockets

The Pakistan Army has sought an additional outlay of 63 Billion Pakistani rupees from the Imran Khan government. The Pakistan army says it will use this money to cover a 20% increase in the salaries of its personnel. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Pakistan Army wants a salary hike

In Egypt, a lion tamer is entertaining people by live-streaming performances. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Work from home with a twist

The Indian govt is bringing home 1.8 million Indians stranded abroad. But overseas citizens of India are not being given seats on special Air India flights. Several OCI card holders reached out to WION to make an appeal. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you their story.

Gravitas: Stranded outside India: A Gravitas special report

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